Explore every episode of the podcast Storybook Amusement Podcast
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| Amused: Embracing Magic Kingdom's New Frontier | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:12:06 | |
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/@StorybookAmusement StorybookAmusement.com Patreon.com/StorybookAmusement • Ad-free videos • Exclusive podcasts • Plus more 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Bluesky Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) | |||
| Amused: First Impressions of Epic Universe | 03 May 2025 | 00:27:14 | |
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/@StorybookAmusement StorybookAmusement.com Patreon.com/StorybookAmusement • Ad-free videos • Exclusive podcasts • Plus more 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Bluesky Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) | |||
| The Stinging Legacy of Busch Gardens’ Scorpion: Park Perspectives | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:10:25 | |
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) | |||
| Park Perspectives: What is Disney Doing? | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:27:24 | |
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) | |||
| Remembering Twister...Ride It Out at Universal Studios Florida | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:18:02 | |
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) | |||
| A Historical Deep Dive of the Legendary JAWS Ride at Universal Studios Florida | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:37:22 | |
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) | |||
| Saving DinoLand U.S.A. | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:24:19 | |
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) | |||
| Universal Orlando's Underappreciated Gems (ft. Paperclip) | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:29:31 | |
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) | |||
| Bonus Content: An Interview with the Composer of Monster Plantation/Mansion | 30 Dec 2023 | 00:24:30 | |
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 Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) | |||
| Missouri Business (Best Coasters in Missouri) | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:35:21 | |
These are my favorite coasters from Silver Dollar City, Worlds of Fun, Six Flags St. Louis, and Lost Island Themepark. 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) | |||
| Best Moments from HHN 32 | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:29:02 | |
Here are my favorite moments from all 10 houses at Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Orlando Resort. 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) | |||
| Looking Ahead to New Coasters in 2024! | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:34:58 | |
From Fire in the Hole to Good Gravy!, here are some of the recent exciting coaster announcements for 2024! 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) | |||
| The Making of Men in Black: Alien Attack at Universal Studios Florida | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:38:11 | |
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/yQNMzfULRaA Read online: https://storybookamusement.com/men-in-black-alien-attack-universal-studios-florida-history 📚 Links: YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusement StorybookAmusement.com Patreon.com/StorybookAmusement • Ad-free videos • Exclusive podcasts • Plus more 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Bluesky Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) | |||
| Hyped Up for HHN 32 (ft. Dreamport Productions) | 29 Aug 2023 | 01:17:06 | |
Aidan from Dreamport Productions joins me to chat about our most anticipated houses for the upcoming HHN 32. Thanks, Aidan, for joining! Follow Aidan on social media! Dreamport Productions on YouTube Dreamport Productions on Instagram Dreamport Productions on Twitter (X) 📚 Links: Storybook Amusement on YouTube Storybook Amusement on Patreon 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) | |||
| Reacting to HHN and Fright Fest Announcements | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:34:04 | |
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort has announced a stacked lineup of haunted houses. It'll be a legendary year for the event with Stranger Things, The Last of Us, Dueling Dragons, and much more. Plus, Six Flags Magic Mountain's Fright Fest has landed Saw and The Conjuring. 📚 WEBSITE: https://storybookamusement.com 📚 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/StorybookAmusement 📚 MERCH: https://storybookamusement.com/shop/ 📚 SOCIALS ○ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/StorybookAmuse ○ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/StorybookAmusement ○ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/StorybookAmusement | |||
| The Spectacularly Short-Lived History of The World of Sid and Marty Krofft | 30 Mar 2025 | 00:50:24 | |
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/-NCJEHiKAqo Read online: https://storybookamusement.com/history-the-world-of-sid-and-marty-krofft-atlanta-theme-park 📚 Links: YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusement StorybookAmusement.com Patreon.com/StorybookAmusement • Ad-free videos • Exclusive podcasts • Plus more 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Bluesky Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) | |||
| Rediscovering The Land Before Time Adventure Show at Universal Studios Hollywood | 23 Feb 2025 | 00:09:39 | |
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/Yi5dqNAD9eA Read online: https://storybookamusement.com/history-land-before-time-adventure-show-universal-studios-hollywood 📚 Links: YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusement StorybookAmusement.com Patreon.com/StorybookAmusement • Ad-free videos• Exclusive podcasts• Plus more 📚Social Media: Storybook Amusement on Bluesky Storybook Amusement on Instagram Storybook Amusement on Twitter (X) | |||
| The Art of Disney Park Icons | 26 Jan 2025 | 00:24:07 | |
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) | |||
| The Full History of Universal Islands of Adventure: Celebrating 25 Years | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:48:20 | |
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 | |||
| 2024: A Complicated Year for Roller Coasters | 22 Dec 2024 | 00:14:00 | |
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 | |||
| The History of Kitchen Kabaret & Food Rocks at EPCOT Center | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:28:55 | |
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 | |||
| Universal Studios' Quickly Canceled Stage Show: Pandemonium Cartoon Circus | 20 Oct 2024 | 00:24:47 | |
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) | |||