86 - Chris's Road Trip Report

<p>Chris takes the driver's wheel as he recounts his family's most recent road trip to Texas which included stops at three different theme parks!</p><p>Their first stop was at King's Island in Cincinnati, OH. After years of waiting, Chris and his son finally got to tame the legendary wooden roller coaster, The Best.</p><p>Once in Texas, Chris tells us about their experience at the newly opened Universal Kids Resort! While some have complained about sparse offerings and half baked theming, it sounds like Chris's kiddos had a great time exploring this barely two week old theme park.</p><p>Finally on the way home they checked off a Minotti family bucket list park, Dollywood! After years of accolades, Chris tells us if this park and its many attractions and roller coasters are worth the hype.</p><p><br /></p><p>01:26 Three Parks Overview</p><p>02:10 Kings Island Beast Hype</p><p>04:50 Park Vibes and Phantom Theater</p><p>06:34 Jungle Jim's and Road Trip Stops</p><p>08:21 Slugger Museum Bat Surprise</p><p>10:21 Bucee's and Butter Knife Detour</p><p>13:08 Frisco and Dude Perfect Visit</p><p>15:05 Universal Kids First Impressions</p><p>17:32 Minions and Bello Bay Timing</p><p>19:31 Sponge Bob Spins and Snacks</p><p>22:08 Trolls Fest and Kid Coaster</p><p>24:29 Jurassic Area Food and Coaster</p><p>29:28 Puss in Boots Treats and Show</p><p>31:44 Shrek Swamp and Park Wrap</p><p>36:31 Road Trip to Houston</p><p>38:16 Zoo Penguins and Unicorns</p><p>39:54 Texas Barbecue Mission</p><p>43:44 Beignets in New Orleans</p><p>44:55 Dollywood First Impressions</p><p>47:08 Coasters and Kid Rides</p><p>57:03 Night Rain and Fireworks</p><p>59:03 Wrap Up and Podcast Plug</p><p>01:00:15 Tiki Bars and Roadside Stops</p><p>01:03:18 Epcot Beer Recommendations</p><p>01:07:28 Hot Takes and Farewell</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Us</p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/90sdisney.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Blue Sky</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/90sdisney" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.net/@90sdisneypodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Threads</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/90sdisney" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a><br />Email: <a href="mailto:90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com</a></p>