In this episode of MGM Adventures, Matt and Gina discuss their recent visit to Six Flags Great America, focusing on the new virtual Haunted Attractions Pass system and its impact on the haunted attractions. They share their experiences with the haunted houses, the inefficiencies of the system, and provide detailed reviews of the attractions and food options.

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Takeaways

• Virtual system inefficiencies
• Haunted attraction experience issues

Chapters

• 00:00 Rope Drop
• 00:32 Haunted Attractions Pass
• 23:22 Haunted House Reviews
• 32:52 Quick Bites
• 36:24 Wrap Up

In this episode, Matt and Gina share our detailed experience at Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Howl O Scream event, reviewing the haunted houses, shows, scare zones, and the updated Verbolten Forbidden Turn ride. We discuss what worked, what didn't, and how the event compares to other parks, providing valuable insights for Halloween enthusiasts. Also we discuss the tragedy that happened at Six Flags Over Georgia.

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Takeaways

• Busch Gardens' Hollow Scream event
• Shows and mazes evaluation

Chapters

• 00:00 Rope Drop
• 00:30 Howl O Scream
• 23:00 Verbolten: Forbidden Turn
• 25:30 Around The Parks
• 29:00 Wrap Up

Today Matt and Gina discuss their recent stay at Univeral's Cabana Bay, talk about what they like and overall feel of the resort to hopefully help others decide if they would like to stay there. Also we have another new roller coaster coming in 2027 to Utah, and a quick preview of Epcot Food and Wine.

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Takeaways
- Family-friendly resort
- Great dining options

Chapters

• 00:00 Rope Drop
• 00:24 Cabana Bay
• 5:15 Cabana Bay: Restaurants
• 12:26 Cabana Bay: Pools
• 14:51 Cabana Bay: Transportation
• 18:11 Cabana Bay: Other Activities
• 19:58 Cabana Bay: Review
• 29:54 Around The Parks
• 33:16 Quick Bites
• 35:26 Wrap Up

In today's episode we each do a Top 10 List on Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 35. SPOILER WARNING as we talk about the house and the event in general. We also give a quick preview on Kings Islands Haunt.

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Takeaways

• We had a great time with our friends
• Ranking houses revealed surprises

Chapters

• 00:00 Rope Drop
• 1:16 HHN 35 Orlando
• 2:06 HHN 35 Orlando: Matt's List
• 16:02 HHN 35 Orlando: Gina's List
• 24:49 HHN 35 Orlando: Fab 5 List
• 26:51 HHN 35 Orlando: Other
• 39:15 Ohio Midway Report
• 40:29 Wrap Up

In this episode, Matt and Gina discusses the introduction of Camp Timber Trail at Six Flags Great America, featuring new attractions and reimagined rides. It also covers updates from Dollywood, including tributes to Dolly Parton and new additions to the park.

Images are from Six Flags Great America's website

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Takeaways

• Introduction of Camp Timber Trail at Six Flags Great America
• Updates and additions at Dollywood theme park

Chapters

• 00:00 Rope Drop
• 00:22 Camp Timber Trail
• 10:22 Around The Parks
• 16:54 Wrap Up

In this episode, Matt and Gina discusses the upcoming King's Island Haunt for the 2026 season, including new attractions, returning favorites, ticket prices, and the hiring of an executive chef. It also touches on the sale of ArieForce One to Six Flags and the cancellation of Sweet Life's drive-in at Hershey Park for Christmas.

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Takeaways

• King's Island Haunt 2026 features new attractions and returning favorites.
• The sale of Area Force One to Six Flags and the cancellation of Sweet Life's drive-in at Hershey Park for Christmas are notable developments.

Chapters

• 00:00 Rope Drop
• 00:29 Kings Island 2026 Haunt
• 24:17 Ohio Midway Report
• 26:32 Around The Parks
• 32:25 Wrap Up

Matt and Gina discuss their top ten most anticipated haunted houses for the upcoming Hollywood Horror Nights Orlando. They review and compare the IP houses and original houses, share their top ten lists, and discuss theme park news and the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

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Takeaways

• Top ten most anticipated haunted houses
• Comparison of top ten lists

Chapters

• 00:05 Rope Drop
• 00:31 Top 10 HHN Houses
• 11:56 Around The Parks
• 14:51 Quick Bites
• 16:55 Wrap Up

Matt and Gina break down Miner's Mountain Express coming to Silver Dollar City in 2017. Also talk about the current wave of family coaster, and a special Around The Parks.

Images used where sourced from Silver Dollar City and Dollywood.

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Takeaways

• Miners Mountain Express
• Daredevil Pass

Chapters

• 00:05 Rope Drop
• 00:32 Miner's Mountain Express
• 15:32 Around The Parks
• 22:48 Quick Bites
• 24:44 Wrap Up