It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's time for our annual Halloween Horror Nights 2025 HYPE EPISODE! Join Clint, Barry, and Janine as they discuss what they are most excited about during this year's event.

 🎃 The fog is rolling in, and we’re officially in hype mode for Halloween Horror Nights 2025! In this episode, we break down everything we know so far—haunted houses, scare zones, and the atmosphere that makes HHN the ultimate spooky-season event. Whether you’re a die-hard fan who counts down the days or just curious about what’s lurking in the shadows this year, join us as we get ready for the screams, thrills, and all the chaos of HHN 2025! 

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What/who is ThrillGeek? We are a website and social media outlet dedicated to bringing you news, photos, and videos from the area theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and beyond! We also cover haunted attractions, conventions, and other pop culture events!

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In this episode of the podcast, we’re diving into the latest Disney World news! First, we discuss the Magic of Disney Animation attraction coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Then, we shift gears with a look at EPCOT’s iconic Test Track — from its thrilling beginnings to its upcoming 3.0 reimagining. Finally, we discuss Disney Starlight and what this new nighttime parade means for the Magic Kingdom.

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What/who is ThrillGeek? We are a website and social media outlet dedicated to bringing you news, photos, and videos from the area theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and beyond! We also cover haunted attractions, conventions, and other pop culture events!

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On this episode of the podcast, Clint, Barry & Janine dive into the latest Halloween Horror Nights 2025 announcements, including all of the scarezones, the shows, and more!

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What/who is ThrillGeek? We are a website and social media outlet dedicated to bringing you news, photos, and videos from the area theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and beyond! We also cover haunted attractions, conventions, and other pop culture events!

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On this episode of the podcast, Clint and Janine go over the latest Halloween Horror Nights 2025 announcements, including all 5 original haunted houses and a quick recap of the already announced haunted houses.

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What/who is ThrillGeek? We are a website and social media outlet dedicated to bringing you news, photos, and videos from the area theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and beyond! We also cover haunted attractions, conventions, and other pop culture events!

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On this episode of the podcast, Clint and Barry get caught up on the latest theme park news, including:

• New 'Cars' expansion coming to Magic Kingdom details
• 'Five Nights at Freddy's' coming to Halloween Horror Nights
• 'Fallout' coming to Halloween Horror Nights
• Jason Universe is coming to Halloween Horror Nights

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What/who is ThrillGeek? We are a website and social media outlet dedicated to bringing you news, photos, and videos from the area theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and beyond! We also cover haunted attractions, conventions, and other pop culture events!

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🌟 Welcome to the GRAND OPENING of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort! 🌍🎉

The wait is over—Universal’s most ambitious theme park ever is officially open, and the ThrillGeek crew was there for it all! From all-new lands to jaw-dropping attractions, this is the next generation of immersive storytelling and cutting-edge thrills.

🎢 Explore Incredible Worlds:
✨ Celestial Park – the gateway to wonder
🪄 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
🐉 How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
👾 Dark Universe – home to classic monsters
🌌 Super Nintendo World – jump into the game

🎥 In this new episode of the podcast, we’ll take you around the park as we experience brand-new rides, taste exclusive food and drinks, and highlight the grand opening of this groundbreaking new theme park!

📍 Located just minutes from Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe is a must-visit for fans, families, and thrill-seekers alike.

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On this episode of the podcast, Clint, Barry, and Janine discuss the following topics:

• New Disney Destiny ship details revealed
• Barry rides Expedition Odyssey at SeaWorld Orlando
• Previews continue at Universal Epic Universe
• Changes coming to Volcano Bay waterpark at Universal Orlando Resort
• New information about the Beak and Barrel lounge at Magic Kingdom
• Disneyland Abu Dhabi announced

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Join Clint, Barry, and Janine as they discuss their first impressions of the new Universal Epic Universe theme park, which officially opens on May 22, 2025.

They discuss all 5 lands, including Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk and Dark Universe.

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What/who is ThrillGeek? We are a website and social media outlet dedicated to bringing you news, photos, and videos from the area theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and beyond! We also cover haunted attractions, conventions, and other pop culture events!

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On this episode of the ThrillGeek Podcast, Clint and Janine dive into the latest Universal and Disney news including:

Janine takes a hard hat construction tour of the new SeaWorld Orlando 2025 attraction

Epic Universe single day tickets go on sale

Epic Universe merchandise unveiled

New update coming to Smugglers Run attraction

New details about the 'Cars' expansion coming to Magic Kingdom at Disney World

New updates on the massive Avengers Campus expansion

First look at the vertical lift hill for the new Monsters Inc. Door Vault roller coaster

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What/who is ThrillGeek? We are a website and social media outlet dedicated to bringing you news, photos, and videos from the area theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and beyond! We also cover haunted attractions, conventions, and other pop culture events!Be sure to tune in to the ThrillGeek Podcast on your favorite podcast app! This bi-weekly podcast recording discusses the latest theme park news and updates from Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, Halloween Horror Nights, and MORE!

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On this episode of the ThrillGeek Podcast, Clint and Janine dive into the PLETHORA of Universal news (as well as some Disney news) including:

• Universal Mardi Gras 2025 first impressions
• NEW Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas details
• New Universal Epic Universe ticketing details
• New Universal Kids Resort in Texas details
• New 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival details
• Virtual Queue leaving Cosmic Rewind & Tiana's Bayou Adventure

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What/who is ThrillGeek? We are a website and social media outlet dedicated to bringing you news, photos, and videos from the area theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and beyond! We also cover haunted attractions, conventions, and other pop culture events!

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