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Tom and Josh couldn't resist getting back together behind some microphones (and, regrettably, in front of a camera) to talk about Universal's UK theme park project.

Fresh off an impromptu trip to Universal Orlando, Tom drags Josh back to the microphones to record a Park Rush podcast episode.... remember those?

Tom's mum has got a taste for podcasting and is back for more, this time with debutant Fleabag/Becky in tow to talk about our trip to Animal Kingdom.

Tom is still living the good life in Florida but Josh is back from his Cornwall trip and this time he's brought family! No not Vin Diesel, but something better... His mum! Join them as they cover Flambards Theme Park, Culdrose Manor Villa, and a local eatery called Book Koos!

Links to everything discussed:

• Flambards Experience
• Culdrose Manor Villa
• Boo Koos
• Queens Arms
• Helston
• Porthleven
• St Ives

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When Tom and Josh are away, Jon Self and Xavier Hamilton of Universal Food Blog come out to play! There's unprecedented levels of insight and knowledge about theme parks on this week's episode, as two people who actually visit such places on a regular basis take the reins from us lousy Brits.

You can find out more about Universal Food Blog at uogrubhub.com.

Note - Jon makes a few references to a news segment at the end of the show, which - due to some audio quality issues - never arrives! It's a good show regardless, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.

On this week's show, the last before Tom heads to Florida, we discuss the new Frozen land coming to Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris, an opening date for Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot, and more!

A major development/another setback in the long history of The London Resort this week, as the developers dramatically withdraw their plans. While they've vowed to return once again, can we take their optimism at all seriously at this stage? Join us for a deep dive discussion on the fate of the project.

Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has upped his war of words with Disney, Hyperspace Mountain is returning to Anaheim, and Universal has shown off its residential project near Epic Universe.

Read KentOnline's coverage of this week's London Resort news - https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/london-resort-theme-park-plans-withdrawn-264685/.

And Vanity Fair's article on what DeSantis' threat to Disney actually means - https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/04/ron-desantis-threatens-disney-over-dont-say-gay-law-criticism.

On the theme park news agenda this week is a multi-year period of TLC for Disney Village in Paris, Sony and Merlin teaming up to bring Jumanji to theme parks worldwide, an opening date for Mario and friends in Hollywood, and more!

Florida's 'Don't Say Gay Bill' has become headline news around the world, and Disney has found itself in the firing line of those standing up for the rights of LGBTQ+ people across the state and beyond. To try and do this serious topic justice, this week's Park Rush podcast is rather different to normal. We're honoured to be joined by Representative Anna Eskamani, who talks us through the bill, why it's such an issue, and what exactly it's got to do with Disney. Thanks to Rep. Eskamani (@AnnaForFlorida) and Lauren Cooper (@_lcoops) for their help with the show! Follow them and the #DisneyDoBetter hashtag on social media to keep up with the campaign and show your support for those affected by this bill. You can also visit whereischapek.com. We'd love feedback on this week's episode - tweet us @ParkRushPodcast or email podcast@parkrush.com. For more on the Don't Say Gay Bill, we recommend any good and trusted news source. For a good broad overview, this BBC article is a good place to start - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-60576847.

We're delighted to welcome back CinemaBlend's Stephen Libbey this week! He joins us to discuss his time on board the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World and how he found the whole experience, from the activities and characters to the food, lounge and rooms.

This one was a long time in the edit suite owing to some technical gremlins during the recording, so please tweet us @ParkRushPodcast to let us know how everything sounded.

You can read Stephen's write-up on the Galactic Starcruiser here - https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/galactic-starcruiser-preview-disney-worlds-star-wars-hotel-is-a-one-of-a-kind-experience.

And his supplementary article on the major things you need to know about the experience is here - https://www.cinemablend.com/star-wars/6-things-to-know-before-visiting-disney-worlds-star-wars-galactic-starcruiser.