Episode 199: The Manticore is Our Roman Empire

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Jamie!  Phoenix Register: while we wait for the news that cancels the hiatus… The Harry Potter series on MAX will be out in 2026. “I hope they Riverdale it.” Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is 20 (how?!) and the Studio Tour is celebrating from May 1 - September 4. More info here. Owl Post: none, but don't worry, we're not firing the owls. Main Discussion: magical creatures in theme parks! We talk Universal, Disney, Knott’s, and Efteling.  “Let's get weird and talk about dragons.” Check out Shannen going into the Blind Pig here! Amy talks her fondest Borgin & Burke's memory.  For some reason, the manticore on Hagrid’s doesn't look like the one in Secrets of Dumbledore… See Ann, Marjolaine, and their dragon friend here! “Who cares about [Avatar]? A lot of people, apparently.” Shannen talks more in-depth about the Catawampus on episode 180, Bowling for Beasts. Time-Turner: the founding of Universal Studios! Podcast Question: What is your favorite Fantastic Beasts memory from a theme park?