What really happened to SeaWorld Ohio 🐳 the only SeaWorld park in history to permanently close?

In this episode of the Park Peeps Podcast, hosts Joey (@JoeyNolfI) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) are joined by George Browning, popular theme park YouTuber, to investigate the strange and fascinating history of one of America's most infamous abandoned theme parks 🎢

Located near Cleveland, Ohio, SeaWorld Ohio was once home to iconic orca shows, a massive Shamu arena (the first in the SeaWorld chain), and even wild attractions like water-skiing elephants, animatronic dinosaurs, Pirates 4D, the Mission: Bermuda Triangle simulator, and the now-notorious Baywatch stunt show—which ended in a shocking boat crash accident.

We dive deep into:

• • Why SeaWorld Ohio closed — and why it’s the only SeaWorld park ever shut down
  • The park's legal inability to construct rides so as not to compete with the roller coasters of Geauga Lake

• • The park’s transformation into the huge Six Flags Worlds of Adventure upon Six Flags acquisition 🎡

  • Its final days as Geauga Lake, and what remains of the land today

  • Unbelievable moments from the park’s past: from the “Shamu for Mayor” show to creepy eBay-listed dinosaur animatronics that you can buy today.

  • The rise and fall of animal entertainment, orca whale shows, and behind-the-scenes mishaps

  Whether you're a theme park nostalgia junkie, a fan of abandoned places, or fascinated by forgotten amusement history, this deep dive into SeaWorld Ohio is a must-listen.

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Join Park Peeps Podcast hosts Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) as they welcome special guest Ken Pozek, Florida real estate expert and Disney insider, to reveal the secrets of Disney’s Golden Oak, the ultra-luxury residential community located inside Walt Disney World. 🏰✨

Discover what it’s really like to live on Disney property in multi-million-dollar homes, including the incredible perks of Golden Oak, its unbeatable proximity to the theme parks, and the exclusive lifestyle that few get to experience 💰 Dive into the magic behind the wildest themed homes inspired by ❄️ Frozen, Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean, ✨Star Wars, and more — plus how Disney has control over the exterior look and feel of each home to maintain the magic.

If you’re dreaming of buying a home at Disney World or moving to Central Florida to live closer to the enchantment, Ken shares invaluable moving tips and real estate advice for theme park lovers considering a relocation to Orlando.

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Things get heated as the Park Peeps crew ranks all 18 roller coasters at Cedar Point — the world’s best coaster park — from worst to best 🎢 Does Top Thrill 2 finally live up to the hype after a full season of operation? Is Steel Vengeance strong enough to dethrone Millennium Force as the top coaster in the park? And which classic ride do guest Mike Molinari and cohost Demi (@MagicalHijinx) absolutely hate, much to the chagrin of cohost Joey Nolfi (@JoeyNolfi) ?

From must-rides to major skips, this is the ultimate Cedar Point coaster smackdown — featuring 🔥 fiery opinions, nostalgic debates, and plenty of coaster tea.

🎙 Hosted by Joey Nolfi and Demi, with guest Mike Molinari
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🎢 Ranking the Best (and Absolute Worst) Ride Vehicles at Disney, Universal & Beyond!

This week on the Park Peeps Podcast, hosts Joey (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) are joined by special guest Matt Richardson (@MattRichardson) to rank the most comfortable — and least tolerable — ride vehicles across Disney, Universal, and beyond 🏰

From the beautifully spooky ride design of Epic Universe’s Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment 👹 to the bone-rattling misery of Disneyland’s Matterhorn (especially if you were born before 1997), we’re judging them all on aesthetic, comfort, and how smooth (or janky) the ride feels.

We ask the real questions:

• Are Mission: SPACE’s claustrophobic compartments more cursed than Donkey Kong’s chaos carts? 🚀
• Which ride vehicle was so uncomfortable it nearly triggered a panic attack for Joey?
• Does VelociCoaster deserve more credit for its thematic brilliance, not just its thrills?
• Is PeopleMover actually the most elite ride vehicle ever designed? (Spoiler: maybe so.)

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The ultimate HHN 2025 haunted house ranking and review is here! This episode of the Park Peeps Podcast breaks down every Halloween Horror Nights 2025 house at Universal Orlando — from terrifying highs to a lone surprising low.

💀 Which house reigns supreme: the chilling chaos of WWE: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks, the Nordic demon queen elegance of Galkn, or the stunning visuals of El Artista: A Spanish Haunting?
😱 Is the Terrifier wet path really that wet? We answer that, too!
🧟 And why is Grave of Flesh getting hate when it might be one of HHN’s best houses this year?
🎮 Did Five Nights at Freddy’s push Universal into new creative territory? All that and more in our full HHN 2025 haunted house guide — featuring honest reactions, hot takes, and bold rankings.

🎙️ Hosted by Joey (@JoeyNolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx). New Park Peeps Podcast episodes drop every Tuesday — available wherever you get your podcasts.

BIG Destination D23 2025 predictions and Disney news with Drew the Disney Dude ✨ We’re talking about what Disney might announce for Walt Disney World 🏰 Disneyland, and parks around the world — including a possible new Figment ride (PLEASE) and potential updates on Villains Land 😈

Next up, we dive into 🎃 Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Orlando. Find out which houses and scare zones we’re most excited for, including the insane Terrifier house with its horrific poop smell and the wet path that drenches you with blood. Oh yeah, we can’t wait to try some of the grossest HHN food this year. WWE Muscle Man Slop? Sign us up!

Demi also shares a full review of Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas and whether the four haunted houses — like Universal Monsters and Texas Chainsaw Massacre — live up to the hype.

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🎃 Scare up some magic with a deep dive into Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 at Disney World! From the debut of Tangled's Mother Gothel and Jack Skellington’s new face to the best treat trails, a spellbinding Hocus Pocus show, and our top picks for must-try foods and can’t-miss experiences — we cover everything you need to know about Magic Kingdom's hottest Halloween event 👻

🎢 Then, we strum over to Universal Orlando for a fond farewell to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, often called Florida’s worst roller coaster. Was it really that bad? Find out as we share fan reactions, Universal's incredible sendoff with face characters based on the queue DJs, and rumors about what thrilling new (potentially Fast & Furious) roller coaster will replace it.

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AllEars Fry Bucket 🍟 joins Park Peeps Podcast to dive into the most nostalgic Disney World and Disneyland 🏰 commercials ever — from heartwarming 90s classics to bizarre deep cuts from the 2000s. If you grew up watching Disney vacation promos on TV or VHS 📼this episode will hit your childhood magic. We’re reliving unforgettable favorites like:
📼 Stacey from Must Do Disney — and an updateon where she is today!
🖤 The “Darth Vader Goes to Disney” commercial — galactic nostalgia meets the Magic Kingdom
🧳 “Voice of Experience” (1994) — Larry helps his little brother pack for Disney World
🐘 Animal Kingdom’s iconic “Nahtazu” campaign
🏰 “Wake Up Call” (1995) with the girl who waited her whole life to meet Mickey Mouse
😄 “They’re So Weird” (1995) — a commercial about Disney adults
👧 The 2002 “Anticipation” commercial (“I’m too excited to sleep!”)
😱 The 2004 Disneyland Tower of Terror ad (yes, the one with the creepy bellhop)
😂 “Hot Mamas to Deadbeat Dads” (2005)

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