What are the weirdest theme park attractions in the world? And what’s coming to Halloween Horror Nights 35? From bizarre dark rides to major HHN announcements, we’re diving into the strangest corners of theme parks past and present.

In this episode of Park Peeps Podcast, hosts Joey Nolfi and Demi are joined by John Metzdorf of Gratuitous Theme Parks to explore the Weirdest Theme Park Attractions in the World (Part 2) — plus the latest Halloween Horror Nights 35 news and updates.

We break down new details on HHN 35’s 2026 theme: Jack the Clown vs. Dr. Oddfellow in the Infernal Carnival of Nightmares along with the first announced house: Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control 🤡

Then, we dive into some of the wildest and most bizarre attractions ever created, including:

• The chaotic history of the Gremlins dark rides at Warner Bros. Movie World
• Singapore’s disturbing 10 Courts of Hell walkthrough experience
• The strange pre-Splash Mountain Brer Rabbit attraction at Six Flags Over Georgia
• A surreal 1990s Disney World British Vogue photoshoot
• And the unbelievable true story of Elmer McCurdy, whose remains were found inside a theme park dark ride

From shocking true stories to forgotten attractions, this episode is a bonkers deep dive into theme park history.

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What are the grossest things people do at theme parks? We’ve seen it all — and unfortunately, we can’t unsee it.

Jerendelle (@jerendelle_official) joins Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) hosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) to expose the most disgusting theme park guest behavior 😷 at Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal parks, from licking windows at Magic Kingdom 🏰 to eating popcorn straight off the pavement on Main Street, U.S.A.

We’re diving into truly shocking stories, including guests walking barefoot through Islands of Adventure, airing out wet shoes in public, and ignoring basic hygiene in the Haunted Mansion stretching room 👻 Plus, one of the most jaw-dropping moments we’ve ever witnessed: a father skipping handwashing in the bathroom and then feeding his child by hand at Steakhouse 71. Yes… it’s exactly as horrifying as it sounds.

If you love theme park stories, Disney Parks, Universal Studios, and behind-the-scenes observations of real guest behavior, this episode is packed with outrageous, funny, and downright disturbing moments you won’t believe actually happened.

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Figment. EPCOT. Disney World. Is the purple dragon an icon… or a menace? 🐉💜 Park Peeps Podcast dives deep as hosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) welcome Jeremy the Tea (@JeremyTheTea) and Adriana Redding (@bibbidibobbidi_broke) to put EPCOT’s mischievous dragon on trial 🧑‍⚖️

In this hilarious courtroom-style debate, our panel of Figment fans and haters judges him across every angle: The polarizing ride Journey Into Imagination with Figment, his history at EPCOT, merchandise highlights, Festival of the Arts appearances, and even his “humanitarian” credentials. From divisive shirts to his future at Disney World’s EPCOT, we decide if he’s a beloved icon or guilty of chaos.

Whether you stan Figment or can’t stand him, this is the ultimate deep dive for Disney Parks fans, filled with laughs, opinions, and a few surprises along the way.

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Jim Henson nearly built his own theme park — and Muppetville’s lost concepts may have quietly shaped today’s Disney Parks.

Before MuppetVision 3D. Before Muppets Courtyard. Before the Disney deal was even finalized. In 1987, Jim Henson developed plans for Muppetville — a fully immersive, first-ever Muppets theme park that would’ve brought Pigs in Space, 🐸 Kermit’s swamp, 🐷 Miss Piggy, Fraggle Rock, and even brand-new original characters to life in ways fans have never seen.

This week, Park Peeps Podcast hosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) are joined by Jackie from Super Enthused (@SuperEnthused) to break down the rarely seen concept art, the wild creative ideas behind the park, why it ultimately never got built, and how its DNA carried over into Disney Parks history 🏰

We trace the surprising through-line from Muppetville to MuppetVision 3D, Muppets Courtyard, and even scrapped attractions like The Great Muppet Movie Ride and The Great Gonzo’s Pandemonium Pizza Parlor — plus how all of this connects to the current transformation of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios into Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets 🎢 opening summer 2026 at Walt Disney World.

We also welcome dear friend 'Naynay (@withnaynay) to talk about his ultra-themed HOUSE that pumps in the same scent as DINOSAUR, a Disney archive room with rare and original Imagineering archives, and more memorabilia in this wild home.

Muppetville is one of the most fascinating “what could have been” stories in theme park history — and it might explain more about the Muppets’ Disney legacy than you think.

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Thank the Phoenicians, or file for divorce? This week on the Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod), cohosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) welcome special guest Michael Does Diz (@MichaelDoesDiz) to rank the BEST and WORST sounds across Disney Parks 👂 including iconic divas narrating — including iconic divas narrating attractions and nostalgic audio cues to diabolical guest chaos you truly can't unhear.

From legendary Disney ride audio to real-life park drama, we debate unforgettable moments including Judi Dench's beloved "Thank the Phoenicians!" narration inside 🪩 Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, the classic safety spiel aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and the gleeful chaos of kids screaming at the wasp stingers in the dearly departed It's Tough to Be a Bug! at Disney's Animal Kingdom 🐜

Not every Disney sound sparks joy, though. Michael shares a jaw-dropping story about overhearing a couple decide to divorce mid-ride aboard the Walt Disney World Monorail System near Magic Kingdom, while Demi reveals the single noise that terrifies her most inside Disney's Hollywood Studios. Expect hilarious debates, deep Disney nostalgia, attraction history, and the hyper-specific park details fans will know.

Plus — Demi’s iconic grandma joins for a special mini-segment, delivering a woman in her 90s’ real-time reactions to visiting a Disney park… and yes, it absolutely steals the show 👵🏻

If you love Walt Disney World, Disneyland attractions, Disney ride history, park tips, and theme park storytelling, this episode is for you.

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Get ready for the ultimate Disney showdown! On this episode of the Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod), cohosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) welcome special guest David Vaughn (@DavidVaughn) — Disneyland expert and theme park creator — to settle the ultimate question: Disneyland vs. Disney World — which resort is truly the best? 🏰

We play a wild game of 'America’s Next Top Monorail' as David helps us rank and rate each resort across 10 unconventional categories. From smoothest security and entry process, annual passholder perks, snacks and food 🌭, bathrooms, festivals, to which drop ride reigns supreme — ⚡️Tower of Terror or Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout — no attraction is left unridden.

Whether you’re a ✨ Disney World fanatic or a Disneyland die-hard, this episode is packed with insider insights, laughs, and the kind of theme park drama only Park Peeps delivers.

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Things get teary-eyed on this emotional new episode of the Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) as Megan the Magical Millennial (@themagicalmillennial_) and Jerendelle (@jerendelle_official) join Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) and Demi (@magicalhijinx) to talk about the Disney Parks moments that make us cry 😭

From emotionally charged Disneyland shows and unforgettable Disney World memories to heartwarming moments like elderly couples dressing up as beloved characters, the group dives into the rides, entertainment, nostalgia, and magical experiences that hit us hard each time.

Megan and Jeremy share the Disney Parks moments that make them cry the most — and why these experiences continue to resonate with fans around the world.

Plus, Joey and Demi kick things off with a big season 2 return featuring reactions to the closing of Animal Kingdom’s DINOSAUR ride 🦖 and a deep dive into Demi’s recent travels across the Disney Parks in Asia, including Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland. Expect laughs, heartfelt stories, theme park insights, and plenty of emotional Disney magic along the way.

✨ In this episode:

• Disney Parks moments that make fans cry

• Emotional rides, shows, and entertainment at Disneyland & Walt Disney World

• Animal Kingdom’s DINOSAUR ride closure discussion

• Demi’s Disney Parks Asia trip: Tokyo Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland & Hong Kong Disneyland

• Personal stories, nostalgia, and unforgettable theme park memories

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The Park Peeps Podcast is back for season 2 ✨ serving hotter theme park tea, deeper reporting, and bigger conversations from inside the parks.

Hosted by entertainment journalist Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) and theme park YouTuber Demi (@MagicalHijinx), Park Peeps dives into Disney parks, Universal parks, roller coasters 🎢 and the culture, nostalgia, and chaos that make theme parks magical — and occasionally unhinged.

New this season? Our fresh mini segments take listeners straight into the parks. From tea time and on-the-ground reporting from inside the parks, to expanded, in-depth interviews, season 2 explores everything from niche theme park topics to the latest Disney World and Disneyland news 🏰

Expect a rotating lineup of even bigger special guests from across the theme park community, including our honorary third Peep, Jerendelle (@Jerendelle_Official).

New episodes of the Park Peeps Podcast begin Tuesday, Feb. 10 wherever you get your podcasts!