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  Uni Ep 136 - We Answer Listener Questions about Universal! 15.09.2026 40min

  We answer our listener's questions about Universal! We discuss the difference between Dockside and Surfside hotels, taking children to Halloween Horror Nights, how many days you need at Epic Universe, and more! Thank you to our listeners for submitting questions on our social media platforms.
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  Ep 623 - New Food and Wine Items We Tried, NEW Churros and Waffles, and Candlelight Processional Narrator Lineup 10.09.2026 52min

  On this episode, we talk about some news including the lineup of celebrity narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional, new churros, waffles, and pancake dishes we are dying to try soon, and a long list of refurbishments coming. Plus, we share our reviews of each item (all new) that we tried at EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival last week.
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  CTM Universal Ep 135 - Halloween Horror Nights 35 - Our Full Review! 08.09.2026 1t 20min

  On this episode, we review our night at Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando. Listen as we rank all 10 haunted houses, review a collection of food and drinks we tried, discuss why we were underwhelmed by the scare zones this year, and whether we would buy the Express Pass for the event again. We also praise the earlier Scream Early times to be able to fit more things into the event, overall.
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  Ep 622 - Disney Patents Embrace Technology and AI, Two Lounges Open this Fall, and Disney's Lakeshore Lodge's Opening Date Announced 03.09.2026 52min

  On this episode, we catch up a lot of new stories from the past couple of weeks including some interesting patents that have been filed involving AI and projections, the opening date and room details and Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, 2 lounges opening this Fall with menus and pricing, and and update to coming refurbishments.
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  CTM Universal Ep 134 - HHN Update, Universal Entrance Gets A Facelift & Underrated/Overrated at Universal Orlando 01.09.2026 1t 6min

  On this episode, we talk about how Halloween Horror Nights is going after the opening event and how Premium Scream is looking this year. We also talk about the entrance to Universal Orlando is getting a facelift, a meet & greet character is no longer meeting and Underrated/Overrated at Universal Orlando.
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  Ep 621- Disney Abandons Epcot In Ground Lighting + Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2025 Preview 27.08.2026 1t 10min

  Epcot's new "no sitting" railing tables and curved trash cans that kill plate-balancing, removed World Celebration lighting, a redesigned Disney World website, plus Disney Springs updates like Level 99's new instructions and Chicken Guy's weekend breakfast starting August 28th. The bulk of the episode previews the 30th anniversary Epcot Food and Wine Festival (running through November 21st), highlighting the Cheers to Cheese exhibit, Emile's Fromage Montage, scavenger hunts, Eat to the Beat concerts, new character appearances and more.
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  CTM Universal Ep 133 - Halloween Horror Nights 35 Guide 25.08.2026 1t 12min

  On this episode, we are talking about Halloween Horror Nights 35!! From the haunted houses, to the scare zones, to the tickets and extras, we cover it all. This is the perfect guide to the event, which runs August 28th - November 1st on 48 nights.
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  CTM Universal Ep 132 - UOAP Nights 2026 & Sapphire Falls Resort Review 20.08.2026 1t

  On this episode, we have some Halloween Horror Nights news including a sneak peek of the food and drinks available for the event. We also discuss our experience at UOAP Passholder Nights, and whether we would do it again. Lastly, we review our stay at Sapphire Falls and it's not all positive.
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  Ep 620 - D23 Announcements: What We Predicted, and What We Were Surprised By 18.08.2026 1t 18min

  On this episode, we talk about all of the Walt Disney World D23 announcements, including updates about Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monstropolis, Tropical Americas, and Carousel of Progress. We also share the announcements that surprised us, like the Figment refurbishment and return of Dreamfinder, as well as the yeti on Expedition Everest getting fixed.
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  Ep 619 - D23 Announcement Predictions, Diamond Horseshoe Revamp, and a Cheese Exhibit Comes to Food and Wine Festival 13.08.2026 1t 8min

  On this episode, we talk about some news including the remaining Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates as well as how we feel about the cast member costumes. We also discuss a new exhibit coming to Food and Wine Festival next month. And finally, it's D23 time! We make our predictions for what we think will be announced at this weekend's D23 Ultimate Fan Expo.
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  CTM Universal Ep 131 - Universal Holidays Announcements, Hamikuma Meeting at HHN, and More Epic Universe Permits + Universal Studios Extinct Attractions We Miss 11.08.2026 1t 2min

  On this episode, we have some Halloween Horror Nights news that Hamikuma will be meeting guests, Universal Holidays will have new and returning offerings including Epic Universe decor, and new permits confirm new attractions coming to Dark Universe. We also take a Time Machine back to 1990 and go through the extinct attractions at Universal Studios Florida park.
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  Ep 618 - Attendance Rises for the Parks in Q3, Halloween Foodie Guide for Disney Springs, & Lakeshore Lodge Dining Concept Art 06.08.2026 52min

  On this episode, we have a long discussion about the Q3 Earnings Call of TWC and what we were surprised by. We also talk about Halloween related news, like the Disney Springs Halloween Foodie Guide, new cast member uniforms for MNSSHP, and the some really cool popcorn buckets coming, as well the Lakeshore Lodge dining concept art and the soft opening of Six Ravens at Disney Springs. Lastly, Muppets fans that are also pass holders can pick up a Kermit magnet, take a Kermit photo, and enjoy a Kermit Shake at Hollywood Studios next week.
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  CTM Universal Ep 130 - Ozzy at HHN35, Passholder Appreciation Days Perks, & Epic Universe Closes Earlier in the Fall 04.08.2026 43min

  On this episode, we have our final house announcement for Halloween Horror Nights, Stay and Scream open houses revealed, Passholder Appreciation Days perks begin in a few weeks, and Epic Universe hours decrease this fall, and we discuss why they could be.
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  Ep 617 - Mickey's Not So Scary Foodie Guide, New Eats, More Refurbs & Why Are The Parks Slower This Summer 30.07.2026 1t 3min

  On this episode, we talk about the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026 foodie guide (opening night already sold out), new Magic Kingdom menu items at Golden Oak Outpost and Pecos Bill's, the upcoming Six Ravens at Disney Springs, and a new EPCOT fireworks dining package at Shiki-Sai. It also touches on refurbishments at Kidani Village and Coronado Springs, a new Zootopia pre-show at EPCOT, an upcoming Kermit passholder magnet, and a preview of the busy back half of 2026 (Food and Wine Festival, holiday parties, D23).
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  CTM Universal Ep 129 - Universal Kids Resort Review 28.07.2026 1t 23min

  On this episode, we talk about some news we missed from last week, including a ton of Halloween Horror Nights announcements, Back to Hogwarts is coming August 1st, and Thunder Terrace Falls closed last week. We also give a full review of our experience at the newly opened Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, TX. Does it deserve all of the critiques on social media? How did our kids feel about it?
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  Ep 616 - Disney World News + Don't Melt At Disney World This Summer! Our Best Staying Cool Tips 23.07.2026 51min

  On this episode, we talk about some Disney World news AND a full breakdown of how to actually survive and enjoy the parks this summer without completely melting. Whether you are heading to Walt Disney World soon or you are in the planning stages, this episode is for you.
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  CTM Universal Ep 128 - Ranking Every Universal Orlando Hotel From Worst to Best 21.07.2026 54min

  We're ranking every single Universal Orlando resort hotel from worst to best. With so many on-site options now, choosing where to stay can be overwhelming, so we break down the perks, vibes, and price points of each one to figure out where you should actually book your next trip. From whether Cabana Bay is worth it for first-timers to how the new Epic Universe hotels stack up against the classics, we cover it all, including our personal favorites and the ones we'd skip.
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  Ep 615 - Magic of Disney Animation Gets An Opening Date, D23 Update & Is Space Mountain Getting A Refurb? 16.07.2026 41min

  On this episode we talk about the Magic Of Disney Animation finally has an opening date, D23 update with speculation on potential announcements and is Space Mountain going to get a refurb or reimagining soon?
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  Universal Ep 127 - Helios Grand Hotel Review + New Show "Celestial Goodnight" Debuts 14.07.2026 1t 23min

  On this episode, we discuss some big news stories, including the announcement of Universal Nights, 2 Park Florida resident ticket for the rest of the year, and new pickup option at Pizza Moon. We also share our thoughts on our first stay at Helios Grand Hotel and watching Celestial Goodnight on the premiere night.
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  Ep 614 - The Best 4th of July at the Parks + Review of Level 99 at Disney Springs 10.07.2026 1t 23min

  On this episode, we look back on our weekend at Disney World for the 4th of July, where we stopped by Blizzard Beach, watched the Magic Kingdom fireworks, and watched the flyover in EPCOT. We also discuss our experience at Level 99 that opened in Disney Springs last week.