We’re looking ahead

Theme park rumours, confirmed announcements, long-term projects, and the stuff nobody can stop talking about. 2026 is shaping up to be huge for Orlando.

In this episode of the Orlando Accomplice Podcast, we break down everything coming to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando in 2026 - from brand-new lands and rides, to park expansions, revamps, closures, and how all of this could change the way we plan future trips.

We talk Disney, Universal, Epic Universe knock-on effects, and what this new era of Orlando might actually feel like for theme park fans.

🎢 What we cover

✨ Walt Disney World 2026
• New lands, attractions & long-term expansions
• Confirmed projects vs rumours
• Park updates across EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom
• What’s closing, changing, or quietly being phased out
• How Disney’s future strategy feels different this time

🌀 Universal Orlando 2026
• What Epic Universe means for the existing parks
• New attractions, revamps & capacity changes
• How Universal is positioning itself against Disney
• What this means for crowd levels, ticket prices & trip planning

🧠 The bigger picture
• How 2026 could reshape Orlando tourism
• What excites us and what we’re sceptical about
• Which announcements actually matter vs hype
• How all of this affects real park days, not just press releases

👇 Join the conversation
What are you most excited for in 2026?
What do you think is overhyped already — and what’s flying under the radar?

We’re back - Christmas jumpers on, drinks poured, and we’re playing Underrated vs Overrated… Disney edition.

In this episode, we open the My Disney Experience app and judge rides across EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios purely based on the posted wait times - and yes, we’ve got opinions.

We talk Guardians, Tron, Flight of Passage, Slinky Dog, Tower of Terror, Spaceship Earth, Test Track, Living With the Land, and loads more… plus we read your underrated/overrated picks from Instagram and debate the spiciest takes.

🎢 What we cover

EPCOT wait times: Figment, Soarin’, Frozen, Remy, Test Track, Guardians
Magic Kingdom hot takes: Space Mountain, Tron, Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, Small World (sorry…)
Animal Kingdom reality check: Dinosaur (before it’s gone), Everest, Safari, Flight of Passage
Hollywood Studios chaos: Tower of Terror, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog, Toy Story Mania

Your audience picks: what you think is underrated/overrated

👇 Join the debate
What’s the most overrated ride in Walt Disney World… and what’s the most underrated?
Drop yours in the comments - we’ll read the best ones next episode.

💚 Thanks for the support this year - we’ve been deep in our cinematic Orlando travel film series, and we appreciate you loads.

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⏱️ Who is Orlando Accomplice?

We’re Jake & Becky - your Orlando accomplice! We create cinematic travel films, vlogs, shortform videos, photos, and podcasts all about Orlando. From Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando to hidden gems both inside and outside the parks, we’re here to help you plan smarter, laugh harder, and experience Orlando in the best ways possible. 🎢☕️🎙️

If you’re looking for:
✨ Honest Orlando travel vlogs
🎢 Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando tips
🍩 Food reviews and hidden gems
🎧 Chaotic travel stories on our podcast
🎥 Cinematic shortform and park days
💡 Real, and relatable Orlando adventures

Then you’re in the right place — welcome to Orlando Accomplice. 💚

We’re finally back with another episode of the Orlando Accomplice Podcast — and today we’re talking about the stuff no one warns you about when planning a “magical” Orlando vacation.

Everyone talks about the best rides, snacks, and hotels… but no one talks about the real theme park experience: arguments in queues, hanger-induced meltdowns, budget panic, and negotiating who’s brave enough for VelociCoaster.

In this episode, we dive into the theme park dynamics that every couple, family, or group secretly deals with at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando - but rarely admits.

🎢 In this episode, we cover:

Queue & line etiquette (walkers vs strollers, holding places, and the emotional breakdown at 90 minutes)
Food decisions and the infamous “What do you want to eat?” argument
Orlando budgeting & impulse buys (Genie+, merch, £30 chicken tenders…)
Hotel debates (on-site vs off-site, vibe vs value, transport chaos)
Ride disagreements (thrill seekers vs self-preservation)

If you’ve ever argued over food in 35°C heat, questioned every financial decision in the gift shop, or nearly ended a relationship in a queue for Hagrid’s — this one’s for you.

👇 We want YOUR stories!

Send us your funniest, pettiest, or most chaotic Orlando theme park arguments.

Thanks for sticking with us - we’ve been super busy working on our cinematic Orlando travel film series, and the love you’ve shown there means everything. 💚

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🔗 Follow Orlando Accomplice
📸 Instagram: @orlandoaccomplice
🎵 TikTok: @orlandoaccomplice
▶️ YouTube: @orlandoaccomplice
🎧 Podcast: search “Orlando Accomplice” on your favourite app
🕸️ Website: www.orlandoaccomplice.com
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⏱️ Who is Orlando Accomplice?

We’re Jake & Becky - your Orlando accomplice! We create cinematic travel films, vlogs, shortform videos, photos, and podcasts all about Orlando. From Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando to hidden gems both inside and outside the parks, we’re here to help you plan smarter, laugh harder, and experience Orlando in the best ways possible. 🎢☕️🎙️

If you’re looking for:
✨ Honest Orlando travel vlogs
🎢 Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando tips
🍩 Food reviews and hidden gems
🎧 Chaotic travel stories on our podcast
🎥 Cinematic shortform and park days
💡 Real, and relatable Orlando adventures

Then you’re in the right place — welcome to Orlando Accomplice. 💚