Theme Park Pulse

Christopher J. Beale
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On the beat of themed entertainment. Hosted by Christopher Beale.

  1. Disney's Long History Of "Gay" Events

    08/14/2024 · BONUS

    Disney's Long History Of "Gay" Events

    This June Disney hosted a collection of LGBTQIA2S-targeted 'pride nites' at Disneyland. This is only the second year in Disneyland's nearly 70 year history where the company has actually created their own pride experience…so…how was it? Christopher Beale reports from inside Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite 2024, and Bethanee Bemis from the Smithsonian gives us the timeline of queer celebrations inside the happiest place on earth. LINKS StereotypesPodcast.org Patreon ChristopherJBeale.com

    9 min

  2. 09/02/2023 · BONUS

    Escaping Florida

    This week, we present an episode of our host's other podcast Stereotypes - straight talk from Queer voices. Chris and Charles are military veterans living in Central Florida with their non-binary kid Eric. They arrived in Florida just as Governor Ron DeSantis began his outright attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and now they've had enough. They are raising money to leave Florida and an uncertain political future.

    11 min
  3. Is Walt Disney World A Hellscape?

    08/19/2023

    Is Walt Disney World A Hellscape?

    Mattel is opening a new theme park, an audio animatronic freaks out, and one columnist says that Walt Disney World has become hell on earth…what do you think? Plus, a popular theme park releases their beautiful area music on the internet. Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

    12 min
  4. Disney Upgrades Dining Reservations

    08/05/2023

    Disney Upgrades Dining Reservations

    Disney is updating their dining reservation systems, will it make dining on property easier? Plus, Cedar Point strands guests, and gets sued…but also announces a newish coaster! Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

    7 min

  5. 07/29/2023

    A Boss Cooler Than Mickey Mouse?

    An east coast theme park is hiring, and the boss is universally beloved. Plus, a new HHN house, Fantasmic reopening updates, and alcohol is coming to three restaurants at Disneyland. Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

    7 min

  6. 07/15/2023

    Halloween in Central Florida

    The Central Florida theme parks have announced their Halloween offerings, Christopher Beale breaks down the choices. Plus, an update from Carowinds' broken roller coaster, and a new experience coming to Universal Studios Hollywood on this episode of Theme Park Pulse. Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

    7 min
  7. Halloween In SoCal's Parks

    07/08/2023

    Halloween In SoCal's Parks

    A South Carolina man spotted a crack in a roller-coaster support beam and sprang into action, a popular passholder event is returning, some newly-restored old Disney shorts are headed to streaming, and Christopher has the 4-1-1 on the halloween offerings in the Southern California parks. SOURCES CNN InsideUniversal D23 Disneyland Knott's Berry Farm Universal Studios Hollywood Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

    9 min

  8. 07/01/2023

    SURPRISE! Theme Park Pulse is back!

    After a lengthy hiatus, Theme Park Pulse is back.   This week, Christopher Beale has info on 4th of July at Walt Disney World, "Rogers: The Musical" at Disney California Adventure, and a quick look at the career of retiring Disney Legend Toshio Kagami. - Support our work, and grab our shows early and ad-free on Patreon at patreon.com/nomidnight.

    6 min
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On the beat of themed entertainment. Hosted by Christopher Beale.

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  • Creator
    Christopher J. Beale
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    216
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Theme Park Pulse