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4 days ago
4 days ago
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.
Topic of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- Photo tour: MSC World America | New cruise ship
- The Slidecoaster was my favorite part of sailing on Norwegian Aqua | Review
- SeaWorld Orlando All-Day Dining Plan: Cost, tips, & full-day review
- Knoebels: A free-admission amusement park for the family
- LA28 Olympic Games: One sport will be played at Universal Studios Hollywood on the set of ‘Back to the Future’
- Preview of Universal Studios Hollywood’s ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ experiences at Fan Fest Nights
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Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
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Topic of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- New Universal theme park near London to break ground in 2026, if U.K. approves
- Airline Luggage Transfer introduced at Disney World hotels
- Disney Destiny cruise ship preview
- Doctor Strange themed lounge coming to the Disney Destiny
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Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
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Topic of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- Epic Universe Express Pass: List of eligible attractions, pricing
- Photos inside Universal Terra Luna Resort, now open by Epic Universe
- Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience pricing, reservations for Epic Universe
- New Legoland indoor roller coasters in Florida and California for 2026
- 7 Walt Disney World announcements for summer 2025 just revealed
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Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- Inside the new DVC lounge at Magic Kingdom: McKim’s Mile House
- Figment ‘series or short-form videos’ requested by Disney CEO Bob Iger
- Dolly Parton surprises fans as Dollywood celebrates 40th season, teases 2026 ride
- Dollywood owner Herschend acquires Palace Entertainment’s U.S. theme parks
- Celebrate ‘Halfway to Halloween’ in The Witch City
- Rapterra roller coaster soars to success at Kings Dominion | Review + POV
- Toothless, Hiccup, Stormfly, and Astrid characters revealed for How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe
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Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- Harry Potter Chicago store and Butterbeer bar opening April 2025
- New food at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, ranked worst to best
- Full tour of new Peppa Pig Theme Park near Dallas-Fort Worth
- John Wick Experience now open at Area15 in Las Vegas
- Margaritaville at Sea introduces themed cruises in 2026
- ‘Wicked’ added — Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025: Guide to new after-hours event at Universal Studios Hollywood
- Georgia Gold Rusher coaster spins into Six Flags Over Georgia
- Photo update: New & returning topiaries at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2025
- Best and worst new food at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2025
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Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- Fast & Furious – Supercharged closing at Universal Studios Hollywood, new tram attraction coming
- So it begins! Epic Universe team member previews underway, with more to come
- New Harry Potter wands at Universal Orlando with ‘second-generation’ special effects
- New Epic Universe character revealed: Vincent Various
- Future Epic Universe attraction ‘already in the works,’ says Universal exec
- Every Disney theme park announcement from SXSW 2025
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Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas: Opening date, ticket pricing, haunted houses
- No more virtual queues at Walt Disney World for Tiana, Guardians
- Level99 ‘social gaming’ coming to Disney Springs at NBA / DisneyQuest building
- Universal Kids theme park in Texas: All lands revealed
- 86 concept images of the new Disney Adventure cruise ship, sailing in 2025
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser documentary coming fall 2025
- Disney Springs happy hour crawl: 11 spots, 1 epic day | Report
- Step into Isla Nublar! Jurassic World attraction opening from Universal in Thailand
- Netflix Bites restaurant serves ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Squid Game,’ ‘Bridgerton’ food
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Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
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:
- Red Car Trolley permanently closed at Disney California Adventure; take a look back
- Favorite bites from Parkside Market in Downtown Disney
- Luke Skywalker coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland — but when in the timeline?
- 9 new Harry Potter wands coming to Epic Universe
- 51 food and drink items revealed for Epic Universe restaurants
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