web02.fireside.fm Mon, 04 May 2026 17:40:32 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Opposite Attractions: A Theme Park Design Show - Episodes Tagged with “America” https://www.opposite-attractions.com/tags/america Mon, 18 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0500 A former Universal Studios Florida employee and a former Walt Disney World cast member challenge each other to imagineer their own theme parks, one attraction at a time, while also discussing the current state of the theme park industry. Hosted by Scottye Moore and Jim Murphy. en-us episodic A comedy design challenge podcast about creating theme parks that are 'technically possible'. Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore A former Universal Studios Florida employee and a former Walt Disney World cast member challenge each other to imagineer their own theme parks, one attraction at a time, while also discussing the current state of the theme park industry. Hosted by Scottye Moore and Jim Murphy. yes imagineering, disney, theme parks, universal studios, comedy, design, architecture, walt disney world, walt disney, epcot, animal kingdom, disneyland Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore oppattshow@gmail.com Let's Get Gestalt! http://www.opposite-attractions.com/104 5039aed4-6821-4665-a930-a76f68a557de Mon, 18 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0500 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 7 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye gets Juicy. Jim gets timey-wimey. 37:34 yes <p>This week, we decide to prove whether or not the sum is equal or greater to its parts as we combine the themes of every OppAtt season to create one wild ride. First up, Scottye goes all the way back to season one to call in a favor from a masterpiece as he presents <strong><em>Juicy Peaches' Sidekick Academy</em></strong>, a glitched fly-and-shoot training simulator that may not exactly pass muster as education but excels in flavor. Then, Jim decides that what Captain America really needs is two asses as he installs both himself and Scottye in the role of the great hero to then travel back in time to set the other host on a whole new path. The only problem is that it may be built out of really cheap materials and be held together by bailing wire, medicated adhesive strips, and willpower. Just imagine anything Chester &amp; Hester would build, but not even good enough to be on top of an old parking lot at Animal Kingdom. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, superheroes, internet, america, dungeons & dragons, reboot, dangerous, epic universe, islands of adventure, hollywood studios, epcot This week, we decide to prove whether or not the sum is equal or greater to its parts as we combine the themes of every OppAtt season to create one wild ride. First up, Scottye goes all the way back to season one to call in a favor from a masterpiece as he presents Juicy Peaches' Sidekick Academy, a glitched fly-and-shoot training simulator that may not exactly pass muster as education but excels in flavor. Then, Jim decides that what Captain America really needs is two asses as he installs both himself and Scottye in the role of the great hero to then travel back in time to set the other host on a whole new path. The only problem is that it may be built out of really cheap materials and be held together by bailing wire, medicated adhesive strips, and willpower. Just imagine anything Chester & Hester would build, but not even good enough to be on top of an old parking lot at Animal Kingdom.

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]]> This week, we decide to prove whether or not the sum is equal or greater to its parts as we combine the themes of every OppAtt season to create one wild ride. First up, Scottye goes all the way back to season one to call in a favor from a masterpiece as he presents Juicy Peaches' Sidekick Academy, a glitched fly-and-shoot training simulator that may not exactly pass muster as education but excels in flavor. Then, Jim decides that what Captain America really needs is two asses as he installs both himself and Scottye in the role of the great hero to then travel back in time to set the other host on a whole new path. The only problem is that it may be built out of really cheap materials and be held together by bailing wire, medicated adhesive strips, and willpower. Just imagine anything Chester & Hester would build, but not even good enough to be on top of an old parking lot at Animal Kingdom.

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]]> Challenge: The Other 40 States (Season Finale) http://www.opposite-attractions.com/61 43e3fa99-15da-42a3-913b-e646209835aa Mon, 31 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0500 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Jim underperforms. Scottye is non-stop. 32:56 yes <p>It's our season finale, and by our count we sure missed a bunch of states that could have gotten attractions. Instead of deciding who did what best throughout the season and killing off some attractions, we birth a few dozen more as we work our way through the rest of the USA to give FreeWorld as many attractions as we possibly can. If your state wasn't featured so far, it will this time. Except Iowa. Sorry Iowa. We don't know what you are. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, USA, America, Attractions, United States It's our season finale, and by our count we sure missed a bunch of states that could have gotten attractions. Instead of deciding who did what best throughout the season and killing off some attractions, we birth a few dozen more as we work our way through the rest of the USA to give FreeWorld as many attractions as we possibly can. If your state wasn't featured so far, it will this time. Except Iowa. Sorry Iowa. We don't know what you are.

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]]> It's our season finale, and by our count we sure missed a bunch of states that could have gotten attractions. Instead of deciding who did what best throughout the season and killing off some attractions, we birth a few dozen more as we work our way through the rest of the USA to give FreeWorld as many attractions as we possibly can. If your state wasn't featured so far, it will this time. Except Iowa. Sorry Iowa. We don't know what you are.

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]]> Challenge: North To Alaska http://www.opposite-attractions.com/59 7488ed6a-5d08-402e-8863-e929dd54403f Mon, 17 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0500 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Jim takes flight. Scottye grabs an illegal parachute. 33:54 yes <p>This week, we give FreeWorld some attractions from the biggest state of the union - Alaska! First up, Jim sets his sights on the wonderful world of bush pilots with the <em><strong>STOLer Coaster</strong></em>, a medium thrill jaunt around the snow-covered peaks of an incredibly small Denali and ending with a fun splashdown. Meanwhile, Scottye decides to follow his heart and break some laws with <em><strong>Operation Moose Drop</strong></em>, a bizarre screen-based attraction with an enormous SFX budget that sees you flying across Alaska to illegally parachute in some moose. Also illegal in Alaska but not used for an attraction this week: No flamingos in barber shops. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, alaska, america, moose, STOL, denali, coaster This week, we give FreeWorld some attractions from the biggest state of the union - Alaska! First up, Jim sets his sights on the wonderful world of bush pilots with the STOLer Coaster, a medium thrill jaunt around the snow-covered peaks of an incredibly small Denali and ending with a fun splashdown. Meanwhile, Scottye decides to follow his heart and break some laws with Operation Moose Drop, a bizarre screen-based attraction with an enormous SFX budget that sees you flying across Alaska to illegally parachute in some moose. Also illegal in Alaska but not used for an attraction this week: No flamingos in barber shops.

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]]> This week, we give FreeWorld some attractions from the biggest state of the union - Alaska! First up, Jim sets his sights on the wonderful world of bush pilots with the STOLer Coaster, a medium thrill jaunt around the snow-covered peaks of an incredibly small Denali and ending with a fun splashdown. Meanwhile, Scottye decides to follow his heart and break some laws with Operation Moose Drop, a bizarre screen-based attraction with an enormous SFX budget that sees you flying across Alaska to illegally parachute in some moose. Also illegal in Alaska but not used for an attraction this week: No flamingos in barber shops.

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]]> Challenge: Puerto Rico http://www.opposite-attractions.com/58 2a581b0e-d7bd-4dd2-bd56-601a2d36143c Mon, 10 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0500 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye searches for a missing duck. Jim searches for suckers. 33:52 yes <p>This week, after a discussion of Stone Mountain Park in Georgia, your hosts take FreeWorld to one of the USA's unincorporated territories known as the nation of Puerto Rico. First up, Scottye invites his guests into a not-at-all-reminiscent-of-some-other-theme-park temple where they can find food, shopping, and even the official sailboat of Puerto Rico as they experience <em><strong>Oh No! That Dang Ol' Duck Is Missing!"</strong></em> (I think we got a trademark on this, right here). Join Pico and the Hedgemaster, two of <em>Those Three Bird Guys</em>, as they search high and low for their third band member Web Baxter (voiced obviously by Lin-Manuel Miranda). Meanwhile, Jim takes things on a slightly different turn as guests are brought inside a replica of Castillo El Morro to <em><strong>Experience Puerto Rico</strong></em> featuring virtual hanggliding around the country, some Bacardi, and a VR kayak experience through the bioluminescence of Mosquito Bay before finding out they are unable to leave unless they sit through a presentation for the FreeWorld Vacation Club. There's kiosks every seven feet in case you just want to jump right in. </p> <p>We finish up the show talking about rather strange alcoholic beverages and really disturbing hot dogs. Somehow. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, puerto rico, america, stone mountain, mexico, hot dogs, timeshares This week, after a discussion of Stone Mountain Park in Georgia, your hosts take FreeWorld to one of the USA's unincorporated territories known as the nation of Puerto Rico. First up, Scottye invites his guests into a not-at-all-reminiscent-of-some-other-theme-park temple where they can find food, shopping, and even the official sailboat of Puerto Rico as they experience Oh No! That Dang Ol' Duck Is Missing!" (I think we got a trademark on this, right here). Join Pico and the Hedgemaster, two of Those Three Bird Guys, as they search high and low for their third band member Web Baxter (voiced obviously by Lin-Manuel Miranda). Meanwhile, Jim takes things on a slightly different turn as guests are brought inside a replica of Castillo El Morro to Experience Puerto Rico featuring virtual hanggliding around the country, some Bacardi, and a VR kayak experience through the bioluminescence of Mosquito Bay before finding out they are unable to leave unless they sit through a presentation for the FreeWorld Vacation Club. There's kiosks every seven feet in case you just want to jump right in.

We finish up the show talking about rather strange alcoholic beverages and really disturbing hot dogs. Somehow.

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]]> This week, after a discussion of Stone Mountain Park in Georgia, your hosts take FreeWorld to one of the USA's unincorporated territories known as the nation of Puerto Rico. First up, Scottye invites his guests into a not-at-all-reminiscent-of-some-other-theme-park temple where they can find food, shopping, and even the official sailboat of Puerto Rico as they experience Oh No! That Dang Ol' Duck Is Missing!" (I think we got a trademark on this, right here). Join Pico and the Hedgemaster, two of Those Three Bird Guys, as they search high and low for their third band member Web Baxter (voiced obviously by Lin-Manuel Miranda). Meanwhile, Jim takes things on a slightly different turn as guests are brought inside a replica of Castillo El Morro to Experience Puerto Rico featuring virtual hanggliding around the country, some Bacardi, and a VR kayak experience through the bioluminescence of Mosquito Bay before finding out they are unable to leave unless they sit through a presentation for the FreeWorld Vacation Club. There's kiosks every seven feet in case you just want to jump right in.

We finish up the show talking about rather strange alcoholic beverages and really disturbing hot dogs. Somehow.

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]]> Challenge: Floridays http://www.opposite-attractions.com/56 09a66647-e9e9-4622-b9f0-d047bb3c0f7b Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:00:00 -0500 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye and Jim deconstruct and reconstruct Central Florida. 33:01 yes <p>This week, after a short discussion about the new EPCOT nighttime shows coming soon, we take FreeWorld to a hub of themed entertainment known as Florida! First, Scottye distills an entire vacation into a creepshow known as <em><strong>The Disna-Whirl</strong></em>, a madcap romp from the airport all the way to a (very expensive) in-park hotel. Meanwhile, Jim cheaps out on reasonably "good" attractions as he welcomes guests to <em><strong>The Central Florida Fair-O-Rama</strong></em>, a large pavillion featuring ferris wheels, bumper cars, slides, and even a cartoony log flume as (hopefully) free-of-copyright facsimiles of famous Disney and Universal attractions. The show then wraps up with a quick tangent into the Hall (and Shafts) of Presidents. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, florida, america, dinorama, hall of presidents, epcot, illuminations This week, after a short discussion about the new EPCOT nighttime shows coming soon, we take FreeWorld to a hub of themed entertainment known as Florida! First, Scottye distills an entire vacation into a creepshow known as The Disna-Whirl, a madcap romp from the airport all the way to a (very expensive) in-park hotel. Meanwhile, Jim cheaps out on reasonably "good" attractions as he welcomes guests to The Central Florida Fair-O-Rama, a large pavillion featuring ferris wheels, bumper cars, slides, and even a cartoony log flume as (hopefully) free-of-copyright facsimiles of famous Disney and Universal attractions. The show then wraps up with a quick tangent into the Hall (and Shafts) of Presidents.

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]]> This week, after a short discussion about the new EPCOT nighttime shows coming soon, we take FreeWorld to a hub of themed entertainment known as Florida! First, Scottye distills an entire vacation into a creepshow known as The Disna-Whirl, a madcap romp from the airport all the way to a (very expensive) in-park hotel. Meanwhile, Jim cheaps out on reasonably "good" attractions as he welcomes guests to The Central Florida Fair-O-Rama, a large pavillion featuring ferris wheels, bumper cars, slides, and even a cartoony log flume as (hopefully) free-of-copyright facsimiles of famous Disney and Universal attractions. The show then wraps up with a quick tangent into the Hall (and Shafts) of Presidents.

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]]> Challenge: Michigan http://www.opposite-attractions.com/55 40113472-f684-4bf3-a00c-5fe8e367d6b5 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:00:00 -0500 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Jim hunts wolverines. Scottye feeds Warrant. 34:58 yes <p>On this week's show, FreeWorld goes to the Mitten State of Michigan. After getting a live reaction of Scottye watching the first teaser for Toy Story 4, we set out on a midnight train for everywhere north of South Detroit as Jim gives us <em><strong>The Wolverine</strong></em>, a mobile shooting gallery attraction to first attac and then protecc a lone wolverine that has happened to wander into the state. Then, Scottye puts forth one of our more expensive attractions to date as he presents <em><strong>Kid Rock's BawitaBlast</strong></em>, a musical journey brought to you by Kid Rock and everything he stands for. At least you get to meet Warrant first and maybe end up in California somehow. We haven't exactly worked out the kinks yet. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, michigan, america, kid rock, wolverines, warrant, hugh jackman, terry crews, toy story 4 On this week's show, FreeWorld goes to the Mitten State of Michigan. After getting a live reaction of Scottye watching the first teaser for Toy Story 4, we set out on a midnight train for everywhere north of South Detroit as Jim gives us The Wolverine, a mobile shooting gallery attraction to first attac and then protecc a lone wolverine that has happened to wander into the state. Then, Scottye puts forth one of our more expensive attractions to date as he presents Kid Rock's BawitaBlast, a musical journey brought to you by Kid Rock and everything he stands for. At least you get to meet Warrant first and maybe end up in California somehow. We haven't exactly worked out the kinks yet.

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]]> On this week's show, FreeWorld goes to the Mitten State of Michigan. After getting a live reaction of Scottye watching the first teaser for Toy Story 4, we set out on a midnight train for everywhere north of South Detroit as Jim gives us The Wolverine, a mobile shooting gallery attraction to first attac and then protecc a lone wolverine that has happened to wander into the state. Then, Scottye puts forth one of our more expensive attractions to date as he presents Kid Rock's BawitaBlast, a musical journey brought to you by Kid Rock and everything he stands for. At least you get to meet Warrant first and maybe end up in California somehow. We haven't exactly worked out the kinks yet.

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]]> Challenge: O-H-I-O http://www.opposite-attractions.com/54 7cdafc1a-9b64-41fb-838f-2774e721bbe1 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 02:00:00 -0500 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye battles a dragon. Jim battles pasta. 34:28 yes <p>This week, we travel to the Buckeye State of Ohio and things pretty much immediately go straight off the rails. Scottye's research team leads him to give us <em><strong>The Best Guess</strong></em>, a madcap adventure through what Ohio may have looked like if it was an episode of Jay Ward's Fractured Fairy Tales. Then, Jim drops into a culinary apocalypse known as <em><strong>The Chili War</strong></em> where some of Ohio's favorite celebrities do battle with Eldritch horrors that may or may not be covered in cheese, onions, and beans. </p> <p>Also, Disney celebrated Mickey's 90th birthday and it was nonsensical and bizarrely sexual. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, ohio, america, Cincinnati, Cleveland, chili, dragon, gold star, skyline, Drew Carey, The Miz, Pete Rose, LeBron James, Bernie Kosar, Major League This week, we travel to the Buckeye State of Ohio and things pretty much immediately go straight off the rails. Scottye's research team leads him to give us The Best Guess, a madcap adventure through what Ohio may have looked like if it was an episode of Jay Ward's Fractured Fairy Tales. Then, Jim drops into a culinary apocalypse known as The Chili War where some of Ohio's favorite celebrities do battle with Eldritch horrors that may or may not be covered in cheese, onions, and beans.

Also, Disney celebrated Mickey's 90th birthday and it was nonsensical and bizarrely sexual.

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]]> This week, we travel to the Buckeye State of Ohio and things pretty much immediately go straight off the rails. Scottye's research team leads him to give us The Best Guess, a madcap adventure through what Ohio may have looked like if it was an episode of Jay Ward's Fractured Fairy Tales. Then, Jim drops into a culinary apocalypse known as The Chili War where some of Ohio's favorite celebrities do battle with Eldritch horrors that may or may not be covered in cheese, onions, and beans.

Also, Disney celebrated Mickey's 90th birthday and it was nonsensical and bizarrely sexual.

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]]> Challenge: Country Roads (West Virginia) http://www.opposite-attractions.com/52 3ddac732-d59c-47ca-9208-6cada52c4c89 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye gives a warning. Jim doesn't use water. 34:49 yes <p>This week, Scottye shares stories from his most recent trip to Central Florida before getting into the challenge for the week of West Virginia. First up, it's an omnious dance party as Scottye brings guests <em><strong>Mothman's Cocaine Dance Party</strong></em> featuring everyone's favorite cryptozoologic celebrities. Will anyone survive the show (put on every hour on the hour)? Then, Jim tries to not embarass himself or any of his in-laws as he presents <em><strong>New River Rush</strong></em>, a waterless VR rafting attraction where you just might end up getting hit in the face by a few branches if you don't learn how to use your paddle. Still, thanks to the wonders of virtual reality, you may still get slightly wet. That's way better than dying while a cover of "Celebration" plays. Either way, we know for sure that Mothman Knows Best. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, west virginia, whitewater, mothman, sasquatch, america, virtual reality This week, Scottye shares stories from his most recent trip to Central Florida before getting into the challenge for the week of West Virginia. First up, it's an omnious dance party as Scottye brings guests Mothman's Cocaine Dance Party featuring everyone's favorite cryptozoologic celebrities. Will anyone survive the show (put on every hour on the hour)? Then, Jim tries to not embarass himself or any of his in-laws as he presents New River Rush, a waterless VR rafting attraction where you just might end up getting hit in the face by a few branches if you don't learn how to use your paddle. Still, thanks to the wonders of virtual reality, you may still get slightly wet. That's way better than dying while a cover of "Celebration" plays. Either way, we know for sure that Mothman Knows Best.

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]]> This week, Scottye shares stories from his most recent trip to Central Florida before getting into the challenge for the week of West Virginia. First up, it's an omnious dance party as Scottye brings guests Mothman's Cocaine Dance Party featuring everyone's favorite cryptozoologic celebrities. Will anyone survive the show (put on every hour on the hour)? Then, Jim tries to not embarass himself or any of his in-laws as he presents New River Rush, a waterless VR rafting attraction where you just might end up getting hit in the face by a few branches if you don't learn how to use your paddle. Still, thanks to the wonders of virtual reality, you may still get slightly wet. That's way better than dying while a cover of "Celebration" plays. Either way, we know for sure that Mothman Knows Best.

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]]> Challenge: Blame It On Texas http://www.opposite-attractions.com/51 6c8b464a-88a4-4004-91d7-823b85a04661 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye sees a guy. Jim sees a ghost. 30:49 yes <p>This week we head slightly north of the border to the lone star state known as Texas to find inspiration for our attractions. First up, Jim invites guests to take part in <em><strong>Last Rodeo</strong></em>, a semi-educational trip through an old rodeo arena (that might actually be a basketball court) before coming face-to-face with a terrifying clown ghost! It ain't his first rodeo, but it may well be your last!!! Meanwhile, Scottye tries to skirt various copyrights on his attraction <em><strong>The Baconator</strong></em>, a possibly even more terrifying attraction featuring Guy Fieri and the insides of a pig. If there was ever an attraction that could change your eating habits, it's this one. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, texas, america, rodeo, bacon, guy fieri, ghosts, education This week we head slightly north of the border to the lone star state known as Texas to find inspiration for our attractions. First up, Jim invites guests to take part in Last Rodeo, a semi-educational trip through an old rodeo arena (that might actually be a basketball court) before coming face-to-face with a terrifying clown ghost! It ain't his first rodeo, but it may well be your last!!! Meanwhile, Scottye tries to skirt various copyrights on his attraction The Baconator, a possibly even more terrifying attraction featuring Guy Fieri and the insides of a pig. If there was ever an attraction that could change your eating habits, it's this one.

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]]> This week we head slightly north of the border to the lone star state known as Texas to find inspiration for our attractions. First up, Jim invites guests to take part in Last Rodeo, a semi-educational trip through an old rodeo arena (that might actually be a basketball court) before coming face-to-face with a terrifying clown ghost! It ain't his first rodeo, but it may well be your last!!! Meanwhile, Scottye tries to skirt various copyrights on his attraction The Baconator, a possibly even more terrifying attraction featuring Guy Fieri and the insides of a pig. If there was ever an attraction that could change your eating habits, it's this one.

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]]> Challenge: New Jersey, New Jersey http://www.opposite-attractions.com/49 2ba9e036-7f6e-4632-a411-c12c882f05d0 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Jim goes dancing. Scottye gets help from the Devil. 29:55 yes <p>This week, it's all about that Jersey Shore, bay-bay! After a bit of discussion of our park, FreeWorld, and it's layout, we dive in to our attractions for the week. First up, Jim pulls a Four Seasons swerve before inviting everyone to go <em><strong>Dancing In The Dark</strong></em> on his heavily modified indoor Tilt-A-Whirl that would probably leave most wishing they had just stayed off the boardwalk. Meanwhile, Scottye skirts his responsibilities and hands the reigns over to his good friend Jersey Dan, who shares with us his coaster <em><strong>The Jersey Devil</strong></em>, an attraction with a finale that might need a little rethink before potentially allowing guests to ride. It's not his fault, Scottye told him we were on the moon. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, new jersey, springsteen, bon jovi, frankie valli, america, rollercoaster, boardwalk This week, it's all about that Jersey Shore, bay-bay! After a bit of discussion of our park, FreeWorld, and it's layout, we dive in to our attractions for the week. First up, Jim pulls a Four Seasons swerve before inviting everyone to go Dancing In The Dark on his heavily modified indoor Tilt-A-Whirl that would probably leave most wishing they had just stayed off the boardwalk. Meanwhile, Scottye skirts his responsibilities and hands the reigns over to his good friend Jersey Dan, who shares with us his coaster The Jersey Devil, an attraction with a finale that might need a little rethink before potentially allowing guests to ride. It's not his fault, Scottye told him we were on the moon.

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]]> This week, it's all about that Jersey Shore, bay-bay! After a bit of discussion of our park, FreeWorld, and it's layout, we dive in to our attractions for the week. First up, Jim pulls a Four Seasons swerve before inviting everyone to go Dancing In The Dark on his heavily modified indoor Tilt-A-Whirl that would probably leave most wishing they had just stayed off the boardwalk. Meanwhile, Scottye skirts his responsibilities and hands the reigns over to his good friend Jersey Dan, who shares with us his coaster The Jersey Devil, an attraction with a finale that might need a little rethink before potentially allowing guests to ride. It's not his fault, Scottye told him we were on the moon.

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]]> Challenge: Sweet Home Alabama! http://www.opposite-attractions.com/48 2a252b57-a32b-4d27-8582-3943710f0f01 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye becomes one with the ball. Jim employs the government. 32:10 yes <p>This week, we take our all-american theme park to the home of the Crimson Tide and completely unsurprisingly both hosts use college football as jumping off points. Scottye takes his guests into a virtual reality stadium to be thrown around by the <em><strong>Roll Tide Rollercoaster</strong></em> starring Nick Saban and Paul Bear Bryant (of course). Meanwhile, Jim pitches a crossover with NASA as he welcomes everyone to <em><strong>Puntsville, USA</strong></em>, where the Rocket City has been tasked at helping Bama Football set its sights on conquering every football team in the universe. Also, kids can join in on the fun by taking part in daily <em>Kick, Pass, &amp; Moonwalk</em> competitions presented by various coaches and scientists. </p> <p>We also discuss theme park security after Jim saw himself a giant dinosaur in the Magic Kingdom. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, alabama, crimson tide, america, roll tide, NCAA Football, space travel, rollercoaster, virtual reality This week, we take our all-american theme park to the home of the Crimson Tide and completely unsurprisingly both hosts use college football as jumping off points. Scottye takes his guests into a virtual reality stadium to be thrown around by the Roll Tide Rollercoaster starring Nick Saban and Paul Bear Bryant (of course). Meanwhile, Jim pitches a crossover with NASA as he welcomes everyone to Puntsville, USA, where the Rocket City has been tasked at helping Bama Football set its sights on conquering every football team in the universe. Also, kids can join in on the fun by taking part in daily Kick, Pass, & Moonwalk competitions presented by various coaches and scientists.

We also discuss theme park security after Jim saw himself a giant dinosaur in the Magic Kingdom.

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]]> This week, we take our all-american theme park to the home of the Crimson Tide and completely unsurprisingly both hosts use college football as jumping off points. Scottye takes his guests into a virtual reality stadium to be thrown around by the Roll Tide Rollercoaster starring Nick Saban and Paul Bear Bryant (of course). Meanwhile, Jim pitches a crossover with NASA as he welcomes everyone to Puntsville, USA, where the Rocket City has been tasked at helping Bama Football set its sights on conquering every football team in the universe. Also, kids can join in on the fun by taking part in daily Kick, Pass, & Moonwalk competitions presented by various coaches and scientists.

We also discuss theme park security after Jim saw himself a giant dinosaur in the Magic Kingdom.

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