California 主题公园 Summer 2023

[Note: For more updated information on what’s new at Golden State theme parks, see our more recent episode California 主题公园 2024.]

On this episode of the California Now 播客, host Soterios约翰逊 learns what’s new at California’s top theme parks. 让事情开始, Johnson chats with 迪斯尼乐园 Ambassador Nataly Guzman Garcia, a 13-year veteran of the resort who previously served as a tour guide. The two discuss Disney’s 100th anniversary celebration, new rides like 米奇 & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, a musical event featuring the Avengers, her love of Dole Whip, 还有更多.

下一个, Johnson levels up at Super Nintendo World with Jon Corfino, vice president of creative at Universal Studios Hollywood. Corfino offers a detailed look at the themed land, including Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, an interactive ride that features cutting-edge technology. Guests will feel like they’re walking through a video game, Corfino笔记, whether they’re eating a mushroom-themed dish at 伞菌咖啡馆 or simply spotting the countless Easter eggs scattered across the attraction.

Finally, Johnson is joined by theme park expert and travel writer Katrina Hunt. Hunt discusses everything from new coasters to her favorite foods in theme parks across the Golden State. She also shares some cost-saving tips and simple ways to streamline your theme park experience whether you’re exploring Sesame Place San Diego or 吉洛伊花园.

客人

Nataly Guzman Garcia, 迪斯尼乐园 大使

Jon Corfino, vice president, creative at Universal Studios Hollywood

Katrina Hunt, theme park expert and travel writer

资源

Nataly Guzman Garcia is a 迪斯尼乐园 大使 and longtime cast member at the 阿纳海姆 park.

迪斯尼乐园度假村

阿纳海姆

内陆帝国

Disney 100 Celebration

“Magic Happens” Parade

奇妙的旅程

米奇 & Minnie's Runaway Railway

米奇的Toontown”

San Fransokyo Square

迪斯尼乐园 California Adventure Park

罗杰斯:音乐剧

复仇者的校园

Jon Corfino is vice president, creative at Universal Creative for Universal Studios Hollywood.

Universal Studios Hollywood

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD

Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge

伞菌咖啡馆

洛杉矶

Katrina Hunt is a theme park expert and travel writer based in San Diego County.

Sesame Place San Diego

丘拉

圣地亚哥海洋世界

北极救援

LEGOLAND California

卡尔斯巴德

Miniland美国

佩公园

科罗纳多酒店

诺特浆果农场

尔巴布埃纳岛公园

诺特浸泡城

Knott's Summer Nights

活的鬼城!

Knott's Boysenberry Festival

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Flavors of the World

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

吉洛伊花园

吉洛伊

Gil and Roy's Slumber Party

关于主持人

Soterios约翰逊, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s 晨报 on radio station WNYC, moved from New York City to Davis in 2016. By combining his journalistic instincts with his personal curiosity, Johnson uses the California Now 播客 platform to develop a deeper understanding of his adopted home.