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Join our hosts and guests as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest Disney, Universal, and pop culture related news on The Attractions Podcast.
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Imagineers say Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin ride redo will be an evolution, not a revolution
Bluey attractions opening dates revealed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disneyland
Carowinds 2026 special events calendar brings back The Conjuring for spring break, plus a new summer parade
Sesame Street parent company sues to be removed from SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks
Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 Guide: Experiences, tickets, and dates
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift vehicles revealed and launched
Universal theme parks celebrate Super Mario Galaxy Movie with merchandise, photo opps, and meeting Yoshi
Six Flags to sell seven of its parks
First Look onboard Disney Adventure, Disney’s newest cruise ship
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
First ‘Shrek’ ride in the United States opening at new Universal theme park
Universal’s first ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ land | Rides, concept art
Universal’s new ‘Jurassic World’ theme park land | Rides, concept art
Legoland’s Galacticoaster is like Cosmic Rewind for kids | Review
High-concept character meet & greet edutainment coming to Walt Disney World in 2026
Olaf animatronic coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Six Flags to ‘rethink’ holiday events strategy
Timeline changes for ‘Monsters, Inc.’ ride permanently closing for ‘Avatar’ at Disney California Adventure
Universal revises statement about Epic Universe ‘expanding’
Luke Combs club coming to Universal CityWalk waterfront | Timeline, location
Dollywood one-day-only themed experience coming to Orlando
Disney Lakeshore Lodge opening in 2027 on former River Country site
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Frozen Ever After | See all the new Audio-Animatronics for upgraded Epcot ride
Epic Universe may connect with other Universal parks via tunnels
Six Flags teases new rides in 2027 for 2 parks
Harry Potter drone show debuting in March 2026
6 incredible Universal theme park details revealed in new exhibition
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
New ‘Disney Inspire’ Visa Card revealed | List of all benefits + how to earn rewards
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster opening timeframe revealed for Universal Studios Hollywood
Six Flags changes season pass structure for all parks
Six Flags adjusts passholder rewards at almost all parks
Six Flags to launch online gaming
Disney’s next CEO revealed, Bob Iger to step down early
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Epic Universe still not operating at full capacity; execs talk park’s future
Universal CEO’s Epic Universe prophecy fulfilled as Disney reports quarterly earnings
Vegas Sphere coming to the east coast
Six Flags parks opening dates 2026
Inside the new ‘Pokémon’ theme park land and its attractions
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
‘Fast & Furious’ roller coaster revealed for Universal Orlando; Supercharged closing | 7 announcements
Bluey roller coaster details revealed
Lunar New Year 2026 at Disneyland | Dates, food, characters
‘WALL-E’ musical sneak peek | New Disney show coming in 2026
All 8 ‘Harry Potter’ movies returning to theaters in 2026
Epic Universe digital guide now available!
Pokémon coming to Universal theme parks globally
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Statements or opinions herein are those of the hosts and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the producers, Dream Together Media LLC, or staff.
Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Universal teases mystery announcement | Roller coaster reveal incoming?
Universal Orlando to celebrate 25th anniversary of ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’
Scooby-Doo mashing up with Universal Monsters for new attraction
Universal reveals new ‘Harry Potter’ Forbidden Forest attraction coming
Disney on Broadway at Epcot Festival of the Arts 2026 | Photo tour
Original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy coming to Galaxy’s Edge timeline
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Statements or opinions herein are those of the hosts and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the producers, Dream Together Media LLC, or staff.
Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 dates earliest ever | List of past year’s opening nights
Rip Ride Rockit replacement goes vertical | Universal Studios construction
Blue Man Group sets 2026 return date to Orlando at Icon Park
‘Buy 4, get 2 free deal’ for Disney World tickets & hotel rooms + 200 just-launched offers for 2026
‘Toy Story’ coming to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Six Flags Qiddiya City | List of all 26 rides at new theme park
New Saudi park is ‘the first Six Flags theme park,’ not amusement park, exec says
Live entertainment returns to Animal Kingdom amphitheater, DinoLand lore expands again
New Orlando attractions opening in 2026 at Universal, Walt Disney World, and SeaWorld
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
New ‘Harry Potter’ theme park land announced — and not where you’d expect
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay animal habitat expansion coming in 2026: Lion & Hyena Ridge
Universal ‘holding back’ on operating Epic Universe at full capacity
Sloth World opening in Orlando in 2026
Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ surprise opens at Disney World
Harry Potter Krispy Kreme doughnuts launching nationwide with ‘Houses of Hogwarts Day’
New theme park announced: RetroEscapes, ‘world’s first nostalgia park’ in Las Vegas
Disney theme park to be renamed in 2026 — and with it, redefine its purpose
All 11 Epic Universe rides, ranked
Six Flags America permanently closing after 2025 season
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Six Flags reinvesting in Looney Tunes IP in 2026
New Universal theme park planned for Saudi Arabia
Mattel water parks announced with Barbie, Hot Wheels | Locations revealed
Niagara Falls theme park part of multibillion-dollar government project
Disneyland Paris reveals new details about 10 upcoming projects
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ theme park ride | Art from the never-built attraction
New theme park Dracula Land in planning
Dig World construction-themed park from Dude Perfect opening in 2026
Sloth World opening in Orlando in 2026
Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ surprise opens at Disney World
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Bluey attractions revealed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disneyland in 2026
Muppets live appearances planned for Disney Cruise Line
DC and Universal ‘in talks’ for potential superhero rides
BON, ‘world’s first luxury-focused theme park,’ opening in 2026
Walt Disney World reveals opening & closing date timeframes for 8 major attractions
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
New ‘Harry Potter’ theme park land announced — and not where you’d expect
Isle of Berk decorated for ‘Snoggletog’ for Epic Universe’s first holiday season | Photo tour
Universal Orlando holiday food 2025: Best and worst seasonal menu items
Epcot Festival of the Holidays 2025: Best and worst new food
Disney testing ‘Avatar’ water animatronics for California Adventure?
Olaf walking animatronic coming to 2 Disney theme parks
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
2026 Thea Awards recognize Monsters Unchained, Haunted Mansion Parlor, and more | List of honorees
Nate Bargatze theme park ‘Nateland’ officially in development for Nashville
International Drive roller coaster planned from operator of canceled Skyplex ‘Polercoaster’
‘Top Gun’ rides, sing-along bar opening in Las Vegas in 2028 and possibly Orlando
Mattel water parks announced with Barbie, Hot Wheels
IAAPA Expo 2025: All the ride vehicles revealed for new theme park attractions
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Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
How Netflix House is bringing people back to malls with ‘Wednesday’ and ‘One Piece’ in Philadelphia
Krampus & Kin now at Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas for holiday season
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll 2025 | New trees for Villains, ‘Fantasia,’ ‘Frozen’
Airline Luggage Transfer expanded at Disney World hotels
Epic Universe Christmas holiday decorations in Celestial Park | Photo tour
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Disney Destiny: Photos inside new heroes-vs.-villains cruise ship, updated all week
Character guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 at Magic Kingdom
Six Flags says closing or selling more parks is ‘priority’
Two new SeaWorld parks planned internationally, ‘concept development’ in progress
Mr. Beast theme park ‘Beast Land’ opening as limited-time pop-up
‘Encanto’ ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027 | Concept art, scale model, story details
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
‘Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition’ 18,000-square-foot museum tour begins in Philadelphia in 2026
New Universal U.K. theme park ‘anticipated’ opening set for 2031
‘Wicked: For Good’ arrives at Universal Orlando inside ‘Wicked: The Experience’
‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom | Inside the new show opening November 7
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