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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:
- Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Orlando: Tickets, dates, haunted houses, Premium Scream Night
- Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster closing August 18 at Universal Studios Florida
- Celebrating Pride Month 2025 at Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World
- ‘Disney Starlight’ nighttime parade debuts July 20 at Magic Kingdom with new passholder reservation rules
- ‘Monsters, Inc.’ ride permanently closing for ‘Avatar’ at Disney California Adventure
- ‘Avatar’ coming to Disney California Adventure at Disneyland | What to know
- ‘Coco’ ride coming to Disney California Adventure at Disneyland | What to know
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7 days ago
7 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.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- Tom Sawyer Island, Rivers of America closing July 7; ‘Cars’ rides coming to Magic Kingdom
- Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 will have Disney Villains on Treat Trails | Dates, tickets, what’s new
- Full videos of new Disney Villains and ‘Little Mermaid’ shows at Hollywood Studios
- Epic Universe early park admission (now with Dark Universe) | Rides open, eligible hotels
- Drone show coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Top Gun rides, sing-along bar opening in Las Vegas in 2028
- ‘Godzilla The Ride’ opening globally from director of ‘Godzilla Minus One’
- Six Flags declares ‘Great Reset,’ shares goals through 2028
- Six Flags removing park presidents at all locations
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 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:
- Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies for each portal
- New Epic Universe print magazine celebrates the grand opening
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Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 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:
- Mega Movie Summer at Universal Studios Hollywood
- Epic Universe docuseries coming to Peacock
- World’s first aquarium submersible: SeaSub at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
- ‘Jaws’ returning to movie theaters for 50th anniversary in summer 2025
- New Disney theme park coming to Abu Dhabi on Yas Island
- Why Disney in Abu Dhabi? Iger talks ‘huge endorsement’ of location
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Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 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:
- Six Flags America permanently closing after 2025 season
- Volcano Bay to close for 2027 refurbishment, discontinue virtual line
- Top Thrill 2 reopening + new coaster Siren’s Curse on the way at Cedar Point
- Help save Kingda Ka coaster cars with Roller Coaster Museum
- ‘Incredibles,’ ‘Up’ possibly coming to Tokyo Disneyland by 2035 in Adventureland redesign
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Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 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:
- Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025
- Mandalorian update to Smugglers Run will let guests choose their path and interact with Grogu
- Epic Universe park hours for opening week in May 2025
- SeaWorld Orlando arctic flying ride Expedition Odyssey opening May 9 with Uki the walrus
- Land of Oz opens at U.K. theme park with flying monkeys ride
- How ‘Elementa’ in Los Angeles is shaping the future of dining shows | Interview
- DC super heroes coming to Orlando + 3 more cities at Gaylord hotels
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Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 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.
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
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:
- 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
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:
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 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:
- 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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