A theme park podcast that aims to exhaustively evaluate the world’s most popular theme park attractions to determine if they are world class.
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Dangerous Amusements is a podcast where we chat about the music of Elvis Costello. On each episode, a guest talks all things EC with Stu Arrowsmith and helps to compile the ultimate Elvis Costello playlist. Check out the Dangerous Amusements website - dangerousamusements.co.uk - and find us on Twitter and Instagram. Credits: Presented and produced by Stu Arrowsmith. Theme music performed by Gary Mulcahy. Artwork by Gary McGillivray. Voiceover by Jude Vause-Walsh.
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Join us as we take a road trip across the United States and visit all of the amazing amusement parks!
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The Theme Park Design Show
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Every week, Gunner and Michael talk games from the tabletop to the TV.
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Enough music to fill one side of a C90. No talking. You don't want to hear me.
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Toronto based journalist / filmmaker Mark R. Hasan interviews film composers, directors, and soundtrack & home video producers for the film / filmmusic media site KQEK.com, and the filmmaking site Big Head Amusements.com.
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Detailing EM and Bingo pinball features, gameplay, and repair techniques.
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Revenge of the Mummy with Garrett Watts
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The guys join supernatural (and Rick O'Connell) enthusiast Garrett Watts inside an ancient Egyptian tomb to discuss Revenge of the Mummy. Go to Trymiracle.com/FYA and use promo code FYA to save 40% plus 3 FREE TOWELS and an additional 20%! Go to Manscaped.com and use code FYA for 20% off and free shipping! Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other e…
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Well, our road trip has finally come to an end. We want to thank everyone who listened to our podcast. We hope you learned something and enjoyed listening. Bye now. Find us on social media! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216053 Feel free to email us at amusementparkroadtrip@gmail.com Magic Candle Company affiliate link https://magiccandlecompany.com/a…
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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh with Craig Roccanova
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The Guys grab their Hunny Pots and join a Disney Cast Member (Craig Roccanova) in the Hundred Acre Woods to discuss The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Go to FactorMeals.com/fya50 and use code FYA50 to get 50% off meals! Go to MagicSpoon.com/FYA and use Promo Code: FYA for $5 off your order of protein packed cereal! Bloopers! Behind the scenes …
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Journey Into Imagination with Figment with Gratuitous Theme Parks
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Ryan and Byron fire up "One Little Spark", while Gratuitous Theme Parks takes them on a Journey Into Imagination with Figment. Go to Microdose.com and use promo code FYA for free shipping and 30% off your first order! Go to Trymiracle.com/FYA and use promo code FYA to save 40% plus 3 FREE TOWELS and an additional 20%! Bloopers! Behind the scenes lo…
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Indiana Jones Adventure with Scott Gustin
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WHIP out your fedora and join the guys on a daring adventure through the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, to discuss Indiana Jones Adventure! Follow @ScottGustin on X for more Disney Park updates! Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at http://www.patreon.com/watcher Get Watcher merch at https://watcherstuff.com/ CREATED…
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When you think of Kings Island, you think of the many roller coasters they have. 14 to be exact. Well, we talk about 2 of them. Believe it or not, roller coasters do not translate well in podcast form. But I highly recommend watching a video about the coasters at this park. What is fun to talk about is carousels. And Tomb Raider: The Ride. So join …
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Singer/songwriter and musician Jeff Slate joins me ahead of the release of his new album, The Last Day of Summer. We chat about his love of Elvis Costello's music and its influence on his own songwriting. Jeff recalls the many and varied Costello gigs he's attended over the years and picks out some of his favourite EC songs. Jeff tells me about rec…
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Universal Epic Universe with Theme Park Stop (Alicia Stella)
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FYA and Alicia Stella (Theme Park Stop) take a journey through the Chronos, to discuss what lies within this decade's most highly anticipated theme park: Universal Epic Universe! Go to MagicSpoon.com/FYA and use Promo Code: FYA for $5 off your order of protein packed cereal! Check out more of Alicia's work! Youtube @ThemeParkStop and https://orland…
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We cover another great trolley park this week with Waldameer in Erie, Pennsylvania. This is a classic amusement park with a great history, including TWO Bill Tracey attractions. We also talk about the Ravine Flyer tragedy and the troubles of building Ravine Flyer II. Have you been to Waldameer? Let us know! Find us on social media! https://www.buzz…
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Heigh Ho!!! Ryan and Byron hop aboard a Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to discuss the popular Magic Kingdom attraction. Go to NordVPN.com/fya to get the best discount on your VPN plan - in addition to 4 extra months! Go to FactorMeals.com/fya50 and use code FYA50 to get 50% off meals! Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at…
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Kennywood in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
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This park has been on our list to cover from day 1. But suddenly, Matt had a reason to bump it up on the recording schedule. What might this reason be? You'll have to listen to find out. Just know that Matt is not a pervert. Take a road trip with us this week as we discuss Kennywood and its long history. Full of unique coasters and dark rides, we c…
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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey with Carlye Wisel
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Aided by their Magic Broomsticks, Carlye Wisel and The Guys fly into Hogwarts to discuss Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. For more Carlye Wisel! Instagram/X: @carlyewisel Podcast - Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at http://www.patreon.com/watcher Get Watcher merch at https:/…
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Frontier City: A Six Flags Theme Park
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Do you remember going to Disneyland when it first opened and wanting to build your own park after your visit? Well so does James Burge and that is exactly what he did. He was fascinated with Frontierland so when he returned to his hometown in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he lead the Oklahoma Semi-Centennial Exposition which was a fair. After the fair e…
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In order to protect the AllSpark from Megatron, the FYA team will ROLL OUT with Evac to discuss Transformers: The Ride 3D. Go to NordVPN.com/fya to get the best discount on your VPN plan - in addition to 4 extra months! Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at http://www.patreon.com/watcher Get Watcher merch at https:…
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We decided to go old school this week and visit a park that is about to celebrate its 100th year! Lake Winnie is in Rossville, Georgia. This amusement park sits right next to a lake and uses the water to their advantage by having the oldest operating mill chute ride slide right down into the lake water. Brandon's going to pass on the dirty water ri…
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My guest is writer, editor and podcaster, Courtney E Smith. The host of Songs My Ex Ruined discusses her love of Elvis Costello’s music and selects some of her favourite EC tracks for the playlist. Courtney recalls meeting Elvis during her time at MTV and sharesher memories of some incredible Costello gigs, including VH1’s Decades Rock Live and his…
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Soarin' to Tower: Ryan and Byron are ready for takeoff! They'll take to the skies over California to discuss the original version of this attraction. Go to Microdose.com and use promo code FYA for free shipping and 30% off your first order! Go to Greenchef.com/60fya and use promo code 60FYA to get 60% off + 20% off meal kits for your next two month…
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We're back at Great America! But this week, we are in Gurnee, Illinois, at the more successful Great America park that Marriott built. This park has an impressive 15 coasters which is tied for the forth most coaster in a single park! Unfortunately, we didn't have time to cover all 15 in detail. But we do name them all, so that has to count for some…
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Ryan and Byron climb aboard the Matterhorn Bobsleds, in hopes of reaching PEAK spinal discomfort. All they ask is that you remain seated, please. Permanecer sentados, por favor... Go to Greenchef.com/60foryour and use promo code 60FORYOUR to get 60% off + 20% off meal kits for your next two months! Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive…
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Join us this week as we discuss the long and complicated history of California's Great America in Santa Clara, California. Starting as a park built and owned by Marriott, the park passed through many owners over the years and is currently a Cedar Fair park. But, Cedar Fair has sold the land and plans to officially close the park by 2033. Some of th…
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Rise of the Resistance with Ordinary Adventures
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Bright Suns! Today we recruit Peter Sciretta and Kitra Remick of Ordinary Adventures (@OrdAdventures) to join us in battle and discuss Rise of the Resistance! For more Ordinary Adventures! Peter Sciretta (@PeterSciretta) Kitra Remick (@kitra) https://youtube.com/ordinaryadventures Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available…
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Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia
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This week we take a road trip to Williamsburg, Virginia to visit Busch Gardens. This park has incredible theming to European countries and is very coaster heavy. We discuss what each Hamlet has to offer and Brandon struggles keeping his 3 water rides straight. Is there a park you would like us to visit??? Let us know via email or through social med…
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Monsters Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! with Amanda Pham
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The FYA summons Amanda Pham (@Mandy.Ink) to the Scare Floor to discuss Monsters, Inc. - Mike and Sulley to the Rescue! Go to Microdose.com and use promo code FYA for free shipping and 30% off your first order! Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at http://www.patreon.com/watcher Get Watcher merch at https://watchers…
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Do You Know These Disneyland Secrets?
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It was our holiday break so we skipped doing research and stuck to what we know: Disneyland. So join us this week as we discuss our favorite Disneyland secrets that we like to share with family and friends when they go to the park. Also, it is Cuh-lie-oh-pee, not Cali-ope. Thanks, Beckie. Find us on social media! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216053 …
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Something a bit different to kick off 2024. This is a mini episode reflecting on how a stunning duet by Elvis Costello and Elton John introduced me to the wonderful music of David Ackles. They performed a beautiful version of Ackles' Down River on Spectacle, backed by James Burton, Allen Toussaint, Pete Thomas and Davey Faragher. In this episode, I…
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The Best of Amusement Park Road Trip for 2023
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Happy New Year! We hope that you had a great 2023 and have plenty to look forward to for 2024. In this episode, we discuss the best rides and attractions that we covered in 2023. Also, Brandon reveals that he had dippin' dots and shares his true feelings about them. On that note, I am looking to replace Brandon so if you love dippin' dots, shoot me…
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Santa's Christmas Village at The North Pole
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Merry Christmas, Everyone! This week, we talk about our trip to Santa's Christmas Village at The North Pole!!! And yes, this was the actual North Pole! It is a very exclusive amusement park for Santa and his friend when they have free time. So join us as we discuss all the rides and attractions, and while Matt works on his improv skills on the spot…
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Paging Mr. Shane Madej: For Your Amusement would like you to climb aboard this week and discuss the PeopleMover - Tomorrowland's very own Highway in the Sky! Go to Greenchef.com/60foryour and use promo code 60FORYOUR to get 60% off + 20% off meal kits for your next two months! Go to Microdose.com and use promo code FYA for free shipping and 30% off…
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Santa's Village in Jefferson, New Hampshire
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Join us this week as we take a walk through this amazing theme park, Santa's Village. Santa's Village just celebrated its 70th year as a theme park! There are so many fun rides and activities to experience at this park, including a visit to Santa! If that isn't enough, you can visit his reindeer too. So sit back, relax, and invite the Christmas spi…
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Ryan and Byron saddle up for a ride into Knott's Berry Farm to discuss GhostRider - The tallest and fastest wooden rollercoaster on the west coast! Go to TryMiracle.com/FYA and use the code FYA to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at http://www.patreon.com/w…
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The North Pole - Santa's Workshop in Cascade, Colorado
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Join us this week as we cover our second Christmas themed park located at the base of Pikes Peak in Colorado. The North Pole has been open since 1956 and offers over 25 rides for children 2-12. Many of the rides are themed for Christmas, including a GIANT Christmas tree with flying helicopters at the base. Another attraction you won't miss is the P…
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Kenton Hall is a man of many talents: songwriter, musician,actor and director. He’s also a huge Elvis Costello fan. In this episode, Kenton tells me how he discovered Costello’s music, what it means to him and how it has influenced his own songwriting. We chat about some of his favourite Elvis records, memorable gigs and how Steve Nieve came to rec…
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E.T. Adventure with Jenny Nicholson
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Jenny Nicholson and the guys fly their bikes to the Green Planet to discuss the E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios Florida. Check out the amazing content of Jenny Nicholson at YouTube.com/jennynicholson Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at http://www.patreon.com/watcher Get Watcher merch at https://watcherstuff.c…
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Santa Claus Land at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana
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Take a road trip with us BACK to Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana to visit the very small Christmas section in the park. The Christmas section is the original park and opened in 1946 as Santa Claus Land. As you will hear, this section is lacking a bit, but you can visit Santa Claus! So prepare yourself for free soda, free parking, and free sun…
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Radiator Springs Racers with Fresh Baked
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KACHOW! The guys are joined by Fresh Baked to discuss Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure. Go to Littleladyshayboutique.com and use promo code WATCHER to receive a 15% discount on enchanting-inspired outfits! Go to Greenchef.com/foryour250 and use promo code FORYOUR250 to receive $250 off meal kits! Go to Microdose.com and use pr…
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Join us this week as we discuss our favorite rides at Dollywood! We start off strong by discussing the WWII trains, Cinderella & Klondike Katie. Both of these steam engines were used in WWII and then purchased for Rebel Railroad in the 1960's. But be careful or you might get covered in soot! Next, we discuss the themed coaster, Mystery Mine. It tel…
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Mr. Toad's Wild Ride with Poseidon Entertainment
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Poseidon Entertainment takes the guys on a joyride through hell to discuss Mr. Toad's Wild Ride! Check out Poseidon Entertainment on YouTube at YouTube.com/poseidonentertainment Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at http://www.patreon.com/watcher Get Watcher merch at https://watcherstuff.com/ CREATED & HOSTED BY Ry…
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Thanksgiving Land at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana
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For the very few who reads the episode description, we know that it is not Thanksgiving Land, but Thanksgiving section doesn't have the same ring to it. Join us this week as we laugh our way through this amazing LAND at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. As far as we know, this is the only Thanksgiving themed area at any amusement park that you…
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Space Mountain with Defunctland
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The guys blast off with Defunctland for an intergalactic adventure to discuss Disneyland's Space Mountain - a thrilling, high-speed, turbulent rollercoaster-type ride in the dark! Go to TryMiracle.com/FYA and use the code FYA to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Check out Defunctland on YouTube at YouTube.com/defunctland Bloo…
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A History and Walk through Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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Join us this week as we cover the history and take a walk through Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. With a humble beginning as Rebel Railroad in 1961, it has grown to become one of the best amusement parks in the world! Next week, we will discuss some of our favorite rides in more depth so be sure to join us then! Have you been to Dollywood? Le…
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Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular
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PODCAST APPROACHING AT HIGH SPEED! Ryan and Byron hop on a jetski in search of Dryland to discuss Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular. Go to TryMiracle.com/FYA and use the code FYA to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at http://www.patreon.com/watcher Get…
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Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards
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October is finally over and we are back to covering Amusement Parks! What better way to jump back in than to cover Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today covers the best rides and attractions across the World and hands out the highly sought after Golden Tickets. Join Matt and Brandon as they quiz each other for each category. Be su…
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Music writer Tim Riley is the author of acclaimed booksabout the Beatles, John Lennon and Bob Dylan, among others. He’s also closely followed the career of Elvis Costello andtells me about the impact the early Elvis records had on him. We discuss memorable Costello gigs, Elvis’s talent for interpretation, his collaboration with Paul McCartney and t…
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The Haunted Mansion with Offhand Disney
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For our special Halloween episode, we're joined by Offhand Disney to discuss Disney's iconic Haunted Mansion. Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at http://www.patreon.com/watcher Get Watcher merch at https://watcherstuff.com/ CREATED & HOSTED BY Ryan Bergara & Byron Marin EDITOR Byron Marin EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Stev…
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The 13th Gate Haunted House in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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In Brandon's first ever road trip for the podcast, he visits The 13th Gate in Baton Rouge to experience on of the best haunted houses in the country! But, did it live up to his expectations? You'll have to listen to find out. The 13th Gate opened in 2002. Since its opening, it has been consistently viewed as one of the top haunted houses in the Uni…
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Ryan and Byron break down the newly rethemed Jurassic World - The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood. Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at http://www.patreon.com/watcher Get Watcher merch at https://watcherstuff.com/ CREATED & HOSTED BY Ryan Bergara & Byron Marin EDITOR Byron Marin EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Steven Lim …
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Welcome to The Darkness! With the haunted convention, Transworld, being held in St. Louis, The Darkness is the haunt where you will see all of the newest and best props, animatronics, and giant puppets. If animatronics is your thing, then look no further than The Darkness. Listen in as Brandon and Matt highlight some of what The Darkness has to off…
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Ryan and Byron break down Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Mickey and Minnie's Runaway railway to determine if it's world class in the series premiere of For Your Amusement. Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at http://www.patreon.com/watcher Get Watcher merch at https://watcherstuff.com/ CREATED & HOSTED BY Ryan…
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Haunted Overload in Lee, New Hampshire
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This week we try to describe Haunted Overload in Lee, New Hampshire. It turns out we really struggled describing this amazing haunt! It's outside. It is completely unique. It has huge wooden structures including a haunted mansion and gargoyle. What else can we say? But please don't take this lack of a description as a sign that it isn't something w…
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