Explore every episode of the podcast That Tracks Podcast With Tim and Nick
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| Episode 037 - EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando 2024! | 02 Sep 2024 | 01:25:19 | |
Strap in for a very full episode as Tim and Nick recap their experience with both Food & Wine Festival as well as Tim's experience with HHN's opening weekend. The guys share some of their favorite items from the festival so far including food from new booths, and some of the returning booths. (Yes, hot dogs are discussed.) Nick spends some time discussing Communicore Hall and the vision that he had for that space and how he thinks it may be a miss with regards to the festival. Hi Dad Soup moments are also shared by both Tim and Nick as the two continue to watch their boys develop and watch the bond between the brothers grow. Finally, Tim gets into a recap of his weekend at Universal Orlando with the start of HHN. He discusses some of the events that he was a part of, including the R.I.P. Tour and the first night of the event. He ranks some of his favorite houses. He also mentions some of the food that he had and his experience in some of the scare zones. Halloween season is officially underway and we are so excited to continue to track through it. Thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 036 - Tim's Halloween Horror Nights Favorite House Predictions and Disney News! | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:42:35 | |
In this episode, we are gearing up for a busy week ahead of us in the theme park space. Halloween Horror Nights kicks off this week and we all know Tim is next level excited. In the episode, Tim shares what he thinks will be his favorite houses. Will those stay true? We will have to find out next week! Next week's episode will also feature updates from the first day of Food and Wine Festival, which also starts this week at EPCOT. Tim and Nick share some special Hi Dad Soup moments and get into some other news from the week, including information regarding the new Island Tower at the Polynesian Resort as well as news about the upcoming Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Adventure. As always, thank you for tracking with us! We appreciate all of the love and support! | |||
| Episode 027 - Changes coming to Genie+, Nick's Disney Cruise, and a Tiana's Bayou Adventure discussion | 01 Jul 2024 | 01:07:50 | |
In today's episode we talk about the changes coming to Genie+ and how to navigate Lightning Lane selections. We also talk a little about our continued enjoyment of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Nick shares his excitement for his upcoming cruise. | |||
| Episode 026 - Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Dark Universe at Epic Universe, and more! | 24 Jun 2024 | 01:03:33 | |
Nick and Tim are back in person this week and have a lot of catching up to do! Both guys share Hi Dad Soup moments and the fun they had on Father’s Day. Tim fills us in on all of the fun he had during his week long cruise on the Disney Fantasy with two visits to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. He tells us the positives and negatives and gives his overall review. Both guys discuss the news from Universal Orlando this week as details were revealed about Dark Universe coming to Epic Universe. So much happening in the theme park space and we are so happy to be along for the ride! On that tracks that is. | |||
| Episode 025 - CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT, CineSational at Universal Orlando, special Father's Day guest and more! | 17 Jun 2024 | 02:08:16 | |
Happy Father's Day everyone! In this week's episode, Nick is joined by his best friend, the infamous Hunter for a special Father's Day hang! Hunter is joining us from The Happiest Podcast on Earth, a podcast full of Disney fun where Nick and Hunter first met as cohosts. He is also the guy from the Disneyland trip with the cool car rental. This episode is a longer one as there is so much theme park news to cover from the last week! CommuniCore Hall and Plaza have opened at EPCOT in Walt Disney World and Nick is here to share his thoughts and experiences with the space. Nick also breaks down breaking news from the week pertaining to the opening of Country Bear Jamboree, the closing of the Shootin Arcade, and the last day of Test Track as we know it. After we cover the Walt Disney World news, Nick discusses his experience at the media event for Universal Orlando and his thoughts on experiencing all of the exciting new offerings that Universal debuted this week. From the incredible CineSational at Universal Studios Florida, to the fun new Hogwarts Always show in Hogsmeade, Universal Orlando is off to an incredible start with their summer. Finally, Nick and Hunter respond to listener "This or That" questions with a fun Father's Day twist. As always, thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 024 - The One Where Francie and Nick Tell Their Story | 10 Jun 2024 | 01:24:27 | |
In this episode, Nick's wife Francie is joining the podcast to answer questions about their lives and relationship from That Tracks Patreon members. Tim and Jenn are enjoying the high seas, so Nick and Francie figured why not give the people what they have been asking for? We are so excited about Francie's podcast debut and hope that you all enjoy learning more about us! We discuss our love story, the effects of social media and content creation on our family, some of our favorite things around Walt Disney World and more! As always, stay tuned for more theme park news as this week will bring a lot of fun at both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando! We appreciate you tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 023 - Disney Dreams That Soar, Halloween Horror Nights News, & More! | 03 Jun 2024 | 01:15:46 | |
In this week’s episode of That Tracks, we are tracking through Zoom together! Nick and Tim recap their week full of fun theme park experiences starting with seeing Disney Dreams That Soar, the new drone show at Disney Springs. They discuss their experience on the first evening of the show as well as their thoughts on the drones. Tim shares other adventures that he had during the week with Jackson at both Universal Orlando and SeaWorld. He also recaps some of the HHN news that came out during the week, including the preview ticket event. Nick shares his experience at Universal Islands of Adventure on its 25th Anniversary as well as getting to see Tiana’s Bayou Adventure without the walls up as well as the new Mickey and Friends Meet and Greet at CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT. Both guys had busy weeks, but are excited to share everything with you all! Thank you all for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 022 - Halloween Horror Nights, Universal's Tribute Store, and Movies & Snacks from our Childhood! | 27 May 2024 | 01:19:05 | |
In this week's episode we are tracking all over Universal Orlando with all kinds of exciting news coming from the resort. At Universal Studios Florida, we have news on some of the original houses that are coming for Halloween Horror Nights and Tim is very excited! The Tribute Store also recently opened at the park and Tim is here to share his experience. Also, Tim was invited by a Team Member friend of Universal Orlando to visit DreamWorks Land and he spends time breaking down his experience with the new land! As always, Nick and Tim go on many tangents where they discuss things like their childhood snacks, and movies they watched as children. What are some of your favorite childhood movies? Thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 021 - Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Spooky Season, & DreamWorks Land | 20 May 2024 | 01:16:26 | |
Nick and Tim are back together and ready to break down the latest theme park news! Starting with the details surrounding the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure and the annual passholder previews for Walt Disney World's newest attraction. They also discuss the dates that have been announced for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World and Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland. While there is not much changing for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, what will the characters be for Oogie Boogie Bash?! Spooky season is right around the corner and Nick and Tim cannot believe it! Universal Orlando also continue to bring the excitement as a preview of DreamWorks Land took place while recording, giving Nick and Tim the opportunity to break some of it down. As always, there is more than just tracking through theme park news with Tim and Nick. From cars, to fatherhood and plenty in between, we hope you enjoy tracking with us! Be sure to follow our socials and check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThatTracksPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator www.instagram.com/That_Tracks_Pod | |||
| Episode 020 - Nick's Birthday Trip to Disneyland | 13 May 2024 | 01:13:23 | |
Who is ready to celebrate Nick's birthday by recapping his visit to Disneyland? In this episode, Nick is breaking down his visit to the Happiest Place on Earth by sharing his experiences with all of his adventures. From getting picked up in a Corvette, to touring the Walt Disney Studio Lot, to Star Wars Nite and all of the fun in the parks, this trip had a lot of ups, but it also had some downs. Nick talks about his experience with anxiety during the trip and discusses the impact his anxiety had on him. Nick spends most of the episode answering listener questions that were submitted on Instagram! From favorite snacks, to favorite attractions, and the experience with Pixar Fest, you all asked some great questions for Nick to cover. He also makes a quick note of suspected news surrounding Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World with an opening date of June 28th! As always, thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 019 - Staying at The Legoland Hotel, Disney's Hollywood Studios 35 Anniversary & Universal Orlando Announcements | 06 May 2024 | 01:02:26 | |
Thank you to Aura Frames for sponsoring this week's podcast. Right now, Aura has a great deal for Mother’s Day. Listeners can save on the perfect gift by visiting www.AuraFrames.com to get $30-off plus free shipping on their best-selling frame. Use code TRACKS at checkout to save. Terms and conditions apply. In today's episode we discuss Nick's recent stay at the Legoland Hotel and how it is a great option for younger kids. Then we move on to our experience at the 35th anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios. We share some fun Hi Dad Soup moments that are all about learning how to be a better dad and the excitement of being able to provide fantastic experiences for our kids. Finally we end up on the news that Universal announced with the opening of Dreamworks Land and the addition of 2 new nighttime spectaculars and a daytime parade! Thanks for tracking with us! Be sure to follow our socials and check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThatTracksPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator www.instagram.com/That_Tracks_Pod | |||
| Episode 018 - Jenn joins Tim to talk about Theme Park news while Nick has the week off. | 29 Apr 2024 | 01:17:04 | |
Thank you to Aura Frames for sponsoring this week's podcast. Right now, Aura has a great deal for Mother’s Day. Listeners can save on the perfect gift by visiting www.AuraFrames.com to get $30-off plus free shipping on their best-selling frame. Use code TRACKS at checkout to save. Terms and conditions apply. In this week's episode Jenn joins in the fun while Nick has the week off. Tim and Jenn talk about how their week went and the fact that neither one of them can ever remember what happened that week. We also discuss theme park news from all around the globe! From Phoenix Rising at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Halloween Horror Nights speculations to Pixar Fest at Disneyland they cover it all. Be sure to follow our socials and check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThatTracksPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator www.instagram.com/That_Tracks_Pod | |||
| Episode 035 - Our Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024 Recap! | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:42:19 | |
In this bonus episode of That Tracks, Tim and Nick recap their time at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! They break down their favorite food that they had, including a flatbread with clams on it from Pinocchio Village Haus. They discuss some of the attractions that they were able to do during the party. Spoiler alert: Space Mountain with the spooky overlay is always next level. Also, Tiana's Bayou Adventure and TRON Lightcycle/Run, which both typically require virtual queues during regular park hours, have standby queues open during the party. They also discuss the welcomed surprise in seeing some villains on a treat trail at the Magic Kingdom. Finally, they end this episode by playing a game that Nick recently purchased at a media event called "Boo or False." The continuation of that game is played on a Patreon exclusive episode. You can sign up for Patreon and watch here: https://patreon.com/ThatTracksPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink | |||
| Episode 017 - From Taylor Swift to a History of Our Cars | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:59:56 | |
This week’s episode is more personal than anything! We take a journey through plenty of tangents including the discussion of Taylor Swift’s newest album and what some of the different types of vehicles we have owned are. With a quiet week regarding theme park news, Nick and Tim spend time having fun and getting a little more personal on this episode. Nick opens up during his Hi Dad Soup moment, which creates the opportunity for an important conversation regarding men and vulnerability. The two also spend time discussing some of the breaking news regarding the expansion of Disneyland resort. We are so thankful for the incredible opportunity to track into personal conversations Thank you for tracking with us! Be sure to follow our socials and check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThatTracksPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator www.instagram.com/That_Tracks_Pod | |||
| Episode 016 - Changes to DAS at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, V.I.Passholder Days at WDW, and more! | 15 Apr 2024 | 01:31:23 | |
In this episode, Nick and Tim are back in studio and ready to recap their week, share their Hi Dad Soup moments, get into theme park news. They discuss updates continuing to be made to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World and break down the news about the naming of the shops outside of the attraction as well as more characters that will be located inside of it. The Foodie Guide for Pixar Fest at Disneyland has been released and Nick is very ready for his upcoming trip! Speaking of Disneyland, changes have been made to the DAS (Disability Access Service) system at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland and Nick and Tim describe those changes. They also share their thoughts on the changes and why they think they were necessary. The two also share some details that were released this week concerning Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort, which are set to open in 2025. As always, there are plenty of tangents in between! Thank you for tracking with us! Be sure to follow our socials and check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThatTracksPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator www.instagram.com/That_Tracks_Pod www.instagram.com/thethemeparkdad www.instagram.com/thetimtracker | |||
| Episode 015 - Brand New Walt Disney Imagineering Series, Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and More | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:56:22 | |
In this episode, Tim and Nick spend time discussing information revealed with the start of Disney’s new YouTube series, We Call It Imagineering. A short that was released by Disney onto YouTube reveals to us that Tropical Americas does indeed seem to be what will replace Dinoland USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Nick and Tim are here to talk about it. They also discuss the animatronics revealed to us through the series that will be a part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Other news that was revealed this week pertains to the plans to add a Pandora experience at Disneyland Resort. Concept art was revealed this week for what seems to be a new land. Naturally, Nick and Tim have some thoughts. There are also plenty of tangents including Hi Dad Soup moments! We hope you enjoy tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 014 - Isle of Berk at Epic Universe, D23 Ticket Sales, and Easter Traditions | 01 Apr 2024 | 01:14:36 | |
In this episode, Nick and Tim take to the local coffee shop (the AI coffee shop that is) for a fun virtual recording! The two discuss their success with the purchasing of tickets for D23: The Ultimate Fan Event, but also break down the chaos that was their experience. They also spend time discussing some of the things that they are looking forward to at the event. Miley Cyrus performing?! Will we get the best of both worlds?! With news breaking this week regarding Isle of Berk, the How to Train Your Dragon themed land that will be opening with Universal's Epic Universe, the guys go into detail regarding the information that was released. Finally, the two share some of their family's Easter traditions as they gear up for the big weekend! Of course, there are plenty of tangents in between! Thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 013 - Reunited and Ready to Discuss All Things D23 and Disney Parks News | 25 Mar 2024 | 01:46:18 | |
Tim and Nick are back on track this week and ready to break down all of the exciting news released by Disney Parks and D23! They discuss the news from EPCOT about the opening of CommuniCore Plaza, talk about the opening of ¡Celebracion Encanto!, the new drone show at Disney Springs, “Dreams that Soar,” and some of the other things coming to Walt Disney World this summer. They also recap some of the events that took place for March to May the 4th with Disney as they gear up for all of the Star Wars celebrations, including “Season of the Force” at Disneyland. Tim is coming off of his recent Disney cruise with the family, which is the perfect time to discuss the news of the Disney Destiny, the newest named ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Finally, the two break down some of the new details surrounding D23 Fan Event as the tickets go on sale this week. They give their tips and tricks in securing tickets and share what types of tickets they may be attempting to purchase. So much news to cover this week! We hope you enjoyed tracking with us!
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| Episode 012 - Pixar Fest at Disneyland, Butterbeer Season at Universal, Spring Break Crowds and More! | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:36:00 | |
In this episode, Nick is tracking solo through some theme park updates and what his week looked like with regards to theme park experiences! He discusses some of his time during the recent media event for the LEGO Ferrari Build and Race experience at LEGOLAND Florida as well as his experience at Busch Gardens Tampa for their preview event of their Food and Wine Festival. Nick also shares some updates on how crowds have been at the Walt Disney World parks for Spring Break. A "walk on" for Toy Story Mania and Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway during Spring Break? Who would have thought? Nick also discusses details that have been released surrounding Pixar Fest at Disneyland as well as the brand new "Butterbeer Season" at the Universal Parks in the United States. And as usual, a fun Hi Dad Soup moment is shared! This one may or may not involve Taylor Swift? Tim was very bummed to not have been able to be on this episode, but he is looking forward to being back next week! Thank you for tracking with us! Be sure to follow our socials and check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThatTracksPodcast www.instagram.com/That_Tracks_Pod www.instagram.com/thethemeparkdad www.instagram.com/thetimtracker
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| Episode 011 - A Heavy Hi Dad Soup Conversation. | 11 Mar 2024 | 01:14:12 | |
Trigger Warning: Pregnancy Loss and Infertility. This week's episode is full of theme park news including news regarding water park admission on check in and check out days at Walt Disney World Resort hotels coming in 2025, new scenes on Star Tours, potential new Encanto experiences at Walt Disney World, and a Pandora themed land in Disneyland?! We also discuss our experience together at Monster Jam and what our boys thought about it! Finally, during the beginning of the episode, the conversation gets heavy as Nick shares his Hi Dad Soup moment. The conversation leads to his family's experiences with infertility and pregnancy loss. We hope that this episode may help others feel less alone! We are all in this together right? That definitely tracks! | |||
| Episode 010 - Celebrating Tim's Birthday | 04 Mar 2024 | 01:27:15 | |
In this episode, Nick and Tim spend time recapping their busy weeks. From hosted stays at Universal Orlando Resort, to trying new food at Disney's Hollywood Studios, rappelling off the side of a building for charity, runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, and Moonlight Magic at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, there is SO much that happened this week to recap. A lot of fun theme park adventures were had. As always, there are plenty of tangents and laughs between. The episode ends with some theme park news and with Nick giving Tim his birthday present on air! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always, thank you for tracking with us! Be sure to follow our socials and check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThatTracksPodcast www.instagram.com/That_Tracks_Pod www.instagram.com/thethemeparkdad www.instagram.com/thetimtracker
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| Episode 009 - Preparing for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival | 26 Feb 2024 | 01:22:40 | |
Get ready for another journey of tracking through incredible tangents on this episode with Tim and Nick. The wild tangents are followed by Hi Dad Soup moments and then different Disney / theme park news is explored. From new video games and our thoughts on them, to news on Soarin' Over California at EPCOT and Nick's upcoming trip to Disneyland to experience Star Wars Nites, differnt specifics are shared regarding each subject. Finally, Tim and Nick spend time unpacking the menu for the start of Flower and Garden Festival. We can't wait for all of the fun that will be had this week! Happy Listening!! | |||
| Episode 008 - Comments on the Internet and Our Mental Health | 19 Feb 2024 | 01:32:45 | |
Things get deep quickly with this episode as Nick opens up about how reading some comments on recent videos affected his mental health this week. Tim and Nick both spend time discussing what it’s like having part of their lives on the internet and how it has shaped them. They also discuss how their Super Bowl Sunday, Mardi Gras, and Valentine’s Days went. Finally, they share different theme park news including the announcement of the projected summer 2024 opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! Be sure to follow our socials and check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThatTracksPodcast https://www.instagram.com/that_Tracks_pod/ https://www.instagram.com/thethemeparkdad/ https://www.youtube.com/thetimtracker
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| Episode 034 - Our D23: The Ultimate Fan Event Experience! Disney Entertainment & Parks News, Club 33 and more! | 19 Aug 2024 | 01:48:52 | |
In this episode, Nick and Tim recap their entire D23 experience. From arrival, to shopping, to time on the expo floor and more, Nick and Tim break down what the weekend was like for them. They share their highlights in the Disneyland Resort parks, including Nick's time in Club 33 at Disneyland. Nick also discusses his time at the Legends Ceremony, while Tim shares experiences at Universal Hollywood in Super Nintendo World. They run through some of their favorite announcements during the Disney Entertainment showcase at the Honda Center and end by filling any of the gaps they may have missed regarding all of the Disney Parks news from the Experiences showcase. How do they feel about the departure of Tom Sawyer Island? Are they changing their opinions on Villains Land in the Magic Kingdom? Track along and find out! If you are interested in checking out our exclusive Patreon content, you can find the information on signing up for it here: https://patreon.com/ThatTracksPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink | |||
| That Tracks Podcast | Episode 007 - Celebrating Black History Month at Walt Disney World | 12 Feb 2024 | 01:27:49 | |
This episode starts off with some deep conversations between Nick and Tim surrounding the topics of fatherhood, 9/11 and others. As always, there are plenty of different tangents as they track through the episode. The episode ends by discussing their experience at SeaWorld for the Seven Seas Food Festival as well as their time at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World for the Black History Month celebrations. Beignets at Magic Kingdom?! We are here for it! | |||
| That Tracks Podcast | Episode 006 - Epic Universe at Universal Orlando, Pixar Place, & Other News | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:55:12 | |
In this episode, Tim and Nick break down the major news that was released this week from Universal Orlando regarding their upcoming theme park, Epic Universe. With the lands officially being confirmed within the park, the two spend time discussing what they are most excited about! Disneyland also officially opened their refurbished resort hotel, Pixar Place and Nick and Tim are here to discuss the details. Tim also shares some of the fun his family had on their recent Disney Cruise, which leads to an important Hi Dad Soup discussion! Happy listening, everyone! | |||
| That Tracks Podcast | Episode 005 - Highs & Lows of Fatherhood, Disneyland & Universal Orlando News | 29 Jan 2024 | 01:03:22 | |
In this episode, Nick shares at the beginning of the episode that he is having a day in dealing with his anxiety. Tim and Nick spend some time discussing anxiety and how it impacts them in different ways. They also share their Hi Dad Soup moments of the week, which leads to conversation about how fatherhood isn’t always high moments, but low moments as well. They also spend time discussing recent news from Disneyland, including the Lunar New Year celebrations and a new dining location coming to Downtown Disney. Universal Orlando is also discussed as rumors circle around what is to become of the 5 & 10. Are they plenty of other tangents? Of course! That tracks. Happy listening everyone!! | |||
| That Tracks Podcast | Episode 004 - The J Bros and Mardi Gras Season | 22 Jan 2024 | 01:17:53 | |
In this episode, Tim and Nick are off to a rough start after forgetting to hit the record button after 13 minutes of recording. What was discussed in those first 13 minutes? The world may never know. What we do know, is that Mardi Gras season is upon us and Tim and Nick discuss the celebrations at both Universal Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Nick also brings up the breaking news concerning the return of Wizards of Waverly place, which leads into a test of Tim’s knowledge of iconic Disney Channel starts from the mid 2000s. They also share some fun Hi Dad Soup moments of the week, and as always, there are plenty of tangents in between! | |||
| That Tracks Podcast | Episode 003- The Dopey Challenge, Festival of the Arts, and Fatherhood Moments | 15 Jan 2024 | 01:10:03 | |
In this week’s episode, we are recapping the rest of Nick’s runDisney experience as he finished his Dopey Challenge! All of the runDisney talk leads us to share some cool “dad” moments as we introduce a new segment. We also discuss our experiences of the first day of Epcot International Festival of the Arts! What were some of our favorite foods from the booths and what experiences stood out to us? As always, there are plenty of tangents in between, which eventually leads us to the question… do you think we can get Joe Rohde on the podcast?! | |||
| That Tracks Podcast With Tim and Nick | Episode 002 - RunDisney Marathon Weekend and What’s New For 2024 | 08 Jan 2024 | 01:19:07 | |
In this episode, Tim and Nick discuss their experience with the RunDisney 10k as a part of Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World. They are recording straight from the fun of the race, so they have a fresh perspective to offer. Nick also describes the Dopey Challenge and everything that it entails as he undertakes it. The two also spend time discussing everything that is coming in 2024 to theme parks across the country! And, as per usual, they are plenty of tangents in between! Happy listening! | |||
| That Tracks Podcast With Tim and Nick | Episode 001 - Who are we and why are we doing this? (Pilot) | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:38:38 | |
Episode 001 - Pilot
Welcome to That Tracks Podcast! A podcast hosted by two dads who love their families and love theme parks. In this episode, our Pilot episode, we outline who we are and why we are doing this. We discuss the name of the podcast and what it means to us. We also discuss some of what we envision for this podcast. We are here to talk all things fatherhood and theme parks, but with Tim and Nick, you will learn that you never know where the conversation might end up. Ever wondered what the meaning of festoon is? Are pop culture references your thing? | |||
| Episode 033 - Our Initial Reactions to the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23! | 11 Aug 2024 | 00:33:42 | |
Join Nick and Tim as they immediately react to the Disney Experiences Showcase, which took place at D23: The Ultimate Fan Event. They break down some of the highlights that were discussed by Josh D'Amaro during the presentation including what is coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. From the first animatronic modeled after Walt Disney coming to Disneyland, to all of the major changes coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom, and even the shocking news about Monsters Inc. at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Cars and Villains at Magic Kingdom, there was so much packed into the presentation to decompress. We know we missed a couple of things during this recording, but we will be back soon with a full breakdown of the weekend, everything we learned from the panels and the fun that we have had! Until then, thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 032 - Our D23 Predictions and Other Theme Park News | 05 Aug 2024 | 01:22:53 | |
In this episode, Nick and Tim have a lot of theme park news to unpack! The two breakdown the recent details released regarding the upcoming Ministry of Magic in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Epic Universe. They also discuss some of the details revealed about Disney Cruise Line's ship, the Disney Destiny. Can you believe that spooky season is nearly upon us? Nick and Tim discuss the menu for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and share their thoughts on some of the new offerings and what they are excited to try. Finally, the week has finally come! D23: The Ultimate Fan Event is officially upon us and Nick and Tim are here to discuss their predictions for the Disney parks panel. As always, there is plenty of banter in between including Hi Dad Soup moments and a conversation about why Tim should be proud of himself. Thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 031 - Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Walt Disney World and Other News | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:54:02 | |
Nick and Tim are joining you virtually this week as they have both had busy weeks with work and family. They break down their weeks and some of the fun things going on. They also spend some time discussing D23 and the excitement that continues to build for the Ultimate Fan Event. Nick also shares some highlights from seeing both Twisters and Deadpool Wolverine this week. No spoilers here. Finally, Nick breaks down his experience using the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass system that has replaced Genie+. Thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 030 - That Tracks After Dark: Acolyte Spoiling, Personality Tests, and Theme Park News | 22 Jul 2024 | 01:06:51 | |
We are coming at you after dark again this week and what an episode it is! From discussing Tim’s spoiling of the season finale of the Acolyte for Nick, to what emotion controls our headquarters like in Inside Out, the guys had so much fun with this one! Tim and Nick also discuss their experience at Phoenix Rising, Busch Gardens Tampa’s newest family coaster. They also are getting ready for D23: The Ultimate Fan Event as it gets closer and closer and spend some time discussing. Finally, Disney shared updates coming to Critter Country in Disneyland and Nick and Tim are ready to discuss. Thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 029 - Tracking After Dark in the DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:57:00 | |
In this week’s episode, Nick and Tim are coming at you yet again from the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds, but this time in one of the new DVC cabins. Tim discusses their check in day and initial thoughts on the cabin. Nick and Tim both discuss their experiences and thoughts on the brand new Country Bear Musical Jamboree after attending a special media event with Disney Parks. They also share fun Hi Dad Soup moments from the week, including Oliver’s first haircut at the Magic Kingdom. The schedule for D23 The Ultimate Fan Event has officially been released and the guys are here to break it down. Finally, another house was announced for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando and Tim shares his thoughts. There may or may not be a cameo from a special guest in the background as well. Was this our first live studio audience? Thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 028 - 4th of July from Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:51:28 | |
Nick and Tim have changed it up for this week's episode recording as they are coming at you live from a cabin in the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds! Both Nick and Tim have been staying at the cabins with their families this week and had the opportunity to hang out some with some overlap on their trips. In this episode, they break down their adventures together. Tim also discusses the new DVC cabins at the campgrounds that he was able to tour. Nick shares about his time on the Disney Magic and his experience on Lookout Key at Lighthouse Point. He also discusses the new Mega Movie Parade that made its debut at Universal Orlando. The Jurassic World float is next level! the two track through other conversations regarding theme park news as well as Hi Dad Soup moments! Thank you for tracking through the wilderness with us! | |||
| Episode 038 - That Tracks Podcast with Jenn and Francie | 09 Sep 2024 | 01:06:40 | |
Join us this week as we track with our special guests, Jenn and Francie! In this week's episode, Nick is joined by Jenn and Francie as Tim runs his races at Disneyland for the runDisney Halloween Half Marathon Weekend! The episode starts with some breaking Disney news including the new villain show coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios and TRON Lightcycle/Run starting a standby queue. Jenn also shares some of her experience from her weekend at Halloween Horror Nights. After the news segment, Nick asks Jenn and Francie questions that were submitted by listeners on our Instagram. The ladies of That Tracks answer questions about their favorite things at Disney, motherhood, and what it is like being married to Tim and Nick. We hope you enjoy tracking with all 3 of us this week!!
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| Episode 039 - Tim's Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend and Oogie Boogie Bash | 16 Sep 2024 | 01:29:30 | |
In this weeks episode, Tim shares the run down (see what we did there) on his time at Disneyland for Halloween Half Marathon Weekend. Tim ran in the challenge by running the 5K, the 10K, and the Half Marathon. Did Tim finish? Will he run again? You'll have to listen to find out! Tim also shares his experience at this year's Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure Park and other moments from his trip. As always, Nick and Tim discuss some theme park news including Universal's Wicked experience, TRON Lightcycle/Run and Disney water park news. Of course we could not have an episode without a couple of fun Hi Dad Soup moments. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode! Thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 040 - Just a Little Bit of Everything | 23 Sep 2024 | 01:10:25 | |
This episode was difficult to title because it is truly Nick and Tim with all of their typical rants. From cell phones to resort stays at the Grand Floridian, Nick and Tim discuss everything from highlights from their weekends to what cell phones they first had growing up. Tim shares his experience running a 5k at SeaWorld for Howl-O-Scream. At the end of the episode, things get deep as Nick shares a Hi Dad Soup moment from his time at EPCOT last weekend. Thank you for always tracking with us! We appreciate you! | |||
| Episode 041 - Nick and Tim After Dark: Jollywood Nights Gifts, VIP Tours, Harry Styles Pop Ups and more! | 30 Sep 2024 | 01:25:31 | |
This episode begins on a serious note as Nick and Tim address the recent hurricane that has effected much of the Southeast, including states like Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Our hearts and thoughts go out to all of those effected by the storm. Portions of the what is earned from this episode will be donated to relief efforts. Nick and Tim also break down their weeks and give updates on some of the exciting things that happened during the week. Tim discusses his VIP Tour at Walt Disney World with the family and some of the special memories made with his dad. He also shares more about his experience at the Pleasing pop up at Disney Springs, which is celebrating a collaboration with Harry Style's brand and Disney. Nick shares some highlights from his week as well including his experience with some of the Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month celebrations taking place around Walt Disney World. He also discusses Francie's birthday celebrations, which involved a lot of football. Does Tim know what a field goal is? You will have to listen to find out! As always, there are special Hi Dad Soup moments and plenty of tangents in between. We hope this episode brings a smile to your face! Thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 042 - Preparing for Hurricane Milton & Answering Listener Questions | 07 Oct 2024 | 01:02:28 | |
In this episode, Tim and Nick discuss the looming hurricane that is supposed to be making it's way towards Florida this week. Nick is recording from his parent's house in Michigan, so he discusses some of the fall adventures that he has been on this weekend and the anticipation of traveling back to Florida to prepare for the storm. They also discuss some of the effects that the storm could have on the theme parks this week. At the end of the episode, Nick and Tim spend some time answering questions that were submitted from listeners on the podcast's Instagram account. As always, there are plenty of tangents and fun moments in between. We hope you enjoy tracking with us! Stay safe Florida! | |||
| Episode 043 - Our Experiences with Hurricane Milton | 14 Oct 2024 | 01:08:41 | |
In this week's episode, Nick and Tim share their experiences with the whirlwind that the week was in the state of Florida with Hurricane Milton. Nick describes his journey from Michigan and back home just in time for the storm's arrival. Tim discusses what his family faced during the storm as well. We know that the hurricane has been a focal point of the last couple of episodes, but it has had an impact on our weeks. We look forward to getting back into the groove of theme park news and appreciate you all continuing to track with us through all of life's events. Portions of the proceeds of this episode will be donated to the recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton. Our friends across the state of Florida are in our thoughts. | |||
| Episode 044 - An EPIC Conversation with MagicandWishes about Epic Universe, Lightning Lanes and more! | 21 Oct 2024 | 01:33:25 | |
In this episode, Nick is joined by his long time friend, Allyson, otherwise known as magicandwishes on Instagram and TikTok! Allyson and Nick discuss their history of working together at Starbucks and what that experience was like. Allyson shares how she got started in the content creator space and what her journey has been like. Nick also shares more about the influence that Allyson has had on his journey in the space, including getting him started on Instagram. Allyson discusses her love for the details located in theme parks. From Disney, to Universal Orlando, to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, she has a love for all of them. At the end of the episode, Nick and Allyson discuss theme park news that was announced this week including the closure of Big Thunder Mountain, the new Premiere Lightning Lane pass at Disney, and details surrounding the Disney Adventure, one of Disney's brand new cruise ships. Finally the two spend some time discussing the announcement of the opening date of Epic Universe! May 22nd, 2025, we cannot wait for you! Thank you so much for tracking with us and for welcoming Allyson to the pod! You can follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/magicandwishes/ | |||
| Episode 045 - Reunited and ready to talk Cake Bake Shop, Epic Universe Tickets, Disney Cruise and more! | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:48:51 | |
In this episode, Nick and Tim are finally together again in person. They are recording from Disney's BoardWalk Inn as they tried the new Cake Bake Shop. They break down their experience at the restaurant and share what their favorite cake was. Tim shares his experience on the family's Halloween on the High Seas cruise, while Nick talks about his time at LEGOLAND Florida's Brick-Or-Treat and Busch Garden's Halloween Events. The guys also break down the different ticket options for Epic Universal at Universal Orlando and share what it was like securing tickets during the sale for Universal Annual Passholders. We hope you enjoy this episode! Happy Halloween and thank you for tracking with us!! | |||
| Episode 046 - Christmas is starting now at Fort Wilderness on Halloween! | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:44:45 | |
In this week's episode, Nick and Tim are tracking with you all live from Fort Wilderness Campgrounds on Halloween as Tim and the family have spent the week camping. Tim talks about their experience with camping, including trick-or-treating and the Halloween golf cart parade that takes place at the campgrounds. Nick shares his excitement about the upcoming Wine and Dine weekend with runDisney and also some of his concerns with all of the running ahead of him and lack of training. Tim and Nick also discuss some of the news our of Universal Orlando regarding Dark Universe. They also share their excitement as the holiday season is officially beginning at the theme parks in the Orlando area. They go over the menu for Mickey''s Very Merry Christmas Party and talk about some of the things they are most excited about. How much do you want to bet that one of the anticipated items includes a hot dog? Thank you all so much for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 047 - The holidays have begun with Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights! | 11 Nov 2024 | 01:28:50 | |
The holidays have officially begin at Walt Disney World and Nick and Tim were there to experience it all! In this episode, Nick and Tim discuss their experiences with the first night of both Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party as well as Jollywood Nights. Tim recaps in detail some of his experiences at the events, while Nick shares what it was like being there for work. Did Nick have a better time at Jollywood Nights this year? Which event would the guys choose out of the two? You will have to listen to find out! Nick also spends time recapping his experience with runDisney's Wine and Dine weekend. He shares more about his stay at the Swan and Dolphin resort and how much fun he had there. As always, there are plenty of tangents to track through as well. Thank you for tracking with us! | |||
| Episode 048 - Nick and Francie share their Adoption Journey! | 18 Nov 2024 | 01:00:54 | |
In this episode, Nick is joined by Francie to discuss their adoption journey and answer some of your questions. They provide a history of how adoption had always been on their hearts and go into detail regarding the process. They describe how and why they ended up adopting from Colombia and discuss their time in country. They are blessed by Eithan daily and are so thankful to be able to call him "son!" Thank you all so much for tracking with us and for listening to our story! | |||
| Episode 049 - Wicked, Disney Treasure, Holidays at Universal and more! | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:46:57 | |
In this episode, Nick and Tim catch up on life after being away for a week. They discuss their recent theme park adventures, as well as talk about some of their plans for Thanksgiving. As the opening weekend of Wicked approaches, the two spend some time discussing their excitement for the movie and where they think a "Wicked-land" could fit in at Universal Orlando. With the christening of the Disney Treasure taking place this week, Nick and Tim highlight what they are excited about for the ship and discuss their excitement to experience it. Universal Orlando has also kicked off its holiday season and the two mention some of the things worth experiencing during the holidays at Universal. As always, there are plenty of tangents in between. We hope you all have a wonderful week and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates! Thank you for tracking with us!
Also, we know that we did not discuss the huge news regarding Muppets and Hollywood Studios in this episode. This was recorded before the news, so stay tuned for next week when we discuss our thoughts. | |||
| Episode 050 - Muppets and Monsters in Hollywood Studios! | 02 Dec 2024 | 01:10:23 | |
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In this week's episode, Nick and Tim kick off the episode by recapping their Thanksgiving celebrations. They dig right into parks news by discussing the massive announcement by Disney last week concerning the changing of Muppets Courtyard into Monsters Inc. Land and the re-theming of Rock N Roller Coaster. They also discuss the naming of the new villain's show coming to Hollywood Studios and what all of these changes for the park means overall. Disney has officially confirmed the development of a brand new resort hotel with Disney Lakeshore Lodge, which had previously been announced at "Reflections" and Nick and Tim have some thoughts. Nick also shares his thoughts on seeing Wicked and the two talk about the plot with a spoiler warning included. As always, there are plenty of other discussions. Thank you for tracking with us and thank you to The Lost Bros for sponsoring this episode! | |||