Big Thunder Podcast

About Big Thunder Podcast

Welcome to Big Thunder Podcast, the wildest podcast in the wilderness! Join Abby and Beau for the latest entertainment and theme park news out of Disney and Universal, and play along with the game of the week! 🏰 Get ready to experience the magic as we unravel the excitement surrounding the grand openings, new attractions, thrilling updates, and the latest buzz from Disney and Universal Studios. 🎢 Tune in now for an action-packed episode filled with excitement, laughter, and everything in between. Don't miss out on the adventure – hit play and enjoy the ride! 🖥️ Check us out on YouTube! (https://youtube.com/@bigthunderpod?si=ToNCFu3_wx0gy3AS&sub_confirmation=1) 📲 Follow us on Instagram! Big Thunder Pod (https://www.instagram.com/bigthunderpod/) Beau (https://www.instagram.com/beaujbatterson/) Abby (https://www.instagram.com/abbybatterson/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Batterson Media

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Mar 2024

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Blind Ranking the BEST Mickey's Not-So-Scary Costumes!

   🎃 Looking for the BEST costume ideas for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World? We’re ranking our 10 favorite costumes spotted at Disney’s Halloween party, and things could get interesting! In this episode of the Big Thunder Podcast, Abby takes on a blind-ranking challenge, placing Beau’s 10 favorite Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party costumes from best to worst without knowing what’s coming next. Will she save the best costume for the number-one spot, or will she accidentally give an incredible costume a terrible ranking? Whether you’re planning your first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, looking for creative Disney Halloween costume ideas, or trying to decide what to wear to Magic Kingdom for Halloween, this episode is packed with inspiration for your next Disney World trip! ✨ In this episode: 🎃 Our favorite costumes from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 👻 Creative Disney-inspired Halloween costume ideas 🏰 Inspiration for what to wear to Disney World’s Halloween party 😂 A blind-ranking challenge with some potentially controversial results What would YOU wear to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Which costume deserves the number-one spot? Let us know! 🎧 Subscribe to the Big Thunder Podcast for Disney World trip-planning tips, Disney Parks news, theme park discussions, and plenty of fun for Disney-loving families. #MickeysNotSoScaryHalloweenParty #DisneyHalloween #DisneyCostumes #DisneyWorld #BigThunderPodcast Timecodes (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:34) Blind-Ranking Disney Halloween Party Costumes (00:13:43) Minnie Vacay (00:15:22) What would YOU wear to the party? (00:16:14) Next time on Big Thunder Pod... 🏰 Get ready to experience the magic as we unravel the excitement surrounding the grand openings, new attractions, thrilling updates, and the latest buzz from Disney and Universal Studios. 🎢 Tune in now for an action-packed episode filled with excitement, laughter, and everything in between. Don't miss out on the adventure – hit play and enjoy the ride! 🖥️ Check us out on ⁠YouTube⁠ (youtube.com/@bigthunderpod?si=ToNCFu3_wx0gy3AS&sub_confirmation=1) 📲 Follow us on ⁠Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bigthunderpod)

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   The Creepiest Things People Have Seen at Disney

   👻 Disney World. Disneyland. Ghost stories. And some seriously creepy encounters. Just in time for Halloween, Beau and Abby are diving into some of the creepiest things people say they've experienced at Disney Parks. These aren't the usual Disney ghost legends you've heard a hundred times. We're looking at first-hand accounts posted by people who say they actually experienced them—including Disney cast members and park guests at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. From strange encounters inside Disney attractions to unexplained sightings, eerie moments after dark, and stories that are almost impossible to explain, we're exploring the side of the Disney Parks that you probably don't hear about during the daytime. If you love Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Parks, Halloween, haunted attractions, ghost stories, paranormal encounters, and creepy Disney lore, this episode is for you. 🎃 So turn down the lights, put on your Halloween ears, and join us for some of the creepiest Disney stories we've ever heard. Have you ever experienced something strange at Disney? Tell us about it! #DisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneyHalloween #GhostStories #DisneyParks (00:00:00) Ghost Stories from Disney Cast Members (00:02:43) Dolly’s Dip / Matterhorn (00:05:03) Alice in Wonderland (00:06:09) Walt Statue / Autopia (00:07:50) The Girl in the White Dress (00:11:48) Disneyland Bathrooms (00:13:33) New Year’s Eve (00:17:01) Disney World’s Haunted Bus (00:22:42) Country Bear Jamboree (00:26:57) What do you think? (00:29:12) Minnie Vacay (00:30:25) Disneyland More Haunted than WDW? (00:32:36) D23 Thoughts (00:34:39) Next Time on Big Thunder Pod… 🏰 Get ready to experience the magic as we unravel the excitement surrounding the grand openings, new attractions, thrilling updates, and the latest buzz from Disney and Universal Studios. 🎢 Tune in now for an action-packed episode filled with excitement, laughter, and everything in between. Don't miss out on the adventure – hit play and enjoy the ride! 🖥️ Check us out on YouTube (youtube.com/@bigthunderpod?si=ToNCFu3_wx0gy3AS&sub_confirmation=1) 📲 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bigthunderpod)

3. 

   10 Aug 2026

   How to Have the PERFECT MNSSHP With Kids

   🎃 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party with kids can be AMAZING—but only if you have a plan! In this episode of the Big Thunder Podcast, we’re sharing our best MNSSHP tips for families to help you have the PERFECT Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World. If you’re traveling to Disney World for MNSSHP and you’re not a local or Annual Passholder who can come back another night, your party time is precious. We’re breaking down how to maximize your time at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, what you should prioritize, and how to avoid wasting time. We cover our best Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tips, including: 🎃 How to plan your MNSSHP night with kids 🍬 Getting the most out of trick-or-treating 👻 Which characters and experiences are worth prioritizing 🎆 How to handle the Halloween entertainment and parade 🏰 When to ride attractions during the party 🍔 How to approach food and Halloween treats ⏰ How to make the most of your limited party time 👨👩👧👦 Tips for keeping kids happy, rested, and having fun 🚫 Common MNSSHP mistakes that can ruin your night Whether you’re attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for the first time, planning a Disney World vacation with kids, or trying to figure out how to get the most out of MNSSHP 2026, this episode is designed to help you build the perfect strategy for your family. Because when you only have one night at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you don't want to spend it standing in line wondering what you should be doing next! 🎧 Listen to the Big Thunder Podcast for more Disney World trip-planning tips, Disney news, theme park debates, and advice for Disney-loving families. 👍 If this episode helps you plan your Disney World vacation, like the video, subscribe to the channel, and let us know in the comments: What is the ONE thing your family never misses at MNSSHP? #MNSSHP #MickeysNotSoScaryHalloweenParty #DisneyWorld #DisneyWorldWithKids #DisneyWorldTips #MNSSHP2026 #DisneyVacation #DisneyTips #DisneyHalloween #DisneyFamily Timecodes (00:00:00) Welcome to Big Tunder Podcast (00:02:16) What is MNSSHP? (00:03:41) Riding Rides (00:08:56) Parades, Fireworks, & Hocus Pocus (00:13:13) New Entertainment (00:17:21) Meeting Characters (00:20:13) Free Candy (00:22:32) The Perfect Costume (00:26:17) The "Final" Tip (00:27:20) Party Dining (00:28:15) Minnie Vacay (00:29:28) How Much Would You Spend? (00:33:41) Next Time on Big Thunder Pod... 🏰 Get ready to experience the magic as we unravel the excitement surrounding the grand openings, new attractions, thrilling updates, and the latest buzz from Disney and Universal Studios. 🎢 Tune in now for an action-packed episode filled with excitement, laughter, and everything in between. Don't miss out on the adventure – hit play and enjoy the ride! 🖥️ Check us out on ⁠YouTube!⁠ (https://youtube.com/@bigthunderpod?si=ToNCFu3_wx0gy3AS&sub_confirmation=1) 📲 Follow us on ⁠Instagram! (instagram.com/bigthunderpod)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

43,252

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

58

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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