VTPM243: Paddlefish, Stardust Racers, Glenwood Caverns, and New Coasters News, plus Fort Wilderness & Clearwater Beach Trips

In Episode 243 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom covers a wild mix of theme park news and personal adventures.

News highlights include:

• The bizarre scuba-style robbery at Disney Springs’ Paddlefish
• A tragic death and lawsuits tied to Epic Universe’s Stardust Racers
• Glenwood Caverns’ $205M “nuclear verdict” over the Haunted Mine Drop
• Major new attractions: SeaWorld Orlando’s SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, Legoland’s Galacticoaster, Six Flags Over Texas’ record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run, Dollywood’s NightFlight Expedition, and Universal’s Jurassic Park River Adventure refurb
• Sesame Place San Diego shifting to seasonal ops

Plus, Tom shares trip reports:

• Camping at Disney’s Fort Wilderness (tent mishaps, golf cart fun, and eating big at Trail’s End)
• Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort (cabana rental, resort fee perks, rainy weekend, and Pier 60 livestream during the Verizon outage)

And don’t miss what’s really included in those resort fees — from yoga to bottled water.

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So until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.