Matt & Bobby Went to a Theme Park

Bobby Healy, Storybook Amusement

Two theme park enthusiasts, separated by thousands of miles, finally met—and where else but at a theme park! Naturally, this led to one inevitable outcome: starting a podcast.

Tune in as we dive into lively discussions about our favorite theme parks, thrilling rides, and everything in between. Plus, enjoy special guest appearances along the way!

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17 episodes
Updated Jan 31, 2025

Episodes17

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Jan 31, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Is 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind' Disney's best coaster?
We're back! Can we keep getting away with saying this? This week we play some warm up games including guess the ride soundtrack. Then we head over to our main discussion of the episode, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot, Walt Disney World! Is this Disney's best coaster? Plus we continue to add to our very own theme park 'Matt and Bobby Went to a Theme Park World Land Adventure Resort', will Cosmic Rewind make the list? Thanks as always, to anyone who takes the time to listen!
Oct 2, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
We rank our favourite ever HHN houses (pre 2024)
This week we discuss the incredible Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando! In this special episode, we rank our all-time favourite haunted houses from the event (pre 2024.. our next episode will discuss if anything from the 2024 event makes the all timers!) We share our personal stories, laughs, tears and screams along the way,so join us as we make our top picks and why each house deserves a spot on our haunted hall of fame! Thanks so much for listening! 🎃 MATT & BOBBY SOCIALS ○ TWI
Aug 22, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
Na'vi River Journey: Rainforest Cafe on a boat
Kaltxì! 💙 In this episode we dive deep into the world of Pandora with a review of the Na'vi River Journey at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We'll explore every detail of this chilled boat ride, from the queue line, the bioluminescent wonders that illuminate the rainforest to the breathtaking encounter with the Shaman of Songs. Is this ride worth the wait time it commands? Does it lack the thrill needed to be considered up there with the best? We cover it all. Thanks so much for listening! May Eywa be with you. 💙 MATT & BOBBY SOCIALS ○ TWITTER: https://x.com/mattandbobby ○ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mattandbobby/ 💙 MATT'S SOCIALS ○ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/StorybookAmusement ○ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/StorybookAmuse ○ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/StorybookAmusement ○ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/StorybookAmusement 💙 BOBBY'S SOCIALS ○ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/BobbyHealy
Jul 7, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Time Travelling to Happiness (featuring World of Thrills)
In this episode, we are joined by the wonderful Jack from World of Thrills as we dive into two exhilarating coasters of the same ride type: The Ride to Happiness at Plopsaland De Panne and Time Traveler at Silver Dollar City. Firstly we travel to the scenic hills of Branson, Missouri, home of Silver Dollar City’s Time Traveler. Next, we travel across the Atlantic to the whimsical and adrenaline-pumping experience of The Ride to Happiness. Located in the heart of Belgium’s Plopsaland. We'll e
Jun 6, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
We're back to find out if Fast & Furious: Supercharged is really that bad (it is)
We've never been so back. Family, it's time for us to review Fast & Furious: Superchaged at Universal Studios Florida, guess we had to at some point. Join us as we explore every aspect of this attraction, from the queue line to the pre-shows, and, of course, the ride itself! Does it truly deserve it's lackluster reputation? How well does it live up to its movie franchise? In this episode, we also play Supercharged Fact or Cap, read out some hilariously bad reviews, and continue our quest to ran
Aug 10, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
We pour one out for Poseidon's Fury
In May 2023 Poseidon's Fury closed its doors for good at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Join us as we pour one out for this opening day attraction (although apparently Bobby's cup was dry..). Plus, Fact or Cap + bad reviews returns and we continue our quest to find our 10 favourite rides in the world! 🟠 MATT'S SOCIALS ○ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/StorybookAmusement ○ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/StorybookAmuse ○ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/StorybookAmusement ○ FACEBOOK: https://
May 15, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
We rank every ride at Universal Studios Florida!
A little change from the norm this week as we decided to rank the rides (and a few shows thrown in) at Universal Studios Florida! There is a catch though... we take it in turns to make our picks (from worst to best), whichever attraction is picked.. stays in that position, whether one of us likes it or not! 🟠 MATT'S SOCIALS ○ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/StorybookAmusement ○ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/StorybookAmuse ○ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/StorybookAmusement ○ FACEBOOK: https
Apr 21, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
Kingda Ka: Kingda Blah or King of Coasters?
This week we discuss Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure, the tallest rollercoaster in the world. Does this GIANT rollercoaster deliver on thrills? What does it feel like up there at 400+ feet?! Plus, Fact or Cap + bad reviews returns and we continue our quest to find our 10 favourite rides in the world! 🟠 MATT'S SOCIALS ○ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/StorybookAmusement ○ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/StorybookAmuse ○ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/StorybookAmusement ○ FACEBOOK: http
Mar 26, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Orion at Kings Island: ‘Mid’ of the pack?
This week we discuss Orion at Kings Island, one of the tallest and fastest rollercoasters in the world. Does it deserve the lukewarm reception it has received by a lot of coaster enthusiasts? Well, one of us thinks so. Fact or Cap returns, we continue our quest to find our 10 favourite rides in the world AND a brand new segment, THE DRAFT, where we will each pick our 5 favourite space themed rides. Which team wins? Well, we want you to let us know? 🟠 MATT'S SOCIALS ○ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.c
Feb 28, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
A Love Letter to The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
This is about to be the most dangerous night of our lives.. AND YOURS! Join us as we discuss The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure. We touch on the theme park land it's located in, the queue line experience and of course, the ride itself, scene by scene! It's about to get a little emotional. Plus returning as always we have some Bad Reviews, Fact or Cap and where it sits in our current TOP 10. We are getting close to having to knock one off the list!
Jan 23, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure: They Let Him Cook (ft. Coaster Claire)
This week we are joined with our very first guest - Coaster Claire! We discuss the differences between the Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World versions. Also our views on the beauty of the lands that surround the ride, the queuing experience and of course, the ride itself! Fact or Cap returns and we continue our quest to find our 10 favourite rides in the world. You can find the wonderful Coaster Claire here: ○ BLOG: https://coasterclaire.co.uk ○ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/coasterclairee
Jan 9, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Magnum XL-200: A Bumpy Beautiful Blast!
This week we discuss Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point, once the tallest coaster in the world. Did we find it enjoyable? Did we like the queue line? The views? Find out on this weeks episode. Also Fact or Cap returns and we continue our quest to find our 10 favourite rides in the world. 🟠 MATT'S SOCIALS ○ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/StorybookAmusement ○ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/StorybookAmuse ○ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/StorybookAmusement ○ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Storybo
Dec 5, 2022 · 46 min
Skull Mountain at Six Flags Great Adventure: The most confusing coaster?
This week we discuss Skull Mountain at Six Flags Great Adventure and we find ourselves a little confused.. Join us as we discuss a bit of the rides history, our thoughts on the theming, the queue line and of course... the ride experience itself! Fact or Cap also returns, we read some funny reviews and continue our quest to find our 10 favourite rides in the world. 🟠 MATT'S SOCIALS ○ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/StorybookAmusement ○ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/StorybookAmuse ○ INSTAGRAM: https
Nov 14, 2022 · 53 min
Dinosaur at Disney's Animal Kingdom: Disney's scariest ride?
This week we discuss Dinosaur at Disney's Animal Kingdom, is this the scariest ride at Walt Disney World? Fact or Cap returns, we read some funny bad reviews and we continue our quest to find our 10 favourite rides in the world. 🟠 MATT'S SOCIALS ○ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/StorybookAmusement ○ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/StorybookAmuse ○ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/StorybookAmusement ○ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/StorybookAmusement 🟠 BOBBY'S SOCIALS ○ YOUTUBE: https://www
Oct 31, 2022 · 43 min
The Raven at Holiday World, the prettiest coaster in the world?
This week we discuss The Raven at Holiday World, one of the prettiest rollercoasters in the world. Fact or Cap returns and we begin our quest to find our 10 favourite rides in the world. 🟠 MATT'S SOCIALS ○ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/StorybookAmusement ○ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/StorybookAmuse ○ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/StorybookAmusement ○ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/StorybookAmusement 🟠 BOBBY'S SOCIALS ○ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/BobbyHealy ○ TWITTER: https
Oct 17, 2022 · 1 hr 25 min
We went to Halloween Horror Nights
We went to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando Florida! Join us as we discuss what we loved about this years event.
Oct 3, 2022 · 26 min
An introduction
Hello! It's our very first podcast. We (Matt and Bobby, if you hadn't already got it from the name of the podcast) talk briefly about how we fell in love with theme parks, sprinkled in with Rollercoaster Tycoon and other games.