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Theme park news and rumors from Orlando and around the globe, including new rides coming to Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. We dig deep into rumors of new and closing attractions for theme parks from around the world.
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Disney has reimagined several of its rides and attractions for Summer 2026, so we share our reviews for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Soarin' Across America, Smugglers Run with Mandalorian and Grogu, new Animation Courtyard and more! Big thank you to Walt Disney World for inviting me for media previews, especially since it allowed me to ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster enough to (nearly) get every song! (I'll get you Walking on Sunshine, next time!) Related Links Muppets Coaster Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq4yLDH8pNI Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Join us for 'Naynay's review of this year's Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, including operations woes, incredible puppets, and Scooby-Doo mysteries. Related Links ParkTalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkStopParkTalk 'Naynay Insta: https://www.instagram.com/withnaynay 'Naynay X: https://x.com/Naynay3655 Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Is it really happening? Will an open hub come to Epic Universe, or are they just preparing for Virtual Line at the worlds of the park ahead of expanding park capacity to include annual passes? Alicia and Ian discuss their theories, as well as what ride expansion may be next after Potter, recent news, and more! Related Links Recent Video Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh02LCUaZno Orlando Business Journal Story: https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2026/04/07/universal-orlando-land-epic-city-walk-development.html Thumbnail Photo by: @Florida_Coasters_1 Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Alicia and Ian share their thoughts on Lost Continent demolition finally starting soon, a permit for a new attraction at Epic Universe, what's being built behind I-Drive, and changes coming to CityWalk. Related Links Recent Look at 90-Acre Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gklNoBZDlfk Shane Winston Reports: https://x.com/ShaneWinReports Theme Park Wizard: https://x.com/ParkWizar1 Person Filming Behind Mythos: https://x.com/DuelingParkNews/status/2036506900418683349?s=20 Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Alicia and 'Naynay are digging into Villains Land rumors at Magic Kingdom and what they could mean for the park overall. Plus, what the heck is going on with Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, is Avatar land canceled at DCA, and more! Related Links Villains Land Story in The Wrap: https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/disney-villains-land-magic-kingdom-changes-emperors-new-groove/ Villains Land Permit Information: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/villains-land-cars-rides-at-magic-kingdom-everything-we-know/ 'Naynay Insta: https://www.instagram.com/withnaynay 'Naynay X: https://x.com/Naynay3655 Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Ian and Alicia are talking about Josh D’Amaro becoming Disney CEO, and then "digging" into tunnels news as The Boring Company tapped for Universal Orlando's future transit system. Related Links Scott Gustin's Disney Experiences Story: https://scottgustin.substack.com/p/damaros-first-big-call-who-takes Blog Mickey's Villains Land Analysis: https://blogmickey.com/2026/02/rumor-initial-villains-land-plans-scrapped/ Alicia's Reporting for Tunnels Story: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/epic-universe-news-update-events-building-plans-tunnel-transit-system-and-construction/ Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Alicia and 'Naynay dig into recent announcements like Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift in Orlando, what's replacing Supercharged, and how Pokémon will be rolled out worldwide.Related LinksHollywood Drift Orlando News: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/rip-ride-rockit-replacement-officially-announced-to-be-fast-furious-at-universal-studios-florida/Pokémon Going Worldwide News: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/pokemon-attractions-coming-to-universal-parks-worldwide/Jon Corfino on Coaster Story: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1474372363784645'Naynay Insta: https://www.instagram.com/withnaynay'Naynay X: https://x.com/Naynay3655 Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Ian and Alicia are talking about recent news happening at the Universal UK project as well as our thoughts on recent rumors and permit details for Orlando, including Pokemon in Lost Continent, Potter expansion at Epic Universe, and whether Creature from the Black Lagoon is happening or not!Related Links:Intamin Document Original Tweet: https://x.com/SaxOnTracks/status/2001830758940623236EYNTK Pokemon Theater Speculation: https://eyntk.info/speculation-universal-orlando-intamin-simulator/ Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
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