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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In this episode, Tom and Jon both talk about visiting Universal’s Epic Universe. Tom also discusses staying at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort to get early entry.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about Jon’s first visit to Universal’s Epic Universe. They start out by chatting about a big announcement from Tom and then his recent visit to Disney Springs.

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In this episode, Tom and Dave from Adventures by D talk about Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort news. Then Dave outlines some of his Memorial Day week’s California vacation.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about experiencing Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Food & Wine Festival and news from Disney and Universal.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about their 2025 happy hour crawl at Disney Springs, providing their thoughts and experiences at all of the Disney Springs happy hours.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival Food announcement. Tom also discusses visiting Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras event again where he ate, drank and threw beads from a parade float. Then Tom finishes with his first Florida State Fair visit at the Tampa fairgrounds, as well as his thoughts of staying at the Hilton Inn by Hilton Tampa Fairgrounds and Casino.

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In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about attending Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras, new Epic Universe food options and Tom’s stay at the new Universal Stella Nova Resort.

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