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In today’s episode, I'm diving deep into one of the most explosive rumors in the theme park world right now — the Creature from the Black Lagoon ride rumored for Epic Universe.

I’m breaking down the full story: where this rumor actually came from, how it evolved, and the surprising ways Universal has been teasing fans and keeping the hype alive. We’ll also look at the cutting-edge ride system that has the entire industry buzzing and why it might be the perfect fit for Dark Universe.

But that’s not all! There’s been a ton of news across the parks this week, and we’re getting into all of it:

• DC Comics potentially coming to Universal… or maybe another park?!
• Universal Studios rolling out new park hours
• VelociCoaster quietly removes its Single Rider line
• LEGOLAND officially announced the opening date for GalactiCoaster
• Big Thunder Mountain getting ready to reopen
• Six Flags launched a brand new app
• New construction updates on Disney’s Tropical Americas land

All that and more on this packed episode of the Theme Pahk podcast!

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This week, I’m diving deep into Orlando!

I break down all the big updates coming to Walt Disney World, including reopening dates for Big Thunder Mountain and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, the debut of Soarin’ Across America, the new Frozen update, and more!

Then, I cover the breaking news that Epic Universe’s first expansion will center around the Harry Potter portal — with all the details we know so far. I also explore what Universal might be teasing behind Monsters Unchained (is the Creature From the Black Lagoon finally coming?!).

Plus, I go over the new coaster under construction at Universal Studios Florida, share the latest updates, and wrap up with Universal’s plans for a brand-new transit system — and what it could mean for the creation of a “Universal Bubble.”

00:00 - Ranking Guidelines

01:00- Troller-Coaster

04:04 - The Mummy

10:41 - Harry Potter Escape From Gringots

15:22 - Harry Potter Flight of the Hippogriff

18:09 - Harry Potter Hagrids Motorbike Adventure

23:29 - Velocicoaster

29:24 - The Incredible Hulk

34:30 - Curse of the Werewolf

39:32 - DK Mine Cart Madness

44:27 - Stardust Racers

48:40 - Hiccups Wing Gliders

In todays episode I will be ranking and reviewing every roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort. That includes all 3 theme parks: Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Epic Universe.

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You’ve planned your dream trip to Disney or Universal… but can you survive it? 🥵

In this episode of A Theme Pahk Podcast, I’m breaking down my Top Theme Park Essentials! These are the items and habits that actually make or break a multi-day theme park vacation. These are the real things that’ll keep you comfortable, healthy, and sane when you’re hitting the parks for 3–8 days straight.

I go through my personal must-haves, what I pack, and share plenty of tips I’ve learned from years of trial and error. Whether you’re heading to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, or any other park, this episode’s your ultimate Theme Park Survival Guide.

00:00 - BREAKING: Universal Parks Launch 2026 Tickets

06:30 - Show Intro

07:10 - UNIVERSAL NEWS STARTS HERE

07:21- Universal Kids Resort TX Details Revealed

14:06- NEW Single Attraction Express Pass

18:21- Universal Parking Update

19:08- Wicked Store Update

20:10- RIP Ride Rock It is GONE, Construction Update

22:35- Mardi Gras Early Details

23:34- Best Time To Go To Universal?

25:07- Finnigan's Bar Closing For A Year, Possibly Changing

26:35- New VIP Tour At Uni Hollywood

28:00- F&F Hollywood Drift Testing & Ride Pics

30:00- RUMOR: Water World Is Closing

32:05- DISNEY WORLD NEWS STARTS HERE

32:13- Soarin' Across America Updated Ride For 2026

34:11- Disney World Going Cashless

35:30- Jingle Cruise Returns

35:55- Toy Story Land Refurb Finally Complete

36:35- Remy's Drops 3D

39:09- HOUSEKEEPING

40:26- Travis Kelce Invested Into Six Flags

45:02- MCO Orlando Airport Adding A RIDE?!

48:30- Roller Coaster Museum News

51:27- SeaWorld Facing New Lawsuit

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00:00 - Intro

02:06 - Express Lane Segment Begins

02:40 - Zootopia Animatronic + Show Details Revealed

05:26- Frozen Animatronic Replacement

07:25- Muppets Rock N Roller Coaster Update

10:30- Monsters Inc. Land Updates & Excitement

12:50- Banana Ball Coming To Disney World

13:23- Storybook Land Canal Boats Update

13:55- Impossible Creatures Coming To Disney Parks?

16:43- Universal Orlando Holiday Updates

19:25- Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026

22:18- Will Mythos Restaurant Close?

24:23- Six Flags Qiddiya City Record Breaking Ride Line-Up & 2025 Opening

27:50- Housekeeping

28:45- Disney Parks Record HIGH Price Increases

34:13- Las Vegas "Retro Escape" Theme Park

39:40- Netflix House Updates

44:21- SeaWorld San Antonio's New Barracuda Strike Family Coaster

45:30- Podcast Schedule Moving Forward

46:24- COME TO MY SHOW IN NEW ENGLAND!!!!

Disney’s breaking records again, and not in a good way. Ticket prices have officially crossed the $200 mark for the first time ever. But that’s not all...I've got a massive round-up of new ride updates, events, and park expansions from Disney, Universal, Six Flags, and beyond.

From the reveal of Zootopia’s new animatronic at Animal Kingdom and the Muppets taking over Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster… to Universal’s Mega Movie Summer comeback and the new Las Vegas RetroEscapes theme park, this week’s episode is packed.

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00:00 - Where have I been?!

04:49 - Day 1- Disney Springs/Resort Hopping

18:44 - Day 2- Epcot

30:08- Day 3- Hollywood Studios

44:11- Day 3- Going To Universal Dockside Inn

46:48- Day 4- Epic Universe

1:05:28- Day 5- HHN Night 1 + Arcade Monster

1:13:19- Day 6- Universal Studios & Islands Of Adventure

1:21:20- Day 7- HHN Night 2 + Disney Springs

1:23:30- Final Thoughts

I just got back from an unforgettable Orlando trip! 7 straight days of nonstop theme park action. From Disney Springs to EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Epic Universe, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Halloween Horror Nights, and more… I packed it all in.

In this episode, I break down everything I did each day, what worked, what didn’t, and how I used strategy and park knowledge to make the most of every minute. If you’re planning a trip to Orlando or just want to hear what it’s like to go full throttle for a week straight, this one’s for you.

🎢 Featuring:

Real daily breakdowns of my 7-day Orlando theme park trip

Time-saving tips and strategy for Disney & Universal parks

Lessons learned from hitting every major park back-to-back

Advice for maximizing your next vacation

Hit play and come along for the ride. It’s my most intense, fun, and strategic Orlando trip ever.

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00:00 - Intro

00:57 - Muppets Rock N Roller Coaster 1st Look

04:48- Big Thunder Mountain's New Show Scene

09:52- Zootopia "Better Zoogether" News

12:12- Disneyland Ends Early Entry For Resort Guests

17:06- Housekeeping

18:25- Express Lane Begins

19:00- Oga's Cantina Drops Reservations At Disneyland

20:15- Pixar Place Hotel Drops Park Entry

20:28- Beak & Barrel Sold Out For 2 Months

21:58- LEANING TOWER OF CHEEZAAAH

23:07- DK Mine Cart & Battle of the Ministry Get Fast Passes!

24:13- Epic Universe Doc Update

25:35- Chainsaw Man Coming To HHN Hollywood

26:11- Lion King Ride Update (Disney Paris)

28:12- Howl-O-Scream Update

28:36- Knots Scary Farm Update

29:00- Six Flags Gold Plus Members Update

29:41- HHN Feel The Fear Announced

31:06- Outro

Breaking ride updates and new reveals from Disney and beyond! In this episode, I cover Disney’s major announcements for Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets, Big Thunder Mountain’s 2026 “new magic,” and the opening date for Animal Kingdom’s new Zootopia 4D show. Plus, big changes coming to Disneyland hotel perks, new Epic Universe Express Pass access, and more news from parks worldwide.

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⛰️ Big Thunder Mountain 2026 “new magic”

🦊🐰 Zootopia 4D show opening date at Animal Kingdom

🏨 Disneyland hotel perks changing in 2026

⚡ Epic Universe adds Express Pass to 2 rides

🏴‍☠️ Beak & Barrel reservations vanish in under an hour

🦁 Disneyland Paris Lion King HUGE Update

👻 Chainsaw Man show at HHN Hollywood

🎃 New details for Howl-O-Scream & Knott’s Scary Farm

💀 HHN Feel The Fear Announcement

00:00 - Intro

01:11 - Farewell Rip Ride Rockit

04:10- Speculation On Rip Ride's Replacement

11:40- Housekeeping

13:50- Express Lane Begins

14:15- Universal Employees Invading Epic Universe

16:29- Zelda Coming To Universal Theme Parks

19:50- Volcano Bay After Hours Nights Returns

20:38- Horror Unleashed Opening Reaction

25:31- Horror Unleashed Guest Review (negative)

27:05- Horror Unleashed Guest Review (positive)

27:50- Exorcist House Walkthrough Reaction

35:02- FNAF HHN Restaurant

35:50- Wyatt Sicks 2 Different Houses

36:19- Art The Clown Will Find You

37:00- Art The Clown Scare-Actor Debuts

38:05- Purge Dangerous Waters Returns To HHN

38:45- Dummy of the Week

40:40- Outro

Rumors, reactions, and announcements across the theme park world! In this episode, I break down the latest updates from Universal, Epic Universe, HHN, and more. Including a potential Ghostbusters ride replacing Rip Ride Rockit, new signs pointing to a Zelda expansion at Epic Universe, and early Horror Unleashed guest reviews that aren’t exactly glowing.

🎢 Farewell Rip Ride Rockit

🔍 Speculation on Replacement Ride (Ghostbusters?)

👷‍♂️ Universal Employees "Invade" Epic Universe

🗺️ Zelda Expansion Rumors at Universal Parks Heating Up!

🌋 Volcano Bay Nights Returns This Fall

👁️ First Reaction to Horror Unleashed

😬 Negative Guest Review of Horror Unleashed

👍 Positive Guest Review of Horror Unleashed

😱 Exorcist: Believer Walkthrough Reaction (Bad Acting?!)

🍕 FNAF Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria Restaurant at HHN

👻 Wyatt Sicks Featured in Two Different HHN Houses

🎈 Art the Clown Will Find You…

🤡 Art the Clown Scare-Actor Debuts at HHN

💥 The Purge: Dangerous Waters Returns to Hollywood

🪀 Dummy of the Week

00:00 - Intro

00:44 - Where Was I Last Week?

02:10- Mega Express Lane Begins

03:06- New Epic Universe Documentary

05:19- Universal 1st Quarter Update

06:30- Epic Universe Will Focus On Improving Long Lines

08:48- Monsters Unchained Celebrates 1 Million Riders

09:16- Current State of Monsters Unchained

10:45- Big Challenge For Dark Universe Coming Up

12:08- Reign Of Kong Closing For Refurb

12:32- HHN Updates Begin

13:05- Stay & Scream Changes

13:58- 4 Rides Open During HHN

14:31- Why You Should Care About The WWE Wyatt Sicks House

16:06- Fallout Lights On Tour For Hollywood

17:18- Death Eaters Return To HHN Orlando

17:45- Former Disney Imagineer Returns

18:52- Disney Theme Parks Q3 Update

20:15- Magic Kingdom Pass Holders Update (Yet Again!)

21:17- Disneyland Ride Reopenings & Closings

22:53- SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Getting Big IP

26:55- Six Flags CEO Steps Down

30:32- Six Flags Attendance Continues To Decline

33:33- Six Flags Cancels Another Fright Fest

34:10- Six Flags Now Up-Charging For New Conjuring Experience

35:41- Six Flags New Roller Coaster In New Mexico

39:33- Six Flags Breaking News Later In The Show!!!

39:45- Pokémon Kanto Theme Park Opening

44:11- I Just Woke Up lol

45:00- Housekeeping

46:10- Explaining New Channel Memberships

53:26- Six Flags Now Charging Extra For All Haunted Mazes

58:02- Dummy of the Week

59:37- Outro

This week on the show, I’m diving into a fury of negative Six Flags updates (yes… again). The chain is now adding new fees and upcharges for experiences that used to be included with your ticket, including haunted mazes at Fright Fest and more. I totally crashed out over it, haha.

We’re also talking Epic Universe and how it performed in its first quarter, plus a look at Monsters Unchained hitting 1 million riders & how the Dark Universe land will be facing its biggest challenge yet in the coming months.

On top of that, I’ve got updates from Disney World, Disneyland, SeaWorld, the new Pokémon theme park, and a whole lot more.

Kick back, relax, and enjoy another week of A Theme Pahk Podcast!

00:00 - Intro

01:48 - Six Flags Delays Major Coaster & Cancels Events

11:50 - Dollywood Mystery Ride Solved?!

20:08 - Hollywood Studio Updates Animation Courtyard

25:24- Housekeeping

27:05- Express Lane Begins

27:40- Test Track 3.0 Opens

28:56- Epcot Brings Back Diver Look-Out Chamber

29:34- Pop Century Construction Update

30:06- Haunted Mansion Has Construction Markers

30:40- Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Update

31:19- Disneyland Holiday Offerings

32:01- Epic Universe Bus Catches On Fire

32:24- Universal Orlando Raises Employee Wages

33:06- Epic Universe Sells Out July

34:03- Epic Universe Extends Hours

35:16- New Larger Seats On Stardust Racers

35:32- Epic Universe Lore Revealed

37:18- HHN Orlando Update

37:47- Universal Studios Doc Delayed

38:54- HHN Hollywood Update

39:30- Mac N Cheese Cones At Universal Hollywood

40:13- Horror Unleashed Lore & Updates

43:00- Chuck E. Cheese Arrested Mid Shift

44:00- Lady Attacks Teen At Magic Kingdom

46:00- Disneyland Infinity Defense Preview

49:36- Outro

Episode 13 is packed with big theme park updates! We’re talking about Dollywood’s massive new 2026 ride, a $50 million mystery project that may have just been solved! That's right! Mack Rides "Rocking Boat" ride system looks to be spotted at the construction site! Plus some major changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And of course, Six Flags is making headlines again… with major coaster delays, canceled events, and more questionable moves post-merger.

I'm breaking it all down this week, along with quick-fire updates from parks across the country in The Express Lane segment.

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In today’s episode of A Theme Pahk Podcast, we’re talking about the latest wave of theme park updates including some growing concerns with Epic Universe. Is the park already struggling with crowds and capacity issues?

Then we blast off with LEGO’s $90 million expansion, featuring indoor, space-themed roller coasters coming to both Legoland Florida and Legoland California. These new “immersive” coasters are being billed as the most ambitious rides Legoland has ever built.

Plus:

– Halloween Horror Nights inside scoops & updates

– Universal’s traveling theme park museum is coming in 2026

– MuppetVision 3D has a future in theme parks?

– Future of Disney World's Waterparks speculation

– New lame rules for annual passholders of Disney World

– Six Flags America could become a new theme park

– New Walt Disney animatronic has people upset

– Star Wars BDX Droids debut at Hollywood Studios

+ much more!!!

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

01:25 - Current State Of Epic Universe

10:48 - HHN Updates

18:23 - Universal Theme Parks Traveling Museum

24:14 - Legoland's New Indoor Coasters & Lands

29:46 - Housekeeping

30:29 - Channel Updates & Why Are Ads So F'n Loud?!

32:56 - Express Lane Begins

33:19- Universal Studios Documentary on Peacock

34:09- Palace Arcade Closes At US

34:20- Lagoon Bridge Closed For Refurb at US

34:44- Disney Holiday Vacation Deals

35:26- Muppetvision 3D has a future

36:38- The Potted Plant

37:44- Disney Waterpark Speculation

38:15- Disney World AP Holders Update

38:49- Meet Fantastic Four

39:28- Six Flags America Could Become Another Theme Park

40:32- Six Flags Arlington, TX New Waterpark Expansion

40:57- ZDT Closes Down

41:25- WV's 1st Ever Mountain Coaster Opens

41:58- Reacting to Walt Disney animatronic

45:04- Thief Caught On Film At Epcot

45:58- Star Wars Droids Arrive

47:15- Outro

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00:00 - Intro

03:15 - Universal Studios Teases Ghostbusters, Back To The Future, & Fast!

09:50 - Sonic The Hedgehog Rides & Attractions On The Way

17:09 - Terminator LVBVR Experience Coming In September

21:47 - Underground Tunnels In Orlando

24:21 - Housekeeping

25:09 - Express Lane Begins

25:31 - Knots Scary Farm Info

25:58- SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream Info

26:27- Terrifier House + Origins Of Horror At HHN

27:56- Orlando Informer Nov & Dec Tickets Launch

29:38- Epic Universe Cooling Stations

31:05- Nightmare Experience At Orlando Resort

32:26- Disney World Holiday Updates

34:16- Disneyland POV Coming to Disney+

34:56- Test Track 3.0 Previews Update

35:49- Circus Circus Discount Deal

36:17- Going To Theme Parks Alone RULES!

42:14- Super Nintendo World Froze!

43:32- New Flying Dragons At Epic Footage

46:27- Epcot Guest Caught Flying Drone

47:40- Roller Coaster Derails Footage

48:47- First Look Inside Pirates Bar inside Magic Kingdom

51:55- Outro

📺 Video Version: https://youtu.be/_WOrfWAZD40

This week on A Theme Pahk Podcast, we’re diving into huge theme park rumors surrounding 4 major franchises: Sonic the Hedgehog, Ghostbusters, Fast & Furious and Back to the Future! 🎢

New reports and park activity suggest that Sonic rides & attractions could be coming to theme parks in the near future. But what kind of attraction would actually work for the blue blur? Meanwhile, Universal just dropped a teaser that might hint at the return of Ghostbusters & Back to the Future in some new form. Could these iconic IPs be headed back to the parks?

I also cover:

- New Terminator Experience Coming In September

- Underground Tunnel System In Orlando To Connect Universal Parks

- Disney World Holiday Details

- Halloween Events

- HHN latest house drop (Terrifier!)

- Someone had a nightmare experience at a certain Orlando resort

- Epic Universe's new cooling stations

- Is going to theme parks alone underrated?

Then in our reaction segment of the week:

- Nintendo World Freezes!

- New How to train your Dragon Drones caught on camera

- Epcot guest fly's drone inside park

- Roller Coaster Derails!

- First Look At New Pirates Adult Bar in MK

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🧠 Topics Covered:

Sonic The Hedgehog rides possibly coming soon

Ghostbusters teased at Universal parks

Back to the Future references and speculation

Ride concepts and fan predictions

Additional theme park news stories

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Nickelodeon and SpongeBob are officially returning to Orlando! In this episode of A Theme Pahk Podcast, I dive into the exciting news of a brand new Nickelodeon Resort and SpongeBob-themed restaurant opening near the Orlando theme parks NEXT YEAR. Plus a $50 million next-level dark ride coming in 2026 to Dollywood. But that’s not all...

We also cover:

🎢 Recent roller coaster ride mishaps that hit several major parks last week

🏞️ All the biggest updates from 4th of July weekend in the parks

💰 The massive new investment in Dollywood's future — It's the parks biggest ride ever!

🎡 Plus I go over some amazing deals & discounts on park tickets and flights, Another Six Flags Ride has been delayed, Chuck E Cheese Arcade, Legoland in China & much more!

📺 VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/zs9PWp3QP68

If you love theme park news, Universal Studios Orlando, Disney World, Dollywood, Halloween Horror Nights, or just staying up to date on all things theme parks, this podcast is for you. 🎙️

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*Chapters*

00:00 - Intro

02:27 - New Nickelodeon Resort + SpongeBob Restaurant

02:30 - Nickelodeon Resort & Details

13:56 - Dollywood's $50M Dark Ride in 2026

23:38 - Roller Coaster Ride Mishaps Last Week

28:30 - Low Attendance July 4th Weekend

31:36 - Housekeeping

32:35 - Express Lane Begins

33:02- Construction Begins On Tom Sawyer Island

34:16- Six Flags NE Quantum Accelerator Delayed FULL YEAR

37:58- Epic Universe Opening Day Medallion Back On Sale

38:24- Chuck E Cheese Adult Arcade

39:41- Epcot Food & Wine Eat To The Beat Schedule

40:30- Park Tickets & Flights On Sale This Week

44:08- HHN Updates (R.I.P. Tour Selling Out, Pass Holder Free Ticket)

45:00- Haunted Mansion Closing For Holiday Overlay

45:18- Small World Gets New Finale Verse

46:39- Legoland Singapore Opens

47:25- Outro

In this week’s episode, I'm diving into Walt Disney World’s newly approved development plans, including signs that a 5th theme park might finally be in the works. 👀 Then we follow up on Six Flags’ leadership shake-up and talk more about the state of the company. Then Halloween Horror Nights fans, buckle up! Universal just dropped a wave of original haunted house announcements, and we’ve got the full rundown! 💀🧸❄️

PLUS...

🛑 The Express Lane is stacked this week with:

• Major Disney ride closures 🚧
• Annual Passholder perks 🍽️
• Horror Unleashed coming to Chicago 🧟
• And yes… even a Pizza Moon update 🍕

Then I go OFF on the idiots dipping cooling towels into the water from Living w/ The Land!!! 😡

🎙️ Tune in now for all that and more!

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We’ve got a loaded episode this week! From the chaotic state of Six Flags and major layoffs to Netflix opening its own theme park-style attractions. We’re also breaking down a brand-new ride system making waves overseas which might end up at Epic Universe for the highly rumored Creature from the Black Lagoon ride, plus two big haunted house reveals for Halloween Horror Nights 2025.

🚨 Also: The Express Lane makes its debut! A rapid-fire roundup of smaller news stories including Disneyland POVs on Disney+, a ride photo change at Epic Universe, a water main disaster at Kings Dominion, and a whole lot more.

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1. The State of Six Flags
2. Netflix House Attractions
3. New Ride System Debuts
4. 2 New Halloween Horror Nights Houses Revealed

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In this episode of A Theme Pahk Podcast, we’re breaking down some of the biggest updates from the theme park world right now.

🏁 Test Track 3.0 details dropped during the recording of this episode! I react in real-time as I try to make sense of the new video, concept art, and all the details Disney JUST revealed.

🚗 Universal Studios Hollywood goes full throttle with the announcement of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a 72 MPH outdoor coaster coming in 2026.

🔪 Jason Voorhees returns! Friday the 13th officially joins the HHN lineup with a new “Jason Universe” house this fall.

🦖 Disney accelerates the closure of The Boneyard at Animal Kingdom, as construction begins for the new Tropical Americas land and its character carousel.

💀 Plus, more Universal and Disney updates, speculation, and reactions.

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I break down Disney’s massive official announcements for Disneyland Resort — including a new transportation hub, “Coco” ride location updates, New Avatar land news, and what’s going on with Avengers Campus. Then we shift to EPCOT where Test Track 3.0 is almost ready to open!

I also cover the emotional final day of MuppetVision 3D and what to expect from the confirmed Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster re-theme in 2026. And Universal fans — we might be getting a GHOSTBUSTERS RIDE?! Let’s talk about the latest construction walls going up, what it could mean, and why all signs point to something spooky on the way. 👻

I also talk about my schedule for my next Orlando trip and how I saved so much money on flights!

Universal just dropped a ton of Halloween Horror Nights 2025 news — and we’re breaking it all down. From the first haunted house announcement (yes, it’s FALLOUT!) to the return of Premium Scream Night, ticket launch details, and even a sneak peek at Five Nights at Freddy’s, this episode covers all the massive updates you need to know.

Plus: Quick news from Japan’s HHN lineup and plans moving forward.

It's another episode of Universal Studios news!

LFG!!!

🚨 NEW 'Cars' Land Announced for Magic Kingdom! | Epic Universe Updates, FNAF at HHN, Hagrid's Wild Wait Times Are INSANE & More!

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Disney just dropped huge news! New concept map artwork for Magic Kingdom's brand new 'Cars'-themed land called Piston Peak, replacing Tom Sawyer Island and part of Rivers of America! We break down everything revealed in the new map and what it means for the future of the park.

Plus:

• Epic Universe continues increasing capacity—what it's doing to crowd levels, wait times, and Fast Pass prices 👀
• Hagrid’s coaster wait times hit record highs after the launch of Express Pass
• Five Nights at Freddy’s is officially confirmed for Halloween Horror Nights—but what does “a whole new way” really mean?
• Rip Ride Rockit’s closure date gets moved up—what’s replacing it?

AND MUCH MORE!!!

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We’ve got a stacked week of theme park news, and Universal is coming in HOT. From construction updates on Rip Ride Rock-It, to flying dragon news, plus new HHN rumors, a surprise cruise ship, and that wild new Exorcist house announced for Universal Horror Unleashed — we’re breaking it all down plus much more!

Grab a drink, hit play, and let’s talk theme pahks.

In this week’s episode of A Theme Pahk Podcast, we dive into all the latest news in the theme park world:

-Is a WWE-themed haunted house coming to Halloween Horror Nights?

-What does the first week of Epic Universe tell us about the future of crowds and wait times?

-New Disney shows hit Hollywood Studios — including The Little Mermaid and Villains: Unfairly Ever After

-Why are people this mad about new trash cans at Epic Universe?

-How to prepare for the HHN ticket drop

-BREAKING NEWS: I react to the first teaser video for HHN 2025 — just released!

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🎢 EPISODE 1 – Welcome to A Theme Pahk Podcast! 🎢 In the debut episode, I introduce myself and share the story behind A Theme Pahk Podcast. I also recap my recent trip to Orlando with:

• A Universal Studios redemption arc you won’t want to miss
• A full rundown of my day exploring Epic Universe
• And yes, we’ve got some hot Disney talk too

Whether you’re a hardcore park junkie or just here for the chaos, you’re in the right place.

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