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Episodes
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
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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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Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
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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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Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
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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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Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
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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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Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
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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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Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
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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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Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
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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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Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
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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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Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
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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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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 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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