For Your Amusement Season 1, Episode 18: Universal Epic Universe

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway

Ryan and Byron break down Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Mickey and Minnie's Runaway railway to determine if it's world class in the series premiere of For Your Amusement.

52 min

Jurassic World - The Ride

Ryan and Byron break down the newly rethemed Jurassic World - The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.

56 min

The Haunted Mansion with Offhand Disney

For our special Halloween episode, we're joined by Offhand Disney to discuss Disney's iconic Haunted Mansion

59 min

Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular

PODCAST APPROACHING AT HIGH SPEED! Ryan and Byron hop on a jetski in search of Dryland to discuss Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular.

60 min

Space Mountain with Defunctland

The guys blast off with Defunctland for an intergalactic adventure to discuss Disneyland's Space Mountain - a thrilling, high-speed, turbulent rollercoaster-type ride in the dark!

66 min

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride with Poseidon Entertainment

Poseidon Entertainment takes the guys on a joyride through hell to discuss Mr. Toad's Wild Ride!

60 min

Radiator Spring Racers with Fresh Baked

KACHOW! The guys are joined by Fresh Baked to discuss Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure.

60 min

E. T. Adventure with Jenny Nicholson

Jenny Nicholson and the guys fly their bikes to the Green Planet to discuss the E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios Florida.

89 min

GhostRider

Ryan and Byron saddle up for a ride into Knott's Berry Farm to discuss GhostRider - The tallest and fastest wooden rollercoaster on the west coast!

74 min

PeopleMover with Shane Madej

Paging Mr. Shane Madej: For Your Amusement would like you to climb aboard this week and discuss the PeopleMover - Tomorrowland's very own Highway in the Sky!

70 min

Monsters Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! with Amanda Pham

The FYA summons Amanda Pham (@Mandy.Ink) to the Scare Floor to discuss Monsters, Inc. - Mike and Sulley to the Rescue!

85 min

Rise of the Resistance with Ordinary Adventures

Bright Suns! Today we recruit Peter Sciretta and Kitra Remick of Ordinary Adventures (@OrdAdventures) to join us in battle and discuss Rise of the Resistance!

115 min

Matterhorn Bobsleds

Ryan and Byron climb aboard the Matterhorn Bobsleds, in hopes of reaching PEAK spinal discomfort. All they ask is that you remain seated, please. Permanecer sentados, por favor...

74 min

Soarin' Over California

Soarin' to Tower: Ryan and Byron are ready for takeoff! They'll take to the skies over California to discuss the original version of this attraction.

86 min

Transformers: The Ride 3D

In order to protect the AllSpark from Megatron, the FYA team will ROLL OUT with Evac to discuss Transformers: The Ride 3D.

79 min

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey with Carlye Wisel

Aided by their Magic Broomsticks, Carlye Wisel and The Guys fly into Hogwarts to discuss Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

125 min

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Heigh Ho!!! Ryan and Byron hop aboard a Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to discuss the popular Magic Kingdom attraction.

78 min

Indiana Jones Adventure with Scott Gustin

WHIP out your fedora and join the guys on a daring adventure through the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, to discuss Indiana Jones Adventure!

131 min

Journey Into Imagination with Figment with Gratuitous Theme Parks

Ryan and Byron fire up "One Little Spark", while Gratuitous Theme Parks takes them on a Journey Into Imagination with Figment.

104 min

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh with Craig Roccanova

The Guys grab their Hunny Pots and join a Disney Cast Member (Craig Roccanova) in the Hundred Acre Woods to discuss The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

117 min

Revenge of the Mummy with Garrett Watts

The guys join supernatural (and Rick O'Connell) enthusiast Garrett Watts inside an ancient Egyptian tomb to discuss Revenge of the Mummy.

105 min

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress with Mike From The Party

n search of A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, the guys run into Mike From The Party and discuss Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress.

131 min

DINOSAUR with George Browning

THEY'RE NOT GOING TO MAKE IT! The guys board the Time Rover with George Browning and take a perilous romp through the Cretaceous period to discuss DINOSAUR!

112 min

Universal Studio Tour with Matt Gourley and Amanda Lund

Get ready to have a TRAM-TASTIC day! The guys are joined by podcasting legends Matt Gourley and Amanda Lund to discuss The World-Famous Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood.

97 min

X2 with Coaster Studios

IS EVERYBODY IN?!?! FYA straps in with Coaster Studios to discuss one of the world's most intense rollercoasters: X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain!

125 min

Fantasmic! with Disney Dan

FYA joins Disney Dan on the Rivers of America to discuss the legendary nighttime spectacular: Fantasmic!

132 min

Velocicoster with Theme Park Obession

FYA and Theme Park Obsession strap in and brave the Raptor Paddock, to discuss Jurassic World VelociCoaster!

113 min

The Simpsons Ride

D'oh! The guys slam a few cans of Duff and invade Krustyland to discuss The Simpson's Ride.

91 min

Timber Mountain Log Ride

Ryan and Byron drop a massive log into a river, ride it to a Hootenanny, and discuss Timber Mountain Log Ride at Knott's Berry Farm.

85 min

Living with the Land with Offhand Disney

The guys join Offhand Disney on the farm, to discuss Living with the Land at EPCOT.

131 min

Fast and Furious: Supercharged with Poseidon Entertainment

The FYA Family recruits their 'Ride or Die", Poseidon Entertainment, for a simulated race through one of Universal's most embarrassing attractions: Fast and Furious - Supercharged!

115 min

The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash

Ryan and Byron scamper across the streets of New York City with their puppy eyes, to discuss The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash.

72 min

Test Track

Ryan and Byron take their poorly designed vehicles for a spin on the SIM track, to discuss TEST TRACK at EPCOT.

96 min

World of Color with Jake Bergara and Carter Lau

THE WORLD IS A CAROUSEL OF COLOR! Ryan starts a wave with his brother Jake Bergara and cousin Carter Lau, to discuss one of their favorite nighttime shows: World of Color at Disney California Adventure.

111 min

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

Ryan and Byron learn to sing like the birdies sing, while celebrating Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room!

90 min

Toy Story Mania! with Drew the Disney Dude

Drew the Disney Dude enters the Midway, and shows FYA how to achieve a high score on Toy Story Mania!

117 min

Grizzly River Run

HELLO, RAFTERS! Join us Happy Campers on a white water adventure, as we discuss Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure.

85 min

Universal's Volcano Bay with Cade Vereen

The guys slap on some sunscreen and hit the wave pool with a regional waterpark manager (Cade Vereen), to discuss Universal's Volcano Bay.

94 min

Twister...Ride it Out with Poseidon Entertainment

Donning their cowboy hats and wet/white tee shirts, FYA and Poseidon Entertainment will attempt to WRANGLE in a Defunct Universal Classic: Twister...Ride It Out!

86 min

D23 2024

Ryan and Byron breakdown everything announced from D23's Experiences Showcase (Horizons) and then rank their top 5 announcements.

111 min

Mission: SPACE

Go For Launch! Ryan and Byron grab their puke bags and blast off to Mars, to discuss Mission: SPACE at EPCOT.

88 min

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with Carter Morgan

The guys join Carter Morgan (former Disney software engineer) in the cockpit of the iconic Millennium Falcon, to discuss Smugglers Run!

121 min

Frozen Ever After with Shane Madej

Shane Madej takes FYA on a boat ride to Arendelle, where they unpack Ryan's Bachelor Party and discuss Frozen Ever After.

113 min

It's A Small World with Matt Real

Matt Real takes FYA on its final cruise at Watcher Podcasts, to discuss one of Disney's most iconic (and redundant) attractions: "It's A Small World".

121 min

ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter with Defunctland

Kevin Perjurer is teleported into the Tiki Room to discuss the horrifying attraction that inspired his inaugural episode of Defunctland: Extraterrorestrial Alien Encounter!

142 min

Knott's Scary Farm 2024 Preview with Gus Krueger (Maze Designer)

Join FYA for an aMAZEing preview of Knott's Scary Farm's 2024 Halloween Haunt, with one of the event's creative designers, Gus Krueger!

141 min

Universal's Horror Nights 2024 Preview with Theme Park Obession

Join FYA for an aMAZEing preview of Universal's 2024 Halloween Horror Nights, with event Scare Actor and Theme Park Obsession creator Dylan Dickson!

126 min

Top 5 Scariest Disney Attractions with Offhand Disney

Offhand Disney helps the guys countdown their Top 5 Scariest Disney Attractions!

102 min

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror with Garrett Watts

The guys board a Haunted Elevator with Garrett Watts and drop into the 5th Dimension, to discuss The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror!

110 min

The Zipper

The guys hit the County Fair and lock themselves into a free-spinning cage of madness to discuss The Zipper!

85 min

Peter Pan's Flight with Lauryn Squyres

With an ample supply of Pixie Dust, Lauryn Squyres and the guys take a Pirate Ship to Neverland to discuss Peter Pan's Flight!

117 min

Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout! with Tim Milles

In order to escape The Collector's Prison, Tim Milles and the guys must determine if Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout is a World Class Attraction!

134 min

Ellen's Energy Adventure with For the Love of Theme Parks

FYA embarks on an Energy Adventure! They'll take a trip back to the age of the Dinosaurs with For the Love of Theme Parks, to discuss an attraction that was comically devoted to promoting fossil fuels.

106 min

Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls with Attraction Ideas

The Guys become Mounties, board a Maple Log, and get absolutely drenched with Attraction Ideas while discussing Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls.

114 min

Xcelerator with America's Coaster Network

The Guys hop in a 1950's Hot Rod with America's Coaster Network and BLAST OFF to discuss Xcelerator at Knott's Berry Farm!

118 min

Nemesis Reborn with Mike From The Party

The Guys team up with Mike From The Party and infiltrate the Forbidden Valley to discuss Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers!

160 min

Expedition Everest with JVTV

The Guys hop aboard a steam train with JVTV to brave the Forbidden Mountain and its infamous Disco Yeti!

129 min

Pooh's Hunny Hunt

Ryan and Byron revisit the Hundred Acre Woods to discuss Pooh's Hunny Hunt at Tokyo Disneyland!

73 min

Pixar Pal-A-Round with Samantha Souza

Samantha Souza joins the guys on a swinging gondola of death to discuss the infamous Pixar Pal-A-Round at Disney California Adventure!

105 min

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man with The Pugh Two

Tyler Pugh and the guys board a SCOOP to take on the Sinister Six and discuss The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man!

90 min

Top 5 Disney World Boat Rides

If it floats....IT'S A BOAT! In this episode of FYA, Ryan and Byron's favorite Boat Rides at Walt Disney World collide! - Spawning a Top 5 Ranking that struggles to stay above water.

52 min

Muppet*Vision 3D with Disney Dan

Disney Dan joins the Guys in bidding farewell to Jim Henson's Muppet*Vision 3D. We hope this is the kind of Foolishness that you would like to see...

121 min

Top 5 Overlooked Disneyland Attractions

In the spirit of this past Valentine's Day, we give appreciation to the amazing Disneyland Resort Attractions that deserve a little more LOVE.

66 min

WEB SLINGERS with Grant Horn

The Guys suit up with Grant Horn and invade Avengers Campus to discuss WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure.

120 min

Epic Universe - Top 5 Most Anticipated Attractions

With Epic Universe just around the corner, Ryan and Byron discuss what attractions they are most excited about!

91 min

HAGRID'S with Molly McCormack (Mammoth Club)

The Guys hop into the side-car, as Molly McCormack (Mammoth Club) takes them on a journey to the edge of the Forbidden Forest to discuss Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure!

104 min

The 10 WORST Disney Rides of All Time

In the spirit of dishing out some tough love, we break down what we believe to be the WORST Disney Attractions of All Time!

75 min

MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack with Quincy Standford (All Ears)

Okay, ROOKIES! It's time to grab your Neuralyzers and suit up. In this week's episode, we team up with Quincy Stanford (@AllEarsNet) to discuss MIB Alien Attack!

110 min

Mater's Junkyard Jamboree with The Magical Milennial

This week, Megan Powell (@TheMagicalMillennial_) joins us for a Tractor Tippin' Good Time, to discuss Mater's Junkyard Jamboree.

111 min

Epic Universe - Full Review (First Half Spoiler-Free)

For reasons beyond our understanding, we were invited to media day for Universal Epic Universe! That being said, join us for our sneak peak into this heavily anticipated theme park!

166 min

The Man Who Rode Every Disney Ride on Earth in 12 Days

This week, we interview the legendary Nathan Firesheets to learn what it's like to ride every operating Disney ride on the planet in only 12 days.

146 min

Top 10 Best Ride Vehicles

Moving us both Physically AND Emotionally, we honor the world's very best ride vehicles!

53 min

The Great Movie Ride with Jack Pattillo: The Guy Who Worked It!

The guys enter the Chinese Theatre with former Great Movie Ride Cast Member Jack Pattillo, to determine if the Defunct Attraction was World Class!

153 min

Top 10 Ride Performances

This week, the Guys jump into character and reveal their Top 10 Best Ride Performances.

62 min

Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular with Mike Carlson (Podcast: The Ride)

Mike Carlson (Podcast: The Ride) takes FYA on a Magic Carpet ride to the Cave of Wonders to discuss Disney's "Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular"!

134 min

The Theme Parks with the Best "Top 3" Rides

In this episode, we reveal our Top 5 Parks that possess the mightiest "Big Three" Rides in their Lineup!

53 min

Sindbad's Storybook Voyage with Gratuitous Theme Parks

FYA sails the high seas with Gratuitous Theme Parks (John Metzdorf) to discuss Sindbad's Storybook Voyage!

101 min

Epic Universe Revisited - Grand Opening Event

For reasons we still can't understand, we were invited back to Universal Epic Universe to celebrate its Grand Opening! This gave us the opportunity to see if our initial thoughts and feelings on the brand-new park still hold true. Buckle up for some in-depth reviews and hilarious stories from our insane experience!

156 min

Our Top 5 Favorite Meals on Theme Park Property

In this episode, we reminisce about our favorite meals enjoyed on theme park property. And yes, these come with their fair share of funny stories.

78 min

Villian-Con Minion Blast with Alan McCormack (Mammoth Club)

Led by Minion Blast fanatic Alan McCormack (Mammoth Club), The Guys grab their E-Liminator Blasters and head to Villain-Con!

121 min

The Cat In The Hat with Tyler Pugh

Tyler Pugh takes Thing 1 and Thing 2 through one of Universal's most bizarre and "unintentionally" frightening attractions. Don't let the Dr. Suess of it all disarm you, or "The Cat in the Hat" may very well enter your future nightmares!

111 min

Top 5 Disneyland Trains with Fresh Baked!

ALL ABOARD! Let's go join David Erickson (Fresh Baked!) as he conducts a list of Disneyland's Top 5 Trains with us!

71 min

Our Tour of Walt Disney Imagineering

Ryan and Byron were invited by Walt Disney Imagineering to tour their Headquarters! In this episode, the boys unpack their once-in-a-lifetime experience before interviewing Imagineer Zsolt Hormay (Cars Land, Pandora, Galaxy's Edge and much more!).

88 min

Top 10 Attraction Load Zones

Let's get LOADED onto some Rides! In this episode, we rank and celebrate the Rides that deliver the best Boarding environments!

58 min

Disney World Hotels Ranked with Tim Tracker

The Guys pack their bags and Check-In with Tim Tracker to rank their Favorite Hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort!

107 min

Rock 'N' Roller Coaster with Joey Nolfi

The Guys grab their Backstage Passes and join Joey Nolfi (Park Peeps Podcast) on a high-speed Super-Stretch to discuss Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith!

107 min

Disney Wish Review

With Ryan out on Holiday, Byron is left to Set Sail on the Disney Wish by himself! Needless to say, this episode is going to be a real Ship Show...

79 min

Top 5 Disneyland Restrooms with Amanda Pham

Amanda Pham helps the Guys in a Pinch, to rank Disneyland's Best Restrooms!

60 min

Disney vs. Universal: Who Replaces Rides Better?

Join Ryan and Byron on a Road Trip Game! In this episode, they attempt to determine which theme park titan replaces their attractions better - Disney or Universal?

79 min

Universal's Top 10 Roller Coasters

In this episode, the guys lower their safety restraints and rank their Top 10 Universal Roller Coasters!

79 min

Destination D23 Announcements - With James Grosch (Guide2WDW)

James Grosch (Guide2WDW) takes the guys through his experience at Destination D23, while they unpack this year's biggest announcements!

92 min

How to Create a Scare Maze - with Designer Gus Krueger

Creative Designer Gus Krueger takes us step-by-step through the process of creating aMAZEing experiences at Knott's Scary Farm's .

118 min

Pinocchio's Daring Journey

The Guys escape the clutches of Pleasure Island, get Eaten by a Whale, and discuss Pinocchio's Daring Journey!

86 min

Universal's Las Vegas Horror Event

The Guys head to Sin City to review Universal's brand new Horror Experience!

73 min

Jungle Cruise with Provost Park Pass

The Guys hop in a boat with Chris Provost and traverse the backside of water, to discuss the World Famous Jungle Cruise!

112 min

Top 5 Halloween Ride Overlays

63 min

Curse of the Werewolf with Mammoth Club

FYA and Mammoth Club meet under the Full Moon to discuss Curse of the Werewolf at Epic Universe!

125 min

Top 10: Original Music Composed for Rides

The Guys orchestrate a list of their favorite Original Music Pieces made for Theme Park Rides!

74 min

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

We're heading for the Jump Point to discuss Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind for our 100th episode!

114 min

Disney Destiny - Maiden Voyage Review

LET'S SET SAIL on the Disney Destiny's Maiden Voyage! In this episode, we recount our favorite experiences and ultimately reveal our honest thoughts on DCL's brand-new ship.

223 min

Top 10 Screen Rides

This week, we rank the best Rides that utilize Screens/Projections as a driving force behind the experiences they provide!

77 min

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad with Marielle Scott

THIS HERE'S THE WILDEST PODCAST IN THE WILLLDERNESSSS! The Guys join Marielle Scott (Ryan's Wife!) on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

89 min

FYA's Wish List for 2026

We're wrapping up this year with a list of what we'd like to see in the theme park world in 2026!

51 min

SpongeBob's Crazy Carnival Ride

Are You Ready, Kids?! Let's make our way down to Bikini Bottom, to discuss SpongeBob's Crazy Carnival Ride!

94 min

Top 10 Attraction Queue "Wow Moments" with DSNY Newscast

It's time to channel your inner Owen Wilson, by saying "WOW" to all these spectacular Attraction Queue moments! Joining us for this week's ranking is none other than DSNY Newscast's Jack Kendall!

94 min

The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure

Let us become "Part of Your World", as we dive "Under the Sea" to discuss the Little Mermaid ride at both Disney California Adventure and Magic Kingdom!

84 min

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

Punch in your favorite music track and start "Head Banging" with us, as we bid farewell to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. Let's get it...HASTA!

88 min

Top 10 Disneyland Resort Bars with Mouse Vibes

Let's crack open a few cold ones with Mouse Vibes and talk about our favorite bars at the Disneyland Resort!

81 min

Leslie Iwerks - Crafting "Handcrafted"

By some miracle, we got Leslie Iwerks (Director of “Imagineering Story”) into the Tiki Room to discuss her latest film, “Disneyland Handcrafted” - which is now available to stream on both Disney Plus AND Youtube!

53 min

The Big Apple Coaster (New York-New York)

Lady Luck sure likes it Rough here in Sin City! Hang on tight as we take a Taxi through the Vegas Skyline, and discuss The Big Apple Coaster at New-York New York Hotel and Casino.

96 min

One-Star Theme Park Reviews with "Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet"

The Guys are joined by Christine and Xandy Schiefer ("Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet"), to read hilarious theme park and attraction reviews!

110 min

Na'vi River Journey

The Guys call up their ACE travel agent and book a trip to Pandora, to discuss Na'vi River Journey!

90 min

Goofy's Sky School

Let's invade a Chicken Farm and perform a series of tight hairpin maneuvers while discussing Goofy's Sky School at Disney California Adventure.

79 min

March Festivals: Mardi Gras Vs. Flower and Garden

Spring is in the air! And to celebrate, we'll be comparing our visits to both heavyweight Theme Park Festivals: EPCOT's Flower and Garden and Universal's Mardi Gras!

77 min

We Got Drunk at Epic Universe

For the first time in nearly a year, we return to Epic Universe! But this time around, we take on the park in a very different state of mind...

96 min

Test Track (3.0)

It's time to buckle up (again) and return to the proving grounds, to determine if the latest model of Test Track is a World Class one!

98 min

"March" Madness - The Best Ride in America

Welcome to March Madness (in April), where we will ultimately crown a champion for "Best Ride in America"! Aided by thousands of votes made by "FYA Holes", the guys kickoff what is perhaps the most brutal series of head-to-head matchups imaginable.

90 min

March Madness FINALE - The Best Ride in America!

Welcome BACK to March Madness (in April). In this FINALE, we crown the "Best Ride in America"!

86 min

Mickey's PhilharMagic with Alicia Stella

The guys put on their Opry Glasses and join Alicia Stella (Theme Park Stop) in the theatre to discuss Mickey's Philharmagic!

93 min

Universal Fan Fest 2026

The guys take to the Purple Carpet to experience Universal's 2026 Fan Fest Nights!

85 min