Ryan Bergara
Self
For Your Amusement (2023)
Season 1
A theme park podcast that aims to exhaustively evaluate the world's most popular theme park attractions to determine if they are world class.
Released Oct. 17, 2023
Episode 100 min
None+
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Ryan and Byron break down Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Mickey and Minnie's Runaway railway to determine if it's world class in the series premiere of For Your Amusement.
Oct. 17, 2023, midnight
S1E2 - Jurassic World - The Ride
Ryan and Byron break down the newly rethemed Jurassic World - The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Oct. 24, 2023, midnight
S1E3 - The Haunted Mansion with Offhand Disney
For our special Halloween episode, we're joined by Offhand Disney to discuss Disney's iconic Haunted Mansion
Oct. 31, 2023, midnight
S1E4 - Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular
PODCAST APPROACHING AT HIGH SPEED! Ryan and Byron hop on a jetski in search of Dryland to discuss Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular.
Nov. 7, 2023, midnight
S1E5 - Space Mountain with Defunctland
The guys blast off with Defunctland for an intergalactic adventure to discuss Disneyland's Space Mountain - a thrilling, high-speed, turbulent rollercoaster-type ride in the dark!
Nov. 14, 2023, midnight
S1E6 - Mr. Toad's Wild Ride with Poseidon Entertainment
Poseidon Entertainment takes the guys on a joyride through hell to discuss Mr. Toad's Wild Ride!
Nov. 21, 2023, midnight
S1E7 - Radiator Spring Racers with Fresh Baked
KACHOW! The guys are joined by Fresh Baked to discuss Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure.
Nov. 28, 2023, midnight
S1E8 - E. T. Adventure with Jenny Nicholson
Jenny Nicholson and the guys fly their bikes to the Green Planet to discuss the E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios Florida.
Dec. 5, 2023, midnight
S1E9 - GhostRider
Ryan and Byron saddle up for a ride into Knott's Berry Farm to discuss GhostRider - The tallest and fastest wooden rollercoaster on the west coast!
Dec. 12, 2023, midnight
S1E10 - PeopleMover with Shane Madej
Paging Mr. Shane Madej: For Your Amusement would like you to climb aboard this week and discuss the PeopleMover - Tomorrowland's very own Highway in the Sky!
Dec. 19, 2023, midnight
S1E11 - Monsters Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! with Amanda Pham
The FYA summons Amanda Pham (@Mandy.Ink) to the Scare Floor to discuss Monsters, Inc. - Mike and Sulley to the Rescue!
Jan. 9, 2024, midnight
S1E12 - Rise of the Resistance with Ordinary Adventures
Bright Suns! Today we recruit Peter Sciretta and Kitra Remick of Ordinary Adventures (@OrdAdventures) to join us in battle and discuss Rise of the Resistance!
Jan. 16, 2024, midnight
S1E13 - Matterhorn Bobsleds
Ryan and Byron climb aboard the Matterhorn Bobsleds, in hopes of reaching PEAK spinal discomfort. All they ask is that you remain seated, please. Permanecer sentados, por favor...
Jan. 23, 2024, midnight
S1E14 - Soarin' Over California
Soarin' to Tower: Ryan and Byron are ready for takeoff! They'll take to the skies over California to discuss the original version of this attraction.
Jan. 30, 2024, midnight
S1E15 - Transformers: The Ride 3D
In order to protect the AllSpark from Megatron, the FYA team will ROLL OUT with Evac to discuss Transformers: The Ride 3D.
Feb. 6, 2024, midnight
S1E16 - Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey with Carlye Wisel
Aided by their Magic Broomsticks, Carlye Wisel and The Guys fly into Hogwarts to discuss Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
Feb. 13, 2024, midnight
S1E17 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Heigh Ho!!! Ryan and Byron hop aboard a Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to discuss the popular Magic Kingdom attraction.
Feb. 20, 2024, midnight
S1E18 - Universal Epic Universe
FYA and Alicia Stella (Theme Park Stop) take a journey through the Chronos, to discuss what lies within this decade's most highly anticipated theme park: Universal Epic Universe!
Feb. 27, 2024, midnight
S1E19 - Indiana Jones Adventure with Scott Gustin
WHIP out your fedora and join the guys on a daring adventure through the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, to discuss Indiana Jones Adventure!
March 5, 2024, midnight
S1E20 - Journey Into Imagination with Figment with Gratuitous Theme Parks
Ryan and Byron fire up "One Little Spark", while Gratuitous Theme Parks takes them on a Journey Into Imagination with Figment.
March 12, 2024, midnight
S1E21 - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh with Craig Roccanova
The Guys grab their Hunny Pots and join a Disney Cast Member (Craig Roccanova) in the Hundred Acre Woods to discuss The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
March 19, 2024, midnight
S1E22 - Revenge of the Mummy with Garrett Watts
The guys join supernatural (and Rick O'Connell) enthusiast Garrett Watts inside an ancient Egyptian tomb to discuss Revenge of the Mummy.
March 26, 2024, midnight
S1E23 - Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress with Mike From The Party
n search of A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, the guys run into Mike From The Party and discuss Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress.
April 2, 2024, midnight
S1E24 - DINOSAUR with George Browning
THEY'RE NOT GOING TO MAKE IT! The guys board the Time Rover with George Browning and take a perilous romp through the Cretaceous period to discuss DINOSAUR!
April 9, 2024, midnight
S1E25 - Universal Studio Tour with Matt Gourley and Amanda Lund
Get ready to have a TRAM-TASTIC day! The guys are joined by podcasting legends Matt Gourley and Amanda Lund to discuss The World-Famous Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood.
April 16, 2024, midnight
S1E26 - X2 with Coaster Studios
IS EVERYBODY IN?!?! FYA straps in with Coaster Studios to discuss one of the world's most intense rollercoasters: X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain!
April 30, 2024, midnight
S1E27 - Fantasmic! with Disney Dan
FYA joins Disney Dan on the Rivers of America to discuss the legendary nighttime spectacular: Fantasmic!
May 7, 2024, midnight
S1E28 - Velocicoster with Theme Park Obession
FYA and Theme Park Obsession strap in and brave the Raptor Paddock, to discuss Jurassic World VelociCoaster!
May 14, 2024, midnight
S1E29 - The Simpsons Ride
D'oh! The guys slam a few cans of Duff and invade Krustyland to discuss The Simpson's Ride.
May 21, 2024, midnight
S1E30 - Timber Mountain Log Ride
Ryan and Byron drop a massive log into a river, ride it to a Hootenanny, and discuss Timber Mountain Log Ride at Knott's Berry Farm.
May 28, 2024, midnight
S1E31 - Living with the Land with Offhand Disney
The guys join Offhand Disney on the farm, to discuss Living with the Land at EPCOT.
June 4, 2024, midnight
S1E32 - Fast and Furious: Supercharged with Poseidon Entertainment
The FYA Family recruits their 'Ride or Die", Poseidon Entertainment, for a simulated race through one of Universal's most embarrassing attractions: Fast and Furious - Supercharged!
June 11, 2024, midnight
S1E33 - The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
Ryan and Byron scamper across the streets of New York City with their puppy eyes, to discuss The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash.
June 18, 2024, midnight
S1E34 - Test Track
Ryan and Byron take their poorly designed vehicles for a spin on the SIM track, to discuss TEST TRACK at EPCOT.
June 25, 2024, midnight
S1E35 - World of Color with Jake Bergara and Carter Lau
THE WORLD IS A CAROUSEL OF COLOR! Ryan starts a wave with his brother Jake Bergara and cousin Carter Lau, to discuss one of their favorite nighttime shows: World of Color at Disney California Adventure.
July 2, 2024, midnight
S1E36 - Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
Ryan and Byron learn to sing like the birdies sing, while celebrating Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room!
July 9, 2024, midnight
S1E37 - Toy Story Mania! with Drew the Disney Dude
Drew the Disney Dude enters the Midway, and shows FYA how to achieve a high score on Toy Story Mania!
July 16, 2024, midnight
S1E38 - Grizzly River Run
HELLO, RAFTERS! Join us Happy Campers on a white water adventure, as we discuss Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure.
July 23, 2024, midnight
S1E39 - Universal's Volcano Bay with Cade Vereen
The guys slap on some sunscreen and hit the wave pool with a regional waterpark manager (Cade Vereen), to discuss Universal's Volcano Bay.
July 30, 2024, midnight
S1E40 - Twister...Ride it Out with Poseidon Entertainment
Donning their cowboy hats and wet/white tee shirts, FYA and Poseidon Entertainment will attempt to WRANGLE in a Defunct Universal Classic: Twister...Ride It Out!
Aug. 6, 2024, midnight
S1E41 - D23 2024
Ryan and Byron breakdown everything announced from D23's Experiences Showcase (Horizons) and then rank their top 5 announcements.
Aug. 13, 2024, midnight
S1E42 - Mission: SPACE
Go For Launch! Ryan and Byron grab their puke bags and blast off to Mars, to discuss Mission: SPACE at EPCOT.
Aug. 20, 2024, midnight
S1E43 - Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with Carter Morgan
The guys join Carter Morgan (former Disney software engineer) in the cockpit of the iconic Millennium Falcon, to discuss Smugglers Run!
Aug. 27, 2024, midnight
S1E44 - Frozen Ever After with Shane Madej
Shane Madej takes FYA on a boat ride to Arendelle, where they unpack Ryan's Bachelor Party and discuss Frozen Ever After.
Sept. 3, 2024, midnight
S1E45 - It's A Small World with Matt Real
Matt Real takes FYA on its final cruise at Watcher Podcasts, to discuss one of Disney's most iconic (and redundant) attractions: "It's A Small World".
Sept. 10, 2024, midnight
S1E46 - ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter with Defunctland
Kevin Perjurer is teleported into the Tiki Room to discuss the horrifying attraction that inspired his inaugural episode of Defunctland: Extraterrorestrial Alien Encounter!
Oct. 1, 2024, midnight
S1E47 - Knott's Scary Farm 2024 Preview with Gus Krueger (Maze Designer)
Join FYA for an aMAZEing preview of Knott's Scary Farm's 2024 Halloween Haunt, with one of the event's creative designers, Gus Krueger!
Oct. 8, 2024, midnight
S1E48 - Universal's Horror Nights 2024 Preview with Theme Park Obession
Join FYA for an aMAZEing preview of Universal's 2024 Halloween Horror Nights, with event Scare Actor and Theme Park Obsession creator Dylan Dickson!
Oct. 15, 2024, midnight
S1E49 - Top 5 Scariest Disney Attractions with Offhand Disney
Offhand Disney helps the guys countdown their Top 5 Scariest Disney Attractions!
Oct. 22, 2024, midnight
S1E50 - The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror with Garrett Watts
The guys board a Haunted Elevator with Garrett Watts and drop into the 5th Dimension, to discuss The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror!
Oct. 29, 2024, midnight
S1E51 - The Zipper
The guys hit the County Fair and lock themselves into a free-spinning cage of madness to discuss The Zipper!
Nov. 5, 2024, midnight
S1E52 - Peter Pan's Flight with Lauryn Squyres
With an ample supply of Pixie Dust, Lauryn Squyres and the guys take a Pirate Ship to Neverland to discuss Peter Pan's Flight!
Nov. 12, 2024, midnight
S1E53 - Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout! with Tim Milles
In order to escape The Collector's Prison, Tim Milles and the guys must determine if Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout is a World Class Attraction!
Nov. 19, 2024, midnight
S1E54 - Ellen's Energy Adventure with For the Love of Theme Parks
FYA embarks on an Energy Adventure! They'll take a trip back to the age of the Dinosaurs with For the Love of Theme Parks, to discuss an attraction that was comically devoted to promoting fossil fuels.
Nov. 26, 2024, midnight
S1E55 - Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls with Attraction Ideas
The Guys become Mounties, board a Maple Log, and get absolutely drenched with Attraction Ideas while discussing Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls.
Dec. 3, 2024, midnight
S1E56 - Xcelerator with America's Coaster Network
The Guys hop in a 1950's Hot Rod with America's Coaster Network and BLAST OFF to discuss Xcelerator at Knott's Berry Farm!
Dec. 10, 2024, midnight
S1E57 - Nemesis Reborn with Mike From The Party
The Guys team up with Mike From The Party and infiltrate the Forbidden Valley to discuss Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers!
Dec. 17, 2024, midnight
S1E58 - Expedition Everest with JVTV
The Guys hop aboard a steam train with JVTV to brave the Forbidden Mountain and its infamous Disco Yeti!
Jan. 7, 2025, midnight
S1E59 - Pooh's Hunny Hunt
Ryan and Byron revisit the Hundred Acre Woods to discuss Pooh's Hunny Hunt at Tokyo Disneyland!
Jan. 14, 2025, midnight
S1E60 - Pixar Pal-A-Round with Samantha Souza
Samantha Souza joins the guys on a swinging gondola of death to discuss the infamous Pixar Pal-A-Round at Disney California Adventure!
Jan. 21, 2025, midnight
S1E61 - The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man with The Pugh Two
Tyler Pugh and the guys board a SCOOP to take on the Sinister Six and discuss The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man!
Jan. 28, 2025, midnight
S1E62 - Top 5 Disney World Boat Rides
If it floats....IT'S A BOAT! In this episode of FYA, Ryan and Byron's favorite Boat Rides at Walt Disney World collide! - Spawning a Top 5 Ranking that struggles to stay above water.
Feb. 4, 2025, midnight
S1E63 - Muppet*Vision 3D with Disney Dan
Disney Dan joins the Guys in bidding farewell to Jim Henson's Muppet*Vision 3D. We hope this is the kind of Foolishness that you would like to see...
Feb. 11, 2025, midnight
S1E64 - Top 5 Overlooked Disneyland Attractions
In the spirit of this past Valentine's Day, we give appreciation to the amazing Disneyland Resort Attractions that deserve a little more LOVE.
Feb. 18, 2025, midnight
S1E65 - WEB SLINGERS with Grant Horn
The Guys suit up with Grant Horn and invade Avengers Campus to discuss WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure.
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight
S1E66 - Epic Universe - Top 5 Most Anticipated Attractions
With Epic Universe just around the corner, Ryan and Byron discuss what attractions they are most excited about!
March 4, 2025, midnight
S1E67 - HAGRID'S with Molly McCormack (Mammoth Club)
The Guys hop into the side-car, as Molly McCormack (Mammoth Club) takes them on a journey to the edge of the Forbidden Forest to discuss Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure!
March 11, 2025, midnight
S1E68 - The 10 WORST Disney Rides of All Time
In the spirit of dishing out some tough love, we break down what we believe to be the WORST Disney Attractions of All Time!
March 18, 2025, midnight
S1E69 - MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack with Quincy Standford (All Ears)
Okay, ROOKIES! It's time to grab your Neuralyzers and suit up. In this week's episode, we team up with Quincy Stanford (@AllEarsNet) to discuss MIB Alien Attack!
March 25, 2025, midnight
S1E70 - Mater's Junkyard Jamboree with The Magical Milennial
This week, Megan Powell (@TheMagicalMillennial_) joins us for a Tractor Tippin' Good Time, to discuss Mater's Junkyard Jamboree.
April 1, 2025, midnight
S1E71 - Epic Universe - Full Review (First Half Spoiler-Free)
For reasons beyond our understanding, we were invited to media day for Universal Epic Universe! That being said, join us for our sneak peak into this heavily anticipated theme park!
April 8, 2025, midnight
S1E72 - The Man Who Rode Every Disney Ride on Earth in 12 Days
This week, we interview the legendary Nathan Firesheets to learn what it's like to ride every operating Disney ride on the planet in only 12 days.
April 22, 2025, midnight
S1E73 - Top 10 Best Ride Vehicles
Moving us both Physically AND Emotionally, we honor the world's very best ride vehicles!
April 29, 2025, midnight
S1E74 - The Great Movie Ride with Jack Pattillo: The Guy Who Worked It!
The guys enter the Chinese Theatre with former Great Movie Ride Cast Member Jack Pattillo, to determine if the Defunct Attraction was World Class!
May 6, 2025, midnight
S1E75 - Top 10 Ride Performances
This week, the Guys jump into character and reveal their Top 10 Best Ride Performances.
May 13, 2025, midnight
S1E76 - Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular with Mike Carlson (Podcast: The Ride)
Mike Carlson (Podcast: The Ride) takes FYA on a Magic Carpet ride to the Cave of Wonders to discuss Disney's "Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular"!
May 20, 2025, midnight
S1E77 - The Theme Parks with the Best "Top 3" Rides
In this episode, we reveal our Top 5 Parks that possess the mightiest "Big Three" Rides in their Lineup!
May 27, 2025, midnight
S1E78 - Sindbad's Storybook Voyage with Gratuitous Theme Parks
FYA sails the high seas with Gratuitous Theme Parks (John Metzdorf) to discuss Sindbad's Storybook Voyage!
June 3, 2025, midnight
S1E79 - Epic Universe Revisited - Grand Opening Event
For reasons we still can't understand, we were invited back to Universal Epic Universe to celebrate its Grand Opening! This gave us the opportunity to see if our initial thoughts and feelings on the brand-new park still hold true. Buckle up for some in-depth reviews and hilarious stories from our insane experience!
June 10, 2025, midnight
S1E80 - Our Top 5 Favorite Meals on Theme Park Property
In this episode, we reminisce about our favorite meals enjoyed on theme park property. And yes, these come with their fair share of funny stories.
June 17, 2025, midnight
S1E81 - Villian-Con Minion Blast with Alan McCormack (Mammoth Club)
Led by Minion Blast fanatic Alan McCormack (Mammoth Club), The Guys grab their E-Liminator Blasters and head to Villain-Con!
June 24, 2025, midnight
S1E82 - The Cat In The Hat with Tyler Pugh
Tyler Pugh takes Thing 1 and Thing 2 through one of Universal's most bizarre and "unintentionally" frightening attractions. Don't let the Dr. Suess of it all disarm you, or "The Cat in the Hat" may very well enter your future nightmares!
July 1, 2025, midnight
S1E83 - Top 5 Disneyland Trains with Fresh Baked!
ALL ABOARD! Let's go join David Erickson (Fresh Baked!) as he conducts a list of Disneyland's Top 5 Trains with us!
July 8, 2025, midnight
S1E84 - Our Tour of Walt Disney Imagineering
Ryan and Byron were invited by Walt Disney Imagineering to tour their Headquarters! In this episode, the boys unpack their once-in-a-lifetime experience before interviewing Imagineer Zsolt Hormay (Cars Land, Pandora, Galaxy's Edge and much more!).
July 15, 2025, midnight
S1E85 - Top 10 Attraction Load Zones
Let's get LOADED onto some Rides! In this episode, we rank and celebrate the Rides that deliver the best Boarding environments!
July 24, 2025, midnight
S1E86 - Disney World Hotels Ranked with Tim Tracker
The Guys pack their bags and Check-In with Tim Tracker to rank their Favorite Hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort!
July 29, 2025, midnight
S1E87 - Rock 'N' Roller Coaster with Joey Nolfi
The Guys grab their Backstage Passes and join Joey Nolfi (Park Peeps Podcast) on a high-speed Super-Stretch to discuss Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith!
Aug. 5, 2025, midnight
S1E88 - Disney Wish Review
With Ryan out on Holiday, Byron is left to Set Sail on the Disney Wish by himself! Needless to say, this episode is going to be a real Ship Show...
Aug. 15, 2025, midnight
S1E89 - Top 5 Disneyland Restrooms with Amanda Pham
Amanda Pham helps the Guys in a Pinch, to rank Disneyland's Best Restrooms!
Aug. 19, 2025, midnight
S1E90 - Disney vs. Universal: Who Replaces Rides Better?
Join Ryan and Byron on a Road Trip Game! In this episode, they attempt to determine which theme park titan replaces their attractions better - Disney or Universal?
Aug. 26, 2025, midnight
S1E91 - Universal's Top 10 Roller Coasters
In this episode, the guys lower their safety restraints and rank their Top 10 Universal Roller Coasters!
Sept. 2, 2025, midnight
S1E92 - Destination D23 Announcements - With James Grosch (Guide2WDW)
James Grosch (Guide2WDW) takes the guys through his experience at Destination D23, while they unpack this year's biggest announcements!
Sept. 9, 2025, midnight
S1E93 - How to Create a Scare Maze - with Designer Gus Krueger
Creative Designer Gus Krueger takes us step-by-step through the process of creating aMAZEing experiences at Knott's Scary Farm's .
Sept. 16, 2025, midnight
S1E94 - Pinocchio's Daring Journey
The Guys escape the clutches of Pleasure Island, get Eaten by a Whale, and discuss Pinocchio's Daring Journey!
Sept. 23, 2025, midnight
S1E95 - Universal's Las Vegas Horror Event
The Guys head to Sin City to review Universal's brand new Horror Experience!
Sept. 30, 2025, midnight
S1E96 - Jungle Cruise with Provost Park Pass
The Guys hop in a boat with Chris Provost and traverse the backside of water, to discuss the World Famous Jungle Cruise!
Oct. 7, 2025, midnight
S1E97 - Top 5 Halloween Ride Overlays
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Oct. 21, 2025, midnight
S1E98 - Curse of the Werewolf with Mammoth Club
FYA and Mammoth Club meet under the Full Moon to discuss Curse of the Werewolf at Epic Universe!
Oct. 28, 2025, midnight
S1E99 - Top 10: Original Music Composed for Rides
The Guys orchestrate a list of their favorite Original Music Pieces made for Theme Park Rides!
Nov. 4, 2025, midnight
S1E100 - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
We're heading for the Jump Point to discuss Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind for our 100th episode!
Nov. 11, 2025, midnight
S1E101 - Disney Destiny - Maiden Voyage Review
LET'S SET SAIL on the Disney Destiny's Maiden Voyage! In this episode, we recount our favorite experiences and ultimately reveal our honest thoughts on DCL's brand-new ship.
Nov. 20, 2025, midnight
S1E102 - Top 10 Screen Rides
This week, we rank the best Rides that utilize Screens/Projections as a driving force behind the experiences they provide!
Dec. 2, 2025, midnight
S1E103 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad with Marielle Scott
THIS HERE'S THE WILDEST PODCAST IN THE WILLLDERNESSSS! The Guys join Marielle Scott (Ryan's Wife!) on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Dec. 9, 2025, midnight
Episode Runtime: 100 min.
Season Runtime: 10142 min.
Released: Oct. 17, 2023
Last Air Date: Dec. 9, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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