165. Ryan Ritchey, Host of the Theme Park Trivia Show

Disney fans will definitely enjoy the fun questions on the Theme Park Trivia Show on YouTube.

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I’ve been a fan of game shows like Jeopardy! and The Price is Right since I was a kid, so it’s not a stretch to extend that fun to theme parks. This mix of two things that I like sums up why the Theme Park Trivia Show works for me. The YouTube show pits two experts on theme parks against each other for a test of knowledge. There are tough questions, but it’s hardly serious and includes a lot of silliness. Ryan Ritchey hosts this show and is my guest on this episode of The Tomorrow Society Podcast.

On this episode, Ryan talks about the origins of the Theme Park Trivia Show and how it evolved into the final product. He gives us behind-the-scenes info about the production and why he decided to create it. I was a guest on Episode 5 and got an up-close look about how everything comes together. Ryan also provides some insight about where he wants the show to go in the future and upcoming changes.

We also talk about what’s currently happening at Walt Disney World, including Disney Genie Plus and some curious decisions from Disney in recent years. Ryan gives his thoughts on the recent opening of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser and talks about exciting attractions on the way like the Tron Lightcycle Power Run. Finally, I turn the tables and quiz Ryan on his knowledge of early Future World pavilions at EPCOT Center. I really enjoyed the chance to talk with Ryan once again on the podcast.