ThrillGeek Podcast

The Fate of Lost Continent & Jurassic Park's New Restaurant

Join Clint, Barry, and Janine as they break down the latest announcements from Universal Orlando Resort, including the phased closure of Lost Continent, a new restaurant coming to Jurassic Park, Joey Fatone's Fat One's coming to CityWalk, and MORE! What/who is ThrillGeek? We are a website and social media outlet dedicated to bringing you news, photos, and videos from the area theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and beyond! We also cover haunted attractions, conventions, and other various pop culture events!

Big Thunder Mountain Reopens at Magic Kingdom

Hang onto your hats and glasses, because the "Wildest Ride in the Wilderness" is officially back! In this episode, Barry and Clint head over to Frontierland to tackle the newly reopened Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom. After a massive, multi-month refurbishment that left Disney fans speculating for ages, the mountain is finally calling again. But was the wait worth it? The guys break down every twist, turn, and goat-look in this deep-dive review. Whether you're a lifelong fan of the runaway mine train or just curious about what actually changed during the long downtime, this is the episode for you.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Sneak Peek

Clint and Jainine discuss everything we know so far about Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Janine's recent first listen to one of the tracks that will be on the attraction when it reopens in May of 2026! What/who is ThrillGeek? We are a website and social media outlet dedicated to bringing you news, photos, and videos from the area theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and beyond! We also cover haunted attractions, conventions, and other various pop culture events! Be sure to tune in to the ThrillGeek Podcast on your favorite podcast app! During this bi-weekly podcast recording, we discuss the latest theme park news and updates from Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, Halloween Horror Nights, and MORE!

Disney Names Josh D'Amaro New CEO

Clint and Barry are breaking down the breaking Disney news! After years of the "succession curse," Bob Iger has officially passed the torch to the Chairman of Disney Experiences, Josh D'Amaro. Is D'Amaro the "Golden Boy" Disney needs to lead us into 2026 and beyond? We're discussing: The Parks Connection: Will his background in Parks mean more $60 billion expansions? The Dana Walden Twist: What does her new role as President & Chief Creative Officer mean for Disney? Click here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=658b5C0ej_k&t] for the video version. What/who is ThrillGeek? We are a website and social media outlet dedicated to bringing you news, photos, and videos from the area theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and beyond! We also cover haunted attractions, conventions, and other various pop culture events! Be sure to tune in to the ThrillGeek Podcast on your favorite podcast app! We discuss the latest theme park news and updates from Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, Halloween Horror Nights, and MORE!