ParkStop Podcast

'Naynay is back from a two-week worldwide whirlwind with his hot takes on all three Disney Resorts in Asia. We discuss the best new rides, travel tips, and how the parks operate differently in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Tokyo

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It's HHN time! Alicia, Ian, & 'Naynay are sharing their thoughts on all ten haunted houses for 2026 in Orlando (and a little bit of Hollywood). What were our favorite mazes, scares, and foods? Plus the Nickelodeon bathrooms!

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• Kenneth's Family's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/e9c91836e

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We just experienced Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and have returned with our full review on all 6 haunted houses, the scare zones, and the Fiends show! If you haven't been yet, you may be missing out!

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• One Hit Wonders 90s Spotify Playlist

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We're back to finish our D23 Expo discussion, now joined by 'Naynay so we can talk all things Disneyland. It's a tribute to all DLR news, but mostly Tomorrowland. What new attractions are coming, what will need to change, and when? Plus, Coco, Avengers, and more.

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We dig into news from D23 Expo for Walt Disney World including Villains Land ride details, Monstropolis opening in phases, and Figment getting a re-do. Plus, what's happening with Supercharged now that it's closed?

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• Fast & Furious: Supercharged Closed: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/fast-furious-supercharged-closed-permanently-but-what-will-replace-it/
• Animals for Carousel Tropical Americas: https://x.com/AshleyLCarter1/status/2088829782599631157?s=20
• Monsters Inc Concept Art Billboard: https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude/status/2088351422362640479?s=20

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'Naynay has ridden the all new Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift, now in technical rehearsals at Universal Studios Hollywood. We have all the tea on the noise, the spins, the fun, and the fins! Plus, rumors for what's replacing Supercharged.

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With the uncertainty of a corporate shake up looming, the parks division is opening a new kids' theme park, beginning major construction on their first UK park, and trying to pump up capacity at Epic in Orlando. We discuss our thoughts on these projects, and what the heck may be going on at Comcast, in this whirlwind of an episode.

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• Universal Kids Now Open: https://diservations.com/universal-kids-resort-review-our-first-visits-inside-friscos-new-theme-park/
• Universal UK Name Announced: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/universals-uk-park-has-a-name-universal-united-kingdom-resort/
• Comcast/NBCUniversal Split: https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/comcast-announces-plans-to-separate-media-and-technology-businesses-into-two-leading-public-companies

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Alicia and 'Naynay are digging deep into the recently announced huge update coming to the Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom, including what wasn't said in the Disney Parks Blog post.

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• Alicia's Carousel of Progress Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rhsEAZKIbo
• 'Naynay's Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DY7DqEWhR2U/

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Disney has reimagined several of its rides and attractions for Summer 2026, so we share our reviews for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Soarin' Across America, Smugglers Run with Mandalorian and Grogu, new Animation Courtyard and more!

Big thank you to Walt Disney World for inviting me for media previews, especially since it allowed me to ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster enough to (nearly) get every song! (I'll get you Walking on Sunshine, next time!)

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• Muppets Coaster Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq4yLDH8pNI

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Join us for 'Naynay's review of this year's Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, including operations woes, incredible puppets, and Scooby-Doo mysteries.

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Is it really happening? Will an open hub come to Epic Universe, or are they just preparing for Virtual Line at the worlds of the park ahead of expanding park capacity to include annual passes? Alicia and Ian discuss their theories, as well as what ride expansion may be next after Potter, recent news, and more!

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• Recent Video Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh02LCUaZno
• Orlando Business Journal Story: https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2026/04/07/universal-orlando-land-epic-city-walk-development.html

Thumbnail Photo by: @Florida_Coasters_1

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Alicia and Ian share their thoughts on Lost Continent demolition finally starting soon, a permit for a new attraction at Epic Universe, what's being built behind I-Drive, and changes coming to CityWalk.

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• Recent Look at 90-Acre Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gklNoBZDlfk
• Shane Winston Reports: https://x.com/ShaneWinReports
• Theme Park Wizard: https://x.com/ParkWizar1
• Person Filming Behind Mythos: https://x.com/DuelingParkNews/status/2036506900418683349?s=20

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Alicia and 'Naynay are digging into Villains Land rumors at Magic Kingdom and what they could mean for the park overall. Plus, what the heck is going on with Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, is Avatar land canceled at DCA, and more!

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• Villains Land Story in The Wrap: https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/disney-villains-land-magic-kingdom-changes-emperors-new-groove/
• Villains Land Permit Information: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/villains-land-cars-rides-at-magic-kingdom-everything-we-know/

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Ian and Alicia are talking about Josh D’Amaro becoming Disney CEO, and then "digging" into tunnels news as The Boring Company tapped for Universal Orlando's future transit system.

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• Scott Gustin's Disney Experiences Story: https://scottgustin.substack.com/p/damaros-first-big-call-who-takes
• Blog Mickey's Villains Land Analysis: https://blogmickey.com/2026/02/rumor-initial-villains-land-plans-scrapped/
• Alicia's Reporting for Tunnels Story: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/epic-universe-news-update-events-building-plans-tunnel-transit-system-and-construction/

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Alicia and 'Naynay dig into recent announcements like Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift in Orlando, what's replacing Supercharged, and how Pokémon will be rolled out worldwide.

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• Hollywood Drift Orlando News: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/rip-ride-rockit-replacement-officially-announced-to-be-fast-furious-at-universal-studios-florida/
• Pokémon Going Worldwide News: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/pokemon-attractions-coming-to-universal-parks-worldwide/
• Jon Corfino on Coaster Story: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1474372363784645

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Ian and Alicia are talking about recent news happening at the Universal UK project as well as our thoughts on recent rumors and permit details for Orlando, including Pokemon in Lost Continent, Potter expansion at Epic Universe, and whether Creature from the Black Lagoon is happening or not!

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• Intamin Document Original Tweet: https://x.com/SaxOnTracks/status/2001830758940623236
• EYNTK Pokemon Theater Speculation: https://eyntk.info/speculation-universal-orlando-intamin-simulator/

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In this all new ParkTalk Alicia and 'Naynay talk about the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether 3D show at Animal Kingdom, the recent 2D conversion for the Ratatouille ride at EPCOT, and Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios.

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Ian and Alicia discuss their visit to the tradeshow floor of this year's IAAPA Expo, the world's largest themed entertainment convention. We talk about everything from disappointing A.I. art and weird Dippin' Dots flavors to incredibly well-done coaster trains and innovative dinosaur robots. Enjoy!

• Video with Doc Preview at End: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOhpMT9T5I

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We are celebrating our podcast anniversary by getting back to our roots, speculating on new rides! Join us as we go over the next 5 years of all announced projects for Walt Disney World and try to guess what's coming to Universal Orlando in that time, since they haven't announced anything!

• Go back to Episode One: https://orlandoparkstop.com/podcast/parkstop-podcast-episode-1-harry-potter-coaster/

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Alicia, Ian, and 'Naynay discuss their thoughts on this year's Halloween Horror Nights for Orlando, including every house, scare zone, and some of the themed foods!

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