Vacationeers Theme Parks & More

In this episode, Tom, Joe, Ian & Jill welcome Carol and Chris on the show to discuss a lawsuit against Universal Studios, Kings Dominion rumor from KDFans, American Dream Mall’s Nickelodeon Universe and Aquatica Orlando’s 2020 new ride, Riptide Race. They then discuss a Six Flags America survey Tom received regarding member events. Finally, they talk to Chris about his recent Marine Corps Basi...

In the final VacationScares episode for the season, Tom, Joe & Ian discuss their visits to Busch Gardens Williamsburg Howl-O-Scream . They have another “spirited” segment of “ FU Kyle ” and wrap up the episode with suggestions to Busch Gardens for future Howl-O-Scream events.  If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. Facebook: https...

In this VacationScares episode, Tom, Joe & Ian discuss their recent visit to Kennywood’s Phantom Fright Nights , as well as all the pricing information you may need to attend. He also talks about their kid friendly Halloween event, Happy Hauntings. You can also hear their thoughts of Steel Curtain. If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly apprec...

In this VacationScares episode, Tom, Joe, Ian & Jill discuss their recent visit to Halloween Haunt 2019 at Kings Dominion.  Halloween Haunt 2019 at Kings Dominion YouTube video: https://youtu.be/w0RIWQr23hY If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom/?ref=bookmarks             Twitter: ...

In the inaugural VacationScares episode, Tom, Ian and Joe discuss their recent visit to Orlando, Florida to attend Halloween Horror Nights 29. They also discuss their experience driving Joe’s Tesla down from Virginia as well as Joe and Tom’s quick trip to Busch Gardens Tampa so Joe could finally ride Falcon’s Fury. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom/?ref=bookmarks            Twitter...

In this From The Queue episode, the gang have to present 5 Halloween Horror Nights house ideas, then each vote for the top ten houses.  Then they discuss their upcoming Halloween Horror Nights trip, the houses, scare zones and entertainment and finally list their hype lists for the scare zones and houses..  If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly a...

In this theme park edition, listen as Tom and Joe discuss their experience at the 2019 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Bier Fest. They also discuss Joe’s BGW free beer fiasco, the 2020 new single-rail coaster coming to Six Flags Great Adventure, Tom’s Disney Plus purchase and more.  Check out our YouTube video from the BGW Bier Fest: https://youtu.be/m7c71zIhmYM If you enjoy this episode, please give a...

In part 3 of Tom’s 2019 family southern California vacation trip reports, Tom and Ian discuss their day at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. Check out our YouTube video from our trip of Calico River Rapids: https://youtu.be/mGevbKMprt4 If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom...

In part 2 of Tom’s 2019 family southern California vacation trip reports, Tom and Ian discuss their day at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita, California. If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom/?ref=bookmarks            Twitter: Follow @VacationeerTom           Youtube: https://...

In part I of Tom’s family southern California vacation trip reports, Tom discusses his experiences in San Diego, CA, including SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo, Mission beach, Belmont Park and much more. Check out these YouTube videos from our trip: Journey to Atlantis POV: https://youtu.be/Dhr9Fc5nXPo Manta POV: https://youtu.be/wb5VezdipD0 Koala & Panda Bear Fun: https://youtu.be/pPhLpuTdir...

In this Theme Park Edition, Joe and Tom discuss the Disneyland fight and a two-year-old who drove to a county fair alone to ride the Tilt-a-Whirl. Tom then discusses his latest visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and wraps up the episode by discussing Reddit southern California touring tips and the forecast weather. Thanks again to subsetsum & qazqaz98 for the tips! This is our last episode be...

In this Theme Park Edition, the guys ponder another “ From The Queue ” question and this time Tom asks Reddit for input. The “From The Queue” question: You are only allowed to enter 5 parks for ever again. This includes separate ticketed events, so if you want to go to HHN, you better pick Universal Studios. Also, you still must pay to enter, so if you get Universal annual pass and don’t pick Isla...

In this Theme Park Edition, Tom and Joe continue their preparation for their summer Southern California trip by discussing all things Universal Studios Hollywood . If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated.          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom/?ref=bookmarks             Twitter: Follow @VacationeerTom           Youtu...

In this Theme Park Edition, Tom, Ian and Joe continue their preparation for their summer Southern California trip by discussing all things Knott’s Berry Farm. Before that however, first Joe tells of his family trip to Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival. Tom reveals the next two “From the Queue” topics that will be recorded in upcoming episodes in the next few months. Tom also announces that he...

In this Theme Park Edition, Tom and Joe dig in and review the 2019 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Food & Wine Festival.  Then Ian joins the show and they give their thoughts on the new Busch Gardens Williamsburg S&S Screamin’ Swing, Finnegan’s Flyer as well as the new Water Country USA ride, Cutback Water Coaster. Tom also gives some helpful tips on how to maximize your Water Country USA touri...

In this Theme Park Edition, Tom continues preparing for his July/August 2019 southern California family vacation by giving an overview of one of the parks he will be visiting, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.  If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated.          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom/?ref=bookma...

In this From The Queue episode, Tom, Ian & Joe give their choices for populating their backyard theme park where they had to pick five roller coasters and five flat rides that they have ridden and are still operating. Before doing so however, they first discuss some news as well as a one star review given on iTunes.   [Website](http://vacationeerspodcast.com): http://vacationeerspodcast.com   ...

Episode 54 Notes In this More Edition, Tom & Joe discuss everything you would need to know about the Los Angeles Go card including the cheapest place to purchase them. Website : http://vacationeerspodcast.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom/?ref=bookmarks Twitter: Follow @VacationeerTom Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChK5wPf0CJVfHrAYw7o8MOg Contact the show at va...

Episode 53 Notes In this Theme Park Edition, Tom, Ian, Jill & Joe talk all things Seaworld San Diego, from ticket options to coasters and everything in between. Website : http://vacationeerspodcast.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom/?ref=bookmarks Twitter: Follow @VacationeerTom Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChK5wPf0CJVfHrAYw7o8MOg Contact the show at vacatione...

Episode 52 Notes In this Theme Park Edition, Tom, Ian, Joe and Jill keep the March Madness celebration going with their 21 Virginia Roller Coasters Single Elimination Tournament. Before they do that though, Tom discusses how the Iron Maiden song, Wicker Man, instantly reminds him of Universal Studios Orlando’s roller coaster, Rip Ride Rockit! He also introduces the following discussion topic to be...

Episode 51 Notes In this Theme Park Edition, Tom, Ian and Joe discuss Tom and Ian’s experience at the Opening Sneak Peak held on March 16, 2019. They also discuss the 2020 coaster speculations and then review the latest in Busch Gardens Williamsburg Membership options. Website : http://vacationeerspodcast.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom/?ref=bookmarks Twitter: Follow @Vacati...

Episode 50 Notes In this Theme Park Edition, Tom, Ian and Joe celebrate March Madness with their 16 Park Single Elimination, “Parks Joe has visited” Tournament. Parks include WDW, Universal Florida, many Seaworld Entertainment Parks, a few Six Flags and some Cedar Fair parks. Listen to hear who will reign supreme! Before the tournament begins however, they discuss the Busch Gardens Tampa announcem...

Episode 49 Notes In this Theme Park Edition, Tom, Ian, Joe, Jill, Chris and Carol look back at the life of Kings Dominion’s launched inverted roller coaster after it was announced that it will be torn down at the start of the 2019 season. Website : http://vacationeerspodcast.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom/?ref=bookmarks Twitter: Follow @VacationeerTom Youtube : https://www....

Episode 48 Notes In this More Edition, Tom, Ian and Joe discuss Joe’s family 2018 5-night Carnival Elation cruise that set sail December 31st 2018. The first 15 minutes is dedicated to Joe’s experience for his first multi-day trip with his Tesla, then they talk about everything from embarkation to debarkation and everything in between. They wrap up the show discussing the Atlantis excursion that a...

Episode 47 Notes In this More Edition, Tom and Joe discuss Tom’s August 2018 4-night Disney Dream cruise with his family. In the second part of this multi-episode trip report they talk about the AquaDuck, dining, shows, pirate night, Castaway Cay, various ship activities and much more. The video version of this podcast is split up into 2 videos, check out the 1st video here: https://youtu.be/G3RO9...