This is the story of Steel Phantom and The Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood Park.Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SlbkdbIJvxkRead online: https://storybookamusement.com/history-steel-phantom-phantoms-revenge-kennywood-part-1📚 Links:YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusementStorybookAmusement.comPatreon.com/StorybookAmusement• Ad-free videos• Exclusive podcasts• Plus more📚Social Media:Storybook Amusement on BlueskyStorybook Amusement on InstagramStorybook Amusement on Twitter (X)Storybook Amusement on Facebook
It pains me to say, but The Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure is a lost cause. Let’s take a look at the lost cause that is The Lost Continent and realistically evaluate its future through the lens of the past and present.Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iXg0MYkehNgYou may also enjoy the Dueling Dragons video essay I recently released. You can find that on YouTube and the Storybook Amusement website.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6GEbQVUo0DcRead online: https://storybookamusement.com/history-creating-dueling-dragons-universal-islands-of-adventure📚 Links:YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusementStorybookAmusement.comPatreon.com/StorybookAmusement• Ad-free videos• Exclusive podcasts• Plus more📚Social Media:Storybook Amusement on BlueskyStorybook Amusement on InstagramStorybook Amusement on Twitter (X)Storybook Amusement on Facebook
This is the story of Dueling Dragons at Universal Islands of Adventure.Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6GEbQVUo0DcRead online: https://storybookamusement.com/history-creating-dueling-dragons-universal-islands-of-adventure📚 Links:YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusementStorybookAmusement.comPatreon.com/StorybookAmusement• Ad-free videos• Exclusive podcasts• Plus more📚Social Media:Storybook Amusement on BlueskyStorybook Amusement on InstagramStorybook Amusement on Twitter (X)Storybook Amusement on Facebook
It’s actually happening: Disney is closing Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America area in favor of the Cars franchise. This is a significant decision, but is it the right one? Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Amused YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Amused a spin-off of Storybook Amusement for more discussion-based topics.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iDSUQqF08Fk📚 Links:YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusementStorybookAmusement.comPatreon.com/StorybookAmusement• Ad-free videos• Exclusive podcasts• Plus more📚Social Media:Storybook Amusement on BlueskyStorybook Amusement on InstagramStorybook Amusement on Twitter (X)Storybook Amusement on Facebook
After visiting Universal Epic Universe for my first time, I have thoughts.Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Amused YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Amused a spin-off of Storybook Amusement for more discussion-based topics.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ihViCQrWmY0📚 Links:YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusementStorybookAmusement.comPatreon.com/StorybookAmusement• Ad-free videos• Exclusive podcasts• Plus more📚Social Media:Storybook Amusement on BlueskyStorybook Amusement on InstagramStorybook Amusement on Twitter (X)Storybook Amusement on Facebook
This is the story of Men in Black: Alien Attack at Universal Studios Florida.Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yQNMzfULRaARead online: https://storybookamusement.com/men-in-black-alien-attack-universal-studios-florida-history📚 Links:YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusementStorybookAmusement.comPatreon.com/StorybookAmusement• Ad-free videos• Exclusive podcasts• Plus more📚Social Media:Storybook Amusement on BlueskyStorybook Amusement on InstagramStorybook Amusement on Twitter (X)Storybook Amusement on Facebook
This is the story of the defunct World of Sid and Marty Krofft in Atlanta, Georgia.Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-NCJEHiKAqoRead online: https://storybookamusement.com/history-the-world-of-sid-and-marty-krofft-atlanta-theme-park📚 Links:YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusementStorybookAmusement.comPatreon.com/StorybookAmusement• Ad-free videos• Exclusive podcasts• Plus more📚Social Media:Storybook Amusement on BlueskyStorybook Amusement on InstagramStorybook Amusement on Twitter (X)Storybook Amusement on Facebook
This is the story of The Land Before Time Adventure at Universal Studios Hollywood.Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yi5dqNAD9eARead online: https://storybookamusement.com/history-land-before-time-adventure-show-universal-studios-hollywood📚 Links:YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusementStorybookAmusement.comPatreon.com/StorybookAmusement• Ad-free videos• Exclusive podcasts• Plus more📚Social Media:Storybook Amusement on BlueskyStorybook Amusement on InstagramStorybook Amusement on Twitter (X)Storybook Amusement on Facebook
Disney's theme park icons are more than a nice looking centerpiece; they define parks and are a snapshot of their greater theme. Let’s explore what makes them so great. This is the art of Disney park icons. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pm4Xc_piZy4 Read online: https://storybookamusement.com/art-disney-castles/ 📚 Links: YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusement StorybookAmusement.com Patreon.com/StorybookAmusement 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Bluesky Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) Storybook Amusement on Facebook
This is the story of Universal Islands of Adventure and its first 25 years. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kNjTCs7J3sY Read online: https://storybookamusement.com/history-creating-universal-islands-of-adventure 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube StorybookAmusement.com Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Bluesky Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) Storybook Amusement on Facebook
Let’s take a look back at 2024: a complicated year for roller coasters. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cefxTBj7Pe0 Read online: https://storybookamusement.com/2024-roller-coaster-complicated-year 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube StorybookAmusement.com Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Bluesky Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) Storybook Amusement on Facebook
This is the story of Disney's defunct Kitchen Kabaret and Food Rocks at EPCOT Center. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dbTmlM4GP4g Read online: https://storybookamusement.com/history-kitchen-kabaret-epcot-center/ 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube StorybookAmusement.com Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Bluesky Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) Storybook Amusement on Facebook
This is the story of Pandemonium Cartoon Circus: Universal Islands of Adventure's short-lived stage show in Toon Lagoon. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JTOmSOOyQqQ 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube StorybookAmusement.com Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Facebook
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently announced the impending closure of its oldest operating coaster: Scorpion. Let’s take this opportunity to look back at the ride’s history, its legacy, and the reality of its closure. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ufzpNRcS0Cw 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube StorybookAmusement.com Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Facebook
Let's talk about the 2024 D23 announcements. Here are my Park Perspectives. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TpjM6caAZLc 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube StorybookAmusement.com Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Facebook
This is the story of Twister...Ride It Out at Universal Studios Florida. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RmpA1cGNmAU 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube StorybookAmusement.com Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Facebook
A blockbuster that shaped a nation. A failed ride concept that lasted only two months. A sequel that was so much more than just a theme park ride. This is the story of the JAWS ride at Universal Studios Florida. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xAp5UWh-ar4 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube StorybookAmusement.com Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Facebook
In this episode, I blab about how DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom is not a lost cause. But, it's doomed for extinction. 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube StorybookAmusement.com Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Facebook
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Paperclip to chat about the most underrated attractions at Universal Orlando Resort. Thanks for listening! Follow Paperclip! Twitter/X: @paperclipxoxo Instagram: @paperclip_xoxo 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube StorybookAmusement.com Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Facebook
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dick Hamilton: the composer of the original soundtrack for Monster Plantation/Mansion at Six Flags Over Georgia as well as many other compositions in various themed entertainment and branding areas. This phone interview took place on Nov. 28, 2022. He was kind enough to spend some time chatting about his involvement working on Monster Plantation in addition to other projects. You may be surprised to hear how hands-on he was in syncing the animatronic visuals to the wonderful soundtrack he created. This was recorded with a pretty simple setup, so please excuse any audio issues you may hear. Thanks for listening! 📚 Related: Watch: Monster Mansion Documentary Watch: The Art of Theme Park Music 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube StorybookAmusement.com Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Facebook