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.
Episodes
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Join hosts Brittani and Seth as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.
This week on The Attractions Podcast, Brittani and Seth discuss a new docuseries headed for Disney+ that goes behind-the-magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom, the return of the Craft Beer Festival to SeaWorld Orlando, the new crêpe stand at Universal Studios Florida, limited-time perks for Universal Orlando's Premiere Passholders, the roll-out of new 'pixie dust' face coverings for Disney cast members, Busch Gardens Tampa's plans to put on a socially-distant Howl-O-Scream, the return of the Epcot fountain spires, Disney World's announcement of a COVID-19 testing location, the temporary closure of Sapphire Falls Resort and Aventura Hotel at Universal Orlando, and a tease for a monorail-themed attraction for the upcoming Play Pavilion at Epcot.
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Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Join hosts Brittani and Seth as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.
This week on The Attractions Podcast, Brittani and Seth discuss the newly-rebranded 'planDisney,' Cedar Fair's 2020 closure updates for select parks, the cancelation of Knott's Scary Farm, facial recognition technology being used at Universal Studios Singapore, Walt Disney World reducing its theme park hours starting this September, newly-surfaced rumors surrounding Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, and Disney's "Mulan" making its theatrical debut as a premium option on Disney+ — and what this could mean for the future of the movie theater industry.
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Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Join hosts Brittani and Josh as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.
This week on The Attractions Podcast, Brittani and Josh discuss a new drive-thru haunt experience coming to Orlando, the reopening of Piraten in Batavia at Europa-Park, new character 'Selfie Spots' at Disneyland Paris, Universal Orlando's new 'Buy a Day' ticket deal for Florida residents, the opening of the Halloween Horror Nights tribute store at Universal Orlando, temporary attraction closures at Universal Orlando, the debut of "The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends" show at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a spoiler-filled discussion of "Ghost of Tsushima" on PlayStation 4.
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Join hosts Brittani and Josh as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.
This week on The Attractions Podcast, Brittani and Josh discuss Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge toys and more coming to Target, Disney updates the virtual queue procedure for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the newly-revealed opening date for the Studio Ghibli theme park in Japan, the announcement of "The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge," runDisney changing this year's Wine & Dine Half Marathon to a virtual race event, Mystic River Falls opening at Silver Dollar City, Electric Ocean returning to SeaWorld Orlando, Downtown Disney's face mask rule clarification, big movie delays for Disney, Universal Orlando's face mask policy update, another type of face mask getting banned at Disney, the cancelation of Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure, and the surprise cancelation of Halloween Horror Nights at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Join hosts Brittani and Dave as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.
This week on The Attractions Podcast, Brittani and Dave discuss Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando's new foodie events, Knott's Berry Farm's new Taste of Calico event, the official news that the "Mary Poppins"-themed attraction and the Spaceship Earth refurbishment have been postponed for Epcot, Legoland Florida's new face mask requirement, Disney's updated policy on face masks while guests are eating and drinking, and the permanent closure of three offerings at Walt Disney World.
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Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Join hosts Brittani and Banks as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.
This week on The Attractions Podcast, Brittani and Banks discuss the reopening of Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom to guests, how character encounters have changed at Walt Disney World's theme parks, the reopening of the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World resumes ticket sales and resort bookings for 2020, a virtual queue update for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the latest updates on the Jurassic Park "Velocicoaster" at Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Banks' top 10 moments from working at Attractions Magazine over the past 10 years.
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Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Join hosts Brittani and Banks as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.
This week on The Attractions Podcast, Brittani and Banks discuss Cirque du Soleil filing for bankruptcy protection, the cancelation of Queen Mary's Dark Harbor and Dark Horizon: Point of No Return for 2020, the newly-remodeled McDonald's that's now open on Walt Disney World property, Universal Cinemark at CityWalk reopening to guests, Orion giga coaster opening at Kings Island, the suspension of the Disney College Program until further notice, long waits for Disney Passholders to visit Walt Disney World with the Park Pass system, and the grand opening of "The Bourne Stuntacular" at Universal Orlando Resort.
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Join hosts Brittani and Banks as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.
This week on The Attractions Podcast, Brittani and Banks discuss Universal Orlando's updated face covering policy, the grand opening date and virtual sneak peek for "The Bourne Stuntacular," NBA's official announcement of resuming the 2019-20 season at Walt Disney World, the postponing of Destination D: Fantastic Worlds to 2021, Disneyland Paris' new reopening date, Tokyo Disney Resort's reopening date, Disneyland Resort's reopening delayed, and Disney's announcement that it will retheme Splash Mountain to "The Princess and the Frog" at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Join hosts Brittani and Banks as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.
This week on The Attractions Podcast, Brittani and Banks are joined by guest Jeff DePaoli of Dizney Coast to Coast to discuss Shanghai Disneyland's fourth anniversary, Hong Kong Disneyland's reopening, Six Flags' new mobile ordering program, new face mask mandates in California and Florida, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party canceled for 2020, details on the Disney Park Pass System, Disney World's update on available attractions and entertainment at reopening, and a discussion of our opinions on Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic World - The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Join hosts Brittani and Banks as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.
This week on The Attractions Podcast, Brittani and Banks discuss Universal CityWalk Hollywood's reopening, Disneyland Resort's reopening date announcement, thoughts on SeaWorld Orlando's reopening experience, Disney Springs testing new hands-free security tech, Hong Kong Disneyland's reopening date announcement, the cancelation of Star Wars Celebration 2020 in Anaheim, "The Bourne Stuntacular" entering technical rehearsal at Universal Studios Florida, and Banks' thoughts on his stay at the new Legoland Pirate Island Hotel.
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