Disneyland Paris hosts the first Disney coaster with an inversion with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril. However, the original plan was much more elaborate than what we ended up getting. Find out more about why this ride was built, what could have been, and perhaps... what will be?
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Come along as I answer all the most frequently asked questions around the food options in Disneyland Paris. We'll discuss making reservations, character meals, vegan options and more!
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Bookings for 2026 are open and I'm here to talk you through it. Let's make your Disneyland Paris trip in 2026 the best one yet.
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With a new version of the Rock 'N Roller Coaster opening soon(ish) in Disney's Hollywood Studios, it's a good time to take a look back at one my (formerly) favorite rides.
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The end of summer is here and we have some catching up to do. In this episode we're going around Efteling to find out what's new. We'll cover the opening of the Efteling Grand Hotel, its restaurants Brasserie 7 and Mystique and its coffee corner Biscuit. Then we'll move to into the park to talk about the Princess and the Pea, the new virtual queue system and the summer snacks!
Then we also really have to talk about what's been happening in Walt Disney Studios, soon to be Disney Adventure World. We're finding out more and more about the upcoming Lion King ride and Arendelle does look about done!
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As long as Disneyland Paris has been open, there have been nighttime shows. We're going all the way back to April 12th, 1992 all the way to now, speculating on what could be next.
Find out about all the previous evening parades and shows Disneyland Paris has presented throughout the years and let me know: which is your favorite?
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Roller Coaster Tycoon was a force to be reckoned with in the gaming world when it was first released. It managed to stay successful throughout a few iterations, but then... what happened? And where is it today?
On this episode we go into the messy history of this iconic franchise.
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The Efteling opened its 31st fairytale in the Fairytale Forest this year, so it's appropriate we take a walk past all of the stories hosted in this area of the park, filled to the brim with nostalgia.
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Let's take a closer look at one of my personal favorites: The Twilight Zone's Tower of Terror! We dive into how it first appeared, the different iterations we've seen in Paris as well as the possible future. Of course we also dive a little bit deeper into the backstory.
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It's a milestone episode today! Come along as we go through why Factor Nostalgia was created, where we are now and where we're headed. The then, now and when of Factor Nostalgia, if you will.
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One of the most unique theme parks Japan has to offer is Ghibli Park. But in order to understand it properly, one should be familiar with Studio Ghibli's movies. Join me today as we explore some of the history of Studio Ghibli and what makes Ghibli Park so special... and why it's on my wishlist.
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If you've been listening, you know I love visits to Disneyland Paris and Efteling. But Europe has so much more to offer, so today we're running through a list of theme parks I hope to visit in the near future!
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There are some universal, basic good ideas when you visit a theme park. Today we're going to discuss some theme park top tips so you can get the fundamentals right and maximize your day and your budget!
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Join me for a review of my last trip to Disneyland Paris. We'll talk about this season's Disney Music Festival, ride closures as well as a look at how the transformation from Walt Disney Studios to Disney Adventure World is going.
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Disney announced yesterday (May 7th) that they will be building and opening a brand new resort in Abu Dhabi in the UAE. In this bonus episode we'll discuss why Abu Dhabi, what type of park we might see as well as the controversies surrounding the choice for the UAE.
I have some more thoughts on what add-ons are worth it and which aren't when booking a trip to Disneyland Paris. In this episode we'll discuss:
- taking the train vs. taking the car;
- arriving a day early;
- staying at a Club Level room;
- character meals;
- reserved area tickets;
- Photopass+.
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Did you know that there's a bunch of stuff that Walt Disney came up with that we still see in theme parks today? And no, not just the imagineering stuff. Today we're taking a trip through theme parks to see what started off as an idea in Walt's brain, from park design to rides.
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We visited the Efteling over Easter weekend, and have some thoughts and experiences to share. We'll discuss rides (including Danse Macabre), snacks, and overall experience.
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Now we know that Universal Studios is coming, we explore what this means for other parks in Europe. We discuss Universal vs. Efteling, Europa-Park and, of course, Disneyland Paris.
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Hours after I finished recording and editing the last episode, we got official confirmation on a Universal Studios park in Europe! Here's what we know.
