Park Peeps Podcast

Get ready for the ultimate Disney showdown! On this episode of the Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod), cohosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) welcome special guest David Vaughn (@DavidVaughn) — Disneyland expert and theme park creator — to settle the ultimate question: Disneyland vs. Disney World — which resort is truly the best? 🏰We play a wild game of 'America’s Next Top Monorail' as David helps us rank and rate each resort across 10 unconventional categories. From smoothest security and entry process, annual passholder perks, snacks and food 🌭, bathrooms, festivals, to which drop ride reigns supreme — ⚡️Tower of Terror or Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout — no attraction is left unridden.Whether you’re a ✨ Disney World fanatic or a Disneyland die-hard, this episode is packed with insider insights, laughs, and the kind of theme park drama only Park Peeps delivers.🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Disney parks, Universal Studios, roller coasters, and more!

Things get teary-eyed on this emotional new episode of the Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) as Megan the Magical Millennial (@themagicalmillennial_) and Jerendelle (@jerendelle_official) join Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) and Demi (@magicalhijinx) to talk about the Disney Parks moments that make us cry 😭From emotionally charged Disneyland shows and unforgettable Disney World memories to heartwarming moments like elderly couples dressing up as beloved characters, the group dives into the rides, entertainment, nostalgia, and magical experiences that hit us hard each time. Megan and Jeremy share the Disney Parks moments that make them cry the most — and why these experiences continue to resonate with fans around the world.Plus, Joey and Demi kick things off with a big season 2 return featuring reactions to the closing of Animal Kingdom’s DINOSAUR ride 🦖 and a deep dive into Demi’s recent travels across the Disney Parks in Asia, including Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland. Expect laughs, heartfelt stories, theme park insights, and plenty of emotional Disney magic along the way.✨ In this episode:Disney Parks moments that make fans cryEmotional rides, shows, and entertainment at Disneyland & Walt Disney WorldAnimal Kingdom’s DINOSAUR ride closure discussionDemi’s Disney Parks Asia trip: Tokyo Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland & Hong Kong DisneylandPersonal stories, nostalgia, and unforgettable theme park memories🎢 New episodes of Park Peeps Podcast drop every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @ParkPeepsPod for updates, behind-the-scenes fun, and more theme park news, tips, and discussions.

The Park Peeps Podcast is back for season 2 ✨ serving hotter theme park tea, deeper reporting, and bigger conversations from inside the parks.Hosted by entertainment journalist Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) and theme park YouTuber Demi (@MagicalHijinx), Park Peeps dives into Disney parks, Universal parks, roller coasters 🎢 and the culture, nostalgia, and chaos that make theme parks magical — and occasionally unhinged.New this season? Our fresh mini segments take listeners straight into the parks. From tea time and on-the-ground reporting from inside the parks, to expanded, in-depth interviews, season 2 explores everything from niche theme park topics to the latest Disney World and Disneyland news 🏰Expect a rotating lineup of even bigger special guests from across the theme park community, including our honorary third Peep, Jerendelle (@Jerendelle_Official).New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast begin Tuesday, Feb. 10 wherever you get your podcasts!

The Park Peeps Podcast season 1 Finale is here and we’re closing out the year by ranking the best theme park news, announcements, and developments of 2025 with two of the most trusted voices in the theme park space: AllEars Quincy (@AllEarsQuincy) and Emma (@AllEarsEmma).In this full 2025 theme park recap, hosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) count down the biggest stories that shaped the year across Disney Parks, Universal, and the wider theme park industry. From headline-making announcements to developments fans are still buzzing about, this episode breaks down what mattered most in theme parks in 2025 — and why.Topics discussed include Muppets taking over Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney World announcing the repainting of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, Kennywood’s acquisition by Herschend Entertainment, Dollywood’s bright future, and the massive industry impact of Universal Epic Universe officially opening. Plus, we dive into deep-cut lore with Dracula’s shoeless, barefoot legacy on Monsters Unchained, including where you can actually spot Dracula’s shoes after the ride — yes, really!Whether you’re a Disney World regular, a Universal Parks superfan, or just trying to keep up with the biggest theme park news of 2025, this episode serves as the ultimate year-end ranking and conversation.Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) airs every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts. This episode marks the Season 1 Finale, with new episodes returning in February 2026, featuring more guests, more news, and even more theme park chaos.

A proposed Dracula Land theme park in Romania 🧛🏻 is sending shockwaves through the theme park community — and Park Peeps is breaking down everything you need to know. From rumored lands, rides, and potential new roller coasters 🎢 to early concept art, we analyze what this vampire-themed park could actually look like, including 🩸 Dracula’s Castle, a werewolf-inspired coaster, and other attractions teased so far.We also examine whether Dracula Land is taking inspiration from Universal’s Epic Universe 💫 specifically the growing popularity of Dark Universe–style lands and monster-driven attractions like Monsters Unchained 🧟‍♂️ Could this be Europe’s answer to Epic Universe?Beyond the rides, we dig into the Romanian folklore and Dracula mythology shaping the park’s identity, along with allegedly shady business dealings tied to the developers behind the project. For travelers considering a future visit, we discuss Romania’s controversial LGBTQIA+ sentiment and what it could mean for queer theme park fans.Plus, we pivot back to Orlando with a deep dive into what’s coming next to Epic Universe, including a concrete clue inside the park that may point to a long-rumored Creature From the Black Lagoon boat ride 💦 🎧 New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast drop every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts.

Buckle up, babes — the Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) ranks the best and worst new roller coasters of 2025! Cohosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) are joined by special guest Cole from Park Pros (@ParkPros) for a worldwide ride review—from the Universal Orlando Resort’s big 2025 debuts, Hiccups’s Wing Gliders 🐲 and Stardust Racers 💫 at Epic Universe, to some… let’s say questionable new additions from the Six Flags chain.✨ PLUS, Cole spills all the chilly tea about meeting the brand-new free-roaming Olaf animatronic at Disneyland Paris ☃️ —what it looks like up close, how it moves, and whether this frosty icon is the future of character tech. If you love roller coasters, theme parks, and staying on top of the 2025 ride lineup, this episode has your whole coaster-obsessed life covered. 🎢✨🎧 New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast debut Tuesdays everywhere you get your podcasts.

Discover the best holiday things to do at Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort 🎄 as the Park Peeps Podcast counts down the top festive experiences for Christmas and beyond across Orlando’s biggest theme parks. Guest Adriana Redding (@BibbidiBobbidi_Broke) joins cohosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) are joined to explore the can’t-miss events, shows, snacks, and seasonal offerings for winter. In this episode, we break down:The funniest and most memorable moments with the Grinch 💚 at UniversalDiversity among characters at Disney and Universal holidays ✨The best food and drink picks at EPCOT’s 2025 Festival of the Holidays 🍗Disney World’s popular Christmas Tree Stroll A review of this year’s updated Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios 🎅How Animal Kingdom transforms after dark during the holidays 🦁Plus more holiday highlights, tips, and recommendations for planning your visit ✅🎧 New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) premiere every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts.

This week on the Park Peeps Podcast, hosts Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) are joined by theiconic Jeremy (@Jerendelle_Official) to break down the best and worst physical sensations at the Disney Parks — from Disneyland to Walt Disney World.We’re diving deep into the unforgettable (andoccasionally unforgivable) physical feelings every Disney fan knows, including:✨ The perfect blissfully calming moments on Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion and EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth while glidingbackward to the soft sounds of Judi Dench (at least in the latter case)💦 The uniquely awful nightmare of sitting on a soaked Pirates of the Caribbean boat seat—after watching the party before you step on the exact bench you’re about to plant your booty on🩱 The legendary Blizzard Beach body slide wedgie, alsoknown as the enema that has NO mercy🐠 The claustrophobic terror lurking in the depths of Disneyland’s Finding Nemo Submarines🚀 The full-body gravity tension of Mission: SPACE🌊 The ecstatic relief of the Fantasmic! water mist kissing your skin on a blistering summer night at Hollywood Studios🐉 The emotional, between-the-legs magic of Flight ofPassage, where the Banshees breathe and you accidentally cry…plus SO much more as we rank, roast, celebrate, and relive the sensory highs and lows that define every Disney Parks trip.🎧 New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast drop everyTuesday wherever you get your podcasts.

TikTok star and Queen Disney Adult @HeyAdriane joins Joey Nolfi and Demi to clap back at critics shaming Disney Adults, breaking down viral hate, defending the magic of theme parks, and proving this fandom is for ALL ages. Spicy, sassy, emotional — Disney Adults aren't leaving 🏰On this episode of Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod), cohosts Joey (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) sit down with @HeyAdriane (whose clapbacks to Disney Adult haters regularly go viral) to tackle the online hate facing Disney Adults. From viral videos of lifelong fans meeting their favorite characters ✨ to the worst criticisms circulating online 😡 we break down why the vitriol is misplaced and how Disney Adults are no different from passionate fans of Real Housewives to the NFL.We dive into why Disney theme parks aren’t “just for kids”, explore how the parks 🎢 carry us through life from childhood to adulthood, and talk why this community deserves respect, not shame! This episode is spicy, sassy, emotional, and informative, and celebrates the societal magic of Disney Adults.🎧 New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast debut every Tuesday!

Get ready to sleigh the parks this holiday season! 🎄 Park Peeps hosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (MagicalHijinx) unwrap everything you need to know about Disney parks holiday style and this year’s biggest Walt Disney World and Disneyland festivities — with parks style icon Zaire (@Zaires.Spooks) joining for theme park fashion police — Disney style! 👗First, we dive into full reviews of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 🎅 and Jollywood Nights 2025 🥂 — from new snacks and entertainment to the festive hits and flops you need to know before you go. Then, we share first reactions to Zootopia: Better Zoogether, the brand-new show replacing It’s Tough to Be a Bug at Animal Kingdom 🌳Later, TikTok park style icon Zaire joins the party for a fabulously sassy breakdown of Disney holiday outfit do’s and don’ts:👑 Why ugly grandma sweaters are totally in this season🎀 How to stretch one pair of Mickey ears through every holiday🚫 Why Crocs are the fashion Grinch of the parks🫣 And Demi’s unforgettable PSA about dads, pajamas, and... thin fabric✨ New episodes every Tuesday! Follow @ParkPeepsPod on socials, subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and grab weekly extras at ParkPeepsPodcast.Substack.com

We’re throwing it back to one of our most ridiculous fan-favorite episodes — and it’s even wilder the second time around 🐕💨From Denmark’s infamous dog fart roller coaster 🎢 to the legendary duck invasion at Magic Kingdom, Park Peeps hosts Demi (@magicalhijinx) and Joey (@joeynolfi) are revisiting the strangest, funniest, and most unhinged theme park attractions ever built.👻 Haunted rides, bizarre mascots, and a literal army of ducks — this “Park Peeps Rewind” has everything.Whether you’re a ✨Disney adult, theme park trivia nerd, or chaos connoisseur, buckle up — it’s a wild ride through theme park history. 🎢 Originally aired March 2025. Revisited and remastered for your listening pleasure. 🎙️ Follow @parkpeepspod for new episodes every Tuesday and never miss the ride! New episodes return next week. Subscribe to our FREE Substack for even more bonus content each week.

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.