After Park Hours Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:06:12 -0400 https://afterparkhourspod.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 After Park Hours yes Support this Podcast d910c05e-9d07-5a02-afa2-be7fbac44093 Carlos episodic false After Park Hours is where park stories continue.


You know those conversations that happen after you leave the park? On the walk back to the hotel. During the ride home. While planning your next trip. Or months later when someone says, "Remember when...?"


That's what this podcast is all about.


Because leaving the park doesn’t mean you’re done talking about it. 🎢


I’m Carlos, and I sit down with park fans to talk about the experiences that stick with us — favorite memories, attractions we love (or are terrified to ride), park opinions we’ll defend, new things we’re excited about, and all those random conversations that somehow keep going after the park closes.

Sometimes I’ll pull up a chair on my own to share a thought, theory, or idea I can’t let go.


You don’t need to be a theme park expert. You just need something you want to talk about.


🎙️ New conversations regularly
🎢 Disney, Universal & beyond


After Park Hours — where park stories continue.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Disney, Walt Disney World, Theme Park, Disney Adults, Park Stories, Universal Orlando, Disney Fans, Universal Studios, Memories Carlos https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mmrud8jsrj37933sol17a9czrzkv?.jpg After Park Hours https://afterparkhourspod.buzzsprout.com She Loves Tiana — So Why Won’t She Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? | After Park Hours 104 She Loves Tiana — So Why Won’t She Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? | After Park Hours 104 Kiya loves Tiana. There’s just one problem: she still hasn’t ridden Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. And yes… it’s that drop. 😂

In this episode of After Park Hours, Kiya and I talk about what makes certain rides scary, the anticipation that starts before you even get on, and why enjoying theme parks doesn’t have to mean riding everything.

We also talk about taking baby steps, how her daughter has become an unexpected source of courage, and whether there might finally be a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride photo in Kiya’s future.

Plus, we play a Princess and the Frog edition of Park Picks with Lottie, Mama Odie, and Ray.

Will Kiya eventually ride it? She promised to report back. 👀

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After Park Hours is where park stories continue.

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]]> Kiya loves Tiana. There’s just one problem: she still hasn’t ridden Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. And yes… it’s that drop. 😂

In this episode of After Park Hours, Kiya and I talk about what makes certain rides scary, the anticipation that starts before you even get on, and why enjoying theme parks doesn’t have to mean riding everything.

We also talk about taking baby steps, how her daughter has become an unexpected source of courage, and whether there might finally be a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride photo in Kiya’s future.

Plus, we play a Princess and the Frog edition of Park Picks with Lottie, Mama Odie, and Ray.

Will Kiya eventually ride it? She promised to report back. 👀

Follow After Park Hours: @afterparkhourspod

After Park Hours is where park stories continue.

Support the show

🎙️ Want to join me for a future conversation? DM on Instagram or fill out this form: Guest Interest Form

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]]> Carlos Buzzsprout-19753756 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 2143 1 4 full false Remembering Our Favorite D23 Park Announcements | After Park Hours 103 Remembering Our Favorite D23 Park Announcements | After Park Hours 103 In this episode of After Park Hours, Geraldine joins me to talk about the Disney Parks announcements from D23 — what caught our attention, what we're most excited about, and what we can't wait to experience.

From Villains Land and Monstropolis to Avengers, Cars, Coco, and what's next for Disneyland, this is less about breaking down every announcement and more about two Disney fans remembering what stood out and talking about what we actually want to experience.

🎙️ After Park Hours is where park stories continue — real conversations with theme park fans about the memories, opinions, experiences, and things we just need to talk about.

💬 Which D23 park announcement are YOU most excited about? Tell me in the comments!


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]]> In this episode of After Park Hours, Geraldine joins me to talk about the Disney Parks announcements from D23 — what caught our attention, what we're most excited about, and what we can't wait to experience.

From Villains Land and Monstropolis to Avengers, Cars, Coco, and what's next for Disneyland, this is less about breaking down every announcement and more about two Disney fans remembering what stood out and talking about what we actually want to experience.

🎙️ After Park Hours is where park stories continue — real conversations with theme park fans about the memories, opinions, experiences, and things we just need to talk about.

💬 Which D23 park announcement are YOU most excited about? Tell me in the comments!


Support the show

🎙️ Want to join me for a future conversation? DM on Instagram or fill out this form: Guest Interest Form

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]]> Carlos Buzzsprout-19697442 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2153 1 3 full false Disney Just Gave Us a Lot to Watch | After Park Hours 102 Disney Just Gave Us a Lot to Watch | After Park Hours 102 Carlos is joined by Danielle Leheny to talk Disney nostalgia, the movies that stay with us, and what they’re excited about after the latest D23 announcements. From ranking Frozen 3, Incredibles 3, and Zootopia 3 to live-action remakes, favorite Disney moments, and plenty of side conversations along the way, it’s exactly the kind of Disney conversation that keeps going after park hours.

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]]> Carlos is joined by Danielle Leheny to talk Disney nostalgia, the movies that stay with us, and what they’re excited about after the latest D23 announcements. From ranking Frozen 3, Incredibles 3, and Zootopia 3 to live-action remakes, favorite Disney moments, and plenty of side conversations along the way, it’s exactly the kind of Disney conversation that keeps going after park hours.

Support the show

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]]> Carlos Buzzsprout-19663380 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0400 2635 1 2 full false Pilot: Why Volcano Bay Wins for Me | After Park Hours 101 Pilot: Why Volcano Bay Wins for Me | After Park Hours 101 In our first After Park Hours pilot, we’re kicking things off with host Carlos Oliver. Carlos shares how he unexpectedly became a theme park fan, takes on three water rides in Park Picks, and explains why Universal’s Volcano Bay has become his favorite Orlando water park.

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]]> In our first After Park Hours pilot, we’re kicking things off with host Carlos Oliver. Carlos shares how he unexpectedly became a theme park fan, takes on three water rides in Park Picks, and explains why Universal’s Volcano Bay has become his favorite Orlando water park.

Support the show

🎙️ Want to join me for a future conversation? DM on Instagram or fill out this form: Guest Interest Form

Follow @afterparkhourspod on:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterparkhourspod/
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@afterparkhourspod
]]> Carlos Oliver Buzzsprout-19641790 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1427 Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando, water parks, theme parks, Disney World, Disney, theme park podcast 1 1 full false