Vacationeers Theme Parks & More

Episode 250 is here — and it’s time to take a victory lap.

In this milestone episode of Vacationeers Theme Parks & More, we celebrate 250 episodes by breaking down the podcast by the numbers. From the most-discussed parks and seasonal spin-offs to co-host appearances, episode lengths, and how the show has evolved since Episode 1 in 2017, this episode is all about the journey.

We look back at the early days, the rise of VacationScares and VacationCheers, the growth into longer-form discussions, and the incredible friends who’ve joined us along the way. Whether you’ve been listening since the begi...

Welcome to Episode 249 of the VacationCheers Podcast!

I’m your jolly host, Twinkly Tom, joined by Christmas Kris, and today we’re diving face-first into Florida’s holiday trifecta:

❄ Now Snowing at Celebration

🎄 Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

🧊 ICE! at Gaylord Palms

We break down the atmosphere, entertainment, food, surprises, and all the cozy-chaotic fun each of these holiday events brings to Central Florida. Whether you’re hunting for snowfall in 70-degree weather or freezing your mittens off inside a 9-degree ice cavern, there’s something magical waiting for you.

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Disney just debuted Zootopia: Better ZOOgether inside Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life, replacing It’s Tough to Be a Bug, and we’ve got thoughts — including Tom’s favorite part!

We also talk:

🦅 Soarin’ Across America (new version coming Summer 2026)

🐭 Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure returning in 2D

🎭 Six Flags’ DC Heroes Fest replacing Holiday in the Park

🎢 Universal Orlando’s Finnegan’s refurb

🎠 Silverwood’s acquisition by Herschend

🌏 Global news: PokéPark KANTO, Infinity Planet Project 

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In the final VacationScares Podcast of 2025, Tom is joined by his skeleton crew of Jittery Jon, Deceased Dave, and Cremated Kris as they descend upon Atlanta for a triple-dose of terror! From the blood-soaked brilliance of Netherworld Haunted House, to the screams of Six Flags Over Georgia’s Fright Fest, to a rush of RMC airtime at Fun Spot America Atlanta—the crew breaks it all down.

They share every scream, scare, and coaster count (including Tom’s 227th!), plus Jon recounts his own Halloween Horror Nights experience from Orlando. It’s an episode packed with haunted thrills...

In Episode 246 of the VacationeerScares Podcast, Taggled Tom is joined by Electrocuted Ian to discuss Ian’s two-night HHN trip to Orlando, Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Howl-O-Scream, Total Terror Haunted Attraction in Virginia, and the Howl-O-Sprint 5K at SeaWorld Orlando!

From possessed corn mazes and wolf attacks to holiday-horror hybrids, we cover it all — and decide which events truly deliver the screams this season.

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Welcome to Episode 245 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast!

Tom is joined by Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) for a jam-packed episode featuring a fiery week of theme park news — literally! From Universal’s Rip Ride Rockit catching fire during demolition to Disney’s latest ticket price hikes, we cover every spark, shock, and surprise across the parks.

Then, Tom breaks down his California weekend getaway, with stops at Santa Monica Pier, Hollywood, and a full day at Disneyland that included Oogie Boogie Bash, 20 attractions, 8 Lightning Lanes, and a breakfast chimichanga that might just top Dole Whip.<...

In Episode 244 of the VacationScares Podcast, Taxidermied Tom welcomes Decapitated Dave and Cadaver Kris from Adventures By D for a glowing good time! They kick things off with Wild Adventures Great Pumpkin LumiNights and Stone Mountain Park’s Pumpkin Festival before diving into Tom’s coast-to-coast Disney Halloween trip report.

Tom recounts his visits to both Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom and Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure—then puts them head-to-head in a Halloween showdown. Which Disney party wins: East Coast nostalgia or West Coast villainy?

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In Episode 243 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom covers a wild mix of theme park news and personal adventures.

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In Episode 242 of the VacationeersScares Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) for a jam-packed Halloween recap. Tom dives into his latest experiences at Halloween Horror Nights, including Stay & Scream, food booths, and shows like Nightmare Fuel and Haunt-O-Phonic. He also shares his impressions of Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park with its unique interactive houses, Zombie Paintball, and standout interactive haunts. They also head to LEGOLAND Florida’s Brick or Treat, complete with trick-or-treating, meet & greets, and the Monster Skytacular drone show—plus the big announcement of the new Galacticoaster family indoor coaster opening in 2026.

In Episode 241 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon Self to cover the latest theme park news and more. They break down all the big updates from Disney Parks, including Cinderella Castle’s return to its classic colors, the new Tron: Ares overlay, and the long-awaited Carousel of Progress update. They also go over closures coming to Animal Kingdom, including Dinosaur’s official end date.

The panel reviews the 2025 Golden Ticket Awards, where Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe dominated, Volcano Bay finally toppled Schlitterbahn’s 26-year reign, and Carowinds’ Fury 325 and Knoebels’ Phoenix kept...

In the continuing VacationScares saga, Tom and Jon discuss their opening weekend visits to both SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream. 

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The first VacationScares episode of the 2025 season is here! Tom is joined by Kris and Dave from the Adventures by D YouTube channel, along with Jon Self, to break down everything from Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 2025.

We start with Premium Scream Night—Tom gives his unfiltered opinion on whether it lived up to last year’s high bar. Then Dave and Kris share their opening weekend experience, including using Express Pass and Stay & Scream, while Jon adds his own perspective on this year’s event.

Finally, we dig into the house rankings, comparing notes on what w...

In Episode 238 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) dive into a packed slate of theme park news and trip reports. Disney announces a glowing Rainbow Caverns scene for Big Thunder Mountain, Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opens November 7 at Animal Kingdom, and World Princess Week brings concerts, treats, and merch galore. SeaWorld San Diego reopens Journey to Atlantis, Howl-O-Sprint 5K returns to Orlando this October, and Shark Encounter is set for a 2026 refresh. Universal’s Epic Universe adds Harry Potter and Donkey Kong rides to Express Pass. Plus, Tom recaps Disney Springs dining, Rainforest Café, and...

In Episode 237 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon Self dive headfirst into spooky season with a packed show. We break down the latest theme park news and debut our brand-new “news” bumper!

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In Episode 236 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon break down a week packed with theme park news and adventures! Six Flags parks are canceling their holiday events, Michigan’s Adventure shortens its season, and ICON Park’s Blue Man Group theater finally resumes construction. Tom also spotlights major updates for Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream—including the all-new M.A.R.S. haunted house—and Disney’s big changes at Hollywood Studios and water parks.

Then, join Tom for a full Universal Orlando staycation recap! From scoring cheap beers in Old Town and beach time at Honeymoon...

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In Episode 235 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) recap a full day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg—from early morning rope drop antics to an unforgettable stop at the new Burgermeister’s Hideaway speakeasy. They share ride reviews for InvadR, The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, Verbolten, Pantheon, Apollo’s Chariot, Escape from Pompeii, Le Scoot, Griffon, and more. Hear why Big Bad Wolf topped Phoenix Rising, why Verbolten desperately needs some TLC, and how Tom scored six beers for just over two bucks thanks to the passholder deal.

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In Episode 234 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, host Tom is joined by special guest Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) to dive into the latest thrills and chills from the theme park world! The duo discusses the big announcement of Universal Horror Unleashed coming to Chicago in 2027, exciting updates from Magic Kingdom—including the reopening of Hall of Presidents and Astro Orbiter, and a touching new verse debuting in "It’s a Small World."

Tom and Jon also cover refurbishments at Buzz Lightyear and Spaceship Earth, the lineup for EPCOT’s Eat To the Beat Concert Series, and exclus...

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In Episode 233 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom celebrates his birthday with a stay at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and shares all the details. Also, Tom shares how he celebrated Father's Day at Disney Springs from City Works to Splitsville fun. Joined by Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf), we also cover big theme park news, including EPCOT’s Test Track reopening date, Kings Dominion’s water main break closure, and SeaWorld San Antonio’s sad loss of killer whale Kamea. Plus, we dive into Halloween Horror Nights’ two new original houses: El Artista – A Spanish Haunting and Hatchet and Chains: Demo...

In Episode 232 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom shares big Halloween Horror Nights 34 news including the reveal of the Fallout haunted house and Premium Scream Night plans.

He also reviews EPCOT’s GEO 82 offerings and returns to Epic Universe for a second visit with a full meal at Blue Dragon Pan-Asian. Plus, coverage of major closures at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, the end of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, a new lawsuit at Blizzard Beach, SeaWorld and LEGOLAND updates, and a Metallica weekend in Tampa.

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In this episode of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Dave, Kris and Madison from the YouTube channel Adventures By D as they recap their unforgettable Southern California vacation!

From their very first steps into Disneyland and Batuu West to character-packed days at Avengers Campus, cocktails at Trader Sam’s, and a full day of fun at Universal Studios Hollywood—they cover it all! Plus, hear about unexpected surprises like Jack Black sightings, iconic eats like Monte Cristos and Voodoo Doughnuts, and thoughts on Disneyland's 70th anniversary nighttime shows.

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In Episode 230 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined once again by Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) to cover all the latest happenings from the theme park world and beyond.

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🎢 Theme Park News & Updates

In this episode, Tom is joined once again by Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) to talk theme parks, epic updates, and all the latest happenings from Universal Orlando, Disney Springs, and beyond.

They cover recent visits to Universal (Butterbeer at CityWalk, VelociCoaster first-timers, and soggy Skull Island), Mother’s Day eats at Disney Springs (including Elena’s triple Earl of Sandwich run), and huge theme park news—like Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s 50th anniversary, a new EPCOT lounge, and Disney’s expansion to Abu Dhabi!

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🎢 Six Flags America closing after 2025 season

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In this episode, Tom and Jon both talk about visiting Universal’s Epic Universe. Tom also discusses staying at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort to get early entry. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about Jon’s first visit to Universal’s Epic Universe. They start out by chatting about a big announcement from Tom and then his recent visit to Disney Springs. 

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In this episode, Tom and Dave from Adventures by D talk about Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort news. Then Dave outlines some of his Memorial Day week’s California vacation. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about experiencing Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Food & Wine Festival and news from Disney and Universal. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about their 2025 happy hour crawl at Disney Springs, providing their thoughts and experiences at all of the Disney Springs happy hours. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival Food announcement. Tom also discusses visiting Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras event again where he ate, drank and threw beads from a parade float. Then Tom finishes with his first Florida State Fair visit at the Tampa fairgrounds, as well as his thoughts of staying at the Hilton Inn by Hilton Tampa Fairgrounds and Casino. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about attending Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras, new Epic Universe food options and Tom’s stay at the new Universal Stella Nova Resort. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about Jon’s hard hat tour of Wild Oasis at Busch Gardens Tampa, Busch Gardens Tampa’s Mardi Gras event, preview of SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Festival and Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras. Then they end it with some news.

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In this episode, Tom, Jon and Adventures By D Dave and Kris look back at everyone's 2024 statistics. From the podcast, to YouTube to park visits and attraction rides, we've got plenty of 2024 statistics to cover.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon discuss Tom’s experience at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays, Jon’s experience at SeaWorld Christmas Celebration and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Christmastown, plus much more.

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In this episode, Tom and Ian discuss some of the 2024 roller coaster closings as well as some new attractions opening in 2025.

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In this episode, Tom goes solo and discusses the Now Snowing event in Celebration and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jollywood Nights event. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Jon’s initial thoughts of Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays. Then Tom describes his stay at Gaylord Palms and his visit to Ice! Featuring Elf. Then Tom talks about attending this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. They end the episode with some Disney news as well. 

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In this episode, Tom and Dave from Adventures by D discuss Tom’s opening day experience at the Holidays at Universal Orlando, including attending the Grinch & Friends Breakfast, Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, Holiday Tribute Store, and Universal’s Holiday Parade. Dave then discusses visiting Stone Mountain for their holiday offerings and finally Tom talks about going to Disney Springs on Thanksgiving where he had Thanksgiving dinner at Paddlefish and cookies for dessert at Summer House on the Lake. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss the four announced haunted houses at the Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas as well as Tom, Elena and Dave from Adventures by D’s final HHN night experience. Then Tom details his 11 crazy days where he had 3 round trips to Richmond for a high school football game, work and the Steeler vs. Washington NFL game.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Kings Dominion’s new Intimidator 305 name announcement, Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s new 2025 coaster name announcement, Disney’s Cake Bake Shop finally opening, Disney’s new Lightning Lane Premier Pass and finally Tom’s experience purchasing his 1-day AP Universal Epic Universe ticket.

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In this bonus and final VacationScares episode of the season, Tom welcomes back Kris and Dave from the Adventures By D YouTube channel to discuss Tom’s recent weekend trip to Atlanta to visit Netherworld Haunted House and Six Flags Over Georgia for the first time.

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In this VacationScares episode, Tom and Jon discuss breaking Disney news regarding upcoming closures, refurbs & more. Then Tom chats about participating in SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Sprint 5K on September 13, 2024. Jon and Tom then talk about visiting SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream on Jon’s birthday and finally Tom discusses attending Busch Gardens Williamsburg Howl-O-Scream and his experience with their all-day dining.

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In this VacationScares episode, Tom and Jon discuss Tom’s recent weekend getaway where he camped at Disney’s Fort Wilderness for two days and attended Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Hoop Dee Doo Revue and a horse carriage ride.

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In this VacationScares episode, Tom and Jon discuss their recent visits to both Florida United Parks Howl-O-Scream 2024 events at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

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In the inaugural VacationScares episode of 2024, Tom, Jon and Kris & Dave from Adventures by D discuss Tom attending the inaugural Halloween Horror Nights Premium Scream Night event.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s latest Halloween Horror Nights 2024 announcements, including three scare zones, Duality of Fear, Demon Queens and Enter the Blumhouse plus the last haunted house, Universal Monsters Eternal Bloodlines. They also follow-up on Kevin’s email regarding his upcoming November trip. Then finally the go over all of the Disney World announcements made at Disney’s D23 event.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s latest Halloween Horror Nights 2024 announcements, including the show named Nightmare Fuel - Nocturnal Circus and two scare zones, Swamp of the Undead and Torture Faire. They also discuss Tom’s recent trip to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on the free shuttle from Orlando where Tom enjoyed the new Bourbon & BBQ event and got to ride the new 2024 roller coaster, Phoenix Rising. But before they get into all of that, they answer a friend of the show, Kevin’s email regarding coming down for an Informer Meetup at Univer...

In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s third intellectual property announcement, Insidious: The Further, for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. They also discuss HHN multi day tickets becoming available, first news of Universal’s Epic Universe tickets, Tom’s opinion of Universal’s newest parade, Mega Movie Parade, Blue Man Group returning to Orlando and finally Tom’s and Jon’s thoughts of SeaWorld Orlando’s newest roller coaster, Penguin Trek. Of course, there’s always more sprinkled in.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s second intellectual property announcement, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. They also discuss Disney’s Rock ‘N Roller Coaster reopening, the newly announced Disney Lightning Lane Plus, waffle and hush puppy gate, Tom’s visit to SeaWorld Orlando to use his monthly benefits before the end of the month and finally Tom’s visit to the Magic Kingdom to ride the newly opened Tianna’s Bayou Adventure.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s first intellectual property announcement, A Quiet Place, for Halloween Horror Nights 2024, Busch Gardens Tampa Summer Nights media event, plus Universal Orlando and Disney World news. Tom starts answering a listener's question.

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In this episode, Tom and Kris from Adventures by D discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s announcement of the six original houses for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. Tom also talks about his recent visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg to ride the new and improved Loch Ness Monster roller coaster and finally Kris talks about her experience staying at the new Heartsong Hotel at Dollywood along with the benefits of staying.

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In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss Joanna’s April 2024 5-day western Caribbean Carnival Valor cruise and then Tom talks about his experience participating at the Inaugural SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas 5K run.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resorts press release about the coming Universal Mega Movie Parade, Hogwarts Always projection show, CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular nighttime lagoon show, Dreamswork Land opening date and the Summer Tribute Store. Then Tom reviews his visits to Wild Florida and Discovery Cove.

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In this episode, Tom and Dave from Adventures by D discuss Tom’s Magic Kingdom After Hours Party experience and Dave discusses his experience with Deluxe Resort Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, and much more.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon start off discussing Disney’s announcement of four new offerings coming to Disney World this summer. Jon also talks about Universal’s Epic Universe announcement.

Then Tom discusses his October 2023 trip to New York including visiting the Statue of Liberty, the Museum of Ice Cream, Summit One Vanderbilt, Central Park, a Broadway Show, a concert at the Theater of MSG and much more.

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back Kris and Dave from Adventures By D to talk about Six Flags Over Georgia, Wild Adventures, as well as thoughts of the first HHN speculation map.

Then Tom finally reviews Vacationeers Podcast, Vacationeers Theme Parks & More podcast, and his park/attraction 2023 statistics.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Festival, Mel’s Drive Inn reopening at Universal Studios Florida, Fast and Furious closing rumor, Dreamworks Land update, Fatburger and gingerbread old fashioned at Sixty Vines.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Tom going to the NFL Pro Bowl, Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail - Love’s Revenge, Busch Gardens Tampa & Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Events as well as Disney’s opening season announcement of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disney World.

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In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss their January 18 - January 22, 2024 4-day western Caribbean Carnival Valor cruise and Joanna’s nightmare return flight home.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Tom’s St. Augustine trip around Christmas, Disney Springs Restaurant reviews for the newest two restaurants, Eet and Summer House on the Lake, Disney mini golf and a preview of Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts.

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back Kris and Dave from the YouTube channel, Adventures by D and they talk about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Wild Adventures Christmas, Six Flags Holiday in the Park, Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights, Busch Gardens Tamps Christmas Town, Ice! At Gaylord Palms, Sir Henry’s Haunted Christmas, our monorail bar crawl and believe it or not, more…. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self talk about Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays, Celebration Now Snowing and Old Town Kissimmee. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self talk about attending Holidays celebration at Universal Orlando as well as the Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self talk about the Cedar Fair and Six Flags Merger along with Tom’s recent weekend visit to western PA and visiting the Flight 93 Memorial. Lastly, they wrap up the podcast discussing some of the Orlando theme park Christmas events. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self talk all about Tom’s long weekend trip to San Antonio, Texas at the end of August. From Voodoo Donuts, breweries and the Riverwalk to the Alamo and SeaWorld San Antonio, Tom still finds time to do a timeshare presentation. Listen now to see if he invested into future vacations! 

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In the final VacationScares episode of the 2023 season, Tom welcomes Dave and Kris from Adventures By D to discuss Knotts Scary Farms and Universal Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights. 

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In this spooktacular VacationScares episode Tom and Ian discuss attending both Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Busch Gardens Tampa Howl-O-Screams, Kings Dominion’s Halloween Haunt, Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail in Plant City, Florida and Field of Screams in Mountville, PA.

Tom and Ian also catch up on SeaWorld Entertainment 2024 coaster announcements and more. 

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In this frightening VacationScares episode Tom and Jon Self discuss Tom’s recent visit to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. 

Before that however, Tom and Jon discuss their thoughts on the D23 parks announcements.

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In this frightening VacationScares episode Tom and Jon Self discuss their recent visits to SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream and Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights.

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In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss Joanna’s 10 night eastern Caribbean: Carnival Journeys, Carnival Cruise.

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In this departure from VacationScares, Tom and Jon Self discuss Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival as well as SeaWorld Orlando’s Craft Beer Festival.

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In this frightening VacationScares episode Tom and Jon Self discuss the upcoming Howl-O-Scream events at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld Orlando. They also talk about the pass changes for Kings Dominion’s Halloween Haunt. Then finally Jon talks about what is revealed so far for the food and drinks at  Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights.

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In the first VacationScares episode of the 2023 season, Tom, Jon Self, and Dave & Kris from Adventures By D discuss everything you need to know about this year’s Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. They also talk about Dave and Kris’s trip planning for their upcoming Halloween Horror Nights Universal Hollywood and Knotts Scary Farms visits and much more.

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In this episode, Tom and Ian discuss Ian’s recent European vacation where Ian visited Disneyland Paris (Timestamp - 6:50) and Phantasialand (Timestamp - 48:13). Then near the end of the episode Ian talks about other aspects of the vacation.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss touring plan strategies for SeaWorld Orlando from their recent trip.They also discuss Universal Studios Minion’s Land, Tom’s recent Caribbean Beach stay and eating at Topolino’s Terrace. 

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss touring plan strategies for Busch Gardens Tampa from their recent trip.They also discuss Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights rumors, Guardians of the Galaxy extended queue and Tom’s park and attraction tracking. 

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In this episode, Tom, Ian and Jon Self discuss Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s newest roller coaster, DarKoaster, as well as their Food & Wine Festival and Burgermeister’s Hideaway. Then Tom gives his thoughts on Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, the newest roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando. Lastly, they end the episode updating Tom’s and Ian’s coaster counts and what they expect their counts to increase in 2023.

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In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss Tom’s recent road trip up the east coast visiting Myrtle Beach, Virginia Beach, Washington DC, Richmond and stopping at South of the Border on the way back down to Orlando.

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In this episode, Tom Welcomes back to the podcast, Jon Self to talk about their recent dining experience at Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs. They also talk about SeaWorld Entertainment’s DarKoaster (BGW) and Pipeline (SWO) coaster May opening announcements, Disney’s Halfway to Halloween food, and Jon’s visit to Animal Kingdom for Earth Day/25th Anniversary of the park.

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back to the podcast, Dave from Adventures by D to discuss all things, Wild Adventures in Valdosta, GA. From passes to funnel cakes, we have you covered.

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back to the podcast, Dave from Adventures by D and Blogger Jon Self. Dave is attending the June Orlando Informer Meetup at Universal Orlando, so we give an overview and Jon gives some tips and what to expect.

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In this episode, Tom and Joanna chat about Joanna’s December 3 night Caribbean Carnival cruise on the Liberty as well as her horror story on her return trip home. 

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back friend of the show, Blogger Jon Self, to discuss our media day visit to SeaWorld Orlando’s 2023 Seven Seas Food Festival, thoughts on the food and event plus much more. 

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back friend of the show, Blogger Jon Self, to discuss Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval event and much more. 

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In this episode, Tom, Ian and Joanna review the Vacationeers Podcast YouTube and the podcast statistics. They also look ahead at what tentative plans they have for 2023 and Tom talks about going to Magic Kingdom for his final ride on Splash Mountain and much more. 

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back friend of the show, Blogger Jon Self, to discuss the latest Disney and Universal breaking news as well as Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Cedar Point and much more. 

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back,  friend of the show, Blogger Jon Self, to discuss Holidays at Universal Orlando. 

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back a friend of the show, Blogger Jon Self, to discuss Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. They also discuss Tom’s Disney resort touring to see Christmas decorations and his Hoop Dee Doo Revue dinner and show at Disney’s Fort Wilderness.

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back a friend of the show, Dave from the Adventures By D YouTube channel, to discuss Six Flags Over Georgia Holiday in the Park and Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas. 

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In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss Tom’s recent visit to Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Orlando to see their ICE! Featuring Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! He also received comp’d tickets to see their Cirque: Spirit of Christmas show as well. 

At the end, Joanna briefly discusses her upcoming December 2022 Carnival cruise as well as booking a 10 day Carnival cruise for June 2023.

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In this episode, Tom and Ian discuss SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration, Labor Day freebies Tom got at Disney Springs and much more. 

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In this episode, Tom and Joanna welcome back to the podcast, food blogger and theme park enthusiast, Jon Self as well as Dave from the "Adventures by D" YouTube channel to discuss Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, Disney’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Tampa Howl-O-Scream, Six Flags Over Georgia Fright Fest, Kings Dominion’s Halloween Haunt and much more. 

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back again to the show food blogger and theme park enthusiast, Jon Self to discuss their visit to SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream event. But first they go over how they spent Jon’s recent birthday.

I apologize for the audio quality on this and the next episode, I unwittingly recorded them without my mixer connected to my computer (ops!).

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back to the show food blogger and theme park enthusiast, Jon Self. They follow-up on episode 153’s topic, the Kevin Murphy Orlando vacation planning and then discuss Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Night food.

I apologize for the audio quality on this and the next episode, I unwittingly recorded them without my mixer connected to my computer (ops!).

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In this episode, Tom and Ian discuss the Halloween events they will be attending this year and give an overview of each event and their initial thoughts. They begin the show with talking about Ian’s recent visit to Water Country USA, Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s DarKoaster announcement and Cedar Point retiring Top Thrill Dragster.

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In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss the second part of Tom’s recent “stay-cation”, where his two younger children along with his friend Chris and his son came down to visit and they went to Universal Studios (Volcano Bay, USF & IOA), shopping, dining, Disney Springs and finally, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is part II, listen to part I in episode 155.

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In this episode, Tom and Joanna celebrate Ian’s triumphant return by bringing back an old favorite episode type, From The Queue. 

In this FTQ, a random park will be chosen from a pre-selected list and everyone will pick an attraction from the park in secret. They reveal their choices, if no one else has picked the chosen attraction, it goes into their park, however, if someone else did pick the same attraction, then the attraction is discarded and they must choose a different, unchosen attraction from the same park. This is repeated until everyone has chosen an...

In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss the first part of Tom’s recent “stay-cation”, where his two younger children along with his friend Chris and his son came down to visit and they went to Universal Studios (Volcano Bay, USF & IOA), shopping, dining, Disney Springs and finally, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is part I, look for part II in episode 157.

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In this episode, Tom and Joanna welcome back to the podcast Dave and Madison from the YouTube channel, Adventures By D to discuss their recent first time first to Carowinds. We also talk about their upcoming “Halloween” Orlando trip.

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back to the podcast food blogger, Jon Self and they answer questions from a listener email asking about an upcoming trip to Orlando and the theme parks. Thanks to Kevin Murphy for reaching out!

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In this episode, Tom welcomes to the podcast Danielle George from Moving To Orlando, a real estate company specializing in home buying in Orlando, Florida. 

Check them out at  https://movingtoorlando.com/.

If you are interested in moving to Orlando, email Danielle at danielle@movingtoorlando.com.

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In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss Joanna’s recent 4 night Canadian Adventure of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruise and more. 

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