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Vacationeers Theme Parks & More
Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast discusses topics from vacation trip planning to trip reporting on vacations at theme parks, beaches, cruises, international travel & anywhere else a vacation may take you. We may sprinkle in a little theme park news or a game just for fun.
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VacationScares 283: Howl-O-Scream 2026 at SeaWorld Orlando & Busch Gardens Tampa + A Petrified Forest Scream Park
🎃 VacationScares continues with three more Central Florida Halloween haunts! Taxidermied Tom and Jittery Jon are back to share their experiences at A Petrified…
Vacationeers Theme Parks & MoreVacationScares 282: Why HHN Stay & Scream Is a Game Changer + Ian Returns!
🎃 VacationScares continues as Ian returns to Vacationeers Theme Parks & More! This week, we’re talking about two of Central Florida’s biggest Halloween events…
Vacationeers Theme Parks & MoreVacationScares 281: Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Review & House Rankings
🎃 VacationScares continues with a full Halloween Horror Nights 2026 roundtable! Tom welcomes Jon Self, along with Kris and Dave from the Adventures by D…
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VTPM280: X2 Is Gone, Busch Gardens President Gone Too? & Golden Ticket Awards
This week on Vacationeers Theme Parks & More, Tom and Jon have a packed episode with major coaster news, another possible leadership shakeup at Busch Gardens…
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VTPM279: ArieForce One SOLD! Epic Universe Deals, Disney Animation & More Theme Park News
Six Flags bought ArieForce One, Universal is offering Florida residents a cheaper way into Epic Universe, Disney has opened The Magic of Disney Animation, and…
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VTPM278: EPCOT Food & Wine 2026: Best, Worst & Opening Day Review
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is back for 2026 — and Jon was there on opening day to eat his way around the festival! On Episode 278 of the…
Vacationeers Theme Parks & MoreVacationScares 277: HHN 35 House Hype Lists + Jon Returns to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
🎃 VacationScares is back! Halloween season has officially arrived in Orlando, which means it's time to close the coffin on the regular Vacationeers Podcast and…
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VTPM276: D23 2026 Recap: Villains Land Rides, Dreamfinder Returns, Yeti Fix & HUGE Disney Parks Updates
Disney dropped a mountain of theme park news at D23 2026, and we're digging through the biggest announcements, surprises, and updates from around the world. At…
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VTPM275: Halloween IP Takes Over! HHN Ozzy, Howl-O-Scream, Six Flags & D23 Preview
Halloween season is taking over the theme park industry — and apparently everybody wants some of Universal's IP money. On Episode 275 of the Vacationeers Theme…
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VTPM274: SeaWorld Lockers, Busch Gardens Tampa Lion & Hyena Ridge plus Taproom Pizza Review and the Bakunawa Reveal
Tom and Jon finally get around to The Queue segment that didn’t fit into Episode 273 and apparently theme park leftovers can still make a full meal. We begin…
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VTPM273: HHN 35 Passes & Stay & Scream Changes, Comcast Split & Disney Food News
In Episode 273 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon break down the newly released HHN 35 multi-night passes, the elimination of…
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VTPM272: Kumba Is Closing, HHN 35 Reveals, Universal Nights, Theme Park News & 4th of July at Legoland
Kumba's days are officially numbered. In Episode 272 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon discuss the latest theme park news and…
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VTPM271: Aquatica Orlando & Adventure Island All-Day Dining Plus Jon’s SeaWorld AP Rewards Redemption Stats
In this episode of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon are talking all about water park All-Day Dining at Aquatica Orlando and Adventure…
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VTPM270: HHN Originals, Fun Spot Atlanta Closing, Universal & Disney News, Plus SeaWorld Orlando Electric Ocean Shows
In Episode 270 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon for a packed theme park news episode covering major stories from Disney…
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VTPM269: Dave’s First Visit to Six Flags Over Texas
In this episode of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom welcomes back Dave from the Adventures by D and Dave’s Dugout Grill YouTube channels. Dave…
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VTPM268: FIFA Fun at Legoland & Universal, Tom’s SeaWorld Family Day, Epcot’s Biergarten Review & May Theme Park Stats
This week, we break away from our normal format because Tom was not prepared — but it’s his birthday month, so cut him some slack. Tom and Jon “kick” things…
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VTPM267: Summer at Universal Opening Weekend + Magic Kingdom Early Close Day
In Episode 267 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon to talk through a busy week of theme park updates, food reviews, and…
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VTPM266: Soarin’, Muppets, Expedition Odyssey Fire & Ice, AquaGlow, Peppa Pig & HHN Sinners
In Episode 266 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon recap a packed week of theme park visits, including AquaGlow at Aquatica, Pass…
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VTPM265: Busch Gardens Tampa All-Day Dining: Is It Worth It in 2026?
In Episode 265 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon to break down their full Busch Gardens Tampa All-Day Dining 2026 experience…
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VTPM264: Discovery Cove for Mother’s Day, Lost Continent Closing, New Disney Ferryboat & Theme Park Earnings
In this episode of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon to catch up on recent theme park visits, livestreams, food reviews, and a…
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VTPM263: Six Flags Over Georgia Opening Weekend, Carowinds Coasters & Six Flags Over Texas Plans with Adventures by D
Tom is joined once again by Kris and Dave from Adventures by D and Dave’s Dugout Grill for a coaster-filled theme park road trip episode! In Episode 263 of the…
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VTPM262: New Buzz Lightyear Thoughts, Sloth World News, Jon’s Top 10 Coasters & SeaWorld Seven Seas Final Rotation
In Episode 262 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon for a packed episode covering Orlando theme park news, recent park visits…
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VTPM261: Ian Returns to Rank Our Top 10 Coasters as well as Our Lowest Ranked Coasters
On this episode of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom welcomes back Ian for a coaster-packed conversation as they each rank their top 10 roller…
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VTPM260: Latest HHN Spec Map, Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa & Orlando Vacation Planning Q&A
Welcome to Episode 260 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast! This week, Tom and Jon cover personal updates, theme park news, the latest Halloween…
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VTPM259: Jon’s SeaWorld San Antonio All-Day Dining + HHN 35 News
On this episode of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon are back to break down the latest theme park news and talk about food, coasters…
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VTPM258: Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and Busch Gardens Tampa Food, Wine & Garden Festival
On Episode 258 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon are back to talk theme park news, Orlando happenings, and what they’ve been up to…
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VTPM257: Victory Casino Cruise, Signia by Hilton Orlando Stay, News & More
In Episode 257 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is flying solo after a technical glitch forced a full re-record — because sometimes the show…
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VTPM256: SeaWorld Seven Seas Festival, Universal Mardi Gras, and the Florida State Fair
🎢 Welcome to Episode 256 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast! This week we’re diving into festival season in Florida — from SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven…
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VTPM255: Busch Gardens Tampa Mardi Gras, Epcot Festival of the Arts Plus News, Rumors & The Queue
Tom and Jon are back with Episode 255 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast — and we’ve got a packed show with updates, rumors, festival talk, and a…
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VTPM254: 2025 Stats: The Spreadsheet Strikes Back
In Episode 254, Tom is joined by Jon, Dave, and Kris for a full 2025 stats breakdown—YouTube performance, podcast numbers, park visit tracking, ride counts…
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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…
Vacationeers Theme Parks & MoreVacationCheers 252: A Tennessee Christmas, Plus Wild Adventures, TSO and Red Vein Haunted Christmas
It’s the final VacationCheers episode of the season and the last podcast of 2025, so naturally we went big. In Episode 252, Tasseled Tom is joined by Caroling…
Vacationeers Theme Parks & MoreVacationCheers 251: Legoland, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld & Universal Christmas Events Breakdown
Central Florida goes full sleigh-bell chaos, and we’re here to break it all down. In Episode 251 of the VacationCheers Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon as they…
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VTPM250: By the Numbers – Celebrating 250 Episodes of Theme Parks, Travel & Memories
Episode 250 is here — and it’s time to take a victory lap. In this milestone episode of Vacationeers Theme Parks & More, we celebrate 250 episodes by breaking…
Vacationeers Theme Parks & MoreVacationCheers 249: Disney’s Jollywood Nights, ICE! at Gaylord Palms & Now Snowing in Celebration
Welcome to Episode 249 of the VacationCheers Podcast! I’m your jolly host, Twinkly Tom, joined by Christmas Kris, and today we’re diving face-first into…
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VTPM248: New Zootopia: Better ZOOgether Thoughts, Parisian Breakfast at Chefs de France in Epcot & More
🎢 Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast – Episode 248 Disney just debuted Zootopia: Better ZOOgether inside Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life, replacing It’s…
Vacationeers Theme Parks & MoreVacationScares 247: Atlanta After Dark: Netherworld, Six Flags Fright Fest & Spot Atlanta Fun Plus Jon at HHN Orlando!
In the final VacationScares Podcast of 2025, Tom is joined by his skeleton crew of Jittery Jon, Deceased Dave, and Cremated Kris as they descend upon Atlanta…
Vacationeers Theme Parks & MoreVacationScares 246: Run. Scream. Repeat: Howl-O-Sprint 5K, Total Terror Haunt, BGW Howl-O-Scream & Ian at HHN Orlando
In Episode 246 of the VacationeerScares Podcast, Taggled Tom is joined by Electrocuted Ian to discuss Ian’s two-night HHN trip to Orlando, Busch Gardens…
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VTPM245: My California Adventure - Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier & Disneyland Plus Theme Park News
Welcome to Episode 245 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast! Tom is joined by Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) for a jam-packed episode featuring a fiery…
Vacationeers Theme Parks & MoreVacationScares 244: Disney’s MNSSHP & Oogie Boogie Bash, plus Wild Adventures & Stone Mountain Halloween Events
In Episode 244 of the VacationScares Podcast, Taxidermied Tom welcomes Decapitated Dave and Cadaver Kris from Adventures By D for a glowing good time! They…
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VTPM243: Paddlefish, Stardust Racers, Glenwood Caverns, and New Coasters News, plus Fort Wilderness & Clearwater Beach Trips
In Episode 243 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom covers a wild mix of theme park news and personal adventures. News highlights include: The…
Vacationeers Theme Parks & MoreVacationScares 242: HHN Stay & Scream, LEGOLAND Brick or Treat & Scream-A-Geddon
In Episode 242 of the VacationeersScares Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) for a jam-packed Halloween recap. Tom dives into his latest…
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VTPM241: Disney Updates, Golden Ticket Awards, Beak & Barrel at Magic Kingdom & EPCOT Food & Wine Pitfalls
In Episode 241 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon Self to cover the latest theme park news and more. They break down all the…
Vacationeers Theme Parks & MoreVacationScares 240: Howl-O-Scream’s at SeaWorld Orlando & Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
In the continuing VacationScares saga, Tom and Jon discuss their opening weekend visits to both SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay…
Vacationeers Theme Parks & MoreVacationScares 239: HHN 2025 Premium Scream Night & Opening Weekend | Demon Horses = Great House!
The first VacationScares episode of the 2025 season is here! Tom is joined by Kris and Dave from the Adventures by D YouTube channel, along with Jon Self, to…
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VTPM238: Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar, City Works & Wine Bar George at Disney Springs and Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom
In Episode 238 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) dive into a packed slate of theme park news and trip reports…
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VTPM237: Halloween Hype Lists, Our 2025 Halloween Season Game Plan & The Latest News
In Episode 237 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon Self dive headfirst into spooky season with a packed show. We break down the latest…
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VTPM236: Holiday Cuts, New Howl-O-Scream Frights & My Universal Orlando Staycation at Loews Royal Pacific Resort
In Episode 236 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon break down a week packed with theme park news and adventures! Six Flags parks are…
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VTPM235: Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Burgermeister’s Hideaway & Big Bad Wolf Returns
In Episode 235 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) recap a full day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg—from early…
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VTPM234: New Horror Houses, Theme Park Updates, and Test Track 3.0 Review
In Episode 234 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, host Tom is joined by special guest Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) to dive into the latest thrills…
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VTPM233: Tom’s Birthday Stay at Disney’s Contemporary + HHN Houses & Theme Park News
In Episode 233 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom celebrates his birthday with a stay at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and shares all the…
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VTPM232: HHN Fallout House Revealed, GEO 82 & Blue Dragon Reviews, Plus Theme Park Closures
In Episode 232 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom shares big Halloween Horror Nights 34 news including the reveal of the Fallout haunted house…
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VTPM231: California Dreamin’ with Adventures By D
In this episode of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Dave, Kris and Madison from the YouTube channel Adventures By D as they recap…
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VTPM230: Orlando News, Coaster Showdowns, and Tom Stories & Travel Updates
In Episode 230 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined once again by Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) to cover all the latest happenings from…
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VTPM229: Universal CityWalk Mario & Butterbeer, Disney Springs Mother’s Day Visit, Expedition Odyssey Thoughts & Theme Park News!
In this episode, Tom is joined once again by Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) to talk theme parks, epic updates, and all the latest happenings from Universal Orlando…
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VTPM228: Tom’s First Visit to Universal’s Epic Universe and Jon’s Second Visit!
In this episode, Tom and Jon both talk about visiting Universal’s Epic Universe. Tom also discusses staying at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort to get early…
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VTPM227: Jon’s First Take after visiting Universal’s Epic Universe and an Unplanned Epic Announcement from Tom!!
In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about Jon’s first visit to Universal’s Epic Universe. They start out by chatting about a big announcement from Tom and then…
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VTPM226: Disney World & Universal Orlando Resort News Plus Dave From Adventures by D Teases Their Upcoming California Vacation
In this episode, Tom and Dave from Adventures by D talk about Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort news. Then Dave outlines some of his Memorial Day…
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VTPM225: Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival, Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival with Disney & Universal News
In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about experiencing Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Food & Wine Festival and news from Disney and…
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VTPM224: Disney Springs Happy Hour Crawl 2025, the Good, the Bad & the Tasty with Jon Self
In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about their 2025 happy hour crawl at Disney Springs, providing their thoughts and experiences at all of the Disney Springs…