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This week on The Lido Loop, we’re diving into the latest cruise and theme park news! Carnival introduces new Fun Packages, makes changes to its drink pricing with a move toward dynamic pricing and shifts two ships out of the Australian market. Are cruise lines making vacations easier to budget for, or are they finding even more ways to charge passengers?

Over in the theme park world, we’re discussing the incident involving Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia and the latest news surrounding Millennium Force at Cedar Point after the coaster lost a part.

Then, we’re getting into the spooky season, and the guys break down what it’s really like to experience Halloween at theme parks and on cruise ships. We’re comparing Halloween offerings at Universal, Disney, SeaWorld, and Six Flags, breaking down which experiences are included with admission and which require an extra ticket. We’ll also debate whether we’d rather splurge on one big Halloween experience or enjoy several more affordable events. Plus, what is it like to cruise during Halloween?

Join Jack and Jesse for another episode packed with cruise news, theme park updates, spooky-season experiences, and plenty of debate on The Lido Loop!

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The guys are back with another episode of The Lido Loop, and we’re kicking things off with a wild story out of Las Vegas, where a fight breaks out between showgirls and tourists over a $20 tip! Then, we dive into the latest cruise news, including a cruise line offering a season pass, MSC building a brand-new private destination, and a woman being found after spending 20 hours at sea.

In theme park news, Stardust Racers at Universal Epic Universe is facing a new lawsuit, Walt Disney World raises ticket prices again with potential parking price increases on the horizon, and a guest makes a surprising decision to jump out of their boat on EPCOT’s Gran Fiesta Tour! Plus, we discuss the latest travel news as holiday airfare prices are expected to skyrocket.

For our main topic, Jesse is back with an updated review of Carnival’s Celebration Key! How has the private destination changed since his last visit? What’s new, what’s improved, and is it living up to the hype? We’re breaking it all down in this week’s episode of The Lido Loop, packed with cruise news, theme park updates, travel stories, and plenty of fun along the way!

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Jack and Jesse are back with a brand-new episode of The Lido Loop.

In cruise news, Royal Caribbean buys a 50% share of a popular resort brand and has announced something that will make pineapple fans thrilled.  The guys also break down what to do when a slot machine is "too hot"; stay tuned for that. 

On the theme park side of things, Six Flags Magic Mountain decides on the future of X2, and yet another guest jumps out of their log on Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland. Finally, Jack and Jesse break down the rumor that both Cedar Point and King's Island may change their name to incorporate the Six Flags branding. 

In travel news, Las Vegas is seeing fewer visitors in 2026 despite lower hotel costs. Jack breaks down a solution as to how to bring people back to Sin City.

The show wraps up with Jesse giving a full breakdown of his recent stop at Half Moon Cay and explaining why it's one of, if not the best, ports he has been to. 

We break it all down on The Lido Loop!

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Jack and Jesse are back with a brand-new episode of The Lido Loop. 

This week, the guys break down the latest cruise news, including Victory Casino Cruises pausing operations out of Port Canaveral, Carnival changing its payment dates and a waterspout coming dangerously close to the Carnival Magic. 

Jesse returns for his voyage on the Carnival Jubilee to review his "favorite ship" and break down all of the fun activities he did while on board.

From amazing entertainment to gourmet meals, the guys will tell you everything you need to know before booking a trip on the amazing Carnival Jubilee. 

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This week on The Lido Loop, we’ve got plenty of cruise and theme park news to dive into!

Cruise News: Carnival Jubilee is set to begin offering shorter sailings in 2028, while the Port of San Diego has some major expansion plans that could significantly change the cruise experience there.

Theme Park News: COTALAND is officially set to open in Austin on September 26, bringing a brand-new theme park experience to Texas. Universal Studios Hollywood is ramping up marketing for its upcoming Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster, while Skull Island: Reign of Kong has reopened at Islands of Adventure without its iconic King Kong animatronic.

And looking ahead to 2027, we break down everything new coming to Universal Studios Florida, including Fast & Furious: Supercharged and other major additions. Plus, Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure is expected to fully reopen on November 20, 2026.

It’s another packed episode of The Lido Loop!

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The Lido Loop is back with another episode packed with cruise and theme park news!

On the cruise side, Margaritaville announces a brand-new ship coming to Galveston, while Carnival’s Tropicale is now available to book for its upcoming Galveston sailings. With even more ships entering the market, we ask the question: Are cruise lines building too many ships?

Then, we head to the theme parks! Six Flags makes a major purchase involving Air Force One, and things literally go up in flames at Universal’s Islands of Adventure when the King Kong animatronic catches fire. What does this mean for Skull Island: Reign of Kong, which is now closed indefinitely?

To wrap things up, the guys break down Jesse's upcoming trip on the Carnival Jubilee, including what he did to prepare for this cruise, what the itinerary will be once on board and what new experiences will be had on his upcoming voyage. 

All that and more on this episode of The Lido Loop!

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The Lido Loop is back with a new episode!

This week in cruise news, Carnival rolls out its new rewards program. Jack and Jesse break down the pros and cons of this loyalty program and discuss whether it’s better or worse than the original system. Margaritaville now offers a new deal through its casino offerings, and Hero of the Sea has named its next chief dog officer. To wrap up the cruise news, the guys break down NCL’s newest water park, Great Tides Park, and discuss if it’s worth visiting on your next NCL cruise. 

On the theme park side, X2 closes indefinitely. Jack and Jesse break down what Magic Mountain should do with their now problematic ride. Dollywood announces plans to honor their late creator-in-chief, Dolly Parton, and Universal announces the closure of an opening-day attraction. Plus, the guys talk about the latest news and offerings from Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. 

In travel news, the Oyo hotel is misleading guests into booking their hotel by using a fake name on multiple booking sites and AI-generated images.

Finally, the show ends with Jack and Jesse breaking down the cost of going on a cruise vs going to the Disney Parks. You would be surprised how much the difference in price is. 

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This week on the Lido Loop Podcast, Jack and Jesse are diving into the latest news from the worlds of cruising, theme parks, travel, and casinos.

In cruise news, a brand-new cruise line could be headed to Galveston, Carnival’s new loyalty program is getting ready to roll out, and Philadelphia is officially getting a permanent cruise port.

Over in the theme park world, Dollywood experiences unusually high-ticket demand and website issues following the passing of Dolly Parton. Plus, we have construction updates from Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe, Six Flags is moving its headquarters from Charlotte back to Arlington, and Six Flags St. Louis officially gets a new name.

In travel news, American Airlines is adding seven new international routes, while Frontier passengers may soon be paying more.

Finally, in casino news, Vegas Matt gets kicked out of a casino, which leads us into our latest discussion: Casino Etiquette. What behavior is completely acceptable at a casino, what is annoying but understandable, and what will immediately send you straight to Casino Jail? We talk about everything from watching other people play and asking for advice to celebrating a big win and occasionally taking your time. We also discuss some of the more annoying habits, including ignoring blackjack basic strategy, casino superstitions, believing in “hot” machines, and talking loudly. And then there are the things you simply should never do—touching someone else’s chips or machine, blaming another player for your loss, harassing casino employees, sitting at a table without playing, or trying to save half the casino for your friends.

Join us for another week of cruise news, theme park updates, travel stories, casino chaos, and plenty of opinions along the way.

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This week on the Lido Loop Podcast, we’re diving into the latest cruise, theme park, and travel news!

In cruise news, is Carnival’s famous Elegant Night starting to disappear on some sailings? Princess Cruises is making changes to its deposit requirements and final payment dates, and we’ll talk about a cruise ship that had to make a last-second maneuver to avoid trouble.

Over in the theme park world, Six Flags announces a lineup of horror-themed attractions, including one inspired by Final Destination—which feels pretty fitting! Plus, a man is suing Six Flags Darien Lake after losing his sandals, and there’s a wild new rumor that Disneyland Abu Dhabi could feature a massive indoor theme park.

Then in travel news, Google makes a surprising move involving Spirit Airlines.

And finally, we’re heading to Las Vegas! If you’re visiting Vegas for the first time, we’re sharing some of our biggest pieces of advice, from staying on the Strip and skipping the rental car to booking shows ahead of time, avoiding scammers and “show girls,” and most importantly, sticking to your budget.

All that and more on this week’s episode of the Lido Loop Podcast!

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Lido Loop Podcast – Cruise, Theme Park & Travel News! 

It’s another packed episode of the Lido Loop Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the latest cruise, theme park, and travel news you need to know.

 Cruise News

• Going to Mexico just got more expensive
• Solar eclipse cruises are becoming a thing!
• Norwegian Cruise Line changes its booking model

 Theme Park News

• Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces permits for its upcoming Werewolf Gorge attraction
• Universal Studios announces new Halloween Horror Nights experiences, including scares inspired by Obsession and The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror

 Travel News

• A vacation nightmare unfolds in Greece as ferry passengers battle severe seasickness at a popular island destination

 D23 Breakdown
We’ll also break down the biggest announcements and takeaways from D23!

So sit back, relax, and join Jack and Jesse for another episode of the Lido Loop Podcast, where we bring you the latest cruise, theme park, and travel news! 

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