VTPM234: New Horror Houses, Theme Park Updates, and Test Track 3.0 Review
Update: 2025-07-15
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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 and chills from the theme park world! The duo discusses the big announcement of Universal Horror Unleashed coming to Chicago in 2027, exciting updates from Magic Kingdom—including the reopening of Hall of Presidents and Astro Orbiter, and a touching new verse debuting in "It’s a Small World."
Tom and Jon also cover refurbishments at Buzz Lightyear and Spaceship Earth, the lineup for EPCOT’s Eat To the Beat Concert Series, and exclusive insights from Tom's experience on Test Track 3.0. Plus, get ready for the frightful fun with announcements from Halloween Horror Nights Orlando—including houses like "Grave of Flesh," "Dolls Let’s Play Dead," "GalKN - Monsters of the North," and the gruesome "Terrifier." They also share the latest house reveals for SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s spooky return of Stranglewood Estate.
Closing out with food reviews from Yuengling Draft Haus in Downtown Tampa and insights into Jon's SeaWorld Platinum passes value, this episode is packed with updates you won't want to miss!
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