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 theme park news and debut our brand-new “news” bumper! This week’s news lineup includes: Busch Gardens Tampa’s mid-meal Dragon Fire Grill closure Six Flags introducing haunted house upcharges for Halloween events United Parks Q2 earnings & how Epic Universe is boosting Orlando tourism Six Flags cutting 2026 capital spending & the uncertain future of the Snoopy license Disney’s Q3 earnings with a massive jump in theme park income Disney Destiny cruise ship float-out and Magic Kingdom’s new Beak and Barrel pirate pub Then, we unveil our SeaWorld Orlando & Busch Gardens Tampa Howl-O-Scream hype lists along with our Halloween Horror Nights hype list for 2025. Finally, we share our full “Halloween” season schedules—covering all the events we’ll be attending this spooky season! 👕 Support the show: Rip Ride Rockit Tee #1 – https://amzn.to/4kMk06e Rip Ride Rockit Tee #2 – https://amzn.to/4kMk06e Scaredy Cat Tee – https://amzn.to/4kMk06e 🎃 New! Check out our VacationScares page for all our Halloween coverage: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/vacationscares 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/vacationeertom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationeerspodcast/ So until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.