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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