A podcast celebrating and examining the unrealized ideas in theme park history, hosted by Ryan O'Reilly and Ryan Dorman. Releases biweekly on Fridays!
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FINAL EP!
In our epilogue, we look back on the 75 episodes we have produced and glean at insights we have made since we started. In addition, we look at the cutting room floor and select our favorite unbuilt ideas! linktr.ee/unbuiltpod
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It’s been awhile but Spotify has been taking down many episodes in our back catalogue due to clips from third-party sources. I’ve been trying to appeal but it’s like a game of whack-a-mole.
In the near future I may look at moving the feed to a new host for future preservation.
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This however, would cost money to host a show that I no longer produce but at least people can listen to all 75 episodes. If you see an episode missing, do know I am working on it. Thanks!
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Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there
Jan 18
Greetings from Universal Studios Dubai! 🇦🇪
We finally found the abandoned Universal Studios Dubai arch. It’s still standing!
The park was supposed to open in 2010 but was canceled.
This arch is located next door to the Dubai Outlet Mall.
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Unbuilt: An Unrealized Theme Park Podcast retweeted
23 Aug 2025
Just listened to the @UnbuiltPod episode about the Muppets. During the podcast @NeilNevins came on as a surprise. But @OpenMothersMale and @OpentheDorman booed him.
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Is it time for a comeback?
30 Jul 2025
I covered the American Heartland theme park when it was first announced two years ago. Apparently one of the investors spent $60 million believing God was sending him emails. kosu.org/local-news/2025-07-…
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In respect to the passing of David Lynch, check out our Christmas in July where @OpentheDorman invited us all to look at Lynch’s first masterwork:
Merry July!
Our Christmas in July series returns where @OpentheDorman has us plunge down the David Lynch rabbit hole to discuss 1977’s Eraserhead! linktr.ee/unbuiltpod
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Unbuilt: An Unrealized Theme Park Podcast retweeted
31 Dec 2024
Wow we made it!
31 Dec 2024
i tracked all the 2024 discourse on theme park twitter. any discourse that i saw brought up on the timeline more than once or news that came with opinionated quote tweets counted. this is the length of the full list. highlights in the thread below
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Unbuilt: An Unrealized Theme Park Podcast retweeted
20 Dec 2024
End of the road!
As I said before, this was a three-and-a-half year project I’m very proud of and I’m so glad it came together as well as it did. Thank you to @OpentheDorman for being just the best cohost ever.
Please do listen!
FINAL EP!
In our epilogue, we look back on the 75 episodes we have produced and glean at insights we have made since we started. In addition, we look at the cutting room floor and select our favorite unbuilt ideas! linktr.ee/unbuiltpod
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There may not be another Disney song where the singer and the visuals both overpower how dogshit the melody and lyrics are that you almost think it's art youtu.be/YVMpKffUHtY?si=ucxC…
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"Mama, please tell me the story that I was pivotal in that happened only year ago! Being a cup for ten years didn't give me memory issues at all!"
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NEW EP!
In our final Winter Break Fun Day, we torture Dorman by looking into O'Reilly's childhood with possibly the most inexplicable "sequel" to one of the greatest animated films ever made: "Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas"! linktr.ee/unbuiltpod
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Hello!
Last Friday we released our final archive ep "Our Christmas Specials Special" where we look at holiday programs from our past.
Next Friday we will release the final Winter Break Fun Day, and our Epilogue episode on Friday, December 20th.
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Please enjoy these final two episodes as we say goodbye to this three-and-a-half-year-long project! linktr.ee/unbuiltpod
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In Riverfront Square's Lewis and Clark Adventure, guests could encounter audio animatronic animals, a cavern, beautiful waterfalls and an Indian attack... wait, what was that?
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Luckily, in the last few years, blueprints for Riverfront Square were auctioned off, giving us an amazing look at what this indoor park potentially could have been! comics.ha.com/itm/animation-…
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Unbuilt: An Unrealized Theme Park Podcast retweeted
25 Oct 2024
FEATURING:
-an unwanted return!
-cake prices!
-tales from Missouri!
-a city stuck with the bill!
-John Phillip Souza!
-an ode to indoor nature spaces!
-mushiness!
And more!! There’s more to come before the end of the year, but it’s the last official ep!
NEW EP!
In our series finale, we examine one of Walt Disney's final dreams: not EPCOT, but Riverfront Square, an indoor theme park in St. Louis with early versions of Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion! linktr.ee/unbuiltpod
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Next month, we will release more archive episodes, an epilogue and in December we will have one more Winter Break Fun Day, so please keep tuned to this podcast feed!
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NEW EP!
In our series finale, we examine one of Walt Disney's final dreams: not EPCOT, but Riverfront Square, an indoor theme park in St. Louis with early versions of Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion! linktr.ee/unbuiltpod
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