Theme Park Chicken

39: Pixar Putt

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:53:39 GMT

It's a CHELSEA TAKEOVER! Join us for a trip report by our very own Chelsea Packer about her experience doing Pixar Putt at the Pixar Place Hotel!

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38: Kitchen Kabaret

Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Join Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea as they discuss Epcot's defunct "edutainment" show, Kitchen Kabaret!

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37: Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain

Wed, 21 May 2025 03:05:12 GMT

Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea explore the beautiful chaos that is the late great Jim Varney's Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain television special.

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36: Jedi Training Academy

Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Join Robin, Chelsea, and Brandon on a chaotic journey back in time to the Jedi Training Academy! And vote on whether the spider in Robin's room lived or...did not?

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35: Delaware's Hidden Burger King

Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Join Robin, Chelsea, and Brandon as they finally discover the meaning of liminal spaces and uncover a burger themed time capsule from the 90's!

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34: Big Time Rush on Ice!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:13:23 GMT

Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea are back to discuss Big Time Rush on Ice! Which BTR member are you?

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33: Ben & Jerry's Flavor Graveyard

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Join Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea as they venture deep into the Ben & Jerry's flavor graveyard! Full episodes now available on YOUTUBE!

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32: Dig World Nation

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Join Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea as they discuss Dig World Nation in Katy, Texas! Is this truly a construction park for all ages, or is it free child labor? I guess we'll have to find out!

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31: Kevin the Leprechaun Whisperer

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea discuss camp names, Ireland, and if Cairegg the leprechaun can be trusted.

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30: Hobbiton, USA

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

"A wizard...arrives precisely when he means to!" and Theme Park Chicken's newest episode arrives right on time, just a few months behind schedule. Join Robin, Chelsea, and Brandon as they explore the abandoned attraction Hobbiton, USA!

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29: Theme Park Chicken Resolutions for 2025

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:00:57 GMT

We're back to celebrate 2025 with a new show format! Join Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea as they discuss the 2024 theme park news and speculate about what could be in store for 2025!

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28: Chelsea's Universal Studios Hollywood Trip Report

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:00:08 GMT

Join Robin, Brandon, Chelsea, and special guest Robert Packer as they discuss Chelsea and Robert's recent 2-day excursion through Universal Studios Hollywood!

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27: Santa's Enchanted Forest

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:00:43 GMT

Join Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea as they...accidentally close Santa's Enchanted Forest??? Will Christmas still come to Miami, Florida in 2024? Tune in to find out! Special thanks to https://www.purple-planet.com for our show music!

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26: Southern California Polar Express Train Ride

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:05 GMT

All aboard! Join Robin, Brandon, Chelsea, and very special guest: actor, singer, dancer, and all around amazing person Lissette Garrido! Lissette gives us the insider info on how the magic happens at the Polar Express Train Ride in Southern California!

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25: Fantasmic!

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:00:39 GMT

Join Robin, Brandon, Chelsea, and special guest Aubrey Wood as they discuss Fantasmic! From the fiery end of Murphy the dragon to the mysterious prop cauldron backstage, this show has captivated us for years. Some imagination, huh?

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A Message to The Chickens

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:00:50 GMT

A little message to our Theme Park Chickens! Have a happy Thanksgiving and we'll see you next week!

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24: Medieval Times in Buena Park

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:00:14 GMT

Join Robin, Brandon, Chelsea, and special guest Danielle Grain as they pass through the castle gates and explore the fascinating world of Medieval Times! Huzzah!

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23: Roller Coaster Tycoon

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:08 GMT

Join Robin, Brandon, Chelsea, and special guest Colin Bledsoe as they discuss Roller Coaster Tycoon! Did you find this game in a cereal box or inherit it from a family member? Is Chris Sawyer a real person or a myth? We have so many questions.

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22: Expedition Everest

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:06 GMT

You thought we would move on from Bigfoot...AND YETI here we are. Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea are live on a couch discussing Expedition Everest and Disco Yeti!

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21: The Legend of the Yeti

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:10 GMT

On this episode of Theme Park Chicken, Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea bend the rules about themed entertainment and discuss Bigfoot and the Wildlife Sanctuary of the Yeti in Bhutan. Is Bigfoot anywhere...or everywhere? Tune in to find out!

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20: Rainforest Cafe

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:00:45 GMT

Dive into the jungle with Robin, Brandon, Chelsea, and special guest Delaney Barkas as they discuss Rainforest Cafe! Will the themed restaurant someday be converted into the Country Bear Jungle Cafe? What sound does an Apatosaurus make? And how much would gorilla hair sell for on Ebay? Tune in to find out!

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19: ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:13 GMT

Robin, Brandon, Chelsea, and special guest Spencer Ellsworth dive into the terrifying, Michael Eisner fever dream that was Alien Encounter! Is our show doomed to never be sponsored by Disney? Tune in to find out! (Spoilers: Yes, yes it is.)

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18: Pixar Pal-A-Round and Pier Games

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:00:59 GMT

Join Robin, Brandon, Chelsea, and special returning guest Ariel Baker as they discuss the ever-changing identity of the Pixar-Pal-Around and Pier Games! Is the swinging gondola the best place to rock a baby to sleep? And did Robin peak in life while guarding two amps on the Pier? Tune in and find out!

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17: Under the Sea Adventure: A Virtual Ride

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:02 GMT

Unlock our collective buried memory of Under the Sea: A Virtual Ride, the 2-Disc Special Edition DVD extra where we all learned about a "scrapped" Little Mermaid ride. The ride came to fruition eventually, but we never forgot the original iteration. Join Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea as they compare what we got to what we could have gotten with The Little Mermaid: Under the Sea Adventure.

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16: The Cockroach Hall of Fame

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00:25 GMT

Did you know that Plano, Texas was once home to a cockroach Hall of Fame? Well, now you do! Tune in as Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea explore the history of the weirdest attraction and Cockroach Dundee from Plano. If you were a cockroach, would you win Best Dressed?

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15: Olaf's Snow Fest

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:39 GMT

Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea explore the pink-tinted fever dream that was Olaf's Snow Fest in Stage 17 of California Adventure. Tune in for discussion about 1996's Ransom and...carrot hairs?

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14: The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:32:13 GMT

Join Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea as they explore the Magic Kingdom Tiki Room overlay that ran for 13 years before it caught fire...literally. Was it the tiki gods punishing the Eisner era for this revamped show? Or a vengeful cast member sick of hearing Zazu rap? Will you listen and find out, or are you a theme park chicken?

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13: It's Tough to be a Bug

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:44:31 GMT

Put on your bug eyes for this episode of Theme Park Chicken where Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea discuss It's Tough to be a Bug!

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12: Boo Blasters on Boo Hill at King's Island

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:24 GMT

Take a journey through the fifth iteration of this popular King's Island attraction: Boo Blasters on Boo Hill! Join Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea as they discuss a trip report to the Ohio theme park and more!

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11: D23 Commentary 2024

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:34:52 GMT

Join Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea as they discuss all of the announcements made at 2024's D23 showcase! Never forget Cherry Tree Lane...

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10: Lester's Possum Park

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:35:50 GMT

In this episode of Theme Park Chicken we explore the details and delights of Lester's Possum Park as seen in A Goofy Movie! Join Brandon and his two co-hosts, Robin and Chelsea, as they determine the exact geographical location of Lester's, whether OSHA would approve of the stairs, and if the swamp nacho cheese would be delectable or disgusting. Would you visit Lester's Possum Park? Or are you a theme park chicken?

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9: BONUS: Tower of Terror & Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout!

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:53 GMT

Join Robin, Brandon, Chelsea, and two mini guests (Scott and Andrew) on this special kids' minisode about Tower of Terror and Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout! How many haikus will we write in this episode? Will they ever re-theme Mission Breakout to Toy Story? And will we all agree that Papa Rhode can toss us up in the air like toddlers anytime? Tune in to find out!

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8: The Big Red Car Ride

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:05:58 GMT

Toot toot, chugga chugga, big red car! Join Robin, Brandon, Chelsea, and special guest Ariel Baker to discuss Dreamworld Australia's extinct attraction: The Big Red Car Ride! Uncover the secrets of this...interesting...crawl through the Wiggle House and learn the top speed of the Big Red Car! Hint: It's less than 2mph. This episode is perfect for fans of The Wiggles who are, like us, utterly confused by this Simtech dark ride. Thanks for listening!

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7: The Scandia Screamer

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:00:46 GMT

Join Chelsea, Brandon, and Robin as they discuss The Scandia Screamer, now known as the Prairie Screamer in Traders Village. Is shrieking permitted on Scandia rides? Is the food truly "horrendous"? Or was Scandia a place of enchantment where two future theme park hosts made a commitment to lifelong love? Tune in to find out!

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6: The National Museum of Funeral History

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:48 GMT

In this episode of Theme Park Chicken, join Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea as they explore the educational and fascinating Museum of Funeral History found in Houston, Texas. Are they dead or alive? You decide!

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Warning: This episode contains discussion about death, funerals, cremation, embalming, loss of loved ones, and other related topics. As always, our show is family friendly, but listener discretion is advised.

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5: Beast's Library and Ursula's Grotto

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:00:51 GMT

On this episode of Theme Park Chicken, hosts Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea pay their respects to a once beloved now demolished attraction: Beast's Library and Ursula's Grotto in the Animation Building of Disney's California Adventure. Play along as they find out which character is most like them, and join in on a wayward discussion about the appropriate size for an actor's dressing room. Would you sell your voice to the sea witch, or are you a Theme Park Chicken?

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4: Wall Drug USA

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:02:48 GMT

On this episode of Theme Park Chicken, Robin, Chelsea, and Brandon are joined by their very first guest: Elliott Ellsworth! Join us as we discuss tourist traps, western wear, and a huge bright green animatronic T-Rex housed in an otherwise empty building. Will we drive a thousand miles to visit Wall Drug again? Or are we Theme Park Chickens? Check out our Instagram @themeparkchicken for all of the videos referenced in this podcast! Special thanks to https://www.purple-planet.com for our show music.

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3: BONUS: Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 01:33:58 GMT

On this special BONUS episode of Theme Park Chicken, Robin, Brandon, & Chelsea convene to discuss their...mixed feelings about Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Will the "special spice" make them complete? Or will they be Theme Park Chickens?

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2: Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:15 GMT

On today's episode, Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea explore the wonderfully complicated story coaster: Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Tune in for deep discussion about the proper end of a Blast Ended Skrewt, a Hagrid Trivia Pop Quiz, and our excitement over a 17 FOOT VERTICAL DROP! Will we be stuck in the dark drop tunnel because someone stepped onto the loading platform? Or will we be the first Muggles to pass Care of Magical Creatures? And most importantly, tune in to learn which of us is a Theme Park Chicken!

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1: Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies

Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:54 GMT

On the inaugural episode of Theme Park Chicken, Robin, Brandon, and Chelsea explore the opening day Universal Studios Orlando Attraction: Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies. Tune in for a psychologically thrilling journey through a theater of 3D crows, a magic trick called The Web, and- you guessed it- Alfred Hitchcock's bulbous profile. How many times will Brandon enter and exit to receive 3D glasses? Will Chelsea's kids try the spinning carousel? And will Robin ever learn what a country bar is? Find out on Episode 1 of Theme Park Chicken! Special thanks to https://www.purple-planet.com for our intro and exit music.

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Theme Park Chicken Trailer

Thu, 16 May 2024 18:41:24 GMT

Kooky, clean commentary from three semi-normal theme park fans. Join us to discuss classic, defunct, and brand new theme park attractions all over the world and get ready to answer the age-old question: Are you a theme park chicken?

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