
The Perfect Resort Day
What is the best way to spend a resort day? Tune in this week to find out!

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Hosted by Melinda Dodson and Tricia Helwig · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 29 episodes
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Grab a ringside seat each week as hosts Melinda Dodson and Tricia Helwig debate which Orlando theme park will reign supreme. Listen as they persuade you to join epic team Universal or magical team Disney, bringing all things Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World head to head in a battle royale. Which team will you choose?
Melinda Dodson and Tricia Helwig hosts Theme Park Throwdown, a society show with 29 episodes published.

What is the best way to spend a resort day? Tune in this week to find out!

Which attractions and rides do we miss the most, and which ones need to go? Find out in this week's episode!

Join Melinda and Tricia as they figure out which park is best to wait it out in!

Pull up a chair as Melinda and Tricia debate the best places to grab a quick bite inside the parks. Do you want to eat breakfast beside Velocicoaster at the Three Broomsticks, or grab some Tip Yip in a galaxy far away at

Tricia throws down Canada's Wonderland in a trip recap. Then Melinda and Tricia share their all-time favorite character interactions across the parks.

Listen in as Tricia and Melinda debate the best themed queues in Magic Kingdom and Universal Studios Florida. Which lines would you want to wait around in?

Melinda gives some compelling arguments for mid-tier Universal resorts while, Tricia counters with Disney moderates. Which would you prefer?

Which park can claim the best bragging rights, and what do they do best? Join Melinda and Tricia as they find out!

Melinda highlights a wide range of Universal shows; from Harry Potter to Horror. Meanwhile, Tricia boasts about the longest running dinner show in America at Disney World. Which park will you choose?

Whose table would you rather dine at? Join Tricia and Melinda as they battle about the best sit down restaurants on property.

Do you prefer to have your pants scared off during HHN, or is a not-so-scary celebration of Halloween more your speed? Join Melinda and Tricia as they compare all things Halloween.

Jump in, the water's fine! Join Melinda and Tricia as they debate the best (and worst) parts of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort's water parks.

Melinda and Tricia compare the remaining rollercoasters in the parks. How will the rides in Universal Studios and Epic Universe compare to Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot?

Will you run with the raptors on Velocicoaster, or blast off into orbit on Space Mountain? Choose your favorite on this week's episode!

Will you be calling Universal's value resorts home, or are the Disney value resorts more your style? Listen to us battle it out!

Would you rather see Maleficent's dragon rolling down Main Street, or catch some beads from King Gator? Listen in as we battle it out for the best park parade.

Who has the best super soakers in town? Join us as we discuss the best way to get wet (or stay dry) in the parks!

Which park's most immersive land does it best? Listen in as Tricia fights for Galaxy's Edge, and Melinda comes out swinging with Diagon Alley. Which land do you prefer?

Will Melinda's budget-friendly menu from the Mardi Gras booths reign supreme over Tricia's International Flower & Garden menu? How far will $75 stretch?

Now it is Tricia's turn to visit a Disney park...except this one is on the west coast!! See what she has in store for the rest of her week away.
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