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Thunder Mesa: The Story, Secrets & Lost Attractions of Disneyland Paris Frontierland | Episode 100

October 21, 2026 · 44 min

For the 100th episode of Factor Nostalgia, we return to the place that helped inspire the podcast in the first place: Thunder Mesa. We walk through the full story of Disneyland Paris’ Frontierland, from the rise of the mining town and the…
Once Upon a Bad Guy: Disney Villains Origin Stories

October 14, 2026 · 32 min

Where did Disney’s most iconic villains really come from? From ancient mythology and classic fairy tales to real-life performers and surprising historical connections, we trace the origins of the Evil Queen, Maleficent, Ursula, Jafar…
The Haunted Mansion Family Tree

October 7, 2026 · 27 min

There isn’t just one Haunted Mansion. From Disneyland’s original 1969 attraction to Phantom Manor in Paris and Mystic Manor in Hong Kong, Disney has reinvented the concept again and again for different parks, stories and audiences. In this…
The Art of Efteling: Anton Pieck’s Enduring Legacy

September 30, 2026 · 37 min

Who was Anton Pieck, and how did an illustrator who initially wanted nothing to do with amusement parks help define Efteling? In this episode, we explore his partnership with inventor Peter Reijnders, the creation of the Fairytale Forest…
Pixar in the Parks: How Toy Story Changed Disney Parks Forever

September 23, 2026 · 26 min

Pixar is everywhere in the Disney Parks today — but it wasn't always part of the Disney family. In this episode, we trace Pixar's journey from outside collaborator to theme park powerhouse, with a particular look at how Pixar helped shape…

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The Movies That Raised Us: Pixar Edition

September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

Three friends, way too many opinions, and thirty years of Pixar to argue about. This episode, the crew tackles the franchises that raised them: Toy Story, Cars, The Incredibles, and more — along with the non-sequel gems that might be…
The Discoveryland That Never Was

September 10, 2026 · 30 min

What if Disneyland Paris had built Discoveryland exactly as its Imagineers originally envisioned it? In this episode of Factor Nostalgia: a Parkcast, we take an imaginary walkthrough of the Discoveryland that could have been. We’ll…
Trip Report: Plopsaland Belgium - The Good, the Bad, the Abysmal

September 2, 2026 · 36 min

I went to Plopsaland Belgium for the very first time ever, and I have some thoughts... join me in discussing the good, the bad, and the straight-up abysmal that I encountered during these three days. RESOURCES & INFO Episode: ⁠Is…
Bringing Back the Magic: D23 Roundup, Thoughts, and DLP’s New Magic Program

August 25, 2026 · 40 min

Now that we've all had some time to let the D23 updates sink in, its' worth viewing them in the grand(er) scheme of things. So today wer'e doing a quick roundup of what was announced for each Disney Park/Resort, sharing some thoughts, and…
Level Up: Can Videogames Scratch Your Theme Park Itch? with Bas from Distory Podcast

August 19, 2026 · 44 min

Immersive worlds, finding rare items and characters, fueling up by choosing the correct foods… videogames and theme parks have more in common that you might think. Sometimes they even overlap. That’s exactly what we’re exploring today…
Untangling the Official Disney Princess Lineup

August 12, 2026 · 33 min

Princess Week is coming up, so what better time than right now to figure out what the official Disney Princesses lineup was, is and should be? RESOURCES & INFO Follow along on ⁠⁠Instagram: @factornostalgia⁠⁠Support the podcast on…
A Love Letter to Fort Comstock with Beth from D2DLP

August 5, 2026 · 37 min

Fort Comstock and the Legends of the Wild West have had to endure a lot since the opening of Disneyland Paris. While earlier this year there were some mixed signals about its existence and perhaps even closure, there are now some signs of…

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About the show

A weekly(-ish) podcast where themeparks get discussed, analyzed, picked apart and put back together, with a focus on contintental Europe. Every now and then we'll take a little sidestep and discuss other nostalgic elements that impact our park experiences. Come and hang out, and join the conversation!