Nickelodeon & SpongeBob's Big Orlando Return, $50M Dark Ride In 2026

Nickelodeon and SpongeBob are officially returning to Orlando! In this episode of A Theme Pahk Podcast, I dive into the exciting news of a brand new Nickelodeon Resort and SpongeBob-themed restaurant opening near the Orlando theme parks NEXT YEAR. Plus a $50 million next-level dark ride coming in 2026 to Dollywood. But that’s not all...

We also cover:

🎢 Recent roller coaster ride mishaps that hit several major parks last week

🏞️ All the biggest updates from 4th of July weekend in the parks

💰 The massive new investment in Dollywood's future — It's the parks biggest ride ever!

🎡 Plus I go over some amazing deals & discounts on park tickets and flights, Another Six Flags Ride has been delayed, Chuck E Cheese Arcade, Legoland in China & much more!

📺 VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/zs9PWp3QP68

If you love theme park news, Universal Studios Orlando, Disney World, Dollywood, Halloween Horror Nights, or just staying up to date on all things theme parks, this podcast is for you. 🎙️

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*Chapters*

00:00 - Intro

02:27 - New Nickelodeon Resort + SpongeBob Restaurant

02:30 - Nickelodeon Resort & Details

13:56 - Dollywood's $50M Dark Ride in 2026

23:38 - Roller Coaster Ride Mishaps Last Week

28:30 - Low Attendance July 4th Weekend

31:36 - Housekeeping

32:35 - Express Lane Begins

33:02- Construction Begins On Tom Sawyer Island

34:16- Six Flags NE Quantum Accelerator Delayed FULL YEAR

37:58- Epic Universe Opening Day Medallion Back On Sale

38:24- Chuck E Cheese Adult Arcade

39:41- Epcot Food & Wine Eat To The Beat Schedule

40:30- Park Tickets & Flights On Sale This Week

44:08- HHN Updates (R.I.P. Tour Selling Out, Pass Holder Free Ticket)

45:00- Haunted Mansion Closing For Holiday Overlay

45:18- Small World Gets New Finale Verse

46:39- Legoland Singapore Opens

47:25- Outro

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