VTPM229: Universal CityWalk Mario & Butterbeer, Disney Springs Mother’s Day Visit, Expedition Odyssey Thoughts & Theme Park News!

In this episode, Tom is joined once again by Jon Self (@pastorJonSelf) to talk theme parks, epic updates, and all the latest happenings from Universal Orlando, Disney Springs, and beyond.

They cover recent visits to Universal (Butterbeer at CityWalk, VelociCoaster first-timers, and soggy Skull Island), Mother’s Day eats at Disney Springs (including Elena’s triple Earl of Sandwich run), and huge theme park news—like Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s 50th anniversary, a new EPCOT lounge, and Disney’s expansion to Abu Dhabi!

Theme Park News Highlights:

🎢 Six Flags America closing after 2025 season

🐺 Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge opens May 23, 2025

🌐 EPCOT’s GEO-82 Lounge & Fireworks Experience

🇦🇪 Disneyland Abu Dhabi Resort announced

🐧 SeaWorld Orlando’s Expedition Odyssey drama

🍽 Magic Kingdom’s new dining location: The Beak and Barrel

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