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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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