We’re ranking the Top 10 rides at Universal’s Epic Universe—and it gets spicy. Special guest Ygor joins the chaos to keep us honest (riding crop TBD), and Super Nintendo World might not come out unscathed.

Plus:
🎢 Why the Constellation Carousel will make you cry
👻 HHN merch drop + teaser talk (Lil Boo rising?)
🍿 Mickey Mecha Popcorn Bucket Army conspiracy for Disneyland's 70th
🛸 Takes on Stardust Racers dueling coaster
🔥 A ranking you’ll have to hear to believe

Theme park takes, drama, and a little shade — this is one for the fans.

🎢 We rode Top Thrill 2 on Cedar Point’s 2025 opening weekend — and survived the chaos. From the 310-foot Millennium Force valleying on the track to full ride closures and bizarre wristband systems, it was one of the wildest park days ever.

Join Joey (@joeynolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) on the Park Peeps Podcast as they break down Cedar Point’s return for 2025. Joey reviews the newly reopened Top Thrill 2, the world's tallest roller coaster, while we also explore:

• The horrifying haunted doll saga at Hotel Breakers

• Why Cedar Point’s hotel walls need serious upgrades

• Cedar Point's confusing multi-wristband ride system

• Millennium Force stalling mid-ride

• Amusement park vs. theme park: what's the difference?

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Collin from Main Street Thieves (@mainstreetthieves) joins Park Peeps Podcast hosts Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) this week to break down the wild world of theme park merchandise — the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly. We’re talking the best and worst of Disney and Universal park merch, from a rumored Leather Daddy Stitch design from our guest possibly headed for Disney Pride Night, to why spirit jerseys might finally be out — and why Labubus fall somewhere in between. We also unpack:
🎒 Are Loungefly bags and collectible Disney sippers worththe hype?👛 The absurdity of the $490 Coperni Maleficent hoodie😤 Top customer merch pet peeves🤝 Why luxury theme park brand collabs might not spark joy

If you’ve ever stood in line just for a popcorn bucket, this episode’s for you.

🎧 New episodes of Park Peeps drop every Tuesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. Follow us @ParkPeepsPod for updates!

Why is the Dracula 🧛‍♂️ animatronic barefoot in Dark Universe? IsStardust Racers the new VelociCoaster? AllEars' Quincy (@AllEarsQuincy) joins hosts Joey (@joeynolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) for a wild ride through Universal Epic Universe. 🌏 We dive into full ride reactions, food reviews, monster crush theories, and hidden Easter eggs—including a spicy secret inside the 🪄 Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic. If you're planning a trip to Epic Universe or just obsessed with theme parks, this episode is packed with laughs, tips, and freaky details you won't want to miss. 🎢

Could Universal Studios Great Britain 🇬🇧 include a Kylie Minogue-themed land? A Maggie Smith teacup ride? ☕️ Maybe even a Hugh Bonneville log flume? Joey (@joeynolfi) and Demi (@MagicalHijinx) dive into the wildest rumors, predictions, and breakdowns of Universal's potential UK park — based on recently revealed concept art.

They also share ideas for possible lands (hello, Lord of the Rings and Jurassic World) 🦖 rides (a B&M wing coaster for flying dinosaurs?), and even stunt shows (a James Bond-style Bourne Stuntacular?).

Plus, Joey, a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly, gives his first impressions of Universal Epic Universe 💫 including the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic land — which he covered in full on EW.com, so please head there to check out the report.

Don’t miss this wild ride through what might be Universal’s boldest theme park yet.
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🎢 What happens when bad things happen to good amusement parks? In this episode of the Park Peeps Podcast, Sean and Alex (aka The Coaster Kings @thecoasterkings) join hosts Demi (@magicalhijinx) and Joey (@joeynolfi) to break down the devastating impact of Palace’s corporate vision that reshaped (and degraded) one of the best traditional parks in the U.S. — with a special focus on the slow, painful destruction of Kennywood’s soul.

🚨 In this episode, we discuss:

• Kennywood: The corporate wrecking ball that’s hammered one of America’s most beloved parks, including the troubled future of the Steel Curtain coaster. Could the Herschend acquisition of Palace be the end of Kennywood’s tallest coaster? 🏗️
• Herschend’s Acquisition: What happens when they swoop in on Wild Adventures and Dutch Wonderland, too? 🌧️🎢
• Six Flags Magic Mountain: The closure of Superman: Escape From Krypton, and what that means for the park’s legacy.
• Theme Park injuries: Our guests share their worst injuries—it’s not as fun as the rides, but it’s definitely a wild story.
• SeaWorld Ohio: A look back at the chaotic closure of SeaWorld Ohio and why it’s still a cautionary tale for the industry (plus: flying whales) 🦈
• Cedar Point: Shady thoughts on their coaster lineup. Not all of them are fan favorites, folks. 🍿

Get ready for an insightful and entertaining dive into the silly corporate decisions that are shaping the future of theme parks. It’s not all sunshine and roller coasters—sometimes it’s just the harsh reality of what happens when big business gets involved.

New episodes every Tuesday – follow Park Peeps Podcast (@ParkPeepsPod) for more stories about theme park turmoil, coaster drama, and what’s really going on behind the scenes.

Buckle up, thrill-seekers! 🎢 Jeremy Sonkin (aka Jerendelle,@jerendelle_official) joins Demi (@magicalhijinx) and Joey (@joeynolfi) for a wild ride through the twisted world of roller coasters. Is B&M, the legendary coaster maker, actually falling off in 2025? Spoiler: We’re calling out the infamous B&M rattle and making bold claims about the best coasters in Orlando! 🏰

Plus, Jeremy gets real (and teary!) about why theme parks are emotional roller coasters (literally), and we spill the tea on whether the Incredible Hulk coaster is worth your time or a total skip. 🤔💥 Oh, and did you know Mariah Carey filmed "Fantasy" on Rye Playland’s Dragon coaster? We’re diving into that sweet, sweet nostalgia, too.

Also, breaking big news: Herschend is acquiring Palace Entertainment, which means big changes for Kennywood, Idlewild, and more as those parks join the Dollywood and Silver Dollar City family. 🚨

Tune in for all the coaster chaos, hot takes, and some veryemotional moments. 🎡 New episodes drop every Tuesday — don’t miss it! Make sure you’re following us @ParkPeepsPod on all socials!

A dog fart roller coaster? A duck army coup at Disney World? A ghostly celebrity sighting on an... Armageddon attraction? Buckle up for the wildest, weirdest theme park attractions you never knew existed!

Join Demi (@magicalhijinx) and Joey (@joeynolfi) as they take you on a hilarious deep dive into bizarre theme park history. From BonBon-Land’s infamous farting dog coaster (yes, it’s real) to Epcot’s tiny sombrero-wearing Donald Duck plant, we’re exploring the most absurd, unhinged, and questionable decisions in theme park history.

🔥 Plus:
🎥 Demi on the latest Lilo & Stitch live-action Pleakly drama
⚠️ An URGENT WARNING about a dangerous Disneyland TikTok trend (seriously, don’t do this)

🚀 Whether you’re a Disney adult, theme park history nerd, or just here for the chaos, this episode is your ultimate ticket to strange attractions, weird trivia, and plenty of laughs.

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