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Welcome to Parkline Weekly! A weekly show bringing all the latest news and info around the theme park and attraction industry. 

  1. 6d ago

    Parkline Weekly Ep26 Theme Park News: Disney’s Space Mountain Rumor, HHN35 Reveals & RIP Mr. Knobels

    Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! 🎢 This week, Alli and Simone cover the biggest theme park stories from Disney, Universal, and parks around the world. In Episode 26: 🏰 Disney rumors point to a possible Space Mountain announcement at D23 🌴 Progress continues on Disney’s Tropical Americas expansion at Animal Kingdom ✨ The new Magic of Disney Animation experience gets an opening date 🌏 Tokyo Disney Resort announces ticket price increases Universal News 🚗 Fast & Furious – Supercharged at Universal Orlando gets an earlier closing date 🎟️ Universal launches an incredible Florida Resident ticket offer 👻 Halloween Horror Nights 35 reveals new scare zones, an Ozzy Osbourne-inspired haunted house, Stranger Things, Killer Klowns, and more 🎢 Universal Hollywood addresses rumors surrounding Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Around the Theme Park Industry 🎢 West Edmonton Mall’s new Vekoma coaster continues to rise 🌲 Six Flags Great America teases something new for 2027 🏔️ Virginia’s newest mountain coaster opens 🌊 PortAventura prepares to debut two new attractions ❤️ We remember Richard “Dick” Knoebel and his incredible impact on the amusement industry 🌟 Small Park Spotlight This week’s spotlight celebrates Knoebels Amusement Resort, America’s largest free-admission amusement park, as it marks its 100th anniversary. 💬 Which story are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of Parkline Weekly.

  2. Jul 15

    Parkline Weekly Ep25: Disneyland Hits 1 Billion Guests & Epic Universe Nights Announced

    Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! In Episode 25, Alli and Simone break down the biggest stories from Disney, Universal, and theme parks across North America and beyond. This week we cover: Disneyland officially welcomes its 1 BILLIONTH guest Soarin’ Over California returns before Soarin’ Across America debuts New construction updates for the Lion King flume ride in Disney Adventure World Shanghai Disneyland’s upcoming Spider-Man coaster takes shape Disney Cruise Line brings a new island adventure experience to Singapore Another Tiana’s Bayou Adventure safety incident sparks online debate Plus in Universal news: Universal Nights at Epic Universe announced for October Celestial Goodnight becomes a guest-favorite nighttime spectacular Maple Bourbon Habanero popcorn arrives at Islands of Adventure And in other park news: Fiesta Village Family Fun Park closes after nearly 50 years Storm damage injures guests at Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags reveals new Halloween attractions featuring SAW, The Conjuring & The Strangers Dollywood lands on TIME Magazine’s 500 Best Private Companies list A massive new Star Wars exhibition is coming to Philadelphia IAAPA Expo 2026 is set to be the biggest ever Which story are you most excited about this week? Let us know in the comments! Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Parkline Weekly.

  3. Jul 8

    Parkline Weekly Theme Park News Ep24: Hollywood Drift Tops Out, Crush’s Coaster & Colorado Cyclone

    Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! 🎢 This week, Alli and Simone break down the biggest theme park stories from around the world, including major Disney refurbishment news, an exciting construction milestone at Universal, and encouraging updates for one of Colorado’s most beloved historic roller coasters. This week’s stories include: 🏰 Disney Parks • Portable charger fire prompts evacuation at It’s a Small World in Walt Disney World • Ghirardelli temporarily relocates during a major Disney Springs renovation • Vans opens a brand-new Disney Springs location • Crush’s Coaster at Disneyland Paris set for an extended refurbishment through Summer 2027 🎬 Universal Parks • Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift reaches another huge construction milestone as the massive spike track tops out • New construction footage reveals the coaster is coming together quickly • Universal Studios Hollywood ends CityWalk FIFA World Cup viewing parties after overwhelming crowds 🎢 Other Theme Park News • Tormenta Rampaging Run begins technical rehearsals at Six Flags Over Texas • The Strangers: No Escape returns for Fright Fest • Historic Cyclone coaster at Lakeside Amusement Park in Colorado begins testing again • Historic Big Eli Ferris Wheel damaged by severe storms in Ohio • California’s Great America adds more fall operating dates • Oaks Amusement Park announces a new drop tower as part of its 20-year master plan • Construction continues on the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas 👇 Which story are you most excited about? Are you counting down to Hollywood Drift? Hoping the Cyclone makes its long-awaited return? Or planning one last ride on Crush’s Coaster before it closes? Let us know in the comments! 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss another week of theme park news.

  4. Jul 1

    Parkline Weekly Theme Park News Ep23: Tiana's Bayou Adventure Incident, HHN 2026 Houses & Disney Transportation Changes

    Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks!  This week, Alli and Simone break down the biggest theme park news from Disney, Universal, and parks across North America!  This week’s stories include: • Guest exits ride vehicle on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland • Disney announces the 2026 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup • New Pirates of the Caribbean animatronic debuts • Disney Springs transportation policy changes and the opening of LEVEL99 • Three new Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses revealed at Universal Orlando • Universal Studios Japan’s Back to Hogwarts celebration • More Volcano Bay Nights dates added • Early reactions to Universal Kids Resort Texas • The Play District: Powered by Hasbro announced for Pigeon Forge • Rampage reopens at Alabama Adventure • Six Flags Great America celebrates its 50th Anniversary • The legendary Coney Island Cyclone turns 99 years old • Sony invests $100 million into immersive entertainment company COSM Whether you’re planning your next vacation, love roller coasters, or just want to stay up to date on the latest theme park news, Parkline Weekly has you covered every week!  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.  Which story caught your attention this week? Let us know in the comments! #Disney #Disneyland #WaltDisneyWorld #UniversalOrlando #HalloweenHorrorNights #EPCOT #ThemeParks #RollerCoasters #SixFlags #ParklineWeekly #ThemeParkNews

  5. Jun 17

    Parkline Weekly Theme Park News EP 21:Disney Baby Giraffes, Universal Churros & Roller Coaster Chaos

    🎢 PARKLINE WEEKLY EPISODE 21 | Disney Baby Giraffes, Universal Churros & Roller Coaster Chaos! 🎢   Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! This week, Alli & Simone break down all the biggest theme park, amusement park, and entertainment news from around North America — and trust us… this one gets chaotic FAST. This week we’re talking Disney baby animals, celebrity sightings at Disneyland, Harry Potter churros at Universal, roller coaster breakdowns, brush fires under coasters, new theme park rumors, and yes… somehow a crustless tuna sandwich became theme park news. 🎡 In This Episode: 🏰 Disney News • Baby giraffe Ivy officially debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom • Disney releases a new behind-the-scenes Soarin’ attraction film • New Logo Mania merchandise collection arrives at Disney Parks • Disney rolls out patriotic snacks for America’s 250th celebration • Tom Hanks & Conan O’Brien surprise guests at Disneyland • Hong Kong Disneyland debuts the new Pixar Pals Spectacular nighttime show. 🎬 Universal Studios News • Universal UK Resort in Bedford officially begins infrastructure work • Universal Kids Resort preview day rumors & first merch revealed • Universal Hollywood debuts the infamous Fast & Furious crustless tuna sandwich • New Hogwarts House churros arrive at Universal Hollywood • VelociCoaster celebrates 5 years at Universal Orlando. 🎢 Theme Park & Amusement Park News • Brush fire erupts beneath X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain • Riders stranded 120 feet in the air at Six Flags St. Louis • Cedar Point’s Siren’s Curse experiences opening weekend delays • Montezooma’s Revenge reopening faces more setbacks at Knott’s Berry Farm • Hersheypark permanently closing Tidal Force after 32 years • New Six Flags membership plans expand to Cedar Fair parks • Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration returns • Kennywood launches new chaperone policy • Gatorland evacuation following bomb threat hoax • New Florida surf attraction rumor & Alabama Adventure teaser news . 👇 Let us know in the comments: 🍩 Are you trying the Harry Potter churros? 🎢 Would you survive hanging on Siren’s Curse for 20 minutes? 🥪 And… would you actually order the crustless tuna sandwich at Universal?   👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts!

  6. Jun 3

    Parkline Weekly Theme park news EP 19: Dollywood does it again!

    PARKLINE WEEKLY EPISODE 19 IS HERE!   This week on Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks, we’re breaking down a MASSIVE week in theme park and cruise news!   Universal Parks News Universal Kids Resort officially gets an opening date Major changes coming to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure K-Pop Demon Hunters merch arrives at Universal Orlando Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift construction updates Rumors of a possible Transformers Metrobase expansion at Universal Beijing   Disney Parks News Disney announces a major reimagining of Carousel of Progress Jessie’s Roundup officially opens at Magic Kingdom Disneyland removes the Park Hopper restriction A fan-favorite Pixar attraction returns to Disneyland Disneyland faces a major facial recognition lawsuit   Theme Park & Amusement News Carowinds’ #WHATSINTHEWOODS mystery is almost solved Dollywood launches Neon Nights at Splash Country Dollywood named America’s favorite theme park (again!) Las Vegas may finally revive the abandoned SkyVue towers RMC teases its first-ever Wild Moose coaster We discuss the most hilariously simple coaster name ever: “The Coaster”   Cruise News Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico project faces a major setback after Mexico denies environmental permits Plus, we discuss the frightening Iron Shark coaster incident in Galveston where riders were stranded for nearly four hours   And of course… we somehow also talk about jellyfish dreamscapes, floating restaurants in the sky, and why theme parks love emotionally torturing enthusiasts with mystery teasers.   Let us know in the comments: What story are YOU most excited about this week? Are you hyped for Universal Kids Resort, curious about Disney’s Carousel of Progress update, or secretly Team “The Coaster”?    New episodes of Parkline Weekly every week covering the latest in: Theme Parks Cruise News Amusement Parks Disney & Universal Updates   Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!

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Welcome to Parkline Weekly! A weekly show bringing all the latest news and info around the theme park and attraction industry.