That Park Life: a Theme Park Podcast

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It Happened In 2025: A Disney World Recap

2025-12-2449:39

So many things changed over this year and we're here to recap that list for you. We review the list of things that were scheduled to change (and chat about what the reality was) and we also discuss the unexpected updates of the year. Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Greg's First Time Sailing on the Disney Treasure

2025-12-1701:22:24

After a 7-night long cruise, Greg is back to share his experience aboard the Disney Treasure, which debuted earlier this year. Spoiler: he LOVED the ship! We talk dining, characters, theming, entertainment, staterooms, excursions, and more! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Greg's Birthday Week: Jollywood Nights, Polynesian Stay, and More

2025-12-1001:07:57

Greg's been busy with all kinds of Disney World adventures. This week he's sharing his experience with a first visit to Jollywood Nights, a stay at the Polynesian, a few meals, and a visit to Magic Kingdom. Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Eating All Day in Epcot For Under $50

2025-12-0350:34

We present to you a trip planning tool to keep under a certain budget while still enjoying the food of the parks. In this series we're keeping the budget at $50 per adult, including applicable taxes. Look out for other episodes covering the other parks! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

History of the Holiday Season at Disney World - Part 2

2025-11-2601:04:36

PART 2 - We have a pretty good handle on how WDW celebrates the holiday season NOW, but how did we get to this point? When did Disney first start celebrating and how did they do it? It’s changed quite a bit over the years! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

History of the Holiday Season at Disney World - Part 1

2025-11-1901:01:17

We have a pretty good handle on how WDW celebrates the holiday season NOW, but how did we get to this point? When did Disney first start celebrating and how did they do it? It’s changed quite a bit over the years! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Eating All Day in Magic Kingdom For Under $50

2025-11-1257:27

New series alert! We present to you a trip planning tool to keep under a certain budget while still enjoying the food of the parks. In this series we're keeping the budget at $50 per adult, including applicable taxes. Stay tuned for future episodes covering the other parks! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Disney World Catch-up & Recent Park Visits

2025-11-0501:06:48

We've got a list of recent park updates that you'll want to know as you plan your next Disney World trip. We also run through Greg's recent visits to the parks over the last 3 weeks. Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

The Haunting of Disney Parks: Vol. 5

2025-10-2949:51

We're back with our annual ghost story episode! We've got some spooky tales of hauntings experienced at Disney Parks - just in time for Halloween 2025! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Beth's First Time at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

2025-10-1555:45

Beth visited Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando for the first time and is here to share her experience. If you're curious about the event and whether it'd be worth it for you, then this episode is for you! Also: Greg catches us up on his recent park adventures. Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Disney Ride Rundown: Expedition Everest - Part 2

2025-10-0801:01:18

We're trekking further into the lore of this attraction by discussing the ride path, the ride vehicle, and a long list of fun facts that you may not know! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Disney Ride Rundown: Expedition Everest - Part 1

2025-10-0101:05:52

Let's travel to the Himalayas and discuss this expertly detailed attraction. There is so much going on here. In this episode we run down the storyline, the surrounding area, and the queue. More info to come in part 2! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Disney Conspiracy Theories & Urban Legends

2025-09-2450:48

From Hollywood blacklisting to concealing a frozen body - there are many conspiracies and urban legends surrounding Disney World and even Disney in general. We're diving into a few of these and weighing in on their validity. Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

What To Do When You Visit Disney World with a First Timer

2025-09-1701:18:18

Traveling with someone who’s never been to WDW? We’ve got a list of things we think you should do to ensure they get wow-ed with the full Disney experience during your trip. This topic was a question from a listener! Always feel free to ask us a question or submit a topic idea. Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Trip Recap: Doing Only Late Night Events with Guest Garrett

2025-09-1001:19:29

Our guest this week approached his Disney trip in such a unique way! Rather than visit the parks during the day, his family purchased only After Hours and Halloween party tickets. And he's here to give us a full rundown of his experience. You can follow Garret on IG @garrettvo Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

First Impressions of new Beak & Barrel Lounge AND Food & Wine 2025

2025-09-0301:11:21

Greg had big 3 experiences to share this week: visiting Magic Kingdom's newest lounge, visiting Epcot's Food & Wine Festival, and staying at Fort Wilderness for a mini staycation. happy listening! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Why Do They Call It That? Vol. 5

2025-08-2747:09

We're back with another set of explanations! You may have wondered why these rides, restaurants or places in Disney World are named a certain way, and we've got some answers. This is our 5th installment of this - check out our other 4 episodes! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Solo Disney Trips with Guest Adriane

2025-08-2001:08:57

We're joined by queen of solo trips Adriane, who shares advice, tips, encouragement, and quite a few laughs! If you've wondered what it's like to travel solo, this one's for you! Follow Adriane on IG @ItsMeAdriane or on TikTok @HeyAdriane Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Ridiculous Rumors of Disney World

2025-08-1301:03:19

We're sure you’ve heard some rumors about Disney parks over the years. We’ve gathered some good ones from the internet and also some from our followers on IG. What makes these ridiculous rumors is how unbelievable they are! Yet, there are people who believe some of them! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

What's Going on in Disney World Fall/Winter 2025

2025-08-0652:27

We're created a digest of all the things you'll need to know as you plan your Disney World trip for the rest of this year. The list includes: openings, closings, refurbishments, parades, events, tips, and more! Happy planning! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

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