Lido Loop Podcast

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...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back with a brand-new episode of The Lido Loop! This week, the show kicks off with the breaking news that Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 2. The guys break down what led to the shutdown, what it means for travelers, and how airfare prices could be impacted moving forward. In cruise news, Jesse covers a wave of major headlines, including a new ship headi...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back with a brand new episode of The Lido Loop, diving into the latest headlines from the worlds of cruising and theme parks. This week, they unpack a wild story involving a lawsuit against Carnival over alleged over-serving, discuss Philadelphia’s cruise port reopening for the first time in 15 years, and react to a controversial Virgin Voyages reroute that swap...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back with a brand new episode of The Lido Loop, bringing you the latest updates from the world of cruising and theme parks. In cruise news, Carnival has unveiled a brand-new adults-only cruise concept that’s already generating mixed guest feedback. Meanwhile, several cruise lines are canceling visits to Alaska’s Tracy Arm Fjord, and Carnival reports a seemingly...

Send us Fan Mail Set sail with Jack and Jesse on another episode of Lido Loop , where cruise news, theme park updates and travel tips collide! This week, the duo dives into some wild April Fools’ Day antics from the cruise industry—like rumors of a secret speakeasy hidden inside Carnival ship funnels and MSC’s over-the-top new ocean-run obstacle course. Plus, they break down Royal Caribbean’s late...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back with a brand new episode of The Lido Loop Podcast ! In this week's episode, the guys break down Elliott Investment Management's shake-up of Norwegian Cruise Line and what could come with those changes, including adjusting their drink package policy. Also, the Carnival Dream is back after being in a dry dock for a 16-day refurbishment, and the guys...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back with a brand new episode of The Lido Loop Podcast ! In cruise news, the guys break down a new paid experience from Norwegian Cruise Line that might feel a bit overpriced, while Carnival rolls out a brand-new express dining option. Plus, it looks like Tampa may no longer be getting its long-anticipated second cruise port. Over on the theme park side, Six Fla...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back with a brand-new episode of The Lido Loop. In cruise news, Mexico has reopened all of its cruise ports after a brief closure. The guys also discuss a recent norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship, and Jesse breaks down the new rewards offered with the Carnival credit card. On the theme park side, Universal has revealed test footage of their brand-new Fast &amp...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back to break down the latest cruise and theme park headlines. Plus, a fresh trip report you won’t want to miss. On the cruise side, Carnival Cruise Line temporarily halts sailings to a popular Mexican port, Royal Caribbean rolls out higher soda prices for guests, and the guys dive into the big question: could Disney Cruise Line be eyeing another cruise line acq...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse are back with a fresh episode of The Lido Loop! This week in cruise news, the guys break down rumors of major changes coming to Norwegian Cruise Line, discuss Carnival being sued over a waterslide incident, and react to a surprising cruise line setting a new record at sea In theme park news, they cover the latest updates from Six Flags Over Texas, unpack Universal’s...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Jack and Jesse dive into the biggest cruise headlines making waves across the industry. From Carnival’s unexpected tech malfunction to Disney launching Marvel-themed sailings out of Galveston, there’s plenty to unpack—plus Norwegian Cruise Line makes a surprising reversal on its dress code policy In theme park news, Universal debuts a brand-new museum exhibit in Philade...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse break down the latest cruise news, including Carnival and Margaritaville's gratuity price increases, the story of a woman who sold her house to live full-time on a cruise ship, and the arrest of a suspect in the Anna Kippner case. In theme park news, Disney announces its new CEO, Universal Japan opens a brand-new Zedd-inspired ride, and Six Flags rolls out a ne...

Send us Fan Mail Jesse and Jack break down the biggest cruise and theme park headlines of the week. They dive into Royal Caribbean confirming a brand-new class of ships, controversy surrounding an autistic guest being removed from a Celebrity Cruises ship, and delays to Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico. Plus, both Disney and Universal were forced to close attractions during the recent winter f...

Send us Fan Mail Jack and Jesse dive into the latest cruise and theme park news! From new U.S. cruise ports, Mexico’s vape ban, Royal Caribbean announced a new Icon Class ship. Plus, Disney closes a beloved attraction, Universal shuts down a not-so-loved ride but opens a brand-new roller coaster, and Jesse previews his upcoming MSC Seascape cruise. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re covering major cruise and theme park news! We talk about a new port opening in the Bahamas, Galveston receiving grants to upgrade its port, and Royal Caribbean making changes to their rewards program. Universal is teasing a possible new Fast & the Furious ride theme, and Patty wraps things up with a review of her recent cruise aboard the Disney Magic. 🚢✨ Supp...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Jack and Jesse break down the latest cruise news, dive into the surprising closure of a major attraction at Islands of Adventure and take an in-depth look at a potential new cruise line coming to the U.S. in the near future—one that could seriously challenge Disney in the family cruise market. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Episode 1 of Lido Loop starts with Jack and Jesse tackling the latest cruise news before taking a victory lap through 2025’s most talked-about cruise and theme park moments—good, bad, and unforgettable. Support the show