Extended Queue - a Theme Park podcast

Hello everyone!  If you hadn’t heard the news, Extended Queue has ended its podcast. HOWEVER… beginning in 2017, we will have recurring segments on SEASON 3 of The Park Fanatic Podcast! We are both very excited to bring our content to our friends’ show and we’re excited for you to join us there! See you … Continue reading ANNOUNCEMENT – Extended Queue is moving to the Park Fanatic Podcast in 2017!!! ?

On this episode, it’s time for yet another Trip Report as head out to the Carolinas to visit Carowinds! Yes, friends, we are On Location from the North and South Carolina border.  We are visiting Carowinds, a park that’s home to some of the coolest coasters in the world.  Fury 325, anyone? Find out our … Continue reading Episode 32 – Trip Report: Carowinds ?

On this episode, it’s time for a Trip Report as we head out to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to visit Dollywood! We are ON LOCATION from Pigeon Forge, TN for this special Trip Report.  We got to visit Dolly Parton’s theme park, Dollywood, and we have all the details!! Lightning Rod?  CHECK!  Wild Eagle?  CHECK!  Cinnamon … Continue reading Episode 31 – Trip Report: Dollywood ?

On this episode, we reminisce about Theme Park Cuisine – past and present – on another installment of Memory Lane. We hope you’re hungry… Special Guest (and father of Stephen) Joe Krstulich joins us to talk about food and drink… snacks and treats… and other delicious items from Theme Parks.  We talk about Pancakes and … Continue reading Episode 30 – Memory Lane: Theme Park Cuisine (w/ Joe Krstulich) ?

On this episode, we Flashback to the classic Universal Studios Florida attraction “Ghostbusters Spooktacular”! When there’s something strange in your neighborhood… Who ya gonna call? That’s right, friends, we’re taking a look at a really neat (sadly extinct) attraction from the OPENING of Universal Studios Florida.  Ghostbusters Spooktacular opened in 1990 (and again as a … Continue reading Episode 29 – Flashback: Ghostbusters Spooktacular ?

We take eight rides from Disneyland and Disney California Adventure and pit them against each other to declare one final winner in the Ultimate Ride Battle: Thrills of Disneyland Resort! We take 4 rides from Disneyland and 4 rides from California Adventure and let them fight to the death!  Okay… maybe not to the death. … Continue reading Episode 28 – Ultimate Ride Battle: Thrills of Disneyland Resort (w/ Jeff DePaoli) ?

On this episode, it’s time for a Trip Report as we head out to Universal Studios Hollywood! Wizards, Fast Cars, and Minions – OH MY!  We take an in-depth look (it’s a long one, folks) at the all-new (for the West Coast, at least) Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  We ride the rides, shop the shops, … Continue reading Episode 27 – Trip Report: Universal Studios Hollywood (w/ Shane Rhodes) ?

On this episode, we learn what it’s like to be an Entertainment Stage Technician on a new installment of So You Wanna Work at a Theme Park? Our friend, Nick de los Reyes, stops by to discuss (along with host Stephen) what it takes to be a Theme Park Entertainment Technician.  Who are these dark-clothing-clad wizards of the … Continue reading Episode 26 – So You Wanna Work at a Theme Park?: Entertainment Stage Technician (w/ Nick de los Reyes) ?

**SEASON 2 PREMIERE** On this episode, it’s time for a Trip Report as we head out to Legoland California and SeaWorld San Diego! …and you thought we’d never come back??  Of course, we were gonna come back!  We miss you!!  Welcome to the 1st Episode of our exciting 2nd Season!  We experience the very very (very) … Continue reading Episode 25 – Trip Report: Legoland California & SeaWorld San Diego ?

On this episode, we take 8 coasters based on the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight and and pit them against each other to declare ONE FINAL WINNER in the Ultimate Ride Battle: Batman v Superman! We made it, folks!  It’s our SEASON 1 FINALE… and we’ve saved the best for last!  Our friend Garett Simcox (the … Continue reading Episode 24 – Ultimate Ride Battle: Batman v Superman (w/ Garett Simcox) ?

On this episode, we talk to former Disney Imagineer Mark Rhodes about what it was like creating the classic Epcot attraction, Maelstrom, on a new installment of Back in My Day. That’s right, listeners!  Vikings… Trolls… Polar Bears… OIL RIGS! Learn about how Mark Rhodes (Rhodes to Imagination, Inc.) became an Imagineer in the late … Continue reading Episode 23 – Back in My Day: Creating Maelstrom (w/ Mark Rhodes) ?

On this episode, it’s time for a Ride Battle as we compare the California and Florida versions of Disney’s Haunted Mansion. Our friend Sean joins us from the other side of the planet (China, to be precise!) to take two same-but-different versions of the classic Disney spook-fest and declare ONE ULTIMATE WINNER in our latest Ride … Continue reading Episode 22 – Ride Battle: Haunted Mansion (w/ Sean Graham) ?

On this episode, we look back at what it was like to plan a Disney Wedding on a new segment called “Memory Lane”. We celebrate Valentine’s Day by doing a little reminiscing.  We go all the way back to 2012 and discuss EVERYTHING that goes into planning the PERFECT* Disney Wedding!  The decor, the cake, … Continue reading Episode 21 – Memory Lane: Planning a Disney Wedding ?

On this episode, we learn what it takes to be a Show Writer on a new installment of “So You Wanna Work at a Theme Park?” The always dependable Shane Rhodes stops by (for his 3rd time!) to discuss what it’s like being a “Show Writer” for themed attractions.  Show Writers aren’t just limited to … Continue reading Episode 20 – So You Wanna Work at a Theme Park?: Show Writer (w/ Shane Rhodes) ?

On this episode, we countdown our Top Ten picks for the Upcoming 2016 Attractions we’re most excited for! That’s right, folks!  We’re back from our one-week-longer-than-usual break.  No more Star Wars talk, here!  This is all about some of the coolest, neatest, dare-I-say BESTEST attractions opening in 2016!  We are counting down the Top Ten … Continue reading Episode 19 – Top Ten: Upcoming 2016 Attractions ?

On this episode, we review the 7th chapter in the Star Wars saga, The Force Awakens! Can you believe it?!?  After… YEARS OF WAITING… we are here with a full-on Review for Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Episode VII, if you will). Joining us are friends Shane Rhodes, Andrew Matthews, and Hollie Winnard, to discuss the … Continue reading Episode 18 – Movie Review: STAR WARS The Force Awakens (w/ Shane, Andrew & Hollie) ?

On this episode, we Flashback to the original 1987 version of the classic Disney ride, Star Tours! Yes, folks, it’s PART 2 of our Extended Queue Star Wars Trilogy!  Take a ride with us back to 1987 and we go through and breakdown one of the greatest simulator rides OF ALL TIME!!! (Mic drop) While … Continue reading Episode 17 – Flashback: Star Tours (Original 1987 Version) ?

On this episode, it’s time for another Trip Report as we check out the Star Wars: Season of the Force event at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California! We hope you like Star Wars!  We’re talking Star Tours.  We’re talking Hyperspace Mountain.  We’re talking BB-8 Sipper Cups!!!  We share our experiences at our recent trip to … Continue reading Episode 16 – Trip Report: Disneyland (Star Wars: Season of the Force) ?

On this episode, Gabe & Garett from the Park Fanatic Podcast are here to debate about Fastpasses in a new segment called “Yay or Nay?” It’s time to settle this!  Fastpasses…. are they AMAZING? or are they THE SCOURGE OF THE THEME PARK WORLD?  Gabe and Garett from the Park Fanatic Podcast take the YAY! side, … Continue reading Episode 15 – Yay or Nay?: Fastpasses (Park Fanatic vs Extended Queue) ?

On this episode, we talk about working at the classic Universal Orlando JAWS Ride on a new installment of Back in My Day! Our good friend, former JAWS Skipper and current DJ Extraordinaire Elliot Hansen (Walt Disney World, Star Wars Celebration, New York Comic Con) stops by as he and Stephen share their experiences working … Continue reading Episode 14 – Back in My Day: Working at the JAWS Ride (w/ Elliot Hansen) ?