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Chris J. Beale

Mickey’s Magical, Musical Imagination | Theme Park Time Machine

How did we get from Walt Disney’s pioneering musical adventure, Fantasia to the creation of Disney’s best loved nighttime spectacular, Fantasmic? SUPPORTTo hear exclusive programs like Bounty, and get early access to Theme Park Time Machine – join us on Patreon! SOURCESUnpacked presents: Bret, Mickey & Walt Bad Timing Awards, LA TimesThe History of Fantasmic

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Spectacularly Good Taste (with Matt Maldonado)

Our guest Matt Maldonado spent more than a decade bringing magic to life at places like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Halloween Horror Nights and most recently Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge – will that knowledge help him on Theme Park Pulse: The Game!?–Support our work for as little as $1 a month and receive…

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Mickey Versus Manassas: The Story of Disney’s America | Theme Park Time Machine

In the time of Coronavirus, when many Disney parks are closed, join Adam in the time machine to learn about a park that never opened. This is the story of a park that was never meant to be: Disney’s America. SOURCES Michael Eisner on Disney’s America Disney’s America on Josh Taylor’s “The World That Never…

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The All Star Halloween Special

Kevin Quigley (The 3028) plays Mike, Bob or Bob…or Joe – and Tommy from Ohio returns to try a SMASHING new game from Josh Taylor inspired by…Smashmouth.

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“Whatever Land You Land On” | Theme Park Time Machine

Is Disney’s Pocahontas wildly historically inaccurate? Yes.

Does it tell us a lot about the world we live in, pop culture, and antiracism? Also yes.

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A Herculean Defeat

Sean, our reigning Rollercoaster Rapid-fire champion, faces off with Matt Parrish (The 3028/WedWay Radio) in a battle of wits over…bad Disney movies?

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A Crook At The Contemporary | Adam’s Theme Park Time Machine

Adam explores an odd intersection of presidential politics and theme parks.

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Glass Fire: Napa ‘Refugees’ Wait For Answers

This is the story of one family waiting for answers after evacuating from the Glass Fire near Napa, California. (Audio – 12 mins)

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Christine Also Plays!

Christine from the TTA Podcast joins us to play Before 74, and our contestant from San Diego introduces us to a thing called a Disney Escape Room…today on Theme Park Pulse: The Game!

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Rob Plays Plays

YouTuber Rob Plays joins us to play a new game called “I Am The Map” and our listener Liz from Chandler, Arizona plays two games but how many does she win?

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