Nickelodeon and SpongeBob are officially returning to Orlando! In this episode of A Theme Pahk Podcast, I dive into the exciting news of a brand new Nickelodeon Resort and SpongeBob-themed restaurant opening near the Orlando theme parks NEXT YEAR. Plus a $50 million next-level dark ride coming in 2026 to Dollywood. But that’s not all...
We also cover:
🎢 Recent roller coaster ride mishaps that hit several major parks last week
🏞️ All the biggest updates from 4th of July weekend in the parks
💰 The massive new investment in Dollywood's future — It's the parks biggest ride ever!
🎡 Plus I go over some amazing deals & discounts on park tickets and flights, Another Six Flags Ride has been delayed, Chuck E Cheese Arcade, Legoland in China & much more!
📺 VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/zs9PWp3QP68
If you love theme park news, Universal Studios Orlando, Disney World, Dollywood, Halloween Horror Nights, or just staying up to date on all things theme parks, this podcast is for you. 🎙️
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*Chapters*
00:00 - Intro
02:27 - New Nickelodeon Resort + SpongeBob Restaurant
02:30 - Nickelodeon Resort & Details
13:56 - Dollywood's $50M Dark Ride in 2026
23:38 - Roller Coaster Ride Mishaps Last Week
28:30 - Low Attendance July 4th Weekend
31:36 - Housekeeping
32:35 - Express Lane Begins
33:02- Construction Begins On Tom Sawyer Island
34:16- Six Flags NE Quantum Accelerator Delayed FULL YEAR
37:58- Epic Universe Opening Day Medallion Back On Sale
38:24- Chuck E Cheese Adult Arcade
39:41- Epcot Food & Wine Eat To The Beat Schedule
40:30- Park Tickets & Flights On Sale This Week
44:08- HHN Updates (R.I.P. Tour Selling Out, Pass Holder Free Ticket)
45:00- Haunted Mansion Closing For Holiday Overlay
45:18- Small World Gets New Finale Verse
46:39- Legoland Singapore Opens
47:25- Outro
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