Vacationeers Theme Parks & More

In this frightening VacationScares episode Tom and Jon Self discuss the upcoming Howl-O-Scream events at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld Orlando. They also talk about the pass changes for Kings Dominion’s Halloween Haunt. Then finally Jon talks about what is revealed so far for the food and drinks at  Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. Follow Jon on Twitter:...

In the first VacationScares episode of the 2023 season, Tom, Jon Self, and Dave & Kris from Adventures By D discuss everything you need to know about this year’s Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. They also talk about Dave and Kris’s trip planning for their upcoming Halloween Horror Nights Universal Hollywood and Knotts Scary Farms visits and much more. Follow Jon on Twitter: https:/...

In this episode, Tom and Ian discuss Ian’s recent European vacation where Ian visited Disneyland Paris (Timestamp - 6:50) and Phantasialand (Timestamp - 48:13). Then near the end of the episode Ian talks about other aspects of the vacation. New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom Twitter: https://twitter.com/vacationeertom Instag...

In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss touring plan strategies for SeaWorld Orlando from their recent trip. They also discuss Universal Studios Minion’s Land, Tom’s recent Caribbean Beach stay and eating at Topolino’s Terrace.  Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom Twi...

In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss touring plan strategies for Busch Gardens Tampa from their recent trip. They also discuss Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights rumors, Guardians of the Galaxy extended queue and Tom’s park and attraction tracking.  Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J Facebook: https://www.facebo...

In this episode, Tom, Ian and Jon Self discuss Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s newest roller coaster, DarKoaster, as well as their Food & Wine Festival and Burgermeister’s Hideaway. Then Tom gives his thoughts on Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, the newest roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando. Lastly, they end the episode updating Tom’s and Ian’s coaster counts and what they expect their counts to incre...

In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss Tom’s recent road trip up the east coast visiting Myrtle Beach, Virginia Beach, Washington DC, Richmond and stopping at South of the Border on the way back down to Orlando. Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom Twitter: https://twitter.com/vacatio...

In this episode, Tom Welcomes back to the podcast, Jon Self to talk about their recent dining experience at Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs. They also talk about SeaWorld Entertainment’s DarKoaster (BGW) and Pipeline (SWO) coaster May opening announcements, Disney’s Halfway to Halloween food, and Jon’s visit to Animal Kingdom for Earth Day/25th Anniversary of the park. Follow Jon on Tw...

In this episode, Tom welcomes back to the podcast, Dave from Adventures by D to discuss all things, Wild Adventures in Valdosta, GA. From passes to funnel cakes, we have you covered. If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. Adventures by D website: https://adventuresbyd.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J Fac...

In this episode, Tom welcomes back to the podcast, Dave from Adventures by D and Blogger Jon Self. Dave is attending the June Orlando Informer Meetup at Universal Orlando, so we give an overview and Jon gives some tips and what to expect. If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. Adventures by D website: https://adventuresbyd.com/ Follow...

In this episode, Tom and Joanna chat about Joanna’s December 3 night Caribbean Carnival cruise on the Liberty as well as her horror story on her return trip home.  If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom Twitter: https://twitter...

In this episode, Tom welcomes back friend of the show, Blogger Jon Self, to discuss our media day visit to SeaWorld Orlando’s 2023 Seven Seas Food Festival, thoughts on the food and event plus much more.  If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.a...

In this episode, Tom welcomes back friend of the show, Blogger Jon Self, to discuss Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval event and much more.  If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J Facebook:...

In this episode, Tom, Ian and Joanna review the Vacationeers Podcast YouTube and the podcast statistics. They also look ahead at what tentative plans they have for 2023 and Tom talks about going to Magic Kingdom for his final ride on Splash Mountain and much more.  If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. New Vacationeers Tee: https://w...

In this episode, Tom welcomes back friend of the show, Blogger Jon Self, to discuss the latest Disney and Universal breaking news as well as Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Cedar Point and much more.  If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. Follow Jon on Twitter https://twitter.com/pastorjonself New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com...

In this episode, Tom welcomes back,  friend of the show, Blogger Jon Self, to discuss Holidays at Universal Orlando.  If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom Twitter: http...

In this episode, Tom welcomes back a friend of the show, Blogger Jon Self, to discuss Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. They also discuss Tom’s Disney resort touring to see Christmas decorations and his Hoop Dee Doo Revue dinner and show at Disney’s Fort Wilderness. If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatl...

In this episode, Tom welcomes back a friend of the show, Dave from the Adventures By D YouTube channel, to discuss Six Flags Over Georgia Holiday in the Park and Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas.  If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. Subscribe to Adventures By D here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventuresbyD Adventures by D websi...

In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss Tom’s recent visit to Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Orlando to see their ICE! Featuring Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! He also received comp’d tickets to see their Cirque: Spirit of Christmas show as well.  At the end, Joanna briefly discusses her upcoming December 2022 Carnival cruise as well as booking a 10 day Carnival cruise fo...

In this episode, Tom and Ian discuss SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration, Labor Day freebies Tom got at Disney Springs and much more.  If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom Twitter: https://twitter.com/vacationeertom...

In this episode, Tom and Joanna welcome back to the podcast, food blogger and theme park enthusiast, Jon Self as well as Dave from the "Adventures by D" YouTube channel to discuss Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, Disney’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Tampa Howl-O-Scream, Six Flags Over Georgia Fright Fest, Kings Dominion’s Halloween Haun...

In this episode, Tom welcomes back again to the show food blogger and theme park enthusiast, Jon Self to discuss their visit to SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream event. But first they go over how they spent Jon’s recent birthday. I apologize for the audio quality on this and the next episode, I unwittingly recorded them without my mixer connected to my computer (ops!). Find Jon’s articles here:  ht...

In this episode, Tom welcomes back to the show food blogger and theme park enthusiast, Jon Self. They follow-up on episode 153’s topic, the Kevin Murphy Orlando vacation planning and then discuss Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Night food. I apologize for the audio quality on this and the next episode, I unwittingly recorded them without my mixer connected to my computer (ops!). Find Jon’s ar...

In this episode, Tom and Ian discuss the Halloween events they will be attending this year and give an overview of each event and their initial thoughts. They begin the show with talking about Ian’s recent visit to Water Country USA, Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s DarKoaster announcement and Cedar Point retiring Top Thrill Dragster. If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTune...

In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss the second part of Tom’s recent “stay-cation”, where his two younger children along with his friend Chris and his son came down to visit and they went to Universal Studios (Volcano Bay, USF & IOA), shopping, dining, Disney Springs and finally, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is part II, listen to part I in episode 155. If you enjoy this episode, please...