That Park Life: a Theme Park Podcast

We gotta catch up on some park adventures from the last 2 weeks, including: a concert dining package at Epcot, Moonlight Magic at Epcot featuring some Food & Wine dishes, and a Skyliner Resort hop adventure. Plus: we catch up on some Disney news nuggets. 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: @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks

The question is simple: How Many Park Days Do You Actually Need in Disney World? But the answer is a little more complex, and it depends on what you consider necessary to do. We each answer the question and create a high-level overview of what those days entail in order to get the full WDW experience. We hope this helps you decide which park ticket to get! 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

We received a question: "Do you have recs for fun nightlife things for adults to do who don’t drink? Maybe a cool place with mocktails and music or anything of the sort?" So here are a list of things to do, primarily in the evening, that offer live music, activities, events, etc without the need for drinking cocktails, beer, or wine (although - you sure can at most of these places!) 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

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

This one is PACKED with information on all the rides and lands coming to Disney World that were announced in this weekend's D23 convention in Anaheim. Lots of Villains Land, Piston Peak, and Monstropolis talk. And, of course, a bunch of info on the Tropical Americas area in Animal Kingdom. Plus so much 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

We dig into the mailbox today to answer your trip planning questions submitted via our "Ask Beth & Greg" feature. We cover a wide range of park planning tips and strategies today! Also: Greg catches up on his recent Magic Kingdom visit. 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 Allie today to discuss her recent trip including 3 resort stays, new dining experiences, and more! Follow Allie @AllieMaeOnMain 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

These are the rides with the Top 5 Longest Average Wait times in Animal Kingdom. We’ll talk about whether WE would wait that time, if we have any tips to avoid the long wait, and look at how long our IG followers would wait. 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 dig into the mailbox today to answer your trip planning questions submitted via our "Ask Beth & Greg" feature. We cover a wide range of park planning tips and strategies today! Also: Greg catches up on his recent Epcot rope drop experience. 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

What a wild and weird ride it was! We break down the history, the story, the difference between Disneyland's and WDW's versions, and what replaced it. If you had the chance to experience this ride - consider yourself lucky...and brave! 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

Max had ONE DAY on his trip to visit the parks - so he did all 4 in that one day! Hear about his plan and then what actually happened. Along the way we discuss some learning opportunities, food reviews, ride reviews, 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

New series alert! We're kicking off a new type of episode focusing on projects that never were completed. Maybe concept art was drawn or Disney even announced it - but it never happened. On this episode we're looking at the 3 attractions planned for the Japan Pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase. 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

These are the rides with the Top 5 Longest Average Wait times in Hollywood Studios. We’ll talk about whether WE would wait that time, if we have any tips to avoid the long wait, and look at how long our IG followers would wait. 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 lot to catch up! Discussing the changes coming to Carousel of Progress AND the newly released details about Monsters Inc Land. Also Greg's been to the parks a bunch the last few weeks and is sharing his experiences including: rope dropping Big Thunder, the AP exclusives in Epcot, Jessie's Roundup, 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

Disney's newest cruise ship (in this part of the world, anyway!) is the Destiny and Greg is sharing his experience from a 5-night sailing that included Disney's private beach Lookout Cay. We cover stateroom info, food reviews, activity experiences, tips & tricks, fun facts, 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

Beth has set sail on a Disney Cruise FOR THE FIRST TIME and is here to talk all about it! The food, the stateroom, the shows, the beaches, the activities, pixie dusting, fish extender items - all things Disney Fantasy. 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 the rundown of what to expect if you're visiting Disney World this summer! From new experiences to closed ones and other important details at the resorts and Disney Springs. 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

These are the rides with the Top 5 Longest Average Wait times in Epcot. We’ll talk about whether WE would wait that time, if we have any tips to avoid the long wait, and look at how long our IG followers would wait. 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: It’s easy to make mistakes and learn things the hard way when visiting Disney World. We’ve got a list of common mistakes people make AND some that y’all have submitted. And we got SO MANY responses that we have to split this all up into two 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

It’s easy to make mistakes and learn things the hard way when visiting Disney World. We’ve got a list of common mistakes people make AND some that y’all have submitted. And we got SO MANY responses that we have to split this all up into two episodes. Part 2 coming next week! 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