Park Chronicles

Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas thoughts on the houses, show, and current operations. House Spoilers from 26:00 to 43:15. The podcast is available in an audio version or a YouTube version below. YouTube Version Audio Version   We’re joined by Ryan who attended opening day for Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas! He’s giving…

Universal’s first theme park built for families with young children is opening in 2026, and we’re getting official details for all the lands, including new concept art for many of the park’s rides. From seeing a baby dinosaur at Jurassic World Adventure Camp to meeting SpongeBob SquarePants in Bikini Bottom, this resort will offer more…

We go over the next 5 years of announced projects for Walt Disney World and speculated projects at Universal Orlando! The podcast is available in an audio version or a YouTube version below. YouTube Version Audio Version   We are celebrating our podcast anniversary by getting back to our roots, speculating on new rides! Join…

Roller coaster demolition, new ride construction, and permits filed across Universal Orlando, including Epic Universe—where work is already happening in multiple places within the resort’s newest theme park. Rip Ride Rockit demolition is nearly complete as ride track shows up at a recycling center. And new permit notes describe upcoming demolition at Lost Continent. Let’s…

Walt Disney World announced today plans to update the audio-animatronic figures on Frozen Ever After at EPCOT. The planned changes are expected to debut early next year. Ten years after the attraction opened in 2016, these animatronics will see their faces updated to match the style seen in newer iterations of the ride, like at…

Work is kicking into high gear on the Tropical Americas land in Animal Kingdom, as The Boneyard play area closed and has already been demolished. A large tower crane is on site as the Encanto ride prepares for vertical construction. And we finally have an official closing date for the Dinosaur ride next year. Plus,…

New permits show the attraction buildings for Lost Continent will be demolished at Islands of Adventure, but what will be replacing this area and how soon? Plus, construction has already started on the new roller coaster replacing Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida, before it’s even done being demolished. Let’s explore official information…

Alicia, Ian, and ‘Naynay discuss their thoughts on this year’s Halloween Horror Nights for Orlando. The podcast is available in an audio version or a YouTube version below. YouTube Version Audio Version   Alicia, Ian, and ‘Naynay discuss their thoughts on this year’s Halloween Horror Nights for Orlando, including every house, scare zone, and some…

Demolition is movin’ right along at the former Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios to make way for an all-new Monsters Inc. themed land. This new Monstropolis area will feature a new show and a large indoor suspended roller coaster. Plus, The Muppets will find a new home at the other end of the park as…

Construction is once again happening at Universal Epic Universe, and permits now confirm what the green steel beams and materials will be used for at the back of the park. Plus, could Universal Orlando already be starting work on another 50-acre parcel of land located near the Epic site? And Hollywood Rip Rockit is already…