Vacationeers Theme Parks & More

On this episode of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon are back to break down the latest theme park news and talk about food, coasters, and a whole lot more.Jon shares his experience visiting SeaWorld San Antonio and trying the All-Day Dining, including what he ate, how the value compared, and whether it is worth it.We also cover:United Parks’ two current lawsuitsHalloween Horror Nights 35 MegaCon announcementsHHN 35 tickets now on saleStardust Racers reopening early at Epic UniverseBuzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin previews at Walt Disney WorldPlus, in The Queue, Tom talks about a Disney Springs visit with a $5 happy hour draft at Stargazers, Earl of Sandwich, Summer House on the Lake cookies, Disney resort Easter eggs, and another disappointing BoardWalk Pizza experience.If you love theme parks, food reviews, trip planning, and keeping up with all the latest Orlando-area news, this episode is for you.Listen now and keep making memories!

On Episode 258 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon are back to talk theme park news, Orlando happenings, and what they’ve been up to lately.In the news, Butterbeer Season has officially arrived at Universal Orlando with new treats across the Wizarding World, Waymo self-driving robotaxis are now operating in Orlando, and Six Flags has confirmed the sale of seven parks to EPR Properties in a major shakeup for the industry.We also hit The Queue, including a rough Manta situation at SeaWorld Orlando, a packed outlet and SeaWorld visit that sent us to Aquatica instead, our 2026 Disney Springs Happy Hour Crawl, and a visit to Blizzard Beach and Winter Summerland Mini Golf.Then we dive into our main topics:Busch Gardens Tampa Food, Wine & Flowers Festival and EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.Plus, the Rumor Report returns.In this episode:Butterbeer Season begins at Universal OrlandoSix Flags sells seven parks to EPR PropertiesWaymo robotaxis launch in OrlandoSeaWorld Orlando Manta incidentDisney Springs Happy Hour CrawlBlizzard Beach & Winter Summerland Mini GolfBusch Gardens Tampa Food, Wine & Flowers FestivalEPCOT International Flower & Garden FestivalRumors of more Vekoma at SeaWorld OrlandoSubscribe for more theme park podcasts, livestreams, vlogs, and Orlando area coverage.Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VacationeersPodcastX: https://twitter.com/vacationeertomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationeer_tomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTomSo until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.

In Episode 257 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is flying solo after a technical glitch forced a full re-record — because sometimes the show must go on.This week we dive into major theme park industry updates and some real-world experiences:🦈 Barracuda Strike gets its official opening date at SeaWorld San Antonio🎸 A Luke Combs “Category 10” country bar is coming to Universal CityWalk📉 Six Flags reports disappointing 2025 earnings — what went wrong?✈️ Dollywood teams up with Allegiant for a themed “Flight #925” fan experience🚇 The Boring Company is selected for a proposed underground transit system connecting Universal CityWalk and Epic UniversePlus:A stay at the Signia by Hilton OrlandoVictory Casino Cruise on Valentine’s DayResponding to a viewer comment about off-plan dining options at Busch Gardens and SeaWorldThe theme park world is evolving — bigger experiences, bigger risks, and bigger competition in Orlando and beyond.Listen in and let’s break it all down.

🎢 Welcome to Episode 256 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast!This week we’re diving into festival season in Florida — from SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival (including sampler card value + my personal “winners and misses”), to Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras (food booths, tribute store love, and parade observations), and a full rundown of our day at the Florida State Fair in Tampa (pigs, corgis, circus, and some very “atmosFAIR” food).📰 News RoundupBusch Gardens Tampa: Cheetah Hunt is back openUniversal Orlando: Volcano Bay goes cashless on Feb 25 + Annual Pass promo (3 extra months)Disney: Josh D’Amaro CEO transition details + water park schedule updateDisney: New Disney Inspire Credit Card (we discuss what’s new and why it matters)Six Flags: Gold Pass/Membership Regional Park Access (4-region model)🎯 Main TopicsSeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival (Jan 30 – May 17 on select days)Universal Orlando Mardi Gras (Feb 7 – Apr 4, daily)Florida State Fair Tampa (Feb 5 – Feb 16)🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform🌐 Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationeerspodcast/🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/vacationeertom📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom So until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.

Tom and Jon are back with Episode 255 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast — and we’ve got a packed show with updates, rumors, festival talk, and a Halloween survey from United Parks for some intrigue.News we cover:Universal Orlando Resort announces Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift (plus what it means for Fast & Furious: Supercharged)Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval concert lineup revealedRevenge of the Mummy incident update (medical examiner findings + attorney Ben Crump involvement)Missed last episode: the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! boulder incident at Disney's Hollywood StudiosDisney Skyliner closure window + other Walt Disney World Resort updates (including Cinderella Castle show adjustments)Garden Rocks Concert Series lineup drop at EPCOTHarambe Market reopening menu, plus Gideon's Bakehouse expanding with Six RavensSeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas concerts + Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Mardi Gras datesDevelopment Watch: Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterparks filed plans near the Disney areaRumor Report:Pokémon at Universal (global partnership is real — Orlando location is the speculation)Supercharged replacement guesses Main topics:EPCOT International Festival of the Arts thoughts Full recap of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Mardi Gras weekend: Serengeti Safari, food samples, Springs Taproom, and yes… the “lost lanyard” saga.More from Vacationeers: https://vacationeerspodcast.comFollow Tom: X/Twitter: @vacationeertom | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationeerspodcast/So until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.