Expedition Enthused: A Theme Park Podcast

In episode 15 of Expedition Enthused: A Theme Park Podcast, we talk about all the big changes happening at Universal Orlando, Disney World and Disney Cruise this summer and beyond, share some insight and favorites of our April 2024 cross-country road trip, talk about our visit to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, the major Halloween Horror Nights announcements so far, and how “opening night” will be totally different this year, and lots more! It's our big summer kickoff episode so let's get this going with all the cool and interesting things coming to theme parks this summer and beyond!Sam's YouTube channel: Expedition Theme ParkJackie's YouTube channel: Super Enthused

In episode 14, we discuss our 2024 THEME PARK HYPE LISTS! What rides, shows, attractions, new parks and new things are we most excited about in the world of theme parks for this new year! We discuss Disney, Universal, and USA parks and attractions,including Cedar Point, COTALand, and Las Vegas, and then head overseas to discuss UK parks and some exciting developments there at Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor and beyond, and of course Disney Cruise Line, sailing into new adventures this year! Let us know your hype lists and use the hashtag #expeditionenthused - find us on YouTube & Social media at our respective handles - Jackie is Super Enthused and Sam is Expedition Enthused! Thanks for hanging out!

Join us for lucky episode number 13 of Expedition Enthused: A Theme Park Podcast! In our November 2023 episode, Thanksgiving has passed and the holiday season is in high gear here in Orlando, FL! We talk about the major Orlando Holiday theme park events, some of the expectations vs. reality of events of today and the past. Which events cost extra, which are included with park tickets, and some of the highlights. We also talk about big theme park news, including the IAAPA Expo 2023, some of what was revealed, drone shows, the Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger, the weird place in Las Vegas I didn't vlog, the time we went to Formula 1 at COTA, the Macy's Day Parade, Thanksgiving traditions and more! Enjoy and thank you for being part of the Expedition Enthusiasts!Find us on YouTube - Sam is Expedition Theme Park & Jackie is Super Enthusedhashtag #expeditionenthusedemail: expeditionenthused@gmail.com

In episode 12, we talk about our busy September of theme park days, pool time, staying at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, the super quick access to Volcano Bay, lots of theme park news like Journey of Water Inspired by Moana and the Disney 100 celebration coming to EPCOT, SeaWorld Orlando's new Penguin Trek family coaster announcement, Thorpe Park's new Hyperia announcement, soon to be the UK's tallest and fastest coaster, and share some thoughts about Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando now that we're a little halfway into the event - oh, and bed bugs invading Paris! We are smack dab in the middle of fall and Halloween season and will be sharing more about what we get up to and an upcoming trip in the next episode! Thanks for listening!Jackie's YouTube channel: Super EnthusedSam's YouTube channel: Expedition Theme ParkFind us on social media at Super Enthused & Expedition Theme ParkEmail: expeditionenthused@gmail.comUse hashtag #expeditionenthused

It's been a busy few weeks for us, and in this episode we talk about lots of theme park news and updates! Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party has started and we dressed as hippie vampires, Halloween Horror Nights is right around the corner, Minion Land at Universal Orlando has fully grand opened, we talk a bit about our stay and the history of The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. We also talk about theme park news like Fury 325 reopening, an ambitious new theme park being built in Oklahoma, Disney Cruise Line's newest ship in the fleet, and lots more!Our YouTube channels are: Expedition Theme Park & Super Enthused.You can find us both on nearly every social media platform:Sam: Expedition Theme ParkJackie: Super EnthusedEmail: expeditionenthused@gmail.comThanks for listening!

This week, to celebrate our 10th episode and the full announcements of Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Orlando, we are doing an HHN 32 special! We are delving into the lore, the stories and origins, discussing every scare zone and house announcements, plus the extras like new bars, food experiences, daytime tours and more! We share what we are most hyped for, what has surprised us, and some of our tips to make the MOST of this event! After listening to this episode, you'll be ready to face Dr. Oddfellow and all the terrors that await at this year's event, Halloween Horror Nights in its 32nd year at Universal Studios Florida!Our YouTube channels are: Expedition Theme Park & Super Enthused.You can find us both on nearly every social media platform:Sam: Expedition Theme ParkJackie: Super EnthusedEmail: expeditionenthused@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this episode, we talk about our recent summer 2023 trip to Dollywood and our first time riding the brand new Big Bear Mountain Roller Coaster, and our favorite animatronic dinosaurs and chickens. We also talk about some things going on in theme park news, including Genie+ changes at Walt Disney World, what we like and dislike about it, Indiana Jones Den of Destiny pop up bar, finding Code Orange in the shops and some of what we're excited for this fall and Halloween season, including Sir Henry's Haunted Trail and Halloween Horror Nights 32, and a little surprise bonus chat about what we've learned in our nearly 6 years on YouTube.Jackie YouTube: Super Enthused / Sam YouTube: Expedition Theme Parkemail: expeditionenthused@gmail.com

It's summer 2023 and we're back with episode 8 of Expedition Enthused! In this podcast episode, we're going to talk about our trip to Las Vegas, for my first time to Sin City, including some of what happened behind the scenes that didn't make it into the vlogs! We also bring you up to date on how we've kicked off this summer, exciting things we've been up to, and a quick round up of some theme park news and updates! We talk about the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park and Universal Studios new Tribute Store, finally riding Pipeline The Surf Coaster, our ideas for future surf-style B&M coasters, summer hotel stays, and more! It's a fun conversation and we thank you for joining us for it!Share your thoughts with us - you can find us on Instagram: Jackie @superenthused & Sam @expeditionthemepark and on Twitter: @superenthused and @ExpThemePark - use the hashtag #expeditionenthused. And of course our YouTube channels: Super Enthused & Expedition Theme Park.

In this episode, we talk about some of the big theme park news and updates going on for May 2023 and some of our big upcoming travel plans, what we'll be here for and what we'll be missing! We talk about recent rides that are closing forever, a slew of brand new roller coasters opening in May both in the US and UK. We talk about what's going on at Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Busch Gardens Tampa, Cedar Fair Parks, Dollywood and more! What we think of some of the major changes going on currently in the theme park industry, what we wish would happen instead of some of those changes, and what we're looking forward to. Of course an Americanism vs. Britishism comes up too! Also… will there be werewolves? Because I'd really like some werewolves… Thanks for listening! Sam's YouTube channel: Expedition Theme Park / Jackie's YouTube channel: Super Enthused / Instagram: @superenthused & @expeditionthemepark

In this episode, we talk about some exciting happenings including our experiences at MegaCon Orlando, one of the biggest fan conventions in the USA, the official opening of Tron at Disney World and the state of ride opening days and virtual queues, The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser and Star Tours, Disney Cruise Line News, Disney World utilidors, updates from other parks around the country, Easter traditions in the U.S. and U.K., hint at some of our upcoming travel plans and more! Sam YouTube: Expedition Theme Park / Jackie YouTube: Super Enthusedemail: expeditionenthused@gmail.com

This week, we talk about restaurants at Disney's Hollywood Studios and our experience at the brand new Roundup Rodeo BBQ, along with others like Sci-Fi Diner, 50s Prime Time and more, plus Halloween Horror Nights 2023 announcements, some theme park news and updates from Universal Studios, Carowinds, Hersheypark and more, and our non-Disney/Universal theme park tips!Jackie on YouTube: Super Enthused / Sam on YouTube: Expedition Theme Park

It's officially Spring and in this episode, we talk about what is going on in the world of theme parks, including theme park drinks and food, weird International drive attractions, our love of dinosaur rides, hand gestures and their meanings, what's new at Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando and more theme parks, and answer some of your questions, including best and worst interactions with other vloggers and our dream vacation destinations! You can find more information about us at www.expeditionenthused.com and follow us on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter by searching for Super Enthused (Jackie) and Expedition Theme Park (Sam).

In this episode, we talk about our recent trip to Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and getting to see Dolly Parton in person (and of course, cinnamon bread). We also share a behind the scenes storytime of some unexpected hiccups on our drive back to Florida, discuss some big changes happening to nighttime fireworks shows at the Orlando theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, general U.S. and U.K. theme park and entertainment updates, and our most terrifying rides!Jackie: Super Enthused (YouTube) / Sam: Expedition Theme Park (YouTube)Instagram: @superenthused / @expeditionthemeparkTwitter: @superenthused / @expthemeparktag us #expeditionenthused

In this episode, we chat about our first time riding TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom, our thoughts on some of what is coming to US and UK theme parks (and some rides we find terrible), roller coasters, The Last of US on HBO, HHN rumors, Mandalorian, our trip to Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood, VR in theme parks, and answer some of YOUR questions!Jackie on YouTube: Super Enthused / Sam on YouTube: Expedition Theme Park

In this introductory episode - get to know Jackie & Sam, a bit of their stories, and why they're starting this podcast!Expedition Enthused is a podcast by Sam (of Expedition Theme Park) and Jackie (of Super Enthused), where they share their lives as theme park and travel enthusiasts living in the theme park capital of the world! Join them for fun conversations about hot topics in themed entertainment, their unconventional life in Orlando, Florida, and their experiences visiting theme parks and attractions all over the world.Sam YouTube: Expedition Theme Park / Jackie YouTube: Super Enthusedemail: expeditionenthused@gmail.com