‘How to Train Your Dragon’ characters in Epic Universe, Inside the new DVC lounge at Magic Kingdom, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 3/24/2025

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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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