Parkline Weekly

Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks!
🎢 This week, Alli & Cody are covering some HUGE Disney and Universal updates, exciting new attractions, Halloween events, and one seriously unexpected ride at a restaurant!
🏰 DISNEY NEWS New details on Disney California Adventure’s upcoming Coco attraction Updates on the new Avatar destination New details on the Encanto attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Indiana Jones Adventure reopening at Tokyo DisneySea
🎬 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS NEWS Universal Studios Hollywood’s Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift gets new sound barriers Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights hotel lounges Universal Monsters, alien invasions, zombies and the return of the Pumpkin Lord The special HHN Keyholder Bar
🎢 THEME PARK NEWS Dollywood’s massive new NightFlight Expedition Silver Dollar City announces Miner’s Mountain Express for 2027 Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest returns Busch Gardens Tampa launches its 2027 Fun Card Chance Rides celebrates 65 years of making amusement park attractions
🌴 PARKLINE SPOTLIGHT This week we’re spotlighting something a little different: Rainforest Cafe in Galveston, Texas! Did you know this Rainforest Cafe has an actual boat ride? The Rainforest River Adventure Ride takes guests through a jungle-themed experience—and it’s currently the only Rainforest Cafe location with a ride! We’re taking a closer look at this unique restaurant-and-attraction combo. And of course, we want to hear from you! 💬 What’s the weirdest theme-park attraction you’ve ever visited outside of an actual theme park? And if you’ve ridden NightFlight Expedition at Dollywood, let us know what you think!
👍 Like the video
🔔 Subscribe to Parkline Weekly
💬 Comment below and join the conversation! Parkline Weekly — A Park Pod with Perks!

Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! 🎢🎃 This week, Alli & C-Lew are covering a packed lineup of Disney, Universal, and theme park news from around the industry! Disneyland is getting a new interactive Ewok companion, construction is underway at The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Disney continues rolling out solar-powered trash cans, and Captain Barbossa is bringing some pirate fun to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Plus, we take a look at the new Coco Lantern Sipper coming to Disneyland. Over at Universal, Halloween Horror Nights continues to grow with Killer Klowns from Outer Space coming to Universal Studios Hollywood. We also look ahead to Universal Orlando’s holiday celebrations, including Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and new holiday offerings coming to Epic Universe. We also cover the serious side of the theme park industry, including incidents at Western Playland and Wonderland Amusement Park, a fire near Raptor at Gardaland, a power outage at SeaWorld San Diego, a measles exposure warning connected to Universal Studios Hollywood, and an ongoing lawsuit involving Epic Universe. Then we get back to the fun with Jason Universe coming to select Six Flags parks, the major refurbishment of LEGOLAND Florida’s Coastersaurus, and a mysterious “READY. SET. 2027.” teaser at Lagoon that has everyone wondering what could be next. And finally, our Small Park Spotlight takes us to Fun Spot America Kissimmee, where we talk about Mine Blower, the world’s tallest SkyCoaster, the park’s go-karts, its history, and more! 🎢 THIS WEEK ON PARKLINE WEEKLY: 🏰 New Disney merchandise & park updates
👻 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
🌴 Universal Halloween Horror Nights
🎄 Universal Orlando holiday announcements
⚠️ Theme park incidents & updates
🎃 Jason Universe at Six Flags
🎢 Coastersaurus refurbishment
👀 Lagoon’s mysterious 2027 teaser
⭐ Fun Spot America Kissimmee spotlight If you enjoy theme parks, roller coasters, Disney, Universal, amusement parks, and everything happening across the industry, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!
🎙️ Hosts: Alli & C-Lew
🎢 Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks!

Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! 🎢 This week, Alli and Simone catch you up on the biggest stories from Disney, Universal, and theme parks across North America after a short break. In Episode 27: 🏰 Disney’s Monsters, Inc. Land continues to take shape at Hollywood Studios
🚗 New construction updates on Magic Kingdom’s Piston Peak expansion
🏔️ Matterhorn Bobsleds reopens at Disneyland 🍽️ Universal closes Thunder Falls Terrace for a major transformation
🏛️ Poseidon’s Fury demolition continues at Islands of Adventure
🎃 Halloween Horror Nights updates, including the return of the Dead Coconut Club
⚡ Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift soft openings continue
🌙 Universal Studios Japan announces its first overnight Halloween Horror Nights 🎢 Six Flags Great Adventure unveils Bakunawa, a record-breaking coaster coming in 2027
🎆 Dollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, Busch Gardens, Alabama Adventure, Lost Island, and Canada’s Wonderland news
⭐ Small Park Spotlight: Lakeside Amusement Park in Colorado
 
💬 Which story are you most excited about this week? Let us know in the comments!
👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share Parkline Weekly with your fellow theme park fans.

Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! 🎢 This week, Alli and Simone cover the biggest theme park stories from Disney, Universal, and parks around the world.
In Episode 26:
🏰 Disney rumors point to a possible Space Mountain announcement at D23
🌴 Progress continues on Disney’s Tropical Americas expansion at Animal Kingdom
✨ The new Magic of Disney Animation experience gets an opening date
🌏 Tokyo Disney Resort announces ticket price increases Universal News
🚗 Fast & Furious – Supercharged at Universal Orlando gets an earlier closing date
🎟️ Universal launches an incredible Florida Resident ticket offer
👻 Halloween Horror Nights 35 reveals new scare zones, an Ozzy Osbourne-inspired haunted house, Stranger Things, Killer Klowns, and more
🎢 Universal Hollywood addresses rumors surrounding Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Around the Theme Park Industry
🎢 West Edmonton Mall’s new Vekoma coaster continues to rise
🌲 Six Flags Great America teases something new for 2027
🏔️ Virginia’s newest mountain coaster opens
🌊 PortAventura prepares to debut two new attractions
❤️ We remember Richard “Dick” Knoebel and his incredible impact on the amusement industry
🌟 Small Park Spotlight This week’s spotlight celebrates Knoebels Amusement Resort, America’s largest free-admission amusement park, as it marks its 100th anniversary.
💬 Which story are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!
👍 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of Parkline Weekly.

Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks!
In Episode 25, Alli and Simone break down the biggest stories from Disney, Universal, and theme parks across North America and beyond.
This week we cover: Disneyland officially welcomes its 1 BILLIONTH guest Soarin’ Over California returns before Soarin’ Across America debuts New construction updates for the Lion King flume ride in Disney Adventure World Shanghai Disneyland’s upcoming Spider-Man coaster takes shape Disney Cruise Line brings a new island adventure experience to Singapore Another Tiana’s Bayou Adventure safety incident sparks online debate
Plus in Universal news: Universal Nights at Epic Universe announced for October Celestial Goodnight becomes a guest-favorite nighttime spectacular Maple Bourbon Habanero popcorn arrives at Islands of Adventure
And in other park news: Fiesta Village Family Fun Park closes after nearly 50 years Storm damage injures guests at Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags reveals new Halloween attractions featuring SAW, The Conjuring & The Strangers Dollywood lands on TIME Magazine’s 500 Best Private Companies list A massive new Star Wars exhibition is coming to Philadelphia IAAPA Expo 2026 is set to be the biggest ever
Which story are you most excited about this week? Let us know in the comments!
Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Parkline Weekly.

Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks!
🎢 This week, Alli and Simone break down the biggest theme park stories from around the world, including major Disney refurbishment news, an exciting construction milestone at Universal, and encouraging updates for one of Colorado’s most beloved historic roller coasters. This week’s stories include:
🏰 Disney Parks • Portable charger fire prompts evacuation at It’s a Small World in Walt Disney World • Ghirardelli temporarily relocates during a major Disney Springs renovation • Vans opens a brand-new Disney Springs location • Crush’s Coaster at Disneyland Paris set for an extended refurbishment through Summer 2027
🎬 Universal Parks • Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift reaches another huge construction milestone as the massive spike track tops out • New construction footage reveals the coaster is coming together quickly • Universal Studios Hollywood ends CityWalk FIFA World Cup viewing parties after overwhelming crowds
🎢 Other Theme Park News • Tormenta Rampaging Run begins technical rehearsals at Six Flags Over Texas • The Strangers: No Escape returns for Fright Fest • Historic Cyclone coaster at Lakeside Amusement Park in Colorado begins testing again • Historic Big Eli Ferris Wheel damaged by severe storms in Ohio • California’s Great America adds more fall operating dates • Oaks Amusement Park announces a new drop tower as part of its 20-year master plan • Construction continues on the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
👇 Which story are you most excited about? Are you counting down to Hollywood Drift? Hoping the Cyclone makes its long-awaited return? Or planning one last ride on Crush’s Coaster before it closes? Let us know in the comments!
👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss another week of theme park news.

Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! 
This week, Alli and Simone break down the biggest theme park news from Disney, Universal, and parks across North America!
 This week’s stories include:• Guest exits ride vehicle on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland• Disney announces the 2026 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup• New Pirates of the Caribbean animatronic debuts• Disney Springs transportation policy changes and the opening of LEVEL99• Three new Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses revealed at Universal Orlando• Universal Studios Japan’s Back to Hogwarts celebration• More Volcano Bay Nights dates added• Early reactions to Universal Kids Resort Texas• The Play District: Powered by Hasbro announced for Pigeon Forge• Rampage reopens at Alabama Adventure• Six Flags Great America celebrates its 50th Anniversary• The legendary Coney Island Cyclone turns 99 years old• Sony invests $100 million into immersive entertainment company COSM
Whether you’re planning your next vacation, love roller coasters, or just want to stay up to date on the latest theme park news, Parkline Weekly has you covered every week!
 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.
 Which story caught your attention this week? Let us know in the comments!
#Disney #Disneyland #WaltDisneyWorld #UniversalOrlando #HalloweenHorrorNights #EPCOT #ThemeParks #RollerCoasters #SixFlags #ParklineWeekly #ThemeParkNews

PARKLINE WEEKLY – EPISODE 22
TRIP REPORT: Our First Trip to Disneyland with a Toddler!
This week on Parkline Weekly, Cody shares his perspective as a dad taking his two-year-old daughter to Disneyland Resort for the very first time! From the convenience of staying close to the parks to discovering toddler-friendly attractions and playgrounds, this trip proved that Disney magic is truly for every age.
We discuss: Why Disneyland is surprisingly easy to navigate with a toddler The convenience of Disneyland Resort-area hotels and being just steps from the parks One of the best perks of traveling with a two-year-old—they don’t need a park ticket! The playgrounds, open spaces, and little moments that made the trip special Why waiting for the “perfect time” to take a family vacation isn’t necessary
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth taking a toddler to Disney, this episode is for you. The memories, smiles, and experiences made it clear: don’t wait—take the trip while you can. These moments go by fast.
Listen, subscribe, and join us every week for theme park news, trip reports, and all things parks and attractions!
 

🎢 PARKLINE WEEKLY EPISODE 21 | Disney Baby Giraffes, Universal Churros & Roller Coaster Chaos! 🎢
 
Welcome back to Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! This week, Alli & Simone break down all the biggest theme park, amusement park, and entertainment news from around North America — and trust us… this one gets chaotic FAST. This week we’re talking Disney baby animals, celebrity sightings at Disneyland, Harry Potter churros at Universal, roller coaster breakdowns, brush fires under coasters, new theme park rumors, and yes… somehow a crustless tuna sandwich became theme park news.
🎡 In This Episode: 🏰 Disney News • Baby giraffe Ivy officially debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom • Disney releases a new behind-the-scenes Soarin’ attraction film • New Logo Mania merchandise collection arrives at Disney Parks • Disney rolls out patriotic snacks for America’s 250th celebration • Tom Hanks & Conan O’Brien surprise guests at Disneyland • Hong Kong Disneyland debuts the new Pixar Pals Spectacular nighttime show.
🎬 Universal Studios News • Universal UK Resort in Bedford officially begins infrastructure work • Universal Kids Resort preview day rumors & first merch revealed • Universal Hollywood debuts the infamous Fast & Furious crustless tuna sandwich • New Hogwarts House churros arrive at Universal Hollywood • VelociCoaster celebrates 5 years at Universal Orlando.
🎢 Theme Park & Amusement Park News • Brush fire erupts beneath X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain • Riders stranded 120 feet in the air at Six Flags St. Louis • Cedar Point’s Siren’s Curse experiences opening weekend delays • Montezooma’s Revenge reopening faces more setbacks at Knott’s Berry Farm • Hersheypark permanently closing Tidal Force after 32 years • New Six Flags membership plans expand to Cedar Fair parks • Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration returns • Kennywood launches new chaperone policy • Gatorland evacuation following bomb threat hoax • New Florida surf attraction rumor & Alabama Adventure teaser news .
👇 Let us know in the comments: 🍩 Are you trying the Harry Potter churros?
🎢 Would you survive hanging on Siren’s Curse for 20 minutes?
🥪 And… would you actually order the crustless tuna sandwich at Universal?
 
👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of Parkline Weekly: A Park Pod with Perks! 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts!