Lido Loop Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Lido Loop! We have a jam-packed episode covering the latest cruise and theme park news, some controversial travel opinions, and a look ahead at the holiday season! Cruise News: We discuss a cruise ship being detained by the Coast Guard in Miami, Carnival testing a new gratuity indicator and how someone managed to get banned from cruising over a car wash! Theme...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Lido Loop , we’re covering the latest news from the cruise industry, theme parks, and travel! In cruise news, we discuss the suspension of Villa Vie Residences’ MV Odyssey world voyage, Norwegian Cruise Line’s airfare changes, and Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas making its way to Singapore. In the theme park world, we’re talking about ArieForce One’s reloc...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Lido Loop, we’re diving into the latest cruise and theme park news! Carnival introduces new Fun Packages, makes changes to its drink pricing with a move toward dynamic pricing and shifts two ships out of the Australian market. Are cruise lines making vacations easier to budget for, or are they finding even more ways to charge passengers? Over in the theme park wor...

Send us Fan Mail The guys are back with another episode of The Lido Loop, and we’re kicking things off with a wild story out of Las Vegas, where a fight breaks out between showgirls and tourists over a $20 tip! Then, we dive into the latest cruise news, including a cruise line offering a season pass, MSC building a brand-new private destination, and a woman being found after spending 20 hours at s...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back with a brand-new episode of The Lido Loop. In cruise news, Royal Caribbean buys a 50% share of a popular resort brand and has announced something that will make pineapple fans thrilled.  The guys also break down what to do when a slot machine is "too hot"; stay tuned for that.  On the theme park side of things, Six Flags Magic Mountain decides on...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back with a brand-new episode of The Lido Loop.  This week, the guys break down the latest cruise news, including Victory Casino Cruises pausing operations out of Port Canaveral, Carnival changing its payment dates and a waterspout coming dangerously close to the Carnival Magic.  Jesse returns for his voyage on the Carnival Jubilee to review his "favorite s...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Lido Loop, we’ve got plenty of cruise and theme park news to dive into! Cruise News : Carnival Jubilee is set to begin offering shorter sailings in 2028, while the Port of San Diego has some major expansion plans that could significantly change the cruise experience there. Theme Park News : COTALAND is officially set to open in Austin on September 26, bringing a b...

Send us Fan Mail The Lido Loop is back with another episode packed with cruise and theme park news! On the cruise side, Margaritaville announces a brand-new ship coming to Galveston, while Carnival’s Tropicale is now available to book for its upcoming Galveston sailings. With even more ships entering the market, we ask the question: Are cruise lines building too many ships? Then, we head to the th...

Send us Fan Mail The Lido Loop is back with a new episode! This week in cruise news, Carnival rolls out its new rewards program. Jack and Jesse break down the pros and cons of this loyalty program and discuss whether it’s better or worse than the original system. Margaritaville now offers a new deal through its casino offerings, and Hero of the Sea has named its next chief dog officer. To wrap up...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Lido Loop Podcast, Jack and Jesse are diving into the latest news from the worlds of cruising, theme parks, travel, and casinos. In cruise news, a brand-new cruise line could be headed to Galveston, Carnival’s new loyalty program is getting ready to roll out, and Philadelphia is officially getting a permanent cruise port. Over in the theme park world, Dollywood ex...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Lido Loop Podcast, we’re diving into the latest cruise, theme park, and travel news! In cruise news, is Carnival’s famous Elegant Night starting to disappear on some sailings? Princess Cruises is making changes to its deposit requirements and final payment dates, and we’ll talk about a cruise ship that had to make a last-second maneuver to avoid trouble. Over in t...

Send us Fan Mail Lido Loop Podcast – Cruise, Theme Park & Travel News!  It’s another packed episode of the Lido Loop Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the latest cruise, theme park, and travel news you need to know.   Cruise News Going to Mexico just got more expensive Solar eclipse cruises are becoming a thing! Norwegian Cruise Line changes its booking model   Theme Park News Six Flags Fi...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back with another packed episode of the Lido Loop Podcast, bringing you the latest news from the world of cruising and theme parks!   Cruise News: Galveston cruise passengers may no longer have to pay taxes on alcohol and cigarettes when returning to port. BlueIguana Cantina gets a new menu item! Royal Caribbean adds a unique waterfall feature to a stateroom. Co...

Send us Fan Mail 🚢 Lido Loop Podcast: Cruising During Hurricane Season!  Welcome back to another episode of the Lido Loop Podcast! This week, Jack and Jesse are diving into all things cruising, from the little details you may have never thought about to the big decisions that can make or break your vacation.   Cruise News: The guys react to a viral video of a Carnival Cruise Line passenger using...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back with a brand-new episode of the Lido Loop! On this week’s show, the guys dive into the latest cruise news, including updates on a potential new cruise terminal coming to Galveston, Royal Caribbean extending its decision to skip a popular cruise port, and a discussion about Netflix’s new cruise-related show Shipwrecked . In the theme park and travel news seg...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back for a brand-new episode of the Lido Loop. On this week’s show, the guys talk about Royal Caribbean launching the “find my kid” feature in their app, then talk about a principal in the United Kingdom getting in trouble for changing the school calendar to better accommodate her upcoming cruise. Finally, they break down Carnival’s announcement of a new class o...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Lido Loop Podcast! This week, we kick things off with an incredible travel story after a lucky traveler turned a layover at the Las Vegas airport into a life-changing $3.3 million jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine.  Then we dive into the latest cruise news, including a guest making a major art purchase at sea, Celebration Key receiving another upgrade...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Lido Loop Podcast, Jack and Jesse will talk the latest news from the cruise and theme park industries before diving into one of our biggest discussion topics yet. In cruise news, the guys break down Carnival’s new rewards program and how it's impacting the company’s financial performance. They will talk about Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas is set t...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Lido Loop, Jack and Jesse break down the latest cruise and theme park news before diving into a special Cruise FAQ’s and Listener Questions segment. Cruise News Carnival rolls out new drink package options for kids and teens. We’ll compare the available beverage packages and discuss whether the new offering provides real value for families. Fights and disruptive behav...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Lido Loop Podcast! This week, Jack and Jesse break down the latest news from the cruise and theme park industries. In cruise news, we discuss how much money Royal Caribbean actually makes per passenger ticket—and the numbers may surprise you. We also take a look at Carnival’s upcoming Sail & Sign changes, rumors that Perfect Day Mexico could be getting new...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Lido Loop , we discuss several major stories from the cruise industry, including upgrades coming to Relax Away, Half Moon Cay, MSC Cruises’ quiet removal of drink package limits, and the possibility that a mile-long cruise ship could one day become a reality.  We also cover the latest theme park news, including new details about Universal’s upcoming theme park in...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Lido Loop , we dive into the latest developments from the cruise and theme park industries. In cruise news, we discuss the announced opening date for the new water park at Norwegian Cruise Line’s private destination, a lawsuit filed against Carnival after a guest allegedly suffered burns from hot deck surfaces, Royal Caribbean’s crackdown on stateroom door decorations...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Lido Loop! This week we’re diving into the biggest cruise and theme park headlines making waves across the industry. We break down the growing controversy surrounding cruise chair hogs and the lawsuit that could change pool deck policies forever, plus why Royal Caribbean’s “Perfect Day Mexico” project may be hitting major roadblocks. Carnival is making moves to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome aboard the Lido Loop ! This week, Jack and Jesse break down the latest cruise and theme park news making waves across the industry. In cruise news, they discuss the tragic death of a passenger at Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line canceling select bookings, and some brand-new menu items coming to Carnival ships. Over in the theme park world, Disney unveils new Muppets a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Lido Loop ! In this May 9, 2026 episode, we’re covering the latest theme park and cruise news making waves across the industry. This week in cruise news, Carnival Cruise Line guests will soon need to sign up for a brand-new rewards program, Disney Cruise Line faces headlines after a cruise was canceled after passengers had already boarded, and Royal Caribbean has r...