Vacationeers Theme Parks & More

In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about Jon’s hard hat tour of Wild Oasis at Busch Gardens Tampa, Busch Gardens Tampa’s Mardi Gras event, preview of SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Festival and Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras. Then they end it with some news. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.ama...

In this episode, Tom, Jon and Adventures By D Dave and Kris look back at everyone's 2024 statistics. From the podcast, to YouTube to park visits and attraction rides, we've got plenty of 2024 statistics to cover. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself Adventures By D YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdventuresbyD Adventures by D website: https://adventuresbyd.com/ Websit...

In this episode, Tom and Jon discuss Tom’s experience at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays, Jon’s experience at SeaWorld Christmas Celebration and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Christmastown, plus much more. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J TikTok: https://www.tikto...

In this episode, Tom and Ian discuss some of the 2024 roller coaster closings as well as some new attractions opening in 2025. Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vacationeers_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom Twitter: https://twitter.com/vacationeertom Youtube: https://www.yout...

In this episode, Tom goes solo and discusses the Now Snowing event in Celebration and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jollywood Nights event.  Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vacationeers_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom Twitter: https://twitter.com/vacationeertom Youtube: https...

In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Jon’s initial thoughts of Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays. Then Tom describes his stay at Gaylord Palms and his visit to Ice! Featuring Elf. Then Tom talks about attending this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. They end the episode with some Disney news as well.  Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pasto...

In this episode, Tom and Dave from Adventures by D discuss Tom’s opening day experience at the Holidays at Universal Orlando, including attending the Grinch & Friends Breakfast, Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, Holiday Tribute Store, and Universal’s Holiday Parade. Dave then discusses visiting Stone Mountain for their holiday offerings and finally Tom talks about going to Disney Springs on Tha...

In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss the four announced haunted houses at the Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas as well as Tom, Elena and Dave from Adventures by D’s final HHN night experience. Then Tom details his 11 crazy days where he had 3 round trips to Richmond for a high school football game, work and the Steeler vs. Washington NFL game. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com...

In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Kings Dominion’s new Intimidator 305 name announcement, Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s new 2025 coaster name announcement, Disney’s Cake Bake Shop finally opening, Disney’s new Lightning Lane Premier Pass and finally Tom’s experience purchasing his 1-day AP Universal Epic Universe ticket. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself Website: http...

In this bonus and final VacationScares episode of the season, Tom welcomes back Kris and Dave from the Adventures By D YouTube channel to discuss Tom’s recent weekend trip to Atlanta to visit Netherworld Haunted House and Six Flags Over Georgia for the first time. Adventures By D YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdventuresbyD Adventures by D website: https://adventuresbyd.com/ Website: https://va...

In this VacationScares episode, Tom and Jon discuss breaking Disney news regarding upcoming closures, refurbs & more. Then Tom chats about participating in SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Sprint 5K on September 13, 2024. Jon and Tom then talk about visiting SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream on Jon’s birthday and finally Tom discusses attending Busch Gardens Williamsburg Howl-O-Scream and his experien...

In this VacationScares episode, Tom and Jon discuss Tom’s recent weekend getaway where he camped at Disney’s Fort Wilderness for two days and attended Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Hoop Dee Doo Revue and a horse carriage ride. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J TikTok...

In this VacationScares episode, Tom and Jon discuss their recent visits to both Florida United Parks Howl-O-Scream 2024 events at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself Adventures by D website: https://adventuresbyd.com/ Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J TikTok: https:...

In the inaugural VacationScares episode of 2024, Tom, Jon and Kris & Dave from Adventures by D discuss Tom attending the inaugural Halloween Horror Nights Premium Scream Night event. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself Adventures by D website: https://adventuresbyd.com/ Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J Tik...

In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s latest Halloween Horror Nights 2024 announcements, including three scare zones, Duality of Fear, Demon Queens and Enter the Blumhouse plus the last haunted house, Universal Monsters Eternal Bloodlines. They also follow-up on Kevin’s email regarding his upcoming November trip. Then finally the go over all of the Disney World annou...

In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s latest Halloween Horror Nights 2024 announcements, including the show named Nightmare Fuel - Nocturnal Circus and two scare zones, Swamp of the Undead and Torture Faire. They also discuss Tom’s recent trip to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on the free shuttle from Orlando where Tom enjoyed the new Bourbon & BBQ event and got to ride...

In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s third intellectual property announcement, Insidious: The Further, for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. They also discuss HHN multi day tickets becoming available, first news of Universal’s Epic Universe tickets, Tom’s opinion of Universal’s newest parade, Mega Movie Parade, Blue Man Group returning to Orlando and finally Tom’s and J...

In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s second intellectual property announcement, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. They also discuss Disney’s Rock ‘N Roller Coaster reopening, the newly announced Disney Lightning Lane Plus, waffle and hush puppy gate, Tom’s visit to SeaWorld Orlando to use his monthly benefits before the end of the month...

In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s first intellectual property announcement, A Quiet Place, for Halloween Horror Nights 2024, Busch Gardens Tampa Summer Nights media event, plus Universal Orlando and Disney World news. Tom starts answering a listener's question. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/...

In this episode, Tom and Kris from Adventures by D discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s announcement of the six original houses for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. Tom also talks about his recent visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg to ride the new and improved Loch Ness Monster roller coaster and finally Kris talks about her experience staying at the new Heartsong Hotel at Dollywood along with the ben...

In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss Joanna’s April 2024 5-day western Caribbean Carnival Valor cruise and then Tom talks about his experience participating at the Inaugural SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas 5K run. Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vacationeers_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resorts press release about the coming Universal Mega Movie Parade, Hogwarts Always projection show, CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular nighttime lagoon show, Dreamswork Land opening date and the Summer Tribute Store. Then Tom reviews his visits to Wild Florida and Discovery Cove. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonsel...

In this episode, Tom and Dave from Adventures by D discuss Tom’s Magic Kingdom After Hours Party experience and Dave discusses his experience with Deluxe Resort Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, and much more. Adventures by D website: https://adventuresbyd.com/ Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vaca...

In this episode, Tom and Jon start off discussing Disney’s announcement of four new offerings coming to Disney World this summer. Jon also talks about Universal’s Epic Universe announcement. Then Tom discusses his October 2023 trip to New York including visiting the Statue of Liberty, the Museum of Ice Cream, Summit One Vanderbilt, Central Park, a Broadway Show, a concert at the Theater of MSG and...

In this episode, Tom welcomes back Kris and Dave from Adventures By D to talk about Six Flags Over Georgia, Wild Adventures, as well as thoughts of the first HHN speculation map. Then Tom finally reviews Vacationeers Podcast, Vacationeers Theme Parks & More podcast, and his park/attraction 2023 statistics. Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ Adventures by D website: https://adventuresbyd...