This week's News: - Disney World is rebranding and changing it's Genie+ service, moving to Lightning Lane Multi Pass from July 24th. Individual Lightning Lane will also become Lightning Lane Single Pass with this change. The change will also allow the prebooking of these lightning lane passes up to a week before visiting for the entirety of the sta…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy national Bingo Day Matt is cancer free! Tornados in VT To fund lawsuit over education secretary, senators sought donations Oops - 800 gallon chemical spill at airport Stowe’s property values double Champlain Valley Expo wants to host more concerts Police crack down on dangerous …

This Week's Theme Park News: - Universal Orlando has revealed official details this week of the Universal monsters themed land at their upcoming Epic Universe theme park, called Dark Universe. They've also given us names for the lands two rides. Monsters Unchained - The Frankenstein Experiment will be Kuka-arm dark ride in Frankenstein Manor, where…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Vanilla Milkshake Day Fried chicken comment 2 Vermont senators sue Gov. Phil Scott Burlington Mayor Dodges Media Conservative group challenges non-citizen voting Vt. marijuana company questions authority of Cannabis Control Board Nurses union at UVM Medical Center threa…

This week's Theme Park News: - Universal Studios Florida officially opened it's new DreamWorks land this week, which took over the space of the former Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone. The land features play areas and meet and greets themed to Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Trolls. The former Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster has become Trolls Trollercoaster…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week's show: Happy National Bourbon day, New Mexico day, and Pet wedding week Bennington lawmaker caught harassing colleague Burlington mayor defends getting free meals from citizens Phil Scott signs animal cruelty law Cows in electric collars SunCommon goes belly up Bad news for lumber industry? …

- Tokyo Disney opened Fantasy Springs this week. the largest park expansion in the resorts history, which features minilands based on the movies Peter Pan, Frozen and Tangled. As part of the opening Tokyo Disney Resort presented a video tour of its Fantasy Springs expansion, "The Fantasy Begins," including views of the "port" at night with characte…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National VCR Day Bennington County Senator Dick Sears has died at 81 - VTDigger Burlington cops scare high schoolers w/ fake shooting Vermont ACLU takes Essex County Sheriff’s Department to court in public VT Christian Alliance allege they are discriminated against due to LGBTQ …

This week's Theme Park News: - Walt Disney World have shared a POV from Tiana's Bayou Adventure this week, which shows Tiana and Naveen planning a party, but needing to find a band. Luckily we come across Lewis and his friends. - Disneyland debuted a new pre-show for its World of Color - One nighttime spectacular at Disney California Adventure, cal…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy national dinosaur day Why am I so happy that Trump was convicted? Negro league baseball records What does passage of Vt. psychedelic mushroom law mean? The Rosa parks of being stoned at work Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak reappoints Jon Murad as police chief US Supreme Co…

- Fantasmic! nighttime spectacular returns at Disneyland in California, which sees the return of Maleficent, but this time she will stay as the evil queen rather than transforming into a dragon. - Legoland California has debuted their Lego World Parade. - Disney Dreams That Soar drone show debuted this week at Walt Disney World's Disney Springs. - …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy Brother’s Day Its hot AF Phil Scott hates bees Howard Dean, Miro Weinberger rule out runs for governor of Vermont Trend? The olds are retiring Tenant protections fail UVM halts construction of housing Vt. officials say $1M Lake Carmi aeration system made water quality VT Search …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National “Shades” Day No one wants to be the racial equity director Burlington mayor seeks to reduce graffiti problem Meet your next governor, Poa Mutino Man accused of killing gf says not enough evidence Whatchu know ‘bout Searsburg, VT? Women’s prison proposal too big We got o…

- At Tokyo Disneyland Resort we’ve seen the first media previews of Fantasy Springs at DisneySea. Check out coverage from many people but especially TDRExplorer to see glimpses of the new land and new attractions: Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey, Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival, Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure, and Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies. - I…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National “One Day Without Shoes” Day Sanders, 82, cites Trump, nation’s problems in reelection bid (wcax.com) Phil Scott appoints a dem Roxbury junk ordinance Whatchu know ‘bout Roxbury, VT? Cannabis Company Could Lose License for Using Banned Pesticide Vermont opioid deaths dec…

This week's Theme Park News: - Universal Orlando's new DreamWorks Land will open June 14. June 14 will see the debut of a premiere its new nighttime lagoon show, CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular, and a new castle projection show with Hogwarts Always. - Universal Orlando also revealed details about the third land at its upcoming Epic Universe t…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National No Pants Day Another Howard Dean run? Scott doubles down Frozen pizza recall 900% increase in blood disease at UVM MC Do nurses know how much other people make? Dental hygienist shortage Report: Burlington offers just ‘adequate’ nature space Vermont road crews navigate …

- Oriental Land Co. - which owns and operates the Tokyo Disney Resort - announced this week that it will close its Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters ride in October to make way for a new ride based on Wreck it Ralph to open in 2026. - The Tokyo Disney Resort announced that "Vacation Jamboree" will run at the Country Bear Playhouse from May 17 through…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National take your pick day Burlesque day Hug an Australian day Your first kiss day Birdhouse vandal State Sen Bobby Starr retires Ex-Norwich University president sued over inappropriate behavior The future of downtown Brattleboro uncertain Barre to Sell Two Parking Lots for $1 …

- Disney Experiences announced that Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris will be renamed Disney Adventure World when its World of Frozen land opens. The new World of Frozen, whose opening date has not been announced, will sit next to Adventure Bay, a 56.75-acre-foot body of water that will be equipped as a future home for entertainment spec…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Pizza Delivery Driver Appreciation Day Joe's Pond officially iced out early Sunday morning + Danville man winner Warning: ‘Cicada-geddon’ is only a month away (wcax.com) Vermont’s elderly workforce Restaurant owners say Burlington police failed to respond during vandali…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy International Licorice Day 160K people drove to the state for Monday’s eclipse Private planes packed BTV Train hits car in Barton Bernie Sanders arsonist Dick Mazza resigns Goddard College to close after 86 years No impeachment for nut-kicking sheriff Wheeler park development go…

This Week's Theme Park News: - This week saw the start of the Season of the Force event at Disneyland resort, which also meant the debut of new Star Tours scenes featuring Din Djarin, Grogu, Andor and Ahsoka. The event also introduce Sabine Wren as a walk around character, and also the return of the adorable BD-X droids in Galaxy's edge. - Bob Iger…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Should we introduce the show to any out-of-towners? Happy International Plan Your Epitaph Day Its manure season! VT state troopers discipline report Banyai video…hahahahha Its too expensive to be a legislator Maple producers boil down how the sugaring season fared (wcax.com) Cheese & …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy International Mermaid Day Weeki Wachee Opening Day thoughts, Matt? Jeon Jong-seo Do you have an eclipse plan? VT data privacy act Burlington police warn of GPS tracking devices Car thefts continue to climb as lawmakers debate stricter penalties VT’s most popular creemee stand fo…

This week's Theme Park News: - Universal Orlando Resort has revealed the details for the next land at its upcoming Universal Epic Universe theme park - How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk. They have confirmed they are bringing the "Untrainable" show that premiered at Universal Studios Beijing, which will be called The Untrainable Dragon. Other …

- Walt Disney World has announced the that the final pieces of the Epcot's transformation - CommuniCore Hall and the CommuniCore Plaza stage - will open June 10. CommuniCore Hall will house the Mickey & Friends character greeting as well as being used as flex space for EPCOT's various festivals and celebrations. The CommuniCore Plaza stage will fir…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National As Young As You Feel Day Pour one out for M. Emmet Wash Daniel Banyai looks sad behind bars with black eye Judge tosses sex assault conviction because sheriff deputy spoke to jurors Regional dispatch in limbo Homeless shelter costs 50K a night 8th annual Vermont “Beardi…

- The DisneylandForward proposal has cleared it's first major hurdle this week, with The Anaheim Planning Commission voting 5-1 to recommend the proposal to the Anaheim City Council. The Council is expected to vote on this later this spring. - Universal confirmed this week that Florean Fortescue soft-serve ice cream shop, originally found in The Wi…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Everything you think is wrong Day Bernie wants us to work 32 hours a week VTrans begins preliminary consideration for Amtrak expansion New bike safety laws Woman who died at Mount Washington’s Tuckerman Ravine was Labor shortages in Green Mountain State leave bus driver…

This week's Theme Park News: - Disneyland Resort has it's clearest yet communication on the construction of an Avatar based experience, with Bob Iger saying "We have one Avatar-based land, Pandora, in Florida. We're going to put a second one in California." - Disneyland also had another attempt this week at opening up sales for their Magic Key annu…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Cereal Day Nikki Haley wins Vermont New lady mayor - Emma Mulvaney-Stanak Winooski votes to approve its share of bridge Voters reject some school budgets New bill to ban guns at polls Warmest winter on record Biden approves flood recovery Golfing weather Can UVM grad st…

- Universal Studios Florida will open its new DreamWorks Land this summer, and this week they also confirmed details of their attractions including that the former Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster is being transformed into Trolls Trollercoaster. - Still at Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure has removed the 3D projection on Skull Island: Rei…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Pig Day Lawmakers on verge of doing something cool…..then form a committee instead Hackers affect pharmacies in VT Are we going cashless? Lets get that wealth tax going Statewide teacher shortage Sunscreen at school Barre Montessori kids finally getting out of the basem…

- In Germany, The owners of Europa-Park have taken their first test ride on the park's new Voltron Nevera roller coaster - In WDW, Soarin' Over California will end its limited-time run at Walt Disney World's EPCOT on February 27, with its replacement, Soarin' Around the World, returning the next day. - At Disney Springs, a new permit for general co…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day Ukranian man behind UVMMC hack UVM ER wants everyone to chill 3000 people show up for a ski jump competition Injured skier denied claims 90 year old claims skiing is secret to long life VT on track to become a blue zone VT lawmakers consider …

- Universal Destinations & Experiences has announced that Everbloom Games has created a Universal Studios Experience DLC for Minecraft. - Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open this summer at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Disney Parks also shared a sneak peak at one of the new Tiana animatronics that will be featured on the ride. - Movie world here…

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This week's Theme Park News: - Tokyo Disneyland has announced a "Donald's Quacky Duck City" festival, to run at April 9 through June 30 at the park. - Legoland Florida has set March 8 as the official opening date for its newest attraction - Lego Ferrari Build & Race. - Jurassic World VelociCoaster had a couple of periods of Unexpected downtime this…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Read in the Bathtub Day FL / TX trip highlights and lowlights VT Lawmakers decry disturbing patterns of homophobia And anti-semitism at Jay Peak Judges leaving financial disclosures blank Montpelierians can get mail again Qualifications for local officials? Nah. A bad p…

Let us know what you think - text the show! Not a normal show. This is a collection of very short clips from shows 107-142. If you don't like a clip, just wait a few seconds. We return to our normal routine next week - can't wait! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/VermontCatchup Follow Matt on twitter: @MatthewBorden4 Contac…

This week's Theme Park News: - Massive announcements for Universal Orlando's upcoming theme park Epic Universe this week. We had confirmation of the lands, with Celestial Park, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - The Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk joining the already announced Super Nintendo World. -…

This week's Theme Park News: - Disneyland Paris reopens its Disneyland Hotel following a three-year refurbishment. The hotel features a new lobby (with it's centerpiece is a new Bohemian crystal chandelier, representing the park's Sleeping Beauty Castle) and refurbished rooms and new suites. - Snow has blanketed continental Europe this week which r…

Let us know what you think - text the show! This is not a typical show. This is an episode full of ramblings, half ideas and chatter during our breaks. It's fun, but its not coherent. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/VermontCatchup Follow Matt on twitter: @MatthewBorden4 Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com Outro Music…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National “Whipped Cream” Day Burlington celebrates New Year’s Eve with Champ effigy VT tops moving destinations list Central Vermont legislators to introduce omnibus flood relief bill - VTDigger COVID highest in a year Sheriff accused of assault will not have trial moved to home…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy New Year’s Eve Poll finds Vermonters bullish on governor, sour on lawmakers Joan Shannon wins Democratic nomination for Burlington mayor Frustration mounts over ongoing VT unemployment claim dysfunction Cost to upgrade VT IT systems Burlington homelessness - fires, safety and na…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Pawnbrokers Day! Chittenden County Landlords Are Evicting at a crazy rate Paying homeless kids is working out so far Ballint votes “present” on condemning anti-semitism Santa flying by UVM Medical Center After Slate Ridge inspection, judge reissues Maybe that stabbing w…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Eat a Red Apple Day! 3 Palestinians college students shot in Burlington People outraged Ben & Jerry’s hasn’t taken a stance on Israel-Hamas war Peter Welch calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict - should we? Where is flood money going? VT winter going to be heavy …

- World of Frozen is opening to the public on Monday at Hong Kong Disneyland, after soft openings last week. - Universal Studios Florida have installed a new sign for their upcoming DreamWorks land, that will debut sometime in 2024. - High winds in Southern California appear to have contributed to an incident where a light post collapsed in Town Sq…