For the final episode of 2024, Tim and AJ talk about attractions with versions on both coasts to see which is the definitive! Happy New Year! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.…

Joined by their friend Owen, Tim and AJ finally talk about their most shameful theme park blind spot: Haunted Mansion Holiday. The big takeaway? Christmas starts a little too early every year. Groundbreaking realization, we know. More of Owen's content can be found at https://linktr.ee/through_mist! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art…

Well, it's the worst case scenario: Muppet*Vision 3D is closing to make room for the Monsters Inc. expansion to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Such terrible, Muppet-related news seemed important enough for Tim and AJ to take a small detour from the thing they didn't want to do to tell how the Muppets can still win! Can YOU picture that? Editor's Note:…

For the October Viewer Poll, Tim prepares for his imminent Toad-related cancellation, and AJ clicks his mouse like he's talking about Europa Universalis instead of Mario Kart. Editor's Note: For the first time since Episode 42, AJ is responsible for the editing of this episode. The timing of this is not lost on him. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Sa…

Tim attended his first Halloween Horror Nights! Stay tuned for why there won't be a second. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcast Email: standbylinepodcast@g…

Tim and AJ, joined by longtime friend and guest Darien Smartt (She/they), attended their very first Oogie Boogie Bash! Is the grass truly greener on the other side of the country? More of Muses of Mythology can be found at twitter.com/MusesOfMyth and instagram.com/musesofmyth/ Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitt…

Tim and AJ begin the spooky season by returning to the comic series Dark Ride for its final act! Editor's Note: Spoilers for Dark Ride #9-12 Editor's Note: This episode contains descriptions of mutilation, blood, violence, and death. Listener discretion is advised. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook:…

Tim and AJ talk about the fireworks show Wishes, and its lasting legacy on Disney nighttime entertainment. Editor's Note: Tim claimed there were good views of the Magic Kingdom Fireworks from World Showcase Lagoon. Obviously, he meant to say Seven Seas Lagoon. Those responsible have been sacked. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by …

Tim and AJ are joined by Charlie of Many Pods (they/them) to discuss the D23 parks panel, and the many weird and wild announcements that came with it. Charlie's Many Pods: https://linktr.ee/greenpixie12 Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod …

For the June Viewer Poll, Tim and AJ are joined by Tim's friend Drew to talk about the teases for Universal's Epic Universe! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepo…

Standby Line is now three years old! And to celebrate, Tim and AJ present: "Ticket Booth Episode 30: Heel The World"! Gaming Theater Presents: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s-3-e-4-a-brief-history-of-point-click-adventure-games/id1611192673?i=1000664104791 Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: …

Due to a scheduling change, Tim and AJ talk about the recent introduction of the Hatbox Ghost into the Magic Kingdom version of The Haunted Mansion, and Disney's different approach to the Mansions on both coasts. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/Stand…

After over four years of waiting, Tiana's Bayou Adventure has finally arrived! More amazingly, after nearly three years of waiting, Tim and AJ talk about a new attraction in a timely manner! Spoilers for Tiana's Bayou Adventure These Vast New Realities: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2373314.rss AJ's new book (Politics, Propaganda, and Pop Culture: C…

After years of anticipation, Tim and AJ finally tackle the challenge that is Disney's America, and how the narrative surrounding it takes on a very deterministic mindset. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standby…

As Test Track has begun its refurbishment into whatever its new form may be, Tim and AJ look back on the two very different tests the ride has given through its life! With a special appearance from AJ's brother Drew! Editor's Note: The editor has done his best to cut it out as much as possible, but during the recording of this episode, AJ's dog Leo…

Tim and AJ explore The Living Sea's place as the red-headed stepchild of Epcot pavilions, and how even Pixar can't really solve the problem. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.c…

For the April Viewer Poll, Tim and AJ discuss Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, and the 100% legal hiring processes of Hondo Ohnaka. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/stan…

Tim came down with a sore throat and AJ is preparing for his commencement, leaving them unable to put out a proper episode this week. Instead, please enjoy this Ticket Booth on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/St…

Tim and AJ are joined by Josh of Super Scary Podcast to talk about the 1997 Disney Channel Original Movie, Tower of Terror*! *Actual terror may vary. You can follow Josh (he/him) at @superscarypodcast on Facebook and Instagram. Super Scary releases weekly on Mondays on your favorite podcast streamer. Website: https://superscarypodcast.square.site/ …

Tim and AJ talk a long overdue look at Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway! And make themselves sad. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcast Email: standbyline…

Tim and AJ return to the Disney Kingdoms comics for the final time to talk about Figment's two mini-series! Editor's Note: AJ's computer chair at school is on its last leg, and is making noises when the hosts really don't want it to. Please be patient with the editor as he tries his best to minimize the damage. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbu…

For the February Viewer Poll, Tim and AJ discuss the oddly long and weird history of the scariest attraction Disney has ever made (Don't @ us), Snow White's Adventures! Editor's Note: Recently, AJ appeared on an episode of Gaming Theater Presents to talk about how the nature of crossovers has evolved over time. However, both hosts are morons and ke…

Well, Galactic Starcruiser may be gone, but Tim and AJ can critique a rough approximation with the comic mini-series: Star Wars: Halcyon Legacy! No, this is not the story with Han and Leia's honeymoon. Editor's Note: AJ's mic picked up a larger-than-normal amount of background noise, and due to an unusually busy week at work, Tim did not have suffi…

At long last, Tim and AJ dive deep into the vast, weird and wonderful world of drinking in Epcot! And how, most likely, you're doing it wrong. Editor's Note: All podcasters featured herein are of the legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standb…

The time has come once again for the annual tier list! This year, we've got Epcot restaurants, in our longest episode to date! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbyline…

For the December Viewer Poll, Tim and AJ look back on what is Epcot's most fondly-remembered (Except by my brother) nighttime entertainment: IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/…

Happy New Year! To celebrate, Tim and AJ talk about one of the newest additions to Epcot with Moana: The Journey of Water! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodc…

For their holiday special, AJ talks about his experience at the so-called "worst holiday party ever", Jollywood Nights! Is it? Not by a longshot. Happy Holidays from Standby Line! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.co…

Tim and AJ take their long-awaited look at Tron Lightcycle Power Run! Was it worth waiting almost 7 years for? Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcast Email: s…

We're not done with Halloween quite yet! For the October viewer poll, Tim and AJ talk about Six Flags' annual Halloween event: Fright Fest! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.co…

Nothing like confronting a little childhood trauma! AJ tells us about his first visit to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, and how there's over 30 years of deep lore we are definitely not qualified to disseminate. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/S…

The October Book Club continues with Tim and AJ talking a look at the first 8 issues of the horror comic series about an evil theme park, Dark Ride! Editor's Note: The following episode contains discussion of themes of violence, gore, self-harm, and sexual situations. Listener discretion is advised. Editor's Note: Spoilers for Dark Ride #1-8 Hosted…

For the start of our impromptu October book club, Tim and AJ look at the new Haunted Mansion YA novel: The Haunted Mansion: Storm & Shade! Spoilers for The Haunted Mansion: Storm & Shade Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: insta…

For their first foray into the wild world of Six Flags, Tim and AJ examine the trend of Bizarro coasters in an attempt to answer one fundamental question: Why? Editor's Note: Justice League: Battle for Metropolis at Six Flags Great Adventure (As well as six other Six Flags parks) is neither a VR coaster nor does it feature Braniac as the main antag…

Tim and AJ return once again to the Disney Kingdoms comics to take a look at their take on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! And their packed fall schedule! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patre…

Standby Line has returned for season 3! To kick things off, we talk about how Toy Story Land is a microcosm of many issues facing the parks over the last decade. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodca…

For their second anniversary, Tim and AJ continue their proud tradition of knocking off early and rehashing an episode on Spider-Man they made for Patreon. Spoilers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Editor's Note: The bulk of this episode was originally published as "Ticket Booth Episode 18: Selecting A Bagel...". However, because Tim and AJ …

In 1994, Epcot '94 (That was the official name of the park at the time) named Barbie its first "Ambassador of Friendship". Nearly 30 years later, Tim and AJ realize this has disturbing implications for the intra-park political climate. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twi…

For the June Viewer Poll, Tim and AJ talk about Na'Vi River Journey, and how the narrative for Pandora is pretty messed up when you think about. And the minor matter of their FIFTIETH EPSIODE! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram:…

For their annual Independence Day episode, Tim and AJ talk about The Muppets Present: Great Moments in History (But Only The American parts), and throw their hands up and admit why Hall of Presidents just isn't happening. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.…

We're once again joined by our friends from Muses of Mythology to talk about the second book in the series of SEA young adult novels: Shinji Takahashi: Into the Heart of the Storm! Spoilers for Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of Coatl and Shinji Takahashi: Into the Heart of the Storm More of Muses of Mythology can be found at twitter.com/MusesOfMyth …

In anticipation for Rise of the Beasts releasing in theatres, Tim and AJ teach a not-so-short, but very sharp lesson on Transformers: The Ride - 3D. Per the norm, AJ cannot, will not stop talking, and it never really ends. Tim laments being stuck with all the dirty jobs, but we all know he well and truly enjoys the work. After all, can they do less…

For the April Viewer Poll, Tim and AJ talk about the various versions of Space Mountain at Disney parks across the globe, their various differences, and for some reason, the juggernaut of marketing that was The Phantom Menace. Also, we're probably banned in China now. Editor's Note: Siemens ended its sponsorship of Spaceship Earth in 2017, not 2007…

With May the 4th just having passed, and it being Hollywood Studios birthday month, we figured the time was perfect to look at the attraction that paved the way for Galaxy's Edge: Star Tours! Editor's Note: Tim and AJ are aware that Star Tours first opened at Disneyland, not (Then) MGM-Studios. Just... Ok? Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Co…

For our first episode on a Universal attraction, Tim and AJ are joined by Robert Gaymer (they/them) of ThatDamMemePage to talk about Universal's original landmark simulator: Back to the Future: The Ride! Editor's Note: Tim's wi-fi connection cut out about an hour into the recording, hence his absence near the end of the episode. AJ and Robert kept …

Tim and AJ explore what it means for a theme park land to be "canon" to its respective IP, and whether or not it was really worth the effort to try in the first place. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylin…

Tim and AJ pay their respects to Disney Legend and Imagineer Roland Crump, better known as Rolly, by taking a look at his career and legacy. Editor's Note: Tim got sick after recording this, so AJ was responsible for all the editing. Those responsible have been sacked. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Faceb…

For the February Viewer Poll, Tim and AJ return to some unfinished business: The Disney Kingdoms Haunted Mansion mini-series, and IDW's Frights of Fancy graphic novel! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylin…

Tim and AJ assemble a list of some iconic fictional theme parks, and judge how much fun they'd be in real life! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast/ Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcast Email:…

World Showcase Adventures have made their grand return to Epcot, and Tim uses it as an excuse to gush about the Ducktales reboot. Editor's Note: Tim at one point refers to Gyro's voice actor as Jim Rudish, than Jim Rash. Those responsible have been sacked. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook…