Replacing the styrofoam Whoville set from Ron Howard's classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is a nondescript parking lot of movie cars. Tragic! So, Drew and Aaron take on the unique challenge - imagining a new Universal Hollywood Tram Tour experience that is fully experienced 2-3 minutes and can be reset throughout the day with minimal effort and a small cast.    What would you put in this parking lot space? What do you think about TPS's ideas?   Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts #themeparksandbox #imagineering #themeparkideas #bluesky #themepark #themeparks #themeparkdesign #themeparkrides #themeparkattractions #themeparkfood #ridedesign #ridevehicle #darkride #rollercoaster #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneycaliforniaadventure #dowtowndisney #magickingdom #disneysprings #disneyworld #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneysepcot #epcot #disneylandhotel #disneylandfoodies #waltdisneyimagineering #animalkingdom #waltdisney #mickeymouse #universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #univeralstudiosorlando #universalcitywalk #universalstudiousislandsofadventure #islandsofadventure #universalstudiosbacklot #universalstudiostramtour #halloweenhorrornights #knottsberryfarm #knotts #knottsboysenberry #boysenberry #boysenberryfestival #ghosttown #knottsscaryfarm #campsnoopy #grandfiestavillage #snoopy

Drew and Aaron talk about their recent experiences in returning to their local theme parks, how to have a great solo theme park day, and rant about the state of past and present interactive rides in theme parks, especially Buzz Lightyear: Astro Blasters, Toy Story Midway Mania, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, and the brand-new WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure    Our latest Marvel episode   Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts #themeparksandbox #imagineering #themeparkideas #bluesky #themepark #themeparks #themeparkdesign #themeparkrides #themeparkattractions #themeparkfood #ridedesign #ridevehicle #darkride #rollercoaster #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneycaliforniaadventure #dowtowndisney #magickingdom #disneysprings #disneyworld #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneysepcot #epcot #disneylandhotel #disneylandfoodies #waltdisneyimagineering #animalkingdom #waltdisney #mickeymouse #universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #univeralstudiosorlando #universalcitywalk #universalstudiousislandsofadventure #islandsofadventure #universalstudiosbacklot #universalstudiostramtour #halloweenhorrornights #knottsberryfarm #knotts #knottsboysenberry #boysenberry #boysenberryfestival #ghosttown #knottsscaryfarm #campsnoopy #grandfiestavillage #snoopy

Many people are aware that Universal retains many important theme park licensing rights for Marvel super heroes and villains that would otherwise appear in the US Disney Parks. Now that Avengers Campus is open at Disney California Adventure, what else would you like to see Disney do with FULL creative control of Marvel characters in their parks?   Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts #themeparksandbox #imagineering #themeparkideas #bluesky #themepark #themeparks #themeparkdesign #themeparkrides #themeparkattractions #themeparkfood #ridedesign #ridevehicle #darkride #rollercoaster #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneycaliforniaadventure #dowtowndisney #magickingdom #disneysprings #disneyworld #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneysepcot #epcot #disneylandhotel #disneylandfoodies #waltdisneyimagineering #animalkingdom #waltdisney #mickeymouse #universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #univeralstudiosorlando #universalcitywalk #universalstudiousislandsofadventure #islandsofadventure #universalstudiosbacklot #universalstudiostramtour #halloweenhorrornights #knottsberryfarm #knotts #knottsboysenberry #boysenberry #boysenberryfestival #ghosttown #knottsscaryfarm #campsnoopy #grandfiestavillage #snoopy

But wait! There's more!! Back by popular demand, Drew and Aaron discuss their favorite clever design details and hidden gems that can be found in Universal Theme Parks across the country. Whether paying fan service or an homage to a past ride, Universal has wonderfully creative ways to celebrate their past in subtle ways.   How many of these design details have you seen in-person? What are your favorite details in Universal design?     Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts #themeparksandbox #imagineering #themeparkideas #bluesky #themepark #themeparks #themeparkdesign #themeparkrides #themeparkattractions #themeparkfood #ridedesign #ridevehicle #darkride #rollercoaster #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneycaliforniaadventure #dowtowndisney #magickingdom #disneysprings #disneyworld #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneysepcot #epcot #disneylandhotel #disneylandfoodies #waltdisneyimagineering #animalkingdom #waltdisney #mickeymouse #universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #univeralstudiosorlando #universalcitywalk #universalstudiousislandsofadventure #islandsofadventure #universalstudiosbacklot #universalstudiostramtour #halloweenhorrornights #knottsberryfarm #knotts #knottsboysenberry #boysenberry #boysenberryfestival #ghosttown #knottsscaryfarm #campsnoopy #grandfiestavillage #snoopy

With the recent opening of Disneyland's gates, Drew and Aaron take the opportunity to compare three more bi-coastal attractions which appear in both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. Stepping in the ring for a full breakdown of the theming, technology, thrill, story-telling, and nostalgia are... Autopia vs. Tomorrowland Speedway;  Critter Country's Splash Mountain vs. Fronteirland's Splash Mountain;  and both versions of Peter Pan's Flight.    If you haven't already, check out our first ranking episode which sets the stage for this episode's style and ranking system.   And if you haven't already...    Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts #themeparksandbox #imagineering #themeparkideas #bluesky #themepark #themeparks #themeparkdesign #themeparkrides #themeparkattractions #themeparkfood #ridedesign #ridevehicle #darkride #rollercoaster #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneycaliforniaadventure #dowtowndisney #magickingdom #disneysprings #disneyworld #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneysepcot #epcot #disneylandhotel #disneylandfoodies #waltdisneyimagineering #animalkingdom #waltdisney #mickeymouse #universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #univeralstudiosorlando #universalcitywalk #universalstudiousislandsofadventure #islandsofadventure #universalstudiosbacklot #universalstudiostramtour #halloweenhorrornights #knottsberryfarm #knotts #knottsboysenberry #boysenberry #boysenberryfestival #ghosttown #knottsscaryfarm #campsnoopy #grandfiestavillage #snoopy

On this episode, Drew and Aaron discuss their favorite design details and hidden gems that can be found in Disney Parks. These  well-kept secrets are some of the best fuel to keep theme park fans returning! Did you know about the ones Drew and Aaron brought up in the show? What are your favorite details in Disney design?     Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80OTVkNWVkYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== #themeparksandbox #imagineering #themeparkideas #bluesky #themepark #themeparks #themeparkdesign #themeparkrides #themeparkattractions #themeparkfood #ridedesign #ridevehicle #darkride #rollercoaster #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneycaliforniaadventure #dowtowndisney #magickingdom #disneysprings #disneyworld #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneysepcot #epcot #disneylandhotel #disneylandfoodies #waltdisneyimagineering #animalkingdom #waltdisney #mickeymouse #universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #univeralstudiosorlando #universalcitywalk #universalstudiousislandsofadventure #islandsofadventure #universalstudiosbacklot #universalstudiostramtour #halloweenhorrornights #knottsberryfarm #knotts #knottsboysenberry #boysenberry #boysenberryfestival #ghosttown #knottsscaryfarm #campsnoopy #grandfiestavillage #snoopy

Around here, we don't have attractions... We have Family.   Feeling let down by the underwhelming Universal Studios Hollywood Tram Tour finale, and the subsequent (arguably even more egregious) Fast and Furious: Supercharged, fellow car nerds and theme park aficionados Drew and Aaron pontificate about their version of a fun, thrilling, and immersive theme park land based on The Fast and the Furious franchise.   What do you think about Drew and Aaron's pitches? Do you prefer your tuna-on-white WITH the crust?? Or maybe you think that Fast and Furious: Supercharged itself could get revamped? Let us know in the comments! Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts

For this week's episode, Drew and Aaron take on the Universal theme parks in the US for the ol' overrated-underrated treatment, showcasing some rides, shows, and general aspects of their Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Hollywood that deserve more love than they receive, or receive more love than they deserve!  Do you agree with their picks?? Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts

On the heels of Disney's recent announcement, dubbed "Disneyland Forward" to expand the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Drew and Aaron take to their imaginations and discuss the realistic possibilities and absurd fantasies for the historic extension of Walt Disney's original themed entertainment center. Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts

This episode of Theme Park Sandbox features Aaron and Drew imagining a brand new land themed to Raya and the Last Dragon. Where will it be built? What rides and experiences will we find?    TPS stands firmly against the recent rise in racism and violence against the Asian American Pacific Islander communities. Visit https://stopaapihate.org/actnow/ to learn more and donate if you can.    Check out the wonderful ReviewTyme video on Shanghai Disneyland's Next Level Pirates of the Caribbean     Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram   Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go:   Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts