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After taking the last few weeks off, Alli and Cody are back with another episode packed with the latest Disney, Universal, and theme park news from around the world! Disney is raising ticket and annual pass prices, Universal Studios Hollywood is getting ready for the holidays, and Six Flags may be considering some major name changes for Cedar Point and Kings Island. Plus, we’re talking new attraction rumors, resort developments, and more!

🎠 IN THIS EPISODE: 🏰 DISNEY NEWS Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind brings back its holiday music remix! Guest reportedly jumps into the water on Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT. Could Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance be getting major maintenance? Disneyland and Walt Disney World raise ticket prices. Disney World annual pass prices increase. Could Disney introduce dynamic parking prices?

🎄 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS NEWS Universal Studios Hollywood announces its holiday season, including Grinchmas! Merry Minions arrive in Minion Land for the holidays. Holiday magic returns to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Super Nintendo World gets festive decorations. Universal CityWalk prepares for the holiday season. Universal Orlando reveals a new Horror Make-Up Show logo featuring Blumhouse. Could Finnegan’s Bar & Grill be getting ready to reopen?

🎢 THEME PARK & AMUSEMENT PARK NEWS A tragic fatal accident involving the Hangover: The Tower attraction at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Dr. Seuss characters could expand into new theme park destinations internationally. Alchemy Surf Resort plans a massive wave lagoon and resort development near Sacramento, California. A possible Maurer Spike coaster is rumored for Kennedy Space Center. Are Cedar Point and Kings Island considering new Six Flags-branded names?

💬 QUESTION OF THE EPISODE: What do you think about the possibility of Cedar Point and Kings Island getting Six Flags-branded names? Would you keep their original identities, or embrace the new branding? Let us know in the comments!

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🎢 In Episode 32, Alli & Cody cover a HUGE week of theme park news from across North America!

🏰 DISNEY NEWS • The new Magic of Disney Animation experience officially opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios • A look at the new Olaf Draws! interactive experience • Walt Disney World gets ready to celebrate its 55th anniversary

🎬 UNIVERSAL NEWS • Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift officially opens at Universal Studios Hollywood • Details on the new 72 MPH coaster, launches, inversions and drifting vehicles • Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Orlando and Hollywood

🎢 THEME & AMUSEMENT PARK NEWS • Six Flags acquires ArieForce One and plans to relocate the massive RMC coaster • Six Flags’ biggest Halloween lineup yet, including Friday the 13th, SAW, The Conjuring, Final Destination and Blair Witch • Tricks and Treats and Kids Boo Fest for guests looking for a family-friendly Halloween experience • The permanent closure of historic Clementon Park & Splash World • Hersheypark retires Tidal Force after 32 years

🎠 SMALL PARK SPOTLIGHT: LAGOON This week we’re heading to Farmington, Utah, to explore the incredible history of Lagoon! From its origins in 1886 to the historic 1921 wooden Roller Coaster, the 1893 carousel, Pioneer Village, Cannibal, Wicked, Primordial and more, Lagoon has an amazing mix of history and modern thrills. Which park should we highlight next?

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Episode 31: in this episode we go over the pros and cons of taking our two year old on her first trip to Disneyland.

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Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! 🎢 Episode 30 is packed with HUGE theme park news from Disney, Universal, and parks across North America! This week, Alli & Cody break down:

🏰 DISNEY NEWS

• New details on Avengers Campus and the Avatar project at Disney California Adventure

• Disneyland’s upcoming Tomorrowland reimagining • New safety warnings for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

• The Yeti on Expedition Everest may finally be getting fixed!

• New details on the upcoming Monsters, Inc. land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios • Updates on Villains Land and the upcoming Cars area at Magic Kingdom

• Spaceship Earth’s future at EPCOT

• Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming Disney Believe and new ship class

• Disneyland Paris restoring Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune

🎃 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS NEWS

• Construction continues on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

• New sound barriers at Universal Studios Hollywood

• Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle returns

• Death Eaters return to Diagon Alley for Halloween Horror season

🎢 OTHER THEME PARK NEWS

• Cedar Point’s Corkscrew receives major recognition from American Coaster Enthusiasts

• Another Adventure Landing location closes

• Casa Bonita gets ready for Casa BOOnita in Colorado

🎅 SMALL PARK SPOTLIGHT This week, we’re heading to Santa Claus, Indiana, for a deep dive into Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari! We cover the park’s incredible history dating back to 1946, its transformation from Santa Claus Land into Holiday World, and some of its most famous attractions, including: 🎢 The Raven 🎢 The Legend 🎢 The Voyage 🎢 Thunderbird 🌊 Wildebeest 🌊 Mammoth 🌊 Cheetah Chase Plus, we talk about one of Holiday World’s most famous perks — free parking, free sunscreen, and unlimited free soft drinks!

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Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks!

🎢 This week, Alli & Cody are covering some HUGE Disney and Universal updates, exciting new attractions, Halloween events, and one seriously unexpected ride at a restaurant!

🏰 DISNEY NEWS New details on Disney California Adventure’s upcoming Coco attraction Updates on the new Avatar destination New details on the Encanto attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Indiana Jones Adventure reopening at Tokyo DisneySea

🎬 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS NEWS Universal Studios Hollywood’s Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift gets new sound barriers Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights hotel lounges Universal Monsters, alien invasions, zombies and the return of the Pumpkin Lord The special HHN Keyholder Bar

🎢 THEME PARK NEWS Dollywood’s massive new NightFlight Expedition Silver Dollar City announces Miner’s Mountain Express for 2027 Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest returns Busch Gardens Tampa launches its 2027 Fun Card Chance Rides celebrates 65 years of making amusement park attractions

🌴 PARKLINE SPOTLIGHT This week we’re spotlighting something a little different: Rainforest Cafe in Galveston, Texas! Did you know this Rainforest Cafe has an actual boat ride? The Rainforest River Adventure Ride takes guests through a jungle-themed experience—and it’s currently the only Rainforest Cafe location with a ride! We’re taking a closer look at this unique restaurant-and-attraction combo. And of course, we want to hear from you! 💬 What’s the weirdest theme-park attraction you’ve ever visited outside of an actual theme park? And if you’ve ridden NightFlight Expedition at Dollywood, let us know what you think!

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Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! 🎢🎃 This week, Alli & C-Lew are covering a packed lineup of Disney, Universal, and theme park news from around the industry! Disneyland is getting a new interactive Ewok companion, construction is underway at The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Disney continues rolling out solar-powered trash cans, and Captain Barbossa is bringing some pirate fun to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Plus, we take a look at the new Coco Lantern Sipper coming to Disneyland. Over at Universal, Halloween Horror Nights continues to grow with Killer Klowns from Outer Space coming to Universal Studios Hollywood. We also look ahead to Universal Orlando’s holiday celebrations, including Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and new holiday offerings coming to Epic Universe. We also cover the serious side of the theme park industry, including incidents at Western Playland and Wonderland Amusement Park, a fire near Raptor at Gardaland, a power outage at SeaWorld San Diego, a measles exposure warning connected to Universal Studios Hollywood, and an ongoing lawsuit involving Epic Universe. Then we get back to the fun with Jason Universe coming to select Six Flags parks, the major refurbishment of LEGOLAND Florida’s Coastersaurus, and a mysterious “READY. SET. 2027.” teaser at Lagoon that has everyone wondering what could be next. And finally, our Small Park Spotlight takes us to Fun Spot America Kissimmee, where we talk about Mine Blower, the world’s tallest SkyCoaster, the park’s go-karts, its history, and more! 🎢 THIS WEEK ON PARKLINE WEEKLY: 🏰 New Disney merchandise & park updates

👻 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

🌴 Universal Halloween Horror Nights

🎄 Universal Orlando holiday announcements

⚠️ Theme park incidents & updates

🎃 Jason Universe at Six Flags

🎢 Coastersaurus refurbishment

👀 Lagoon’s mysterious 2027 teaser

⭐ Fun Spot America Kissimmee spotlight If you enjoy theme parks, roller coasters, Disney, Universal, amusement parks, and everything happening across the industry, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!

🎙️ Hosts: Alli & C-Lew

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Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! 🎢 This week, Alli and Simone catch you up on the biggest stories from Disney, Universal, and theme parks across North America after a short break. In Episode 27: 🏰 Disney’s Monsters, Inc. Land continues to take shape at Hollywood Studios

🚗 New construction updates on Magic Kingdom’s Piston Peak expansion

🏔️ Matterhorn Bobsleds reopens at Disneyland 🍽️ Universal closes Thunder Falls Terrace for a major transformation

🏛️ Poseidon’s Fury demolition continues at Islands of Adventure

🎃 Halloween Horror Nights updates, including the return of the Dead Coconut Club

⚡ Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift soft openings continue

🌙 Universal Studios Japan announces its first overnight Halloween Horror Nights 🎢 Six Flags Great Adventure unveils Bakunawa, a record-breaking coaster coming in 2027

🎆 Dollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, Busch Gardens, Alabama Adventure, Lost Island, and Canada’s Wonderland news

⭐ Small Park Spotlight: Lakeside Amusement Park in Colorado

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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.

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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:

Plus in Universal news:

And in other park news:

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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!

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