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This week on No Loose Items, Chandler takes us along for his recent trip to Cedar Point! From world-class roller coasters to Halloween festivities, we’re breaking down everything he experienced at one of America’s most famous coaster parks.Did Cedar Point live up to the hype? How does it compare to Universal Orlando, Disney World, and Busch Gardens? And is the Halloween event worth checking out?We talk about riding Steel Vengeance, Top Thrill 2, and GateKeeper, the disappointment of missing Siren’s Curse, crazy wait times, Cedar Point’s Halloween attractions, food prices, ride operations, and whether Six Flags is doing the park justice.Plus, we get into some theme park pet peeves, Brian’s unexpected return to Halloween Horror Nights, and even some exciting Halloween Town news!THIS EPISODE INCLUDES:Chandler’s full Cedar Point trip recapSteel Vengeance and Top Thrill 2 experiencesCedar Point’s Halloween HauntComparing Cedar Point to Universal and DisneySix Flags ownership and the future of Cedar PointTheme park pet peevesHalloween Town 5 is happening?!Future bucket-list theme park tripsIf you enjoy theme park news, rumors, opinions, roller coasters, and a little bit of nonsense, you’re in the right place!🎢 No Loose Items is a theme park podcast hosted by Brian and Chandler, covering Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, Cedar Point, and the theme park world as a whole.👍 Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave us a comment!🎧 Listen to No Loose Items wherever you get your podcasts.

Planning a trip to Universal Orlando or Walt Disney World? Whether you’re a first-timer, a new annual passholder, or a seasoned theme park veteran, we’ve got some tips and tricks that can help make your next park day a whole lot easier!On this episode of No Loose Items, Brian and Chandler share their favorite theme park tips, money-saving tricks, and advice for navigating Universal Orlando and Disney World. From staying hydrated and bringing portable chargers to taking advantage of child swap, staying on property, using the mobile apps, and knowing when NOT to overplan your day, we’ve got plenty of advice to help you get the most out of your vacation.We also get into some theme park pet peeves, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind song debates, Earl the Squirrel’s return, Chandler’s unfortunate coaster luck, and a little discussion about our upcoming theme park adventures.Plus, we’re celebrating 20 EPISODES OF NO LOOSE ITEMS!Whether you’re planning your first Disney vacation or your hundredth trip to Universal, hopefully there’s something here to make your next visit better!In This Episode:Universal Orlando and Disney World tips and tricksSaving money on water and staying hydratedWhy you should bring extra shoes and a portable chargerThe benefits of staying at Universal and Disney resortsUsing child swap to experience more ridesWhy downloading the official park apps is essentialHow to avoid overplanning your theme park vacationMaking dining reservations before your tripTheme park etiquette and our biggest pet peevesGuardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind song debateCelebrating 20 episodes of No Loose Items!👍 Like the video and subscribe for more Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, theme park news, rumors, hot takes, rankings, and discussions!🎧 Listen to No Loose Items on your favorite podcast platform!#UniversalOrlando #DisneyWorld #ThemeParkTips #NoLooseItems #ThemeParkPodcast

Theme parks are known for their incredible rides, attractions, food, and atmosphere… but what about the SMELLS? 👃On this episode of No Loose Items, Brian and Chandler are getting surprisingly specific and ranking their favorite theme park smells! From the iconic E.T. queue at Universal Orlando to the unforgettable water smell inside Pirates of the Caribbean, some theme park scents are just as nostalgic as the attractions themselves.We’re breaking down our top three favorite theme park smells, sharing some honorable mentions, and discussing the scents that make certain rides and locations so memorable. We also get into some smells that aren’t quite as pleasant, because not everything at a theme park smells like popcorn and Butterbeer!Plus, we’re talking Halloween Horror Nights winding down, upcoming Universal and Disney announcements, the delay of Jurassic Park River Adventure, Blumhouse coming to the Horror Make-Up Show, roller coaster news, and plenty of other theme park discussion.What’s your favorite (or least favorite) theme park smell? Let us know in the comments!🎢 No Loose Items is a theme park podcast where we talk news, rumors, and our opinions on Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, and the theme park world as a whole.👍 Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment if you’re watching on YouTube!🎧 Don’t forget to rate and review the podcast on your favorite audio platform.

Welcome back to No Loose Items, the theme park podcast where we talk news, rumors, and our opinions on Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, and the theme park world as a whole!This week, Brian and Chandler are taking a trip down memory lane! 🎢 We’re talking about the most nostalgic theme park rides from our childhoods, the attractions that made us fall in love with theme parks, and why nostalgia plays such a HUGE role in the Disney and Universal experience.From Jurassic Park River Adventure and Revenge of the Mummy to E.T. Adventure, Spider-Man, Space Mountain, and Expedition Everest, we’re breaking down our personal top five most nostalgic rides and sharing the memories that made these attractions so special.We’re also discussing the movies and franchises that shaped our love for the parks, how Disney and Universal use nostalgia to connect with fans, and some of the classic attractions we hope never disappear.Plus, we share some hilarious theme park memories, look back at old photos from our trips, and debate what makes a ride truly nostalgic.IN THIS EPISODE:
🎢 Our Top 5 Most Nostalgic Theme Park Rides
🦖 Jurassic Park, The Mummy & Spider-Man memories
👽 Why E.T. Adventure deserves to stay at Universal
🏰 Disney World nostalgia and childhood memories
🎬 The movies and TV shows that shaped our park obsessions
📸 Looking back at old Disney and Universal photos
😂 Chandler’s weekly theme park pet peeveWhat is YOUR most nostalgic theme park ride? Let us know in the comments! We want to hear about the attractions that bring back your favorite memories.👍 Enjoying the episode? Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave us a comment. If you’re listening on Spotify or another audio platform, leave us a rating and review to help the podcast grow!🎙️ No Loose Items — Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, theme park news, rumors, rankings, hot takes, and everything in between.#UniversalOrlando #DisneyWorld #ThemeParkPodcast #ThemeParkNostalgia #NoLooseItems

Halloween Horror Nights 35 may be over for us, but we’re not done talking about it! 👻In this episode of No Loose Items, Brian and Chandler give their final thoughts on Halloween Horror Nights 35, including Brian’s absolutely ridiculous 9 visits and 52 house runs, their final house rankings, favorite food, tips for surviving the crowds, and everything else they experienced during the event.Brian also talks about bringing his wife and daughter to HHN, closing out his season with some seriously memorable runs, meeting fellow theme park creators, and why Cyber Gorya ultimately became his favorite house of the event.We also break down:🎃 Our final HHN 35 house rankings🔥 Cyber Gorya, Ozzy Osbourne, Hellraiser, Sinners & more🍕 Best HHN 35 food — including the Smash Tacos and Rigatoni Ritual🌭 The surprisingly incredible Jack & Oddfellow hot dog⏰ Our best HHN tips for October🎟️ How to take advantage of Scream Early🚨 Why you DON’T need to arrive at 2 PM😴 When to take a break during the busiest hours📱 How to use the Universal app and wait times strategically👻 Why you should never touch scare actors or props📸 Our biggest HHN pet peeves🔮 Early speculation for HHN 36 and beyond🧟 Could Resident Evil finally come to Halloween Horror Nights?Plus, we talk about what made HHN 35 such a memorable season and why this year’s event may be one of the strongest we’ve experienced.If you enjoyed the episode, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave us a comment with your final HHN 35 house ranking!🎙️ No Loose Items is a theme park podcast covering Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, Halloween Horror Nights, theme park news, rumors, rankings, hot takes, and everything happening in the theme park world.#HalloweenHorrorNights #HHN35 #UniversalOrlando #HHN #ThemeParkPodcast #UniversalStudios #HalloweenHorrorNights35 #NoLooseItemsFollow Brian Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thethemeparktakeTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thethemeparktakeFollow Chandler Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theme_parkerr/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@theme_parkerr

Welcome back to No Loose Items, the theme park podcast where Brian and Chandler talk news, rumors, hot takes, and opinions on Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, and the theme park world as a whole!Brian FINALLY made his long-awaited return to Epic Universe—and this time, he stayed at The Helios Grand Hotel! We break down his entire Epic Universe day, including Early Admission, Stardust Racers, Monsters Unchained, Battle at the Ministry, Yoshi, Mine-Cart Madness being cursed once again, the food, Celestial Park, and whether staying at Helios is actually worth the price.But that’s not all! Brian also talks about his stay at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Blizzard Beach, Magic Kingdom, and his daughter’s emotional Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique experience.Plus, we’re deep into Halloween Horror Nights 35, and Brian is EXHAUSTED after spending basically every weekend at the event. We talk HHN crowds, Sinners, Ozzy Osbourne, the post-HHN blues, and why getting through this season has been a marathon.And of course, we’re bringing back Homie Hot Takes! This week we discuss:
• Is Super Nintendo World underwhelming?
• Should Universal’s escape rooms become a giant arcade?
• Is Camp Jurassic the best theme park playground?
• Does Universal Studios Florida get too much hate?
• Why do people love squirting strangers on Dudley Do-Right’s?
• Does Figment suck?
• Should Men in Black: Alien Attack be replaced?It’s another episode full of theme park opinions, questionable decisions, and plenty of hot takes.

Welcome back to No Loose Items: The Theme Park Podcast! In this episode, Brian and Chandler rank their Top 3 Boat Rides at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — and somehow, they ended up having the exact same list!From classic Disney attractions like Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean to Jurassic Park River Adventure, we break down what makes these rides so memorable, nostalgic, and worth riding.But before we get into the list, Brian recaps his first Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Appreciation Night, including the crowds, exclusive merch, meet-and-greets, food, the newly refurbished Men in Black: Alien Attack, and getting one final ride on Fast & Furious: Supercharged before its permanent closure.We also talk about:🎢 Our Top 3 Boat Rides🏴‍☠️ Pirates of the Caribbean🌴 Jungle Cruise and the legendary Skippers🌱 Living with the Land🦖 Jurassic Park River Adventure🚤 The upcoming Jurassic Park River Adventure refurbishment🎟️ Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Appreciation Night🏎️ Saying goodbye to Fast & Furious: Supercharged🎃 Getting ready for Halloween Horror Nights🎢 Brian’s upcoming Epic Universe trip😤 Chandler’s latest theme park content creator pet peeve🏨 Art of Animation, Blizzard Beach & Grand Helios plansPlus, Brian gets ready for a massive week of Disney, Universal, Epic Universe and Halloween Horror Nights content!No Loose Items is a theme park podcast hosted by Brian and Chandler covering Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, Epic Universe, Halloween Horror Nights, theme park news, rumors, rankings, hot takes and everything happening in the theme park world.🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday!

Which are the BEST dark rides in Orlando? 👀On this episode of No Loose Items, Brian and Chandler are back with another Top 5 list — this time ranking their favorite dark rides at Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World!From classic attractions like The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and Pirates of the Caribbean to newer heavy hitters like Monsters Unchained and Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, we’re breaking down what makes these rides so special — and revealing some picks that might surprise you.We also talk about:
🎢 Our Top 5 Dark Rides in Orlando
🕷️ Why Spider-Man is STILL an all-time classic
🧟 Why Monsters Unchained blew us away
⭐ Rise of the Resistance
🎬 Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
👽 Men in Black: Alien Attack
🏴‍☠️ Pirates of the Caribbean
🏰 The rides we somehow forgot to put on our lists
💬 YOUR Top 5 Dark Rides from Instagram
😂 Universal security-line pet peeves
🌴 Brian’s recent trip to Celebration, FloridaAnd yes… Tower of Terror somehow got forgotten. 😂This is No Loose Items, the Theme Park Podcast where we talk news, rumors, and our opinions on Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, and the theme park world as a whole.If you enjoy the episode, like, subscribe, and leave us a comment with YOUR Top 5 Dark Rides!

Halloween Horror Nights 35 is HERE, and we finally got to experience it! 🎃👻In this episode of No Loose Items, Brian and Chandler break down their first impressions of Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando. We’re talking about the houses, scares, theming, crowds, scare zones, and everything that stood out during our first night at HHN 35.But that’s not all — we’re also revealing our current HHN 35 house rankings and debating which houses lived up to the hype, which ones surprised us, and which ones didn’t quite hit the mark.Plus, Chandler breaks down his latest trip to Orlando, including what he did around the Universal Orlando Resort and his overall experience during the trip.🎃 In this episode:Our first impressions of Halloween Horror Nights 35HHN 35 house reviews and reactionsOur current house rankingsBiggest surprises of the eventHouses that lived up to the hypeHouses that disappointed usScare zones and overall event atmosphereChandler’s Orlando trip breakdownUniversal Orlando discussionOur early HHN 35 favoritesWhat we’re looking forward to experiencing againWhether you’re heading to Halloween Horror Nights 35 yourself or just want to know which houses are worth prioritizing, this episode is packed with our honest opinions and plenty of hot takes.🎙️ No Loose Items is a theme park podcast covering Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, Epic Universe, Halloween Horror Nights, theme park news, rumors, rankings, reviews, and plenty of opinions.If you enjoy the episode, like, subscribe, and let us know YOUR HHN 35 house rankings in the comments!

Welcome back to No Loose Items, a theme park podcast where Brian and Chandler talk Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, theme park news, rumors, hot takes, and everything happening in the theme park world!This week, we’re making our theme park bucket lists! Brian and Chandler each pick their favorite rides that they desperately want to experience, including attractions from Universal Studios Hollywood, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Resort, Phantasialand, Universal Beijing, and more.Then we look back at some of the defunct theme park attractions we never got the chance to ride. From Universal’s legendary Kongfrontation and Back to the Future: The Ride to the original Gwazi, Kingda Ka, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and more, there are plenty of rides we wish we could go back in time and experience.We also talk about rides and attractions we’d love to see return, including Jaws, Twister, Back to the Future, The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, and more.And somehow, we end up talking about the history of Universal Orlando’s CityWalk, old attractions, Five Guys, In-N-Out, and what Universal Studios looked like before Islands of Adventure.What ride is at the top of YOUR theme park bucket list? And what’s the one defunct ride you wish you could have experienced? Let us know in the comments!👍 Like the video
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⭐ Rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!⏱️ Chapters00:00 Intro & Our Theme Park Bucket Lists
00:51 Chandler Saw the New Spider-Man Movie
01:22 Dollywood FOMO & A Lost iPhone
03:00 Let’s Talk Bucket List Rides
03:49 Jurassic World: The Ride & Jurassic World Adventure
08:51 Radiator Springs Racers
11:33 Taron at Phantasialand
16:21 Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
17:54 Pooh’s Hunny Hunt
20:12 Air Force One & Fun Spot Atlanta
21:57 Bucket List Honorable Mentions
22:18 Jaws, Secret Life of Pets & Monsters, Inc.
24:45 Universal Ride Building Trivia
28:10 Fury 325, Jurassic World & Nemesis Reborn
30:28 Defunct Rides We Never Got to Ride
30:28 Kongfrontation
33:43 Back to the Future: The Ride
37:02 Could Back to the Future Return to Universal?
37:46 The Original Gwazi
39:57 Kingda Ka
41:45 Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
45:03 Our Favorite Defunct Rides
45:46 Jaws & Twister
46:42 Disney’s Defunct Attractions
47:49 Stitch’s Great Escape & Alien Encounter
49:48 Dueling Dragons & Old Islands of Adventure
50:45 The History of Universal CityWalk
52:19 Old Universal Orlando & CityWalk
53:21 In-N-Out vs. Five Guys
54:22 Wrapping Up
55:17 Where to Find Brian & Chandler
56:07 Outro