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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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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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!

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 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!

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 podcast, Clint is joined by Park Journey owner and ThrillGeek contributor Gregg Condon and talks about his recent visit to Walt Disney World Resort to do the runDisney Dopey Challenge as well as talking about the latest theme park news from out west, including Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood 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!

Be sure to subscribe 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!

Be sure to subscribe to the ThrillGeek Studio YouTube channel to keep up with the latest videos from us and the podcast!

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On this episode of the ThrillGeek Podcast, we discuss the following topics:

• Introduction and Theme Park News (00:07): Clint and Barry discuss the usual slow theme park news period in January, noting minor news but little major updates.
  Mardi Gras 2025 Details (01:45): Mardi Gras at Universal starts February 1 and runs through March 30, celebrating its 30th anniversary. There will be redesigned floats, and the concert series includes artists like T-Pain, Joe Jonas, and TLC.
  Universal Seasonal Events (05:06): Dates for various Universal Orlando seasonal events are announced, including Rock the Universe (Jan 24-25), Mardi Gras (Feb 1–Mar 30), Volcano Bay Nights (Apr 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17), and Halloween Horror Nights (Aug 29–Nov 2).
  Volcano Bay Nights (05:40): This new event offers a nighttime experience at Volcano Bay, featuring entertainment, meet and greets, and a unique vibe compared to daytime visits.
  Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Dates (08:11): HHN 2025 will run from Aug 29 through Nov 2, with speculation about the return of Premium Scream Night, which had mixed reviews in 2024.
  Universal’s New Resort – Stella Nova (12:53): The new Stella Nova Resort near Epic Universe is discussed, highlighting its proximity to Super Nintendo World and amenities like ping pong and sand volleyball courts.
  Theme Park Updates – Disney World (17:15): Discusses updates at Disney, including the Haunted Mansion's new bride animatronic, the closure of Space Mountain for a track replacement, and changes at Epcot’s Festival of the Arts.
  Merchandise and Events at Universal (16:11): The podcast touches on exclusive Epic Universe merchandise available at Stella Nova's preview center and the possibility of new dining and shopping experiences in the area.
  Closing Remarks and Social Media (27:00): The hosts encourage listeners to subscribe to the ThrillGeek Studio YouTube channel for updates and follow them on various social media platforms.

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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 subscribe 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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