Universal’s Tesla Tunnel Deal, Piston Peak Rising & SeaWorld’s New Dark Ride

Orlando’s landscape is shifting fast this week, with massive updates from Universal, Disney, and SeaWorld. In this episode of the Orlando Weekly update, we’re breaking down the game-changing news that Universal has selected Elon Musk’s The Boring Company to build an underground transit system. We discuss how these Tesla-powered tunnels will finally bypass the International Drive traffic to link the main resort with Epic Universe.Over at Magic Kingdom, the skyline has changed forever as the rockwork for Piston Peak—the center of the new Cars land—has officially topped the treeline. We also dive into SeaWorld’s newly revealed 2026 attraction, SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, a world-first suspended dark ride that’s replacing the old Penguin footprint. Plus, we celebrate the start of Mardi Gras at Universal and the debut of the massive 50-person "Mega-Float."In this week’s update:The Universal Loop: Universal picks The Boring Company to dig under Sand Lake Road.Piston Peak Rising: Rockwork for the Cars expansion is now visible from the park.SEAQuest Revealed: First details on SeaWorld’s massive new suspended dark ride for 2026.Mardi Gras Mega-Float: How to bag a spot on the largest parade float Universal has ever built.Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando InsiderDon't get stuck in a three-hour queue or on a crowded bus. If you want a holiday that actually works, head to www.orlandoinsider.co.uk. When you plan your trip with us, you get a personal Orlando Guru to handle the logistics, a sorted itinerary, and access to our Park Planner App to help you dodge the crowds in real-time.Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider here.