Vacationeers Theme Parks & More

Vacationeers Theme Parks & More
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Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast discusses topics from vacation trip planning to trip reporting on vacations at theme parks, beaches, cruises, international travel & anywhere else a vacation may take you. We may sprinkle in a little theme park news or a game just for fun.

  1. 4d ago

    VTPM266: Soarin’, Muppets, Expedition Odyssey Fire & Ice, AquaGlow, Peppa Pig & HHN Sinners

    In Episode 266 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon recap a packed week of theme park visits, including AquaGlow at Aquatica, Pass Member perks gone wrong, Soarin’ Across America, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Expedition Odyssey Fire & Ice, and Peppa Pig Theme Park.  They also discuss HHN’s newly announced Sinners house, the Mandalorian and Grogu update to Smugglers Run, and Bluey’s Wild World opening at Animal Kingdom.

    1h 9m

  2. May 22

    VTPM265: Busch Gardens Tampa All-Day Dining: Is It Worth It in 2026?

    In Episode 265 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon to break down their full Busch Gardens Tampa All-Day Dining 2026 experience from Saturday, May 9. The park was open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, giving us a full 12-hour window to put the dining plan to the test. We ate at multiple locations across the park, including Zagora Café, Zambia Smokehouse, BG Cuban Café, Dragon Fire Grill, Oasis Pizza, and even made a stop at Giraffe Bar to use Busch Bucks. We discuss what we ate, what worked, what didn’t, where the best value was, and whether Busch Gardens Tampa’s All-Day Dining is still worth it in 2026. Our total if paid à la carte would have been $284.36. The All-Day Dining price was $60, and after using $20 in Busch Bucks, Tom’s actual cost was only $40 plus tax. Watch the Busch Gardens Tampa All-Day Dining 2026 vlog: https://youtu.be/3cj5klSCFig Visit our website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationeer_tom TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vacationeers_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeersPodcast X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/vacationeertom So until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.

    1h 27m

  3. May 15

    VTPM264: Discovery Cove for Mother’s Day, Lost Continent Closing, New Disney Ferryboat & Theme Park Earnings

    In this episode of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon to catch up on recent theme park visits, livestreams, food reviews, and a packed round of theme park news. We start in The Queue with updates from SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival, Universal Orlando’s UOAP Bonus Benefits, EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival livestreams, House of Blues, Gideon’s Bakehouse, Chicken Guy, Busch Gardens Tampa, and Discovery Cove. Then we move into the news, including the latest quarterly results from Disney, Universal/Comcast, United Parks & Resorts, and Six Flags, plus major updates from around the theme park industry. Stories discussed include: Universal Orlando confirming the phased closure of The Lost Continent at Islands of AdventureUniversal’s Horror Make-Up Show temporarily closing for a reimagined versionUniversal replacing Thunder Falls Terrace with a new full-service dining conceptDisney World reopening Big Thunder Mountain Railroad after refurbishmentDisney Springs adding Level99 and Six Ravens this summerWalt Disney World adding its first new Magic Kingdom ferryboat since 1976SeaWorld Orlando’s Electric Ocean returning with a new drone showSix Flags bringing Holiday in the Park back to Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags Great AdventureFrom earnings reports to ferryboats, closing lands, returning festivals, drone shows, cookies, and theme park food, this episode covers a little bit of everything. So until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.

    48 min

  4. May 8

    VTPM263: Six Flags Over Georgia Opening Weekend, Carowinds Coasters & Six Flags Over Texas Plans with Adventures by D

    Tom is joined once again by Kris and Dave from Adventures by D and Dave’s Dugout Grill for a coaster-filled theme park road trip episode! In Episode 263 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, the group talks about Kris and Dave’s recent visit to Six Flags Over Georgia during opening weekend, including their thoughts on the park, operations, rides, food, and overall experience. They also recap their visit to Carowinds during its second weekend of the season, discussing the coaster lineup, park atmosphere, and how the trip compared to Six Flags Over Georgia. Plus, Dave previews his upcoming visit to Six Flags Over Texas, sharing what he is looking forward to and how it fits into his growing theme park adventures. Whether you love roller coasters, theme park road trips, Six Flags parks, or just hearing friends talk parks, this episode has plenty to dig into. Listen to the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/vacationeers-theme-parks-more-podcast/ Check out Adventures by D: https://www.youtube.com/@AdventuresbyD Dave’s Dugout Grill: https://www.youtube.com/@DavesDugoutGrill Follow Vacationeers: Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ Merch: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/merch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationeer_tom TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vacationeers_podcast Facebook: [Insert Facebook Link] X/Twitter: https://x.com/vacationeertom

    1h 10m

  5. May 1

    VTPM262: New Buzz Lightyear Thoughts, Sloth World News, Jon’s Top 10 Coasters & SeaWorld Seven Seas Final Rotation

    In Episode 262 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon for a packed episode covering Orlando theme park news, recent park visits, coaster rankings, and the final rotation of SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival menus. We kick things off in The Queue with Jon’s Top 10 Coasters, Tom’s trip to see Collective Soul at Hard Rock Live at Universal Orlando, Sofia’s prom night at EPCOT, and a visit to Magic Kingdom to ride Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. Then we jump into the latest theme park news, including the troubling updates surrounding Sloth World Orlando, Blue Man Group returning to Orlando at ICON Park, the announced opening date and song list for Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and the return of Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon. We also discuss the announced dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival dates, and the new Paradise Nights after-hours dining experience coming to Discovery Cove this summer. For the main topic, we break down SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Rotation 3, compare it against the first two rotating menus, and discuss the best, worst, and most interesting items from the full rotating menu series. Topics include: Jon’s Top 10 CoastersCollective Soul at Hard Rock LiveEPCOT prom nightBuzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin scoresSloth World Orlando newsBlue Man Group returning to OrlandoRock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The MuppetsDisney H2O Glow After HoursMickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party datesEPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026 datesParadise Nights at Discovery CoveSeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Rotation 3Best and worst rotating menu itemsSo until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.

    1h 31m

  6. Apr 22

    VTPM261: Ian Returns to Rank Our Top 10 Coasters as well as Our Lowest Ranked Coasters

    On this episode of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom welcomes back Ian for a coaster-packed conversation as they each rank their top 10 roller coasters they’ve ridden. With Tom’s coaster count at 229 and Ian’s at 206, there is plenty of track record behind these rankings. Along the way, they also give some love to their honorable mentions and call out a few rides that landed on their least favorite coaster lists. From elite airtime machines to rides that just did not do it for us, this is a fun, opinion-filled episode for coaster fans who love rankings, hot takes, and a little chaos. Whose list is better? Which coasters made the cut? And which rides got absolutely no mercy? Listen now and see where your favorites stack up against ours. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/vacationeers-theme-parks-more-podcast/ 🌐 Visit our website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com 👕 Shop our merch: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/merch/ 📸 Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationeer_tom 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vacationeers_podcast 🐦 Follow Tom on X: https://x.com/vacationeertom 📘 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom Whether you agree with our rankings or think we completely lost the plot somewhere around steel, wood, or launch coasters, let us know your top 10. So until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.

    44 min

  7. Apr 15

    VTPM260: Latest HHN Spec Map, Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa & Orlando Vacation Planning Q&A

    Welcome to Episode 260 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast! This week, Tom and Jon cover personal updates, theme park news, the latest Halloween Horror Nights speculation map, and a listener-driven main topic built around Chris’s Orlando vacation planning questions. In The Queue, Jon talks about breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace, Tom talks about Easter weekend at the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, another visit to 3 Daughters Brewing Clearwater Beach, a stay at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, and seeing Helloween at House of Blues. In the news, the guys discuss the passing of Buddy the Gator at Gatorland, changes coming to SeaWorld Orlando’s Expedition Odyssey, CityWalk updates at Universal Orlando, the return of free beer at SeaWorld, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopening, and the latest timing for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. In the Rumor Report, Tom and Jon discuss the latest Halloween Horror Nights speculation map and what it could mean for this year’s event. Then in the main topic, Tom breaks down a long list of practical vacation-planning questions from listener Chris, including SeaWorld hotel perks, Quick Queue strategy, All-Day Dining timing, Aquatica logistics, ticket rules, Universal hotel strategy, Gatorland discounts, and more. It’s a useful discussion not just for Chris, but for anyone trying to plan a smoother Orlando theme park vacation. Whether you’re plotting your rope drop, planning your first meal, decoding HHN rumors, or just trying not to get soaked on Journey to Atlantis, this episode is packed with practical tips and current updates. Listen now and keep making memories.

    1h 55m

  8. Apr 1

    VTPM259: Jon’s SeaWorld San Antonio All-Day Dining + HHN 35 News

    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!

    1h 50m
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Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast discusses topics from vacation trip planning to trip reporting on vacations at theme parks, beaches, cruises, international travel & anywhere else a vacation may take you. We may sprinkle in a little theme park news or a game just for fun.

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  • Creator
    Vacationeers Theme Parks & More
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    268
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    Clean
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    © Copyright 2019
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