VTPM270: HHN Originals, Fun Spot Atlanta Closing, Universal & Disney News, Plus SeaWorld Orlando Electric Ocean Shows

In Episode 270 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon for a packed theme park news episode covering major stories from Disney, Universal, United Parks, Six Flags, and more.The big breaking story this week is Fun Spot America Atlanta announcing it will permanently close after its final operating day on August 2, 2026. Tom and Jon discuss what that could mean for ArieForce One, the Rocky Mountain Construction coaster that quickly became the park’s signature attraction.They also cover Six Flags Over Texas delaying Tormenta Rampaging Run, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay naming Jon Vigue as its new park president, Universal Epic Universe adding Universal Celestial Goodnight, Universal Orlando’s July 4th entertainment plans, and the latest Halloween Horror Nights 35 house announcements, including Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control, H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular!, MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals, Cybergoria, and INVASION: Alien Abduction.On the Disney side, the episode covers the Disneyland Tiana’s Bayou Adventure guest incident, Walt Disney World’s July 4th fireworks offerings, Disney’s 2026 holiday announcements, the permanent retirement of the Grand Floridian gingerbread house, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates, Disney Jollywood Nights extending into January, EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, Oogie Boogie Bash replacing Frightfully Fun Parade with Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake, the Eat to the Beat concert lineup, Disney BoardWalk updates, Disney Lakeshore Lodge details, and Level99 opening at Disney Springs.Plus, Tom and Jon check in on recent Vacationeers YouTube videos, Jon’s Disney food stops, SeaWorld Orlando’s Electric Ocean entertainment, and what’s coming in Episode 271.Use discount code Launch15 for 15% off annual ThrillLedger plans through August 31.Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VacationeersPodcastWebsite: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/Podcast: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/vacationeers-theme-parks-more-podcast/ThrillLedger: https://thrillledger.vacationeerspodcast.com/Merch: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/merch/