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EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 6 MIN

The Weather Report: Bond, Bears & The "Thunder Void" - 26th December 2025

from The DIP (Desert Island Parks Podcast) · host James B

It’s Boxing Day on the island, and the forecast is anything but calm. On this week's Weather Report, James tracks a high-pressure system of rumours over the UK and a massive heat wave hitting the Middle East. In this episode: The Universal UK Identity Crisis: Rumours suggest James Bond and Paddington are coming to Bedford. James argues why a "British" Universal park misses the point entirely—we want Hollywood excess, not local polite bears. Heat Wave in the Desert: Universal is planning a Saudi Arabian park, but they might be too late—Six Flags Qiddiya opens its gates this New Year's Eve. Severe Weather Warning: Magic Kingdom is facing a "Category 5" crowd crisis. We explain the "Thunder Void" causing gridlock in Frontierland. West Coast Seismic Activity: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is testing at full speed. Grab your leftovers and tune in for the Boxing Day forecast.

It’s Boxing Day on the island, and the forecast is anything but calm. On this week's Weather Report, James tracks a high-pressure system of rumours over the UK and a massive heat wave hitting the Middle East. In this episode: The Universal UK Identity Crisis: Rumours suggest James Bond and Paddington are coming to Bedford. James argues why a "British" Universal park misses the point entirely—we want Hollywood excess, not local polite bears. Heat Wave in the Desert: Universal is planning a Saudi Arabian park, but they might be too late—Six Flags Qiddiya opens its gates this New Year's Eve. Severe Weather Warning: Magic Kingdom is facing a "Category 5" crowd crisis. We explain the "Thunder Void" causing gridlock in Frontierland. West Coast Seismic Activity: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is testing at full speed. Grab your leftovers and tune in for the Boxing Day forecast.

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