Theme Perks Podcast

Weekly Theme Park News. This week, we talked about Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, resort, and European theme parks Additionally, Legoland Florida dropped its brick or treat schedule and end dates.  The second half, is all about where to find cheap theme park merchandise, especially when you're visiting Orlando, Florida.

This week was a big episode! We talked about Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Epic Universe, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Robert Irwin, Bluey, roller coaster malfunction, and AccuWeather partnering with Disney.    For the second half, we weigh the pros and cons for staying at an on-property resort versus staying offsite. 

First, a photo from the abandoned theme park, Rose Island, that we visited this week.  This week's theme park news: Tom Kane passes Rock 'n' Roller Coaster passholder previews Disneyland facial recognition software Potential Nashville theme park Krynen theme park expansion Animation Studio Lot open at Disney's Hollywood Studios Captain Cacao meet and greet at Epic Universe Mystic Manor meet and greet Second half: Character meet and greet ettiquite 

This week we talk about the best of theme park news including WDW President retired, Cedar Point's big mistake for coaster fans, and a potential third park at Disneyland. Second half is all about things you didn't know you needed in you theme park bag.

This week - loads of theme park news! We talk about what's new in Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World, Disnyland, and more major theme parks.  The second half: items you didn't know you needed in your on-property theme park resort hotel room.  Link to resort room door safety lock on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Security-Additional-Traveling-Apartment/dp/B08L7DNXT9/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RH1VES1s2mGRIkQGjWVsFitMRxkDBDH6s8nFaJMA8nbAhwKmJQUBPPOcdoz-fzrPNrm6KtXXSd44SHT4y9vApN_BQlNLvYSzk1tobuOA-OZZHFEtDGtPTSPSEe7Th0turLKTHVZhqv27pdVoSPQPmQdrE5M-9nfxIQQc7GDRN6BaLeL-0Qm_aMlIqbmvyaPOV-_alyVG6BuuNj_6QUE2Qtltb_gsIR0wA4csy05mdsPmBISp-_xR042Has6Fair8BvIqtdVdNl5bdFu3XArGzhoDWzC_agRdqrMjEUiI0zc.tjuCdKZO3bjUKDXzRLYodFoxJQUoOzoHOqWdHPcOpnk&dib_tag=se&keywords=hotel+door+safety+lock&qid=1778459055&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 #disney #universal #disneyland #disneyworld

This week, there was a ton of theme park news!    Darth Vader was spotted in Disneyland for the first time. Silver Dollar City was named the best theme park by USA Today. Dates for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party were dropped - the first party is August 8! A fourth Seven Seas Lagoon ferry is coming. Disney CEO is talking about a "Super app" for all Disney parks and cruises, and ao muxh more. 

This week, we dive into the latest theme park news including:   Disneyland Facial Scanners Universal Fanfest H2O Glow at Typhoon Lagoon Wall-E at Disney's Hollywood Studios Hersheypark Dark Nights 2026   For our do's and don'ts list, Dapper Day tips and tricks        

This week, we're delving into the weekly major theme park news ending April 18, 2026. Topics include a new Ankole calf at Disney's Animal Kingdom, a new PAW Patrol theme park addition, Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Muppets song playlist, Sorcerer Mickey hat coming to Hollywood Studios. At Universal Orlando Epic Universe, facial recognition scanners are being tested at the four portals - what's your opinion?   The second half is all about being a nice theme park guest and what not to do.    #Disney #DisneyWorld #EpicUniverse #AnimalKingdom #HollywoodStudios  

Here's a look at the major theme park news for the week ending April 11, 2026.    Our second half features common first-time theme park mistakes and what to do instead.    Thanks for listening to Theme Perks Podcast!

First half: a little bit about us, Molly and Karyn Locke, including our first theme park memories, favorite theme park snacks, and why we love them all.    Second half: this week's theme park news, including Disney Springs bus reservations, a new Minecraft theme park, Bluey's everywhere, and what Disney's Animal Kingdom did with its Conservation Station.    Thanks for listening.