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Sit down and strap in for the Park Peeps Podcast, the ultimate theme park podcast for park fans, where fun meets insider knowledge. Hosts Demi from Magical Hijinx and entertainment journalist Joey Nolfi spill piping tea, share expert theme park tips, dive deep into local parks history, and more. Park Peeps also delivers the latest theme park news and candid interviews with some of the biggest names in the theme park community. Whether you’re a Disney devotee or a Universal enthusiast, the Park Peeps have you covered. Follow us @ParkPeepsPod @MagicalHijinx @JoeyNolfi. New episode every Tuesday.
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Park Peeps hosts Joey (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) break down their biggest 🎃 Halloween Horror Nights 2026 predictions — from Universal Orlando to Universal Studios Hollywood 🧛🏻 Together, they share the haunted houses, scare zones, and improvements they most want to see at next year’s HHN, including a chilling J-horror house, a maze inspired by Neil Marshall’s The Descent, and a campy 👻 Scooby-Doo-themed house — plus, Lil Boo as an icon, finally!? Plus: could Ma take over the Terror Tram and transform the Dead Coconut Club into her basement, so HHN never drinks alone? 🥂🎧 New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) drop every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Substack for free bonus content and updates.
Just how dark have Disney parks gotten in the past? 😈 Park Peeps cohosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) welcome special guest Jeremy Sonkin (@jerendelle_official) to explore Disney’s most disturbing theme park attractions ever — and we're not just talking PG-rated Spooky Season terrors 👻From ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter 👽 at Magic Kingdom—one of the most terrifying attractions in Disney history—to Hong Kong Disneyland’s Nightmare Experiment mazes with staged beheadings, death, and ghostly horrors, and the eerie 😱Main Street Haunted Hotel, featuring a severed head in a plant pot and a dead body leaping out of a bathtub, this episode uncovers the rides and experiences that went far beyond your typical PG scares. Joey and Jeremy also share reactions, behind-the-scenes stories, and why some of these attractions didn’t survive the test of time.🎧 New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast premiere every Tuesday!
Disney Park Pet Peeves EXPOSED 😱 What drives us crazy at Disney theme parks? From line-cutters and dirty bathroom habits to rogue livestreamers turning rides into production sets—nothing is off-limits in this hilarious, brutally honest episode of the Park Peeps Podcast.This week, hosts Joey Nolfi and Demi from Magical Hijinx are joined by special guest Chelsea Watson (@StyledByMagic) to spill the tea on the most annoying behaviors we’ve seen at Disney Parks. Whether it’s filming on roller coasters or skipping hand-washing (ew), we’re naming names and calling it out.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday – be sure to rate, follow, and subscribe for your weekly dose of magic, mischief, and mayhem in the parks✨ Want even more Disney tea? Get exclusive behind-the-scenes extras at 👉 parkpeepspodcast.substack.com
What really happened to SeaWorld Ohio 🐳 the only SeaWorld park in history to permanently close?In this episode of the Park Peeps Podcast, hosts Joey (@JoeyNolfI) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) are joined by George Browning, popular theme park YouTuber, to investigate the strange and fascinating history of one of America's most infamous abandoned theme parks 🎢Located near Cleveland, Ohio, SeaWorld Ohio was once home to iconic orca shows, a massive Shamu arena (the first in the SeaWorld chain), and even wild attractions like water-skiing elephants, animatronic dinosaurs, Pirates 4D, the Mission: Bermuda Triangle simulator, and the now-notorious Baywatch stunt show—which ended in a shocking boat crash accident.We dive deep into:Why SeaWorld Ohio closed — and why it’s the only SeaWorld park ever shut downThe park's legal inability to construct rides so as not to compete with the roller coasters of Geauga LakeThe park’s transformation into the huge Six Flags Worlds of Adventure upon Six Flags acquisition 🎡Its final days as Geauga Lake, and what remains of the land todayUnbelievable moments from the park’s past: from the “Shamu for Mayor” show to creepy eBay-listed dinosaur animatronics that you can buy today.The rise and fall of animal entertainment, orca whale shows, and behind-the-scenes mishapsWhether you're a theme park nostalgia junkie, a fan of abandoned places, or fascinated by forgotten amusement history, this deep dive into SeaWorld Ohio is a must-listen.🔁 New episodes of Park Peeps Podcast drop every Tuesday — follow us wherever you get your podcasts!
Join Park Peeps Podcast hosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) as they welcome special guest Ken Pozek, Florida real estate expert and Disney insider, to reveal the secrets of Disney’s Golden Oak, the ultra-luxury residential community located inside Walt Disney World. 🏰✨Discover what it’s really like to live on Disney property in multi-million-dollar homes, including the incredible perks of Golden Oak, its unbeatable proximity to the theme parks, and the exclusive lifestyle that few get to experience 💰 Dive into the magic behind the wildest themed homes inspired by ❄️ Frozen, Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean, ✨Star Wars, and more — plus how Disney has control over the exterior look and feel of each home to maintain the magic.If you’re dreaming of buying a home at Disney World or moving to Central Florida to live closer to the enchantment, Ken shares invaluable moving tips and real estate advice for theme park lovers considering a relocation to Orlando.🎧 New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) premiere every Tuesday. Subscribe to The Peepline Substack for behind-the-scenes tea, bonus extras, and all the magic you won’t hear anywhere else.
Things get heated as the Park Peeps crew ranks all 18 roller coasters at Cedar Point — the world’s best coaster park — from worst to best 🎢 Does Top Thrill 2 finally live up to the hype after a full season of operation? Is Steel Vengeance strong enough to dethrone Millennium Force as the top coaster in the park? And which classic ride do guest Mike Molinari and cohost Demi (@MagicalHijinx) absolutely hate, much to the chagrin of cohost Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) ? From must-rides to major skips, this is the ultimate Cedar Point coaster smackdown — featuring 🔥 fiery opinions, nostalgic debates, and plenty of coaster tea.🎙 Hosted by Joey Nolfi and Demi, with guest Mike Molinari📅 New episodes of Park Peeps Podcast drop every Tuesday📬 Subscribe to The Peepline on Substack for exclusive extras, behind-the-scenes content, and bonus tea!
🎢 Ranking the Best (and Absolute Worst) Ride Vehicles at Disney, Universal & Beyond!This week on the Park Peeps Podcast, hosts Joey (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) are joined by special guest Matt Richardson (@MattRichardson) to rank the most comfortable — and least tolerable — ride vehicles across Disney, Universal, and beyond 🏰From the beautifully spooky ride design of Epic Universe’s Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment 👹 to the bone-rattling misery of Disneyland’s Matterhorn (especially if you were born before 1997), we’re judging them all on aesthetic, comfort, and how smooth (or janky) the ride feels.We ask the real questions: Are Mission: SPACE’s claustrophobic compartments more cursed than Donkey Kong’s chaos carts? 🚀Which ride vehicle was so uncomfortable it nearly triggered a panic attack for Joey?Does VelociCoaster deserve more credit for its thematic brilliance, not just its thrills? Is PeopleMover actually the most elite ride vehicle ever designed? (Spoiler: maybe so.)🎙️ Park Peeps drops new episodes every Tuesday — so subscribe, leave a review, and don’t forget to sign up for our Substack newsletter, The Peepline, for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes scoops, and bonus theme park chaos.
The ultimate HHN 2025 haunted house ranking and review is here! This episode of the Park Peeps Podcast breaks down every Halloween Horror Nights 2025 house at Universal Orlando — from terrifying highs to a lone surprising low.💀 Which house reigns supreme: the chilling chaos of WWE: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks, the Nordic demon queen elegance of Galkn, or the stunning visuals of El Artista: A Spanish Haunting?😱 Is the Terrifier wet path really that wet? We answer that, too!🧟 And why is Grave of Flesh getting hate when it might be one of HHN’s best houses this year?🎮 Did Five Nights at Freddy’s push Universal into new creative territory? All that and more in our full HHN 2025 haunted house guide — featuring honest reactions, hot takes, and bold rankings.🎙️ Hosted by Joey (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx). New Park Peeps Podcast episodes drop every Tuesday — available wherever you get your podcasts.
BIG Destination D23 2025 predictions and Disney news with Drew the Disney Dude ✨ We’re talking about what Disney might announce for Walt Disney World 🏰 Disneyland, and parks around the world — including a possible new Figment ride (PLEASE) and potential updates on Villains Land 😈Next up, we dive into 🎃 Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Orlando. Find out which houses and scare zones we’re most excited for, including the insane Terrifier house with its horrific poop smell and the wet path that drenches you with blood. Oh yeah, we can’t wait to try some of the grossest HHN food this year. WWE Muscle Man Slop? Sign us up!Demi also shares a full review of Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas and whether the four haunted houses — like Universal Monsters and Texas Chainsaw Massacre — live up to the hype.🎧 Hosted by Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx), new episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast drop every Tuesday. Follow us on socials @ParkPeepsPod and make sure you’re subscribed to our new Substack, The Peepline, for even more insider theme park news.
🎃 Scare up some magic with a deep dive into Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 at Disney World! From the debut of Tangled's Mother Gothel and Jack Skellington’s new face to the best treat trails, a spellbinding Hocus Pocus show, and our top picks for must-try foods and can’t-miss experiences — we cover everything you need to know about Magic Kingdom's hottest Halloween event 👻🎢 Then, we strum over to Universal Orlando for a fond farewell to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, often called Florida’s worst roller coaster. Was it really that bad? Find out as we share fan reactions, Universal's incredible sendoff with face characters based on the queue DJs, and rumors about what thrilling new (potentially Fast & Furious) roller coaster will replace it.🎧 New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast debut every Tuesday. Follow us for more:@ParkPeepsPod @magicalhijinx@joeynolfi
AllEars Fry Bucket 🍟 joins Park Peeps Podcast to dive into the most nostalgic Disney World and Disneyland 🏰 commercials ever — from heartwarming 90s classics to bizarre deep cuts from the 2000s. If you grew up watching Disney vacation promos on TV or VHS 📼this episode will hit your childhood magic. We’re reliving unforgettable favorites like:📼 Stacey from Must Do Disney — and an updateon where she is today!🖤 The “Darth Vader Goes to Disney” commercial — galactic nostalgia meets the Magic Kingdom🧳 “Voice of Experience” (1994) — Larry helps his little brother pack for Disney World🐘 Animal Kingdom’s iconic “Nahtazu” campaign🏰 “Wake Up Call” (1995) with the girl who waited her whole life to meet Mickey Mouse😄 “They’re So Weird” (1995) — a commercial about Disney adults👧 The 2002 “Anticipation” commercial (“I’m too excited to sleep!”)😱 The 2004 Disneyland Tower of Terror ad (yes, the one with the creepy bellhop)😂 “Hot Mamas to Deadbeat Dads” (2005)New episodes every Tuesday! 🎙️ Follow hosts Joey Nolfi @joeynolfi and Demi @MagicalHijinx 🎧 Follow the show @ParkPeepsPod!
From the iconic bromine breeze of Pirates of the Caribbean 🏴☠️ to the downright dank depths of theme park water rides 🌊, we’re sniff-testing the best and worst Disney Parks water smells, one splash at a time — and yes, it’s as ridiculous (and informative) as it sounds. Join Joey Nolfi, Demi, and special guest Francis Dominic — Disney influencer and chaos enthusiast — as we rank the most unforgettable water smells in the parks. 🧟♂️ Full preview of Halloween Horror Nights 2025 — what to expect, what we're hyped for, and what might scar you for life.🧪 Bromine breakdown — the science behind that iconic Disney water smell (and why it hits different in Pirates).👃 Why Disney Parks water smells so good — the nostalgia, the chemicals, the weird comfort of chlorine chic.💦 The horrors of Orlando tap water — sulfur, swamp, and the Eau de Regret that creeps into park fountains.🧴 We talk bottled Splash Mountain water (yes, really) — and someone drank water from the Miss Piggy fountain???🍷 Demi’s chaotic ‘Drinking Around the World’ strategy — bold moves, no Mexico or Canada, and pure EPCOT madness.Expect unfiltered opinions, unexpected favorites, and a whole lot of sassy nostalgia. 💦👃🏽✨ New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast drop every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts.
Step inside one of the weirdest amusement park attractions in America: Noah’s Ark at Kennywood 🎡 From farting zebras to spinning rooms and vintage air cannons that once blew up skirts, this bizarre walk-through defies logic — and that’s exactly why it’s legendary. Set in one of America’s most historic amusement parks this episode explores the surreal charm of Noah’s Ark, the park’s brush with corporate blandness, and how new ownership under Herschend Entertainment (of Dollywood 🦋 fame) is bringing Kennywood back to its traditional roots as a classic local picnic park.Join Demi (@MagicalHijinx) and Joey (@JoeyNolfi) as they take on a full day at Kennywood, including:🌭Watching Kenny Kangaroo judge a hot dog eating contest inside the park🏈Testing the Steel Curtain roller coaster in the world’s first NFL-themed amusement park land🎢Surviving the insane airtime of the 105-year-old Jack Rabbit roller coaster🎠Exploring one of the rarest traditional amusement parks still in operation today📢 Comment, rate our show, and follow us @ParkPeepsPod on socials! New episodes debut every Tuesday.
🎙️ On this unhinged episode of the Park Peeps Podcast, hosts Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) explore the wild world of animatronics — starting with a first review of Disneyland’s new Walt Disney animatronic, featured in Walt Disney — A Magical Life.Joey is joined live at Disneyland by special guest MainStreetThieves for real-time reactions and a breakdown of the stunning new figure bringing Walt to life.Then, Joey and Demi reveal their picks for the best, weirdest, and most hilariously cursed non-theme park animatronics, including:🧀 Miss Diva Cheese from Stew Leonard's🎄 Timber the Christmas Tree from Bugaboo Creek🎸 Nightmare fuel from vintage Chuck E. Cheese🐔 Singing chickens at a restaurant near Dollywood…and even more strange and lovable mechanical creations!👉 New episodes drop every Tuesday — follow and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🎢 This week on the Park Peeps Podcast, hosts Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) investigate some of the most shocking and tragic theme park accidents in history. From the infamous Haunted Castle fire at Six Flags Great Adventure to the deadly Alpine Slide crash at Action Park, they uncover what allegedly went wrong—and how these disasters shaped the future of theme park safety.We also explore:🚨 A viral TikTok showing unsafe Labubu behavior on rides and a crucial PSA about filming with cell phones on roller coastersThe horrifying Fujin Raijin II derailment at Expoland in JapanA grim Big Thunder Mountain Railroad accident at DisneylandThe Kennywood Whip building collapse during severe weatherThis episode is a must-listen for theme park enthusiasts, true crime fans, and anyone fascinated by the dark side of amusement parks. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday — follow Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) wherever you get your podcasts!
Guide2WDW’s James Grosch joins Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) and Demi (@Magical Hijinx) for first reactions to Disney World's newest ride 🚗 Test Track 3.0 — the latest reimagining of the classic EPCOT attraction — before it officially opens! James shares his firsthand experience riding the updated version — including what’s ✨ new, 🔧 improved, and 🎢 totally different. Hear about the one scene that might 😲 blow you away How Test Track 3.0 uses 🖥️ screens the right way 😭 Emotional World of Motion references that made James tear upWe also rank 🏁 every version of Test Track and ask the big question: 🌀 Is Weird EPCOT finally making a comeback?💥 The Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) is available everywhere you find podcasts — Apple, Spotify, and more! 📅 New episodes drop every Tuesday — don’t forget to follow & subscribe!
This week on the Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod), Jerendelle (@Jerendelle_Official) joins Joey live from Cedar Point with a full review of their brand-new roller coaster: Siren's Curse 🎢 Then, Demi and Joey are joined by Gratuitous Theme Parks (@GratuitousThemeParks) for a deep dive into the weirdest theme park video games ever made 🎮 — from Tokyo DisneySea to Six Flags!We also break down Universal’s latest Halloween Horror Nights original houses 🎃 just announced! Topics this episode:Cedar Point’s Siren’s Curse full review 🧜♀️Halloween Horror Nights 2025 original house revealsAdventures in the Magic Kingdom (NES)THREE rare Tokyo Disneyland games, including two based on DisneySea 🌊How to play Toy Story Midway Mania at home 🧸🎯 The mystery of the Disney Coaster game (allegedly from Imagineering)Six Flags Fun Park — which came with a real ticket 🎟️Shamu’s Deep Sea Adventures (it’s actually fun??) Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour, featuring nostalgic nods to Dinosaur, Test Track, and more 🦖🏁New episodes every Tuesday! Subscribe, share, and leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ️️️️️ if you love theme parks, retro games, or weird media deep dives!
🚽✨ Disney and Universal bathrooms like you’ve never heard them before. From hidden 🪄 easter eggs on Tom Sawyer Island to Ministry of Magic connections in Universal’s Harry Potter bathrooms, we’re flushing 🧻 out the surprising artistry, storytelling, and secrets behind theme park restrooms.Special guest 💫 @WDW_Bathrooms joins us to reveal:The best and most beautifully themed park bathrooms — including the best bathrooms at Epic UniverseSecret EPCOT restrooms not shown on the park mapA J.Lo-inspired bathroom in NYC (yes, really)The fall of Gonzo’s Royal Flush in Muppet's CourtyardA petty Eisner-era bathroom modeled after Joel Silver’s house at DisneylandWhat’s coming to Piston Peak and Villains LandPlus: Would you rope-drop ⏰ a restroom instead of a ride?Hosted by 🎤 Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx).🎢 New episodes of Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) every Tuesday!
With MuppetVision 3D now closed 🎭, Rivers of America on the chopping block, and resort hotels being pixie-dusted into corporate coffee shops ☕, fans are asking: is Disney World changing for the better—or losing some of its magic? Emma from AllEars (@AllEarsEmma) joins Joey (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) to break down what’s really happening at the parks.We look ahead to the Muppets’ takeover of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster 🎸 and the rumored Hall of Presidents makeover, plus where Miss Piggy’s fountain might end up next. Also: the future of Villains Land and its connection to Unfairly Ever After, an update on Test Track 3.0’s opening date, and a debate on which Disney attractions are truly untouchable.🎢 New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) premiere every Tuesday!
What rides and attractions are next for Universal Epic Universe? ✨ Grab your torch and pitchforks as Joey (@joeynolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) hop on the burning hype train with special guest John Metzdorf of Gratuitous Theme Parks (@gratuitousthemeparks) as we speculate about what rides and attractions are coming to Universal Epic Universe!We found evidence inside the park that a Creature from the Black Lagoon boat ride 💦 might finally make a splash. Pljus, did Universal secretly nix a second Harry Potter ride before Ministry of Magic 🪄could open at Epic? We also dive into how Dark Universe might turn Halloween from spooky to “uh-oh,” where a Legend of Zelda land might pop up at Universal parks, and whether Luigi’s Mansion is about to get its own creepy dark ride or not.And, what’s this about Captain Cacao 🧸 and Wicked rides storming the parks? Tune in for laughs, crazy theories, and maybe a little actual info — because guessing about theme parks is half the fun!
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