🍹 S1E11 – Themed Bars of Disney & Universal
Theme park bars have become more than just a quick stop for a drink—they’re full-on themed experiences. In this episode, we share our favorites like Trader Sam’s, Oga’s Cantina, Beak & Barrel, Moe’s Tavern, Hogs Head Pub, Burning Blade Tavern and more.
What makes some of these bars unforgettable while others fall flat? And of course, we dream up our own blue sky bar ideas!
✨ S1E9 – The Expansions of Epic Universe
Epic Universe hasn't even been open for 1 year, but the future is already calling. In this episode, we start with the buzz around HHN before diving into the rumored 50-acre expansion plot next to the park. Should it be a new gate, a hotel, a waterpark, or CityWalk 2.0?
We also look at the expansion pads already inside Epic Universe and debate what new IP portals could arrive down the line!
📚 S1E9 – The Next Chapter for Islands of Adventure - Islands of Adventure was built on stories, but is it still living up to that vision? We go island by island debating what to keep, update, or replace—with ideas like Zelda, Monarch, Wicked, Transformers, , Mad Max, Waterworld, and more!
🎢 S1E8: The Needed Updates to Universal Studios Florida (Part 2) – We continue to go land by land deciding what to add, remove, change, or keep in the Hollywood, Dreamworks, and Diagon Alley areas. We also discuss entertainment offerings and a handful of tangents!
🎢 S1E8: The Needed Updates to Universal Studios Florida (Part 1) – We go land by land deciding what to add, remove, change, or keep in the Entry Plaza, Minion Land, New York, San Francisco, World Expo, and Springfield. This park is due for some love… and it’s way too big for one episode!
S1E7 – The Hype & Manifestation of HHN 34 🎃💀
It’s that time of year, and the fog is calling! In this episode, the crew ranks their hype lists for Halloween Horror Nights 34 and dives deep into what they’re excited to see—and what they’re hoping to manifest. We go house by house, scarezone by scarezone, and share what could make this year one of the best HHNs ever (even if the trailers feel a little... AI-generated 👀). Plus: Cavaris shares his spooky playlist to get you in the haunting mood.
🎧 Cavaris’s HHN 34 Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhn34/pl.u-Eq94sDZ6ore
🎙️ S1E6 – The Disappearance of Themed Hotels
In this episode, we dig into the slow fade of highly themed hotels at Disney, Universal, and beyond. We kick things off with our current favorites, unpack why many resorts feel more sterile or generic lately, and call out a few that could use a little extra magic.
We also talk about the rise and fall of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and what it means for the future of immersive stays.
Then we go full Blue Sky Mode with our dream hotel ideas — including a Haunted Mansion hotel at Port Orleans, Universal Monsters resort, a Disney IP mashup hotel, and even an underwater hotel experience.
🏨💭 This one’s for the theme park fans who still dream big.
🎉 S1E5: The Vision for Events & Festivals
We’re talking favorite past events, the current state of festivals, and our wildest blue sky ideas for the future—all with our very first guest host! From one-night wonders to dream celebrations that probably break a few laws, this episode is all about the fun, the fantasy, and the festival vibes we wish existed.
🏰 S1E4: The Case Against Disney’s 5th Gate
Do we really need another park—or should Disney fix the four they’ve got? We go park by park with bold ideas: new countries, coasters, and even replacing Hall of Presidents. Plus, why every park needs more themed bars for Disney adults!
🎭 S1E3: The State of Theme Park Entertainment
From parades and stage shows to fireworks and walkaround characters, we’re diving into the state of theme park entertainment. What happening with all those empty theaters and where are the beloved streetmosphere acts? We share some of our favorite entertainment offerings from the past and present—and pitch some blue sky ideas of our own. Plus, what makes the perfect nighttime spectacular?
🎃 S1E2: The Perfect HHN Lineup (Part 2)We dive deeper into our dream HHN event — debating the ideal mix of IPs and originals, remakes vs. sequels, and how party zones, shows, and themed bars could take the event to the next level.
🎃 S1E2: The Perfect HHN Lineup (Part 1)
We kick off our Halloween Horror Nights discussion with favorite memories, standout houses, and what we wish would return from the fog. From icons to scare zones, we're setting the stage for what could make the ultimate future HHN.
🎢 S1E1 – The Future of Immersive Lands
From Hogsmeade to Pandora to Epic Universe—what’s next for fully themed lands at Disney and Universal? In our first episode, we spark big ideas for the future of the parks with a little help from Bluey, Fallout, Lord of the Rings, and more!
Because there’s a great big beautiful tomorrow—and it all starts with one little spark of inspiration.
