In Episode 262 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon for a packed episode covering Orlando theme park news, recent park visits, coaster rankings, and the final rotation of SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival menus.

We kick things off in The Queue with Jon’s Top 10 Coasters, Tom’s trip to see Collective Soul at Hard Rock Live at Universal Orlando, Sofia’s prom night at EPCOT, and a visit to Magic Kingdom to ride Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.

Then we jump into the latest theme park news, including the troubling updates surrounding Sloth World Orlando, Blue Man Group returning to Orlando at ICON Park, the announced opening date and song list for Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and the return of Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon. We also discuss the announced dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival dates, and the new Paradise Nights after-hours dining experience coming to Discovery Cove this summer.

For the main topic, we break down SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Rotation 3, compare it against the first two rotating menus, and discuss the best, worst, and most interesting items from the full rotating menu series.

Topics include:

• Jon’s Top 10 Coasters
• Collective Soul at Hard Rock Live
• EPCOT prom night
• Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin scores
• Sloth World Orlando news
• Blue Man Group returning to Orlando
• Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
• Disney H2O Glow After Hours
• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates
• EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026 dates
• Paradise Nights at Discovery Cove
• SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Rotation 3
• Best and worst rotating menu items

So until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.

On this episode of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom welcomes back Ian for a coaster-packed conversation as they each rank their top 10 roller coasters they’ve ridden.

With Tom’s coaster count at 229 and Ian’s at 206, there is plenty of track record behind these rankings. Along the way, they also give some love to their honorable mentions and call out a few rides that landed on their least favorite coaster lists. From elite airtime machines to rides that just did not do it for us, this is a fun, opinion-filled episode for coaster fans who love rankings, hot takes, and a little chaos.

Whose list is better? Which coasters made the cut? And which rides got absolutely no mercy?

Listen now and see where your favorites stack up against ours.

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Welcome to Episode 260 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast!

This week, Tom and Jon cover personal updates, theme park news, the latest Halloween Horror Nights speculation map, and a listener-driven main topic built around Chris’s Orlando vacation planning questions.

In The Queue, Jon talks about breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace, Tom talks about Easter weekend at the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, another visit to 3 Daughters Brewing Clearwater Beach, a stay at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, and seeing Helloween at House of Blues.

In the news, the guys discuss the passing of Buddy the Gator at Gatorland, changes coming to SeaWorld Orlando’s Expedition Odyssey, CityWalk updates at Universal Orlando, the return of free beer at SeaWorld, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopening, and the latest timing for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

In the Rumor Report, Tom and Jon discuss the latest Halloween Horror Nights speculation map and what it could mean for this year’s event.

Then in the main topic, Tom breaks down a long list of practical vacation-planning questions from listener Chris, including SeaWorld hotel perks, Quick Queue strategy, All-Day Dining timing, Aquatica logistics, ticket rules, Universal hotel strategy, Gatorland discounts, and more. It’s a useful discussion not just for Chris, but for anyone trying to plan a smoother Orlando theme park vacation.

Whether you’re plotting your rope drop, planning your first meal, decoding HHN rumors, or just trying not to get soaked on Journey to Atlantis, this episode is packed with practical tips and current updates.

Listen now and keep making memories.