Monday, March 14, 2016

Episode 105 - Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

Greetings, cadets! SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Today's episode brings us to the not-too-distant future of Tomorrowland, where we take on the evil emperor Zurg to save the crystallic fusion cells…that's right, it's Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom Park! This attraction puts you in the role of a Star Command recruit, where you zap targets and score points to stop Zurg's plans. The attraction debuted in 1998, and some would say it was ahead of its time…but how does it hold up against the march of new technology? Find out by giving us a listen at the link below!

Episode 105 - Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin on YouTube 

Monday, February 29, 2016

Episode 104 - How Broken is Epcot? (A WTA Editorial)

Hello there, folks. SurferClock, along with TAP-G, to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

We're taking a break from ride and show reviews once more to bring up something of an important point...looking into the state of Walt Disney World, in all its strange state of disarray with at least two of the parks having many major attractions closed or being refurbished, we decided to focus on just one of the parks and ask...just how broken is Epcot? By considering Walt's purpose for Epcot, what Epcot became, and all its potential, we hope to offer a brief history, some insight, and a few solutions on how to potentially bring some life back into the aging theme park. Check it out by clicking the link below, and feel free to bring your own insights and ideas into the comments section! We'd love to hear what you have to say.

Episode 104 - How Broken is Epcot? (A WTA Editorial) on YouTube

Monday, February 15, 2016

Episode 103 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Howdy, folks! SurferClock here, along with Rootin' Tootin' TAP-G (his suggestion, not mine!) to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Today's adventure brings us to Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom Park to conquer yet another of the park's mountains…Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been thrilling guests since 1980…but how will the wildest ride in the  wilderness fare when put to our scrutiny? Find out by listening to the episode below!

Episode 103 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on YouTube 

Monday, February 1, 2016

Episode 102 - Storm Force Accelatron

Hello, folks! SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Marvel Superhero Island, we're back in you again to take a look at the kid-friendliest of the rides, the Storm Force Accelatron. Tasking park guests with helping to power Professor Xavier's Accelatron to channel Storm's power, there are many who compare it directly to the Mad Tea Party at Magic Kingdom…but is there something more to it than that? Find out by checking out our review at the link below!

Episode 102 - Storm Force Accelatron on YouTube 

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Episode 101 - Top Ten Most Heartbreaking Attraction Closures

Happy 2016, folks! SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, to bring you into a new year of "What's the Attraction?"

Over the years, the face of the parks we review have changed significantly, but not everyone takes kindly to these changes. Rides and shows come and go, but while some attractions need more than a little sprucing up (Rest in pieces, Twister!), there are often closures which can baffle the park-going public. Some are merely inconvenient, but others can bring out anguish and heartbreak! This episode, we're counting down the top ten most heartbreaking closures, the ones that brought petitions and anger straight to Guest Services / Guest Relations! Check it out by clicking the link below.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Episode 100 - Theme Park Video Games

Hello, everyone, SurferClock here along with TAP-G and TowerGirl to bring you the ONE HUNDREDTH EPISODE of What's the Attraction? Podcast!! We're so excited to have made to this landmark that we knew we had to do something big, something different, something artful and joyous!

So we're reviewing video games. (No, wait, come back!)

We're taking on the Big Three (Disney SeaWorld Universal!) in video game format. Join us on our greatest adventure yet as we pay homage to the Internet celebs that helped inspire us along the way, and bring a few guests along with us. This is Episode 100, and it waits for you in the link below!

EPISODE 100 - Theme Park Video Games on YouTube

Also, we want to let you know, too, that the show will be going on hiatus for a little while as we recuperate from this massive undertaking, in the hopes to bring you an even better, higher quality show in the coming year. 2016 will bring much to the theme parks, and we will be there covering it all!

Your Friend and Intrepid Co-Host,

SurferClock

Monday, October 12, 2015

Episode 99 - Turtle Trek

Hello, space fans! SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

It's time to head back to an old friend we've neglected…SeaWorld Orlando, we're sorry we don't visit that often. We'll try harder, we promise! In fact, today's review will impress even the turtliest of turtle club members! Yes, Turtle Trek is our next stop, and this 2012 experience takes us through the life, times, and challenges faced by sea turtles from birth to their return to the beach at which they were born! But is it a true life adventure, or should it have lept over the cliff with all those lemmings? Find out by clicking the link below!

Episode 99 - Turtle Trek on YouTube