This Podcast is a proud member of A Lone Sock Production Make sure to check out our website for Merch and other great Podcasts: https://www.alonesockpodcastproduction.com Parkline Weekly – Episode 14 | Lions, Coasters, and Skip the Line fares! Welcome back to Parkline Weekly—your go-to source for the latest theme park and cruise industry news!

🎢✨ This week, Alli and Simone break down a packed lineup of updates from across North America and beyond. From major seasonal park reopenings to huge Disney announcements and exciting new details from Universal, there’s a lot to cover. In this episode:

🎢 Theme Park News Across North America Major seasonal parks like Six Flags, Kings Island, Carowinds, and Hersheypark reopen for 2026 Cedar Point early operations and guest perk upgrades Busch Gardens updates, including Verbolten’s transformation and Tampa’s Lion & Hyena Ridge expansion Continued tech upgrades across Six Flags parks Disneyland Paris announces a new Up-inspired attraction coming in 2027

🏰 Disney Parks News Galaxy’s Edge expands into the Original Trilogy era at Disneyland The Sorcerer Hat returns (with a twist) to Hollywood Studios Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster featuring The Muppets opens May 26 New entertainment lineup for “Cool Kid Summer,” including shows, meet-and-greets, and a nighttime parade

🎬 Universal Parks News Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas reveals 31 attractions across 7 themed lands First looks at Shrek, Jurassic World, Minions, Trolls, and more Universal introduces “Express Now,” a new pay-per-ride line-skipping option in Orlando

🚢 Cruise Line News Cruise industry ramps up for summer 2026 Disney Cruise Line fleet expansion updates Royal Caribbean’s continued success with mega ships Carnival’s focus on short, value sailings Norwegian expanding onboard entertainment and dining experiences If you love theme parks, rides, and all things themed entertainment, this is your weekly fix!

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Parkline Weekly Episode 13: Fast & Furious Coasters, Disney Baby Animals & Industry Updates 🎢🚢 This week on Parkline Weekly, Simone and Alli break down a packed lineup of theme park and cruise industry news from across North America—and beyond! We kick things off with major updates from Universal, including refurbishment work at Hogwarts Castle, big changes at CityWalk, and exciting testing progress on the upcoming Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift coaster. Plus, new details emerge about the future Fast & Furious attraction coming to Orlando. Over at Disney, it’s a mix of adorable and ambitious—from newborn red river hog piglets at Animal Kingdom Lodge to the return of Star Wars Nite at Disneyland. We also dive into “Cool Kid Summer,” a free-walking Olaf animatronic coming soon, and early details on a potential Monstropolis land featuring a thrilling suspended coaster. In broader industry news, we discuss a serious incident at ZooAmerica, along with how major parks like Cedar Point, Six Flags, Dollywood, and Knott’s Berry Farm are ramping up safety, seasonal events, and summer operations. Finally, we set sail into cruise news—where Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival are continuing to blur the lines between theme parks and vacations at sea, with new entertainment, strong demand, and a growing focus on sustainability. 🎧 Whether you’re a Disney fan, Universal enthusiast, or theme park junkie—this week has something for everyone. Follow & Connect: 📲 Vote in our weekly polls on Instagram 👍 Like, Subscribe & Share with fellow park fans 🎢 Parkline Weekly – A Park Pod with Perks!

Parkline Weekly is back with the latest news from the theme park world! This week Simone and Alli break down updates across the cruise line industry, including health news aboard Disney’s newest ship and the growing trend of cruise ships becoming floating theme parks.

In Disney Parks news, the hosts cover a new Walt Disney World summer ticket deal, refurbishment updates at Disneyland and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and special Earth Month celebrations featuring rare character meet-and-greets.

Over at Universal, the conversation dives into a fascinating new patent that could allow animatronics to actually walk through the parks, along with details on Universal Fan Fest Nights and a new dining pass at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Finally, the show wraps up with major developments across the wider amusement park industry, including a new roller coaster at Six Flags New England, construction on a massive dive coaster in Texas, and spring season kickoffs at parks like Dollywood and Hersheypark.

New rides, industry trends, seasonal events, and park updates — it’s all ahead on this week’s episode of Parkline Weekly.

Welcome back to Parkline Weekly — the park pod with perks!

In Episode 11, Simone and Alli break down the biggest theme park and cruise industry news of the week, including ride reopenings, attraction updates, cruise line headlines, and a special Dollywood update from Dolly Parton herself.

From Disney Parks to Universal, cruise ships, and theme parks across North America, we’ve got everything you need to stay caught up.

Welcome back to Parkline Weekly — the park pod with perks!

This week, Simone and Alli break down the biggest theme park headlines from across North America, including major expansion plans at Disneyland Resort, new entertainment coming to Universal Orlando, and seasonal updates from parks around the country.

In this episode we cover:

Disney Parks News

• New Coco-themed boat ride planned for Disney California Adventure
• A rumored thrilling Avatar attraction and new land expansion
• Updates on Avengers Campus including Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab
• Upcoming ride refurbishments at Disneyland Resort
• The return of Disney After Dark: Disney Channel Nite and new Downtown Disney dance parties

Universal Parks News

• Country superstar Luke Combs bringing the massive Category 10 venue to Universal CityWalk
• The return of Volcano Bay Nights in 2026
• New celebration wristbands arriving across the resort
• Big Halloween Horror Nights news with the return of fan-favorite icons Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow

Other Theme Park News

• Knoebels Amusement Resort prepares for its 100th anniversary season
• Hersheypark kicks off its 120th operating season
• Updates from Canada’s Wonderland, Six Flags Great America, and Cedar Point as parks gear up for summer

From new rides and seasonal events to big park anniversaries, there’s a lot happening in the theme park world this week.

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Question of the week:

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Welcome to Parkline Weekly a weekly show that brings you all the news and information surrounding the theme park and attraction industry.

Welcome to Parkline Weekly a weekly show that brings you all the news and information surrounding the theme park and attraction industry.

Welcome to Parkline Weekly a weekly show that brings you all the news and information surrounding the theme park and attraction industry.