Join us for episode 484 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is having a massive identity crisis. Is it a tribute to the Golden Age of Cinema, or just a parking lot for Star Wars and Toy Story?

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in the middle of a massive identity crisis. Is it a park about the magic of movies, or has it just become a storage locker for big franchises?

On this episode of the Theme Park Trailer Podcast, Ryan and Donna are making the "Keep It or Kill It" calls for 2026. With Monstropolis construction moving fast and the Muppets taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, the duo spars over what needs to stay and what needs to be ripped out to save the park.

In this episode:

• The Identity Battle: Is Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway a worthy icon, or are we still grieving The Great Movie Ride?

• Galaxy’s Edge Wars: Should Disney finally kill the strict Sequel Trilogy timeline and let Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker walk around Batuu?

• Star Tours vs. Galaxy's Edge: Does the "Greatest Hits" version of Star Wars belong in a different land, or is it the best ride in the park?

• The Sunset Boulevard Debate: Does Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage still have that Broadway magic, or is it time for an Encanto or Wish takeover?

• Toy Story Land Problems: We love the "backyard" scale, but is it time to "Kill" the immersion to add much-needed shade and "human-sized" bathrooms?

• BaseLine TapHouse: Can the park's best "chill spot" survive the expansion of Grand Avenue?

STAY TUNED: This is just the beginning. We’re debating so much that we’re splitting this into a Part Two, where we dive into the Tower of Terror, Indiana Jones, and the future of Animation Courtyard!

What would YOU "Kill" at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments!

Join us for episode 483 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast!

Is Disney’s 2027 Free Dining offer really as good as it sounds… or is it just clever marketing?

In this episode of the Theme Park Trader Podcast, we break down everything you need to know about the latest Walt Disney World Free Dining deal for 2027 — including who it benefits, who it doesn’t, and whether it’s actually worth booking.

Before that, we catch up on the latest news from Universal Parks, including updates and developments you won’t want to miss if you’re planning a future trip.

And to round things off, we dive back into our popular Keep It or Kill It game — this time focusing on EPCOT attractions, experiences, and everything in between.

🎢 Topics in this episode:

• Disney World 2027 Free Dining explained
• Is Free Dining actually good value?
• Universal Parks latest news & updates
• Keep It or Kill It: EPCOT edition

If you’re planning a Disney holiday, love theme park debates, or just want honest opinions without the fluff — this one’s for you.

Join us for episode 482 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast!

Are you even doing Magic Kingdom right… or are you just eating overpriced rubbish?

In this episode of Theme Park Trader, we’re putting Walt Disney World’s most iconic park snacks to the ultimate test in our very own Magic Kingdom Snack Games.

From the legendary Dole Whip to the controversial Mickey Pretzel, we’ve taken some of the most popular (and most overrated) snacks across the park and scored them across five categories: taste, value for money, uniqueness, convenience, and that all-important Disney magic factor.

Along the way, we:

• Crown the best snack in Magic Kingdom (and it might surprise you)
• Expose the snacks that are all hype and no substance
• Debate whether nostalgia is clouding your judgement (yes, we’re looking at you 👀)
• And decide what’s actually worth your money on your next trip

If you’ve ever wondered what to eat, what to skip, and what’s just not worth it — this is the episode for you.