Disney has reimagined several of its rides and attractions for Summer 2026, so we share our reviews for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Soarin' Across America, Smugglers Run with Mandalorian and Grogu, new Animation Courtyard and more!

Big thank you to Walt Disney World for inviting me for media previews, especially since it allowed me to ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster enough to (nearly) get every song! (I'll get you Walking on Sunshine, next time!)

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 * Muppets Coaster Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq4yLDH8pNI

 

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ParkStop Podcast 86: Muppets Coaster, Soarin' America & Grogu Smugglers Run

Join us for 'Naynay's review of this year's Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, including operations woes, incredible puppets, and Scooby-Doo mysteries.

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ParkTalk Episode 14: Fan Fest Nights 2026

Is it really happening? Will an open hub come to Epic Universe, or are they just preparing for Virtual Line at the worlds of the park ahead of expanding park capacity to include annual passes? Alicia and Ian discuss their theories, as well as what ride expansion may be next after Potter, recent news, and more!

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 * Recent Video Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh02LCUaZno
 * Orlando Business Journal Story: https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2026/04/07/universal-orlando-land-epic-city-walk-development.html

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ParkStop Podcast 85: Open Hub Epic Theory

Alicia and Ian share their thoughts on Lost Continent demolition finally starting soon, a permit for a new attraction at Epic Universe, what's being built behind I-Drive, and changes coming to CityWalk.

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 * Shane Winston Reports: https://x.com/ShaneWinReports
 * Theme Park Wizard: https://x.com/ParkWizar1
 * Person Filming Behind Mythos: https://x.com/DuelingParkNews/status/2036506900418683349?s=20

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ParkStop Podcast 84: Universal Orlando Permit Speculation

Alicia and 'Naynay are digging into Villains Land rumors at Magic Kingdom and what they could mean for the park overall. Plus, what the heck is going on with Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, is Avatar land canceled at DCA, and more!

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 * Villains Land Story in The Wrap: https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/disney-villains-land-magic-kingdom-changes-emperors-new-groove/
 * Villains Land Permit Information: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/villains-land-cars-rides-at-magic-kingdom-everything-we-know/

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ParkTalk Episode 13: Villains Land Rumors

Ian and Alicia are talking about Josh D’Amaro becoming Disney CEO, and then "digging" into tunnels news as The Boring Company tapped for Universal Orlando's future transit system.

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 * Scott Gustin's Disney Experiences Story: https://scottgustin.substack.com/p/damaros-first-big-call-who-takes
 * Blog Mickey's Villains Land Analysis: https://blogmickey.com/2026/02/rumor-initial-villains-land-plans-scrapped/
 * Alicia's Reporting for Tunnels Story: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/epic-universe-news-update-events-building-plans-tunnel-transit-system-and-construction/

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ParkStop Podcast 83: Musk Tunnels & Disney CEO

Alicia and 'Naynay dig into recent announcements like Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift in Orlando, what's replacing Supercharged, and how Pokémon will be rolled out worldwide.

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 * Hollywood Drift Orlando News: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/rip-ride-rockit-replacement-officially-announced-to-be-fast-furious-at-universal-studios-florida/
 * Pokémon Going Worldwide News: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/pokemon-attractions-coming-to-universal-parks-worldwide/
 * Jon Corfino on Coaster Story: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1474372363784645

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ParkTalk Episode 12: Hollywood Drift & Pokemon

Ian and Alicia are talking about recent news happening at the Universal UK project as well as our thoughts on recent rumors and permit details for Orlando, including Pokemon in Lost Continent, Potter expansion at Epic Universe, and whether Creature from the Black Lagoon is happening or not!

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 * Intamin Document Original Tweet: https://x.com/SaxOnTracks/status/2001830758940623236
 * EYNTK Pokemon Theater Speculation: https://eyntk.info/speculation-universal-orlando-intamin-simulator/

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ParkStop Podcast 82: Universal UK News & Orlando Rumors

In this all new ParkTalk Alicia and 'Naynay talk about the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether 3D show at Animal Kingdom, the recent 2D conversion for the Ratatouille ride at EPCOT, and Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios.

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ParkTalk Episode 11: Zoogether 3D & Rata-2D

Ian and Alicia discuss their visit to the tradeshow floor of this year's IAAPA Expo, the world's largest themed entertainment convention. We talk about everything from disappointing A.I. art and weird Dippin' Dots flavors to incredibly well-done coaster trains and innovative dinosaur robots. Enjoy!

 * Video with Doc Preview at End: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOhpMT9T5I

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ParkStop Podcast 81: IAAPA Expo 2025

Theme park news and rumors from Orlando and around the globe, including new
rides coming to Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. We dig deep into rumors
of new and closing attractions for theme parks from around the world.

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