

ParkStop Podcast
Alicia Stella
Theme park news and rumors from Orlando and around the globe, including new rides coming to Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. We dig deep into rumors of new and closing attractions for theme parks from around the world.
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Mar 14, 2019 • 55min
Hagrid Coaster Official Details & Galaxy's Edge Opening Dates
In episode 7, Alicia and Ian discuss all of the official details for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and how surprising it is that they actually released them. Plus, we talk about the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and list nearly every food and drink item for the new land.
Hagrid Details Announcement: https://blog.universalorlando.com/featured/details-hagrids-magical-creatures-motorbike-adventure/
Hagrid New Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNgKxCvTjQQ
Alicia's Original Video June 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7Q9-CG8AxM
Inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/disney-vacations/star-wars-galaxys-edge-inside-look
Galaxy's Edge Food & Drink: http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/02/28/star-wars-galaxys-edge-restaurant-news-ogas-cantina-joined-by-ronto-roasters-docking-bay-7-and-cargo-and-more/
Galaxy's Edge Merchandise: https://wdwnt.com/2019/02/sneak-peek-of-star-wars-galaxys-edge-released-including-full-menus-merchandise-and-ride-walkthroughs/
Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella
Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB
Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella
Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Feb 28, 2019 • 1h 1min
Hagrid Coaster Opening Date and Listener Questions
In episode 6, Alicia and Ian talk about the newly announced grand opening date for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, as well as some new rumors about the ride, queue, and construction progress. And, we (finally) get to your questions, in a super special extended AskParkStop segment. Plus, there's a little bit of Epcot news thrown in for good measure.
Check out the track layout here: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/hagrids-magical-creatures-motorbike-adventure-opens-june-13th-at-universal-orlando/
Epcot Courtyard & Play Pavilion: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/02/first-of-its-kind-play-pavilion-new-park-entrance-part-of-epcots-historic-transformation/
Hagrid Coaster Announcement: https://blog.universalorlando.com/featured/hagrids-magical-creatures-motorbike-adventure-new-experience-wizarding-world-harry-potter-opens-june-13/
Hagrid Coaster Leaked Concept Art: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/leaked-concept-art-for-hagrids-magical-creatures-roller-coaster/
Hagrid Coaster Commerical SyFy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w97eYUYC_rI
What's Replacing Terminator Show: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/rumors/whats-replacing-terminator-2-3-d-at-universal-studios-florida-with-construction-update/
Universal Classic Monsters Land: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/rumors/universal-classic-monsters-land-likely-to-appear-in-universals-fantastic-worlds/
Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella
Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB
Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella
Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Feb 20, 2019 • 1h 32min
Future of Epcot with Rob Plays
In episode 5, Alicia and Ian are joined by YouTuber Rob Plays to discuss what the future may hold for Epcot at Walt Disney World. Touring virtually around all of Future World and World Showcase we go over every rumor, announced change, and even our own personal dreams for the future of Epcot in this extra long talk! How many times can Alicia bring up Horizons, only time will tell.
Visit Rob's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/robplaysthatgame
Leave a Legacy: https://www.yesterland.com/legacy.html
Spaceship Earth Massive Overhaul: https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/sse2yearclosure/
Great Movie Pavilion Concept: https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20170218/32502/disaster-files-walt-disney-studios-disneyland-paris
Belle Animatronic Tokyo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJtNxaTwgz0
Mt. Fuji Coaster Concept: https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20131117/15081/unbuilt-disney-mount-fuji-roller-coaster-epcot
Japan Bullet Train Concept: http://insightsandsounds.blogspot.com/2011/03/epcots-japan-showcase-that-never-was.html
Mary Poppins Returns Sequel: https://screenrant.com/mary-poppins-3-rob-marshall-emily-blunt/
Epcot Forever & New Show: https://insidethemagic.net/2018/11/ba1-epcot-forever-illuminations-replacement/
Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella
Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB
Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella
Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Jan 15, 2019 • 1h 1min
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Universal Orlando Leaks
In episode 4, Alicia and Ian discuss all the details for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opening at Disneyland and Walt Disney World later this year. We discuss details for the two rides, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, as well as information about the dining and shopping options throughout the land. Plus, in our news segment we have breaking news about a leaked document that appears to have more information about Fantastic Worlds, Universal Orlando's upcoming 4th gate.
Potter Coaster Ride Vehicles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc2XRqAP_2w
Comcast Spending next 5 years: https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201812/6471/
200,000 Guests: https://blooloop.com/features/opening-day-star-wars-galaxys-edge/
Land details: https://insidethemagic.net/2019/01/star-wars-galaxys-edge-new-details/
Smuggler's Run: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Millennium_Falcon:_Smuggler%27s_Run
Rise of the Resistance: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Rise_of_the_Resistance
Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella
Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB
Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella
Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Dec 7, 2018 • 1h 2min
Universal Orlando's 4th Gate
Today we're looking at that giant new theme park Universal Orlando doesn't want you to know they're building. It's located a few miles south of the current resort, near the Orange County Convention Center. We're calling it the 4th gate because Universal has called Volcano Bay their 3rd gate, so while this is technically their 3rd THEME PARK in Orlando, it's their 4th GATE. We're going over technical details like permits filed for new roads, parking lots and water drainage, but also exploring rumors for new ride systems and exciting properties to fill out this new theme park. Hooray for Fantastic Worlds (or whatever they end up calling it)!
Development Plans PDF Download:
https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201810/6375/
Development Plans Article:
https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2018/10/29/breakinguniversal-orlando-i-drive-plans-lay-out.html?ana=twt
Rumored Lands of 4th Gate:
http://www.uuopodcast.com/2018/09/the-rumor-mill-rumored-fantastic-worlds.html
Comcast Confirms 4th Gate:
https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/universal-orlandos-new-theme-park-confirmed-by-comcast-plus-permits-trademarks-more/
Fantastic Worlds Trademark:
https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/rumors/could-this-be-the-name-for-universal-orlandos-4th-gate/
Mario Kart Patent Details:
https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2017/06/15/latest-universal-patent-hints-more-about-nintendo.html
Ride System Looks Like Mario Kart:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFQYEi-EauY
Flying & Gyrosphere Patents:
http://universal.wdwinfo.com/multiple-new-ride-systems-could-make-their-way-into-universal-parks/
Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella
Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB
Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella
Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Nov 1, 2018 • 59min
Jurassic Coaster & More Coasters
Today we're digging into all the details for the rumored Jurassic Coaster heading to Islands of Adventure, including what type of ride system, its location and track layout, what has to close to make way for it, and more. Plus, we talk about all the other roller coasters being built around Orlando including two at Walt Disney World like the Tron bike coaster and Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot. Please keep your hands and feet inside the podcast at all times, cause we're talkin' coasterz!
Jurassic Coaster Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THTLtT0L09c
Rotating Ride Vehicle Patent: https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/disney-develops-new-rotating-roller-coaster-ride-vehicle/
Tigris Article: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/busch-gardens-tampa-to-open-tigris-in-2019-floridas-tallest-launch-coaster/
Gwazi RMC Rumors: http://orlparkpass.com/2018/09/gwazi-rmc-hybrid-coaster-coming-to-busch-gardens-in-2020-rumor/
SeaWorld Coaster 2020: https://twitter.com/AmusementLeaks/status/1044257094378180609
Taron by Intamin: https://www.intaminworldwide.com/project/taron/
Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella
Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Oct 11, 2018 • 1h 11min
Harry Potter Coaster and WDW Budget Cuts
In our first podcast episode we really dig in to all the technical details, rumored characters and animatronics, and story theories for the new Harry Potter Coaster being built at Universal's Islands of Adventure. The new coaster is opening in 2019, but there's still so much that hasn't been officially announced! We also discuss some of the budget cuts going on at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, including entertainment cuts, restaurants going seasonal and Rafiki's Planet Watch closing.
Coaster Aerial Photos: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct
Coaster Track Layout: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella/status/1049041896021139462
Potter Coaster Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7Q9-CG8AxM
Intamin Coasters: https://www.intaminworldwide.com/projects/
Drop Track feature: https://coasterpedia.net/wiki/Vertical_drop_track
Blast-Ended Skrewt: http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Blast-Ended_Skrewt
Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella
Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop


