Jason Woliner (Paul T. Goldman, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) returns to the show for an overview of Efteling. The largest theme park in the Netherlands, Efteling is known for it's elaborate rides, Fairytale Forest, and trash cans that long to eat paper.

We take a look at recent announcements from Disney and Universal. Including a year round haunt in Vegas, and a park in Texas. Plus, parking is free at Disney World hotels agin, but you still have to park reservations, but that's kind of changing?

The PeopleMover! Tomorrow's transportation today! We take a look at the storied history of this attraction that is currently at Walt Disney World, was formerly at Disneyland, and is slowly falling apart at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.

Joe Camel was Camel Cigarette's cartoon mascot in the 80s and 90s. We take a look at his merchandise, short-lived cast of friends, and his downfall.

David Danipour (Flight of Passage's Dr. Stevens) join us to talk about being part of an e-ticket attraction! Featuring secret auditions, being directed by Joe Rohde, and his on-ride experience!

The Way of Winter continues as we discuss the Na'vi River Journey attraction and The Shaman of Songs.

We answer your questions! Plus, Scott gets his hands on a very special book.

Jacquis Neal (Physical, What If...?) returns to the show to talk about the All-Star Sports/Movies/Music Reports. Featuring giant objects, outdoor bars, and, of course, that kooky crypto polycule.

We take a look at the Walt Disney Studios Park attraction that takes you to the best wooded spots on Route 66. It used to be a studio tour even though the park was never actually a working studio.

Accidental P:TR legend Griffin Newman (Disenchanted, NOT ON TWITTER BANNED) returns to the show to talk about his recent excursion to Disneyland Paris.

Johnny Pemberton (Superstore, Action Point) joins us to talk about Renaissance Faires. Featuring rogues, washing well wenches, human chess matches, and cheesesteaks!

Mike Hanford (The Sloppy Boys, The Birthday Boys) joins us to talk about those giant, scary pendulum-like attractions known as Skycoasters.

It's our annual jaunt through The Haunted Mansion! And this year it's all about the legendary Hatbox Ghost. His short-lived stint in the mansion, why he got the axe, and his exciting return.

Mike Scollins (Late Night with Seth Meyers) joins us to discuss Count Chocula, Franken Berry, Boo Berry and the rest of the gang!

Charles Rogers (Search Party) returns to the show as Mike goes on his annual haunt tour. We talk Knott's Scary Farm, Halloween Horror Nights and Charles' trip to Fright Fest.

Hauntcast: The Fright begins with this Universal Studios Florida opening day attraction. You get to learn how they made the Psycho shower scene. And hear old Jimmy Stewart ask if you've spotted a murderer.

On the eve of Epcot's 40th anniversary, we take a look at this opening day attraction. Featuring a cute sea monster, that traffic jam scene everyone remembers, and a sharp dressed corporate executive.

Justin McElroy (My Brother, My Brother & Me, Sawbones) returns to the show to tell us about Great Wolf Lodge. A chain of indoor water park hotels that the whole family (except parents) will enjoy!

We take a look at all the Disney Parks "news" coming out of the D23 Expo.

Mike fills us in on some exciting news!

Enjoy this sample of Podcast: The Ride - The Second Gate. Find even more episodes at Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide We kicked off 2022 with a deep dive into That Disney On Ice Show Where The Incredibles Meet The Pirates From Pirates Of The Caribbean.

Grab your Dramamine and keep your head against the headrest, it's time to talk Epcot's Mission: SPACE!

We take a look at the local parks we went to growing up in California, Illinois, and New Jersey!

We head to the Latverian embassy to provide Dr. Doom with enough fear juice to destroy that fool Reed Richards.

Paul Scheer (How Did This Get Made?, Unspooled) returns to the show to discuss Transformers: The Ride. We discuss the role of intimacy in ride design, and try to remember anything that happens in the Transformer movies. And Mike does a little presentation.

We take a look one of the first Walt Disney World hotels. Featuring honey booths, ample servings of nutmeg, and Richard Nixon. Also, a monorail goes right through the building!

We take a look at the early days of Main Street and the odd crop of businesses that filled it! A bank! A fake pharmacy! Intimate apparel!

We "celebrate" Fourth of July by looking a Disney's America. A park celebrating America they wanted to build in Virginia by the Manassas Battlefield.

Tim Kalpakis (The Birthday Boys, The Sloppy Boys) joins us to discuss Walt Disney's favorite restaurant which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month.

We take a look at the 2016 attraction that brought King Kong back to Universal Orlando. Featuring great fake rocks, creatures with very specific names, and a giant animatronic.

Flintstones, meet the Flintstones. We take a look at Flintstones attractions from the former Paramount Parks, to big budget Universal Studios Hollywood shows, to crumbling RV parks.

Look alive True Believers! We're taking a look at Disney's web-based Spider-Man attraction. Currently At Disney California Adventure and coming soon to Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris.

We take a look at this canoe-based attraction located at multiple Disney parks around the world.

Johnny Gargano (professional wrestler) joins us as we discuss Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Live aka Mighty Morphin Power Rangers World Tour Live on Stage. Plus his extensive toy collection, theme park likes and dislikes, and more! And just how long did he and past guest Candice LeRae wait for the Figment popcorn bucket?

The Good Boys head to Anaheim to hunt for the best hot dog at the Disneyland Resort.

Matt Apodaca (Get Played) returns to the show to discuss Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters/ 's Space Ranger Spin/Laser Blast/Planet Rescue. (These attractions are based on the toy, not the man the toy was based on.)

Heritage USA was created by Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. Once one of the most popular "parks" in America, it closed in the midst of multiple scandals.

It's time to get mad! We go down the rabbit hole and discuss the psychedelic dance party that opened with DCA 2.0. Featuring tiny hats, jug cocktails, and the hit songs of the early 2010s!

Surprise guest and Accidental P:TR Legend Griffin Newman (Blank Check) joins us for a look at the Mars 2112 restaurant and the REAL New York City. Recorded live at the Bell House in Brooklyn, 4/3/22

Look, we all know animatronics rock. But it's time to find out which animatronic musicians rock! Featuring surprises galore!

It's the first P:TR live show in over two years! And we're talking about the punctuation heavy Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout! Recorded live at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles, 3/22

Carlye Wisel (Very Amusing, Eater) returns to the show to discuss this Walt Disney Studios Park "attraction".

We hop on the jolly trolly to talk about Disneyland's special home for toons, Toontown!

We take a look at Star Trek: The Cruise which just finished it's fifth voyage! And also Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (If we can swing it. Time permitting.)

It's the grand finale of Celebruary! Eva Anderson (WeCrashed) finishes out her residency with Criss Angel's "Vegas adjacent" diner CAblp (Criss Angel's breakfast, lunch, and pizza).

Celebruary continues! Matt Cardona (Major Wrestling Figure Podcast, Deathmatch King) joins us to discuss WWF New York in Times Square. Plus, WCW Nitro Grill, Hulk Hogan's Pastamania and more!

Celebruary continues as Pat Cassels (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, College Humor) joins us to discuss the meteoric rise and fall of Planet Hollywood.

Celebruary begins! Eva Anderson (Briarpatch, You're The Worst) and Jason Woliner (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) return to the show to discuss this failed, submarine-themed restaurant from Stephen Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg.

Henry Gilbert and Bob Mackey (Talking Simpsons) join us to discuss Universal’s The Simpsons Ride. Featuring funny queue videos, Easter eggs galore, and NO Harry Shearer characters.

Jon Gabrus (High and Mighty, Action Boyz) joins us to talk about Long Island's Adventureland. Featuring pirate ship mishaps, another scary tree, and fighting, fighting, fighting.

We kick off 2022 with a look at the beloved attraction, Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Featuring circus talk, famous riders, and of course, clowns.

Zach Reino, Jess McKenna and the whole Off Book gang join us deep in the Angeles National Forest for a real, live, improvised Country Bear Jamboree.

We discuss a VERY necessary topic: the bathrooms underneath Disneyland's Hungry Bear Restaurant. One of the last places you can see the Country Bears in Disneyland.

Animatronic bear enthusiast Guy Selga (Touring Plans, The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland) joins us to discuss the bears' summer vacation themed show.

Country Bear Jamborweek begins! We take a look at the original show, now closed at Disneyland, but still going strong at Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland.

Kyle Mooney (SNL, Saturday Morning All Star Hits!) returns to the show to discuss the special episodes of Full House, Family Matters, and Step by Step where they go to Disney World. Featuring working vacations, invention contests, and patriotic record-breaking attempts.

We take a look at the long running Universal show where cute animals from TV and movies do little tricks.

In 1990, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were the biggest stars in the world. This is what happened when they took their act on the road.

Jason is back from Disney World and there's a lot to cover. Featuring holiday crowds, new attractions, rowdy marathoners, the tedium of explaining Genie+ to your family, and, of course, treats.

Steven Ray Morris (My Favorite Murder, The Purrrcast) joins us to discuss working at Disneyland's Pizza Port and the Utah amusement park Lagoon.

Bobby Moynihan (SNL, DuckTales) joins us to discuss the Millennium Falcon attraction, his peak behind the scenes, and being a part of Galaxy's Edge.

It's that time of year! Time for out annual look at the Haunted Mansion. This year? The Grand Hall and The Attic! Plus, an new era of politeness and also the Avatar sequels.

Jacquis Neal (Culture Kings, What If...?) joins us to discuss the scarezones, mazes, and Terror Trams based on The Purge movies.

King of LA Haunts Mike Carlson visits Halloween Horror Nights, Knott's Scary Farm and a horror-themed escape room. Does it go as smoothly as previous years? The answer may surprise you.

Hauntcast: The Fright is back! Lindsay Katai (Infinity Train, Teen Creeps) returns to to talk about Tokyo DisneySea's Tower of Terror. This version of the ride has an original story not based on The Twilight Zone.

It's the 50th anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World. We take a look at the creation of the Florida parks, what's planned for the 50th anniversary, and some of the great moments in Disney World history.

Accidental PTR Legend Griffin Newman (Blank Check, Masters of the Universe: Revelation) returns to discuss the technological marvel that is Toy Story Midway Mania. Featuring favorite games, Easter eggs, and shifting entrances.

Dennis McNicholas (SNL, Batman: The Audio Adventures) joins us for an wide-ranging look at Frontierland. Featuring pack mules, tall tales, the Western River Expedition, and the Big Thunder Mountain script Dennis wrote for Disney.

We take a look at this Six Flags dark ride filled with multiple animatronics of beloved DC Comics characters. Access to this ride subject to availability.

We tackle the Universal Studios Florida Barney the Dinosaur show and play area. (It has closed since this episode was first released. But it had a longer run that the Jaws ride!)

Justin McElroy (My Brother, My Brother & Me, Sawbones) comes on the show and we try to make sense of Disney Genie, Genie+, Lightning Lanes. If you like theme park logistics talk, this is the episode for you.

Evan Susser (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Dough Boys commissioner) returns to tell us about his recent trip to Langhorne, PA's Sesame Place.

We look at both versions of Epcot's first major thrill ride.

Mookie Blaiklock (You Are Worthy, Don't Trust The B-- in Apartment 23) joins us to discuss a mix of quaint and weird parks in New Hampshire. Featuring Canobie Lake Park, Santa's Village, Clark's Bears and more!

Lamar Woods (Single Parents, Grand Crew) joins us to discuss his time managing the Hollywood location of the historic wax museum. And we discuss our own recent visits to Madame Tussauds!

P:TR legend Griffin Newman (Blank Check, Masters of the Universe: Revelation) returns to the show to discuss voicing Orko and the late 80s He-Man stage show. And we all fall in love with our new favorite character Songster.

Enjoy this sample of P:TR-The Second Gate.

Erin Gairdner (The Price is Right) joins us to talk about this charming and unnerving dark ride. Featuring tobacco, cussing, and Figaro memory swaps. Plus, Erin was on The Price is Right!

We take a look at the Disney's animatronic filled, bicentennial extravaganza that stuck around for over a decade.

Jordan Morris (Bubble, Jordan, Jesse, Go!) returns to the show as we discuss the bands that have played Tomorrowland and the Rolly Crump designed Tomorrowland Terrace stage.

Chris Gethard (Beautiful/Anonymous, Half My Life) joins us to discuss New Jersey's Six Flags Great Adventure. Featuring a historic Skyway, an eccentric founder, and a safari park where nature is winning.

We discuss the newly opened Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Stuntronics! Pop-Up "shows"! Pym-staurants! Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure!

Enjoy this sample of P:TR-The Second Gate.

We all went back to a reopened Disneyland. Surprise treats! Surprise physical maladies! Thrilling operational discussions!

We take a look at Universal's brand new, animatronic packed Secret Life of Pets ride. Max, Duke, Snowball. All your friends are here. Warning: contains spoilers for The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash.

Shrink down with us as we discuss this long closed Epcot simulator brought to you by your friends at MetLife.

Moira Quirk, Mo from Guts herself, joins us to discuss making the Nickelodeon game show, working in Florida theme parks, and voice acting.

Follow the Compass of Your Heart as Lindsay Katai (Infinity Train, Teen Creeps) returns to the show to discuss this charming Tokyo DisneySea attraction.

We discuss the opening day Universal Studios Florida attraction/kid headquarters. Featuring Game Labs, Slime Geysers, parental separation anxiety, and the wettest asphalt you ever did see.

Kelly Nugent (Teen Creeps, Exile) joins us to talk about one of California's oldest parks. Featuring a transcendent spinner ride, pier destroying hurricanes, and delicious turnover pies.

Live! From a backyard! It's the 200th Episode Safetacular! Featuring news, segments and your questions. With special appearances by: planes! And distant commotion!

We take a look at the Ark Encounter. A massive recreation of Noah's Ark in Kentucky that is run by a massive creep.

Jamie Loftus (The Bechdel Cast, My Year in Mensa) returns as we continue to explore the weird and wild world of Chuck E. Cheese. Featuring Covid-Safe toy purchases, questionable TV show parodies, and Chuck E.'s favorite actor.

Who will win in this battle of fake theme parks from television and film?! Featuring shocking twists and turns!

A look at the secret society that connects multiple attractions, characters, restaurants, and defunct nightclubs at Disney parks around the world. Soon to be the basis of a new streaming show!

That's right. Rides plural. From humble beginning as the first inverted roller coaster, we take a look at some of the most thrilling Batman attractions. Domestic and international. Built and unbuilt.

Avery Monsen (All My Friends Are Dead, High Maintenance) joins us to discuss the various themed fortune telling machines that are located throughout the park.

We take a look at Mickey's various homes at the parks. Featuring doilies, indoor outdoor spaces, and, of course, The Den.

Matt Warburton (The Simpsons Ride, Community) joins us to discuss this opening day Epcot attraction. And tells us all about helping write The Simpsons Ride.

As we approach the 20th Anniversary of Disney's California Adventure, we take a look back at the early pun-filled days of Disneyland's Second Gate.