This week on the Theme Park Insider Podcast, Jake and I talk about what’s coming at major parks in 2027, as well as this year’s Halloween plans, the Holiday Hunger Games, and what is Disney’s version of the Costco hot dog.
Give us a listen at the link above, or download the episode via your preferred podcasting platform.
Here is my story about Six Flags’ big announcement this week - the 385-foot-tall, 100 mph, Mack Rides floorless spinning coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure: Six Flags readies to set more coaster records with Bakunawa.
Universal Studios Hollywood this week also soft-opened its new Fast & Furious roller coaster: Hollywood Drift soft opens.
In other news this week, I visited the San Diego hotel that inspired Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort: Let's visit the original version of Disney World's top hotel.
And on the Discussion Forum this week:
What's Your Strategy To Tackle Holiday World?
Universal gearing up for Big Additions to EU
Once again, Disney parks offer deep discounts ... What does that mean?
And, as promised: What is the Disney equivalent of the Costco hot dog?
Here are the current refurbishment schedules from Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.
Silly Symphony Swings is closed at Disney California Adventure with no reopening date yet.
Universal’s Horror Make-Up Show is closed at Universal Studios Florida. Estimated reopening in winter 2026.
Carousel of Progress is closed at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. New show debuts in 2027.
August 8-20: Haunted Mansion closes at Disneyland for Holiday overlay.
August 16: Last day ever for Fast & Furious - Supercharged at Universal Studios Florida.
September 8: Indiana Jones Adventure and the Mark Twain Riverboat close at Disneyland, with no reopening dates.
September 15-20: The Untrainable Dragon closes at Universal Epic Universe.
October 26: Volcano Bay closes for the season, with a planned return on or before April 1, 2027.
November 20: Jurassic Park River Adventure reopens at Islands of Adventure.
January 4 - February 2, 2027: Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges closes at Islands of Adventure.
January 25 - February 4, 2027: Fyre Drill closes at Universal Epic Universe.
February 8-19, 2027: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey closes at Islands of Adventure.
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Thank you, and best wishes for a great week!
Robert Niles
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