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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:
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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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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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Rip Ride Rockit demolition complete at Universal Studios Florida
Travis Kelce purchases stake in Six Flags with business partners
New balloons in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025: Shrek’s kids, Mario
Character guide for Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 at Hollywood Studios
Epic Universe 2026 ticket price calendar; still no annual pass option
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ coaster marks first launch ahead of 2026 opening at Universal Studios Hollywood
Express pass for single attractions testing at Universal Orlando
Soarin’ Across America opening at Epcot, Disney California Adventure in 2026
4 Six Flags parks removing surcharge for haunted houses at Halloween events
Barracuda Strike suspended roller coaster opening in 2026 at SeaWorld San Antonio
Universal Kids theme park in Texas: All rides, lands revealed
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Disney World ticket prices set new record, crossing $200 milestone for 1-day ticket in 2026
Universal Orlando holiday season 2025 | What’s new & what’s back
Six Flags Qiddiya City opening planned for late 2025 with world’s tallest & fastest roller coaster
New theme park announced: RetroEscapes, ‘world’s first nostalgia park’ in Las Vegas
Disney World news for 3 major attractions: Frozen, Muppets, & Zootopia
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
RIP Dr. Jane Goodall, 1934-2025 | Zoologist and consultant for Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Stardust Racers reopening after guest’s death following ride on Epic Universe coaster
Krampus coming to Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas for holiday season
Six Flags debuts original horror short film, ‘Come Out and Play’
All the new Disney Cruise Line ships sailing from 2025 to 2031
Disney Destiny cruise ship guide: Heroes and villains setting sail in 2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Scooby-Doo coming to Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026, mashing up with Universal Monsters
New thrill ride opening in 2026 at SeaWorld San Antonio
Tormenta Rampaging Run roller coaster opening in 2026 at Six Flags Over Texas
‘Galacticoaster’ indoor roller coaster opening at Legoland in Florida and California in 2026
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay expansion coming in 2026
Character guide for Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 at Hollywood Studios
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Space 220 Lounge debuting new menu at Epcot | Sneak peek & review
Jurassic Park River Adventure closing for most of 2026 at Universal Islands of Adventure
Stardust Racers remains closed after guest’s death following ride on Epic Universe coaster
SeaWorld Orlando opening suspended dark ride in 2026, SeaQuest
Dollywood’s 2026 ride revealed: NightFlight Expedition coaster/whitewater hybrid
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Disney Adventure cruise ship delayed | See 86 concept images inside
‘Zootopia’ stage musical in development from Disney Theatrical Productions
Avengers ‘Tower of Terror’ drop ride with Spider-Man, Doc Ock coming to Hong Kong Disneyland
Haunted houses ranked | Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood (California)
‘The Conjuring: Beyond Fear’ new 20-minute attraction | Review | Carowinds, Cedar Point, Kings Island, Canada’s Wonderland
Bluey roller coaster opening in 2026 at Alton Towers
‘Run Dollywood’ to debut in 2026 as inaugural race weekend
Nate Bargatze theme park coming to Nashville, other future locations
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Disneyland Halloween Time characters 2025 | New costumes for Mickey & friends
DinoLand Update: Boneyard closed + Dinosaur closing Feb. 2, 2026 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
‘Terrifier,’ ‘Fallout’ haunted house secrets with creative director John Murdy | Halloween Horror Nights 2025
Star of the Seas | 4-day trip report on the world’s largest cruise ship
‘Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure’ train ride opening in 2026
Epic Universe docuseries streaming September 29 on Peacock
Visiting the Disney Destiny cruise ship under construction in Germany
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Haunted houses ranked | Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Orlando
New ‘Deathly Afraid’ necklace for less-scary Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando
Typhoon Lagoon transformed into Kuzcotopia for one night only | Report & review
New ride at Kings Island in 2026 — Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare
Destination D23 | All theme park news from Disney convention, updated all weekend
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
The Beak and Barrel | Inside new Pirates of the Caribbean bar at Magic Kingdom
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Bar at Disney Springs | Food & décor
‘Pokémon’ theme park land opening in 2026
Muppets to make their Broadway debut with a touch of magic in fall 2025
Walt Disney World reveals announcements for 4 major attractions coming in 2025 & 2026 during ‘Play & Preview’ showcase
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Typhoon Lagoon transforming into Kuzcotopia for one night only: What to know
Volcano Bay Nights return to Universal Orlando in fall 2025, tickets now available
Six Flags Fright Fest 2025: 6 movie-inspired haunted houses at 7 parks
‘The Conjuring’ escape-room-style experience coming to 4 Six Flags parks for extra charge
Shaquille O’Neal roller coaster overlay coming to Hersheypark
Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas: Videos inside all 4 haunted houses + ticket prices
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
‘Fantastic Four’ projection mapping on Space Mountain at Disneyland | Video
Speedway Stunt Coaster opening at Six Flags México in 2026
‘Monsters, Inc.’ roller coaster construction update, August 2025 | Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Rip Ride Rockit’s replacement construction update, August 2025 | Universal Studios Florida
‘Globally recognized IP’ coming to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens theme parks + mystery attraction planned for Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando expansion: Parent company ready to build
Two new SeaWorld parks planned internationally
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Epic Universe TV special airing August 2025: ‘Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe’
Six Flags cancels Christmas, Halloween events at multiple parks
‘The Conjuring’ experience coming to four Six Flags parks for extra charge
We tried Orlando’s new ‘Squid Game’ free-roaming VR experience | Review
World’s biggest Build-A-Bear Workshop coming to Icon Park in Orlando in 2026
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 | Dates, tickets, what’s new, what’s back
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Fantastic Four + H.E.R.B.I.E. character meet & greets at Disneyland
Six Flags 2026 season pass: Buy pass for any park, get 50 other parks free
Comic-Con 2025 videos | ‘Percy Jackson,’ ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ activations
Taylor Swift wax figures launch at Madame Tussauds | See all 13 Eras Tour looks
Magic of Disney Animation returning to Hollywood Studios after 11 years in 2026
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
‘Disney Starlight’ | Full video, photos of new Magic Kingdom nighttime parade
‘Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition’ 18,000-square-foot museum tour begins in Philadelphia in 2026
Indoor, space-themed roller coasters coming to Legoland in Florida and California for 2026
Walt Disney animatronic revealed at Disneyland | Video + photos
‘Walt Disney – A Magical Life’ review
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
With ‘Cool Kid Summer,’ Disney World tries new approach to character meet & greets
DC Heroes and Villains Fest is bigger and better in 2025 at Six Flags Magic Mountain | Report
AlpenFury launch coaster debuts at Canada’s Wonderland | POV video
Activate Orlando is a new immersive gaming experience on International Drive
Chuck E. Cheese for adults | New Chuck’s Arcade concept now open in 11 locations
Universal Mega Movie Summer 2025 | Videos of ‘Jaws,’ ‘Jurassic’ activations in Hollywood
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