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VTPM253: 2026 Kicks Off with Big Changes, Big Deals & Big Rumors
Welcome to Episode 253 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast — and our first episode of 2026.
After a short break from the news desk, Tom and Jon are back with a packed episode covering major industry headlines, park changes, Disney announcements, and a full Rumor Report segment where the fog rolls in and the fact-checking clocks out.
In this episode, we discuss the passing of SeaWorld Orlando’s killer whale Katina and former Disney Imagineer Eddie Sotto, major IP news as Sony acquires control of the Peanuts brand, attraction updates across Florida parks, Disney’s newly released 2026…
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