Where In The Park Podcast - Discovering the Details of your Favorite Theme Parks
We're Kevin, Amanda, & Kim from Where In The Park! Join us each episode as we discuss the history, stories, and secrets behind the details of your favorite theme parks, from Disney to Universal Studios and beyond.
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Episodes
51 episodes
EPCOT’s China Pavilion: Architecture, Legends, and Hidden Details
Join Kevin as the EPCOT World Showcase series continues with a deep dive into the China Pavilion. From the massive paifang gate and the Temple of Heaven-inspired theater to roof guardians, Fu Dogs, hidden Chinese symbolism, and the history behi...
Exploring Universal Studios Hollywood’s Backlot with Lynn Barron from The Sweep Spot
Join Amanda and Kevin as they sit down with Lynn Barron, co-host of The Sweep Spot podcast and co-author of the Cleaning the Kingdom books, for a deep dive into the history and evolution of the legendary Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hol...
Universal Fan Fest 2026 Review: Food, Shows, Tips & Theme Park History
**SPOILER WARNING** Join Kevin & Amanda as we give a full recap from Fan Fest 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood and dive into the history behind some of the properties found at this year's event! In this episode, you'll discov...
Park Press: April 2026 – Events, Updates & a BIG Announcement
Welcome to the Park Press episode for April 2026 of the Where In The Park Podcast—your monthly source for everything happening at WITP!In this episode, we’re sharing some updates on two previous episodes of the podcast, specifically upd...
Windows With A View (Part 4): Community, Archives, Medicine, and… Massage Parlors?
In this episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, we continue our Windows With A View series along Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland.This section of the park tells a surprising mix of stories—spanning community, archiv...
Marvel’s Theme Park Origin Story: Comics, Contracts, and Coasters
Before Marvel became a movie empire, it was a comic book company fighting to survive—and somehow, that story eventually led to Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.In this episode of the Where In The Par...
Norway Pavilion: Vikings, Villages, & Folklore
In this next stop around EPCOT’s World Showcase, Kim takes us inside the Norway Pavilion — a space filled with Viking history, stunning architecture, hidden details, and a surprising amount of real Norwegian influence.From early plans fo...
Park Press: March 2026 – Events, Updates & What’s Next in the Parks
Welcome to the very first Park Press episode of the Where In The Park Podcast—your new monthly source for everything happening at WITP!In this episode, we’re recapping some of the biggest theme park moments from the past ...
Carl Laemmle and Irving Thalberg: The Tributes at Universal Studios Hollywood
In the previous episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, we explored several buildings along the entrance street at Universal Studios Hollywood. But many of those facades carry names of Laemmle and Thalberg - names that shaped ...
Universal Boulevard: Real Hollywood Hidden in Universal Studios Hollywood
On this episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, we continue our walk down the entrance corridor of Universal Studios Hollywood, uncovering the real-life Hollywood buildings that inspired the park’s facades.From the Art ...
EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion: Exploring the Architecture, Culture, and Details
In this deep dive around World Showcase, Amanda explores the rich history, layered storytelling, and architectural inspirations behind one of EPCOT’s most iconic pavilions. From the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair to early EPCOT concept models, g...
Pixar Pal-A-Round and the History of the Ferris Wheel
How did a 19th-century engineering marvel become one of the most surprising thrill rides at a Disney park?In this episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, Kevin takes us on a journey from the invention of the wheel in ancient Mesopotami...
Hooray for Hollywood (Part 6): Hats, Tributes, and Movie-Making Magic
In the final part of our Hooray for Hollywood series, we’re wrapping up our building-by-building tour of Hollywood Boulevard at Universal Studios Florida with one last stretch of stories.In this episode, Amanda explores:<...
Behind the Brick with LEGOLAND Attractions Designer D. Mark Snell
After exploring the history of LEGOLAND, we’re continuing the story with someone who helped shape it firsthand.In this episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, we sit down with D. Mark Snell, a veteran theme park attract...
The History of LEGOLAND Parks
Long before there were roller coasters, Miniland skylines, and yellow minifigures, there was a small woodworking shop in Billund, Denmark.In this episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, Kevin takes listeners on a comprehensive...
Roastie Toasties: The Tiny Popcorn Workers of Disney Parks
Popcorn is one of the most iconic snacks at Disney parks—but have you ever noticed the tiny figures inside the popcorn carts, quietly turning the drum?In this episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, Amanda dives into the charm...
Why EPCOT Exists: The Story Behind World Showcase
Before EPCOT had pavilions, festivals, or a lagoon lined with countries, it was something entirely different.In this episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, we’re laying the groundwork for a brand-new monthly series by ...
Holiday Magic at Disneyland Resort: How Christmas Traditions Took Shape
The holidays at Disneyland didn’t just appear overnight—they were built thoughtfully, year by year, experiment by experiment.In this episode of the WITP Podcast, we’re focusing exclusively on Disneyland Resort, diving deep into ho...
SeaWorld San Diego: Park President Interview - Holiday Magic, Big Projects, and Vision
In this special interview episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, Amanda and Kevin sit down with Tyler Carter, Park President of SeaWorld San Diego, for a behind-the-scenes conversation about Christmas Celebration planning, park operations, a...
SeaWorld San Diego at Christmas A Timeline of Lights, Traditions, and Holiday Entertainment
In this episode of the Where In The Park (WITP) Podcast, Amanda traces the history and evolution of Christmas at SeaWorld San Diego—from the park’s early years and the rise of the SkyTower “Tree of Lights,” through the
The History of Grinchmas at Universal Studios Parks
In this festive episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, we’re going from storybook to snow-filled Who-bilations as we unwrap the full story behind Grinchmas at Universal Studios.Amanda traces the Grinch’s jo...
Finding Walt: The Hidden Tributes to Disney’s Founder in the Parks
In honor of Walt Disney’s birthday, this week’s episode of the Where In The Park Podcast takes you on a journey through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure to uncover the subtle — and not-so-subtle — tributes to the man who star...
What Is Where In The Park? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Ever wondered how Where In The Park got started? Or how our signature game packs help theme park lovers of all ages explore the parks in a whole new way?In this special Black Friday episode, Amanda and Kevin sit down to share th...
Windows With a View, Part III — Honoring Claude Coats, Elias Disney & Wathel Rogers
Windows With a View continues! In this episode, we take you further down Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland to uncover the people honored in the next three windows: Claude Coats, Elias Disney, and Wathel Rogers.
Honoring Jay Stein — The Legacy Behind Universal Studios’ Success
This week, we’re paying tribute to one of the most influential figures in theme park history: Jay Stein, the visionary leader who transformed Universal from a simple backlot tour into a global entertainment powerhouse.Jay Stein’s ...
