The UK’s Original Theme Park Podcast
Reviews. News. Tips. Opinions.
Rollercoasters - Parks - Rides
Parkcast is a UK based theme park podcast bringing you all...
This week Kip Hakes is co-hosting and we’re joined by Glenn Robertson aka The Notable Stranger. If you’re a theme park fan you’ll have heard his work at Blackpool Pleasure Beach as the mastermind behind the Icon, Big One and Valhalla themes. In this episode Glenn talks us through his unlikely route into music composition, how he caught the ear of Amanda Thompson, and some of the incredible detail that goes into each of his soundtracks. We promise - you’ll never listen to them in the same way again!
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S3 Ep1: Should you visit Walt Disney World in 2025?
Parkcast is back for 2025! And if you’re anything like us you’re dreaming of sunnier days and possibly an epic theme park adventure. But with the closure of some classic attractions, should 2025 be the year you book your Walt Disney World holiday?!
Radio legend and self-confessed Disnerd Andy Goulding from The Most Magical Podcast on Earth joins us with all his suggestions, hints and tips to help you decide!
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S2 Ep14: Parkcast 2024 wrapped up - The Best Bits
And with that the Parkcast 2024 season comes to a close; and we're wrapping up the year with a festive treat! In this special episode, enjoy a bite-sized Christmas buffet-esque selection of highlights from the podcast. Relive some of the best moments with our incredible guests, including John Wardley and Digital Dan. We'll revisit topics like Universal UK, Merlin’s chaotic year and even those crazy enthusiast rumours.
If you’ve joined us in 2024 - thank you! We’ll be back in January 2025 park fans
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S2 Ep13: Has Merlin lost its magic? With Kip Hakes
It’s been a turbulent year for Merlin Entertainments with their CEO stepping down just a few weeks ago, a challenging theme park season for ride reliability and signs of financial struggles. But with a new Minecraft IP on the horizon and the success of Nemesis Reborn and Hyperia, is it enough to turn things around? In this episode we’re joined by renowned blogger and vlogger Kip Hakes to work out if the magic can be saved or if it’s been lost for good.
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S2 Ep12: Rita or Oblivion - You can only save one with Digital Dan
Theme Park Content Creator legend Digital Dan joins us for this week’s episode and we’re putting him on the spot! With news of The Blade’s removal, we’re looking further ahead to the future of some of Alton Towers’ most iconic rollercoasters. But if one had to go - which would he happily lose?!
Plus we find out which coaster Dan would say you’ve “just gotta ride”.
About Parkcast - The UK’s Original Theme Park Podcast
The UK’s Original Theme Park Podcast
Reviews. News. Tips. Opinions.
Rollercoasters - Parks - Rides
Parkcast is a UK based theme park podcast bringing you all the latest news from theme parks across the globe, interviews with influential people in the theme park industry along with money saving tips, tricks and suggestions to enhance your day out. Join us, it'll be quite a ride!
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