Universal Studios... The Big One...

A long time ago on a podcast far, far away... Two themed entertainment designers focused on the plight of the abandoned passenger vessel, Halcyon. Brendan and Elijah critique the shortcomings of the now-defunct Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and share their own blue sky brainstorming ideas for how future immersive experiences like this could be rectified. 0:00-2:28 Intro 2:28-17:40 History of the Halcyon 17:40-22:58 Elijah's Gripes with Galaxy's Edge 22:58-23:55 Blue Sky Brainstorming 23:55-38:43 Brendan's Pitch 38:43-53:00 Elijah's Pitch 53:00-1:01:28 Outro SUBSCRIBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@BehindBlueSkyPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOSTED BY Brendan Assaf - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@brendananassaf on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Elijah Adams - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ElijahDAdams on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ PRODUCED BY Susan Saulnier - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@susan_saulnier on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ EDITED BY Brendan Assaf FOLLOW US: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠BehindBlueSkyPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BehindBlueSkyPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BehindBlueSkyPod

Let's-a go! We're stepping through the portals of Universal Epic Universe once again to talk about How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™. Join Brendan and Elijah as they break down two of the most anticipated lands from Universal Orlando's fourth gate, as well as some of the resort's newest additions during Summer 2024! Note: This episode was previously recorded, prior to the official introduction of Dark Universe and the opening of DreamWorks Land. 0:00-2:35 Intro 2:35-6:30 DreamWorks Land 6:30-10:16 Universal's Mega Movie Parade 10:16-13:35 Nighttime Spectaculars 13:35-26:25 How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk 26:25-45:08 SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ 45:08-48:04 Outro SUBSCRIBE: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@BehindBlueSkyPodcast⁠⁠⁠ HOSTED BY Brendan Assaf - ⁠⁠⁠@brendananassaf on TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Elijah Adams - ⁠⁠⁠@ElijahDAdams on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ PRODUCED BY Susan Saulnier - ⁠⁠⁠@susan_saulnier on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ EDITED BY Elijah Adams FOLLOW US: Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠BehindBlueSkyPod⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@BehindBlueSkyPod⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@BehindBlueSkyPod

Much like a Wild Mouse Coaster, this week Brendan and Elijah are going to switch back and forth between several different topics that have recently piqued their interest. From Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point, and even the upgrades made to Loch Ness Monster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg! Note: This episode was previously recorded, prior to the official renaming of "Starfall Racers" to "Stardust Racers." 0:00-1:18 Intro 1:18-6:10 Starfall Racers 6:10-20:22 Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Resort 20:22-28:02 Brendan's Epic Soliloquy 28:02-37:43 Top Thrill 2 37:43-44:25 Loch Ness Monster 44:25-50:00 Wild Mouse Tangent 50:00-51:47 Outro SUBSCRIBE: ⁠⁠YouTube.com/@BehindBlueSkyPodcast⁠⁠ HOSTED BY Brendan Assaf - ⁠⁠@brendananassaf on TikTok⁠⁠ Elijah Adams - ⁠⁠@ElijahDAdams on Twitter⁠⁠ PRODUCED BY Susan Saulnier - ⁠⁠@susan_saulnier on Instagram⁠⁠ EDITED BY Susan Saulnier FOLLOW US: Linktree: ⁠⁠BehindBlueSkyPod⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@BehindBlueSkyPod⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@BehindBlueSkyPod

Brendan and Elijah discuss the history of Universal Studios Florida and the potential future in another blue sky brainstorming session! SUBSCRIBE: ⁠⁠YouTube.com/@BehindBlueSkyPodcast⁠⁠ HOSTED BY Brendan Assaf - ⁠⁠@brendananassaf on TikTok⁠⁠ Elijah Adams - ⁠⁠@ElijahDAdams on Twitter⁠⁠ PRODUCED BY Susan Saulnier - ⁠⁠@susan_saulnier on Instagram⁠⁠ EDITED BY Brendan Assaf FOLLOW US: Linktree: ⁠⁠BehindBlueSkyPod⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@BehindBlueSkyPod⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@BehindBlueSkyPod

In Part 2 of our Animal Kingdom retrospective, we brainstorm what the future holds for Dinoland U.S.A., Conservation Station, and much more! Join Brendan and Elijah for a conservational conversation, looking at the park's extinct past, present, and possible future. 0:00-1:36 Intro 1:36-12:05 Current Attraction Lineup 12:05-24:33 The Future of Animal Kingdom 24:33-32:44 Dinoland Dread 32:44-33:45 Blue Sky Brainstorming 33:45-45:35 Brendan's Pitch 45:35-59:17 Elijah's Pitch 59:17-1:01:27 Outro SUBSCRIBE: ⁠YouTube.com/@BehindBlueSkyPodcast⁠ HOSTED BY Brendan Assaf - ⁠@brendananassaf on TikTok⁠ Elijah Adams - ⁠@ElijahDAdams on Twitter⁠ PRODUCED BY Susan Saulnier - ⁠@susan_saulnier on Instagram⁠ EDITED BY Elijah Adams FOLLOW US: Linktree: ⁠BehindBlueSkyPod⁠ Instagram: ⁠@BehindBlueSkyPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠@BehindBlueSkyPod

Wrapping up Earth Week, we're honoring the magic of nature and taking an in-depth look at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park! Join Brendan and Elijah for a conservational conversation, looking at the park's extinct past, present, and possible future. Tune in TOMORROW for Part 2! 0:00-1:52 Intro 1:52-5:15 Recent WDI Developments 5:15-12:00 Beastly Blue Sky 12:00-17:24 Shifting the Savannah 17:24-24:10 Opening Day Lineup 24:10-27:27 Dragons vs Dinosaurs - What If? 27:27-41:48 Enhancements & Extinctions 41:48-42:49 Outro SUBSCRIBE: YouTube.com/@BehindBlueSkyPodcast HOSTED BY Brendan Assaf - @brendananassaf on TikTok Elijah Adams - @ElijahDAdams on Twitter PRODUCED BY Susan Saulnier - @susan_saulnier on Instagram EDITED BY Elijah Adams FOLLOW US: Linktree: BehindBlueSkyPod Instagram: @BehindBlueSkyPod TikTok: @BehindBlueSkyPod

Strike yer colors and keep yer ruddy hands inboard, we're charting a course for a swashbuckling celebration 57 years in the making! Step aboard a bateaux with Brendan and Elijah as they discuss the history, story, and secrets of Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean. 0:00-7:53 Intro 7:53-9:35 Show Specs 9:35-20:21 Attraction Origins 20:21-23:39 Opening Day Reaction 23:39-50:25 The Story on the Spanish Main 24:59-26:10 "Laffite's Landing" 26:10-27:45 "Blue Bayou" 27:45-28:46 "Approaching the Waterfall" 28:46-30:00 "Entering the Grotto" 30:00-31:32 "Dead Man's Cove" 31:32-32:18 "Hurricane Lagoon" 32:18-33:50 "Crew's Quarters" 33:50-34:29 "Captain's Quarters" 34:29-35:10 "Treasure Cache" 35:10-35:52 "Ghostly Grotto" 35:52-36:45 "Bombarding the Fort" 36:45-38:40 "The Well" 38:40-40:40 "The Auction" 40:40-42:34 "The Chase" 42:34-43:52 "The Musicians" 43:52-46:30 "The Burning Town" 46:30-48:04 "The Jail" 48:04-49:41 "Dynamite Arsenal" 49:41-50:25 "The Upramp" 50:25-1:00:22 Changing Tides 1:00:22-1:13:15 Closing Thoughts SUBSCRIBE: YouTube.com/@BehindBlueSkyPodcast HOSTED BY Brendan Assaf - @brendananassaf on TikTok Elijah Adams - @ElijahDAdams on Twitter PRODUCED BY Susan Saulnier - @susan_saulnier on Instagram EDITED BY Elijah Adams FOLLOW US: Linktree: BehindBlueSkyPod Instagram: @BehindBlueSkyPod TikTok: @BehindBlueSkyPod

Catch all-new episodes every Monday, starting TOMORROW 4/15. SUBSCRIBE: http://youtube.com/@behindblueskypodcast HOSTED BY Brendan Assaf - http://tiktok.com/@brendanassaf Elijah Adams - http://twitter.com/ElijahDAdams PRODUCED BY Susan Saulnier - http://instagram.com/susan_saulnier EDITED BY Elijah Adams FOLLOW US: Linktree: http://linktr.ee/behindblueskypod Instagram: http://instagram.com/behindblueskypod TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@behindblueskypod