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Episodes
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
47 min
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- ‘Disney Starlight’ | Full video, photos of new Magic Kingdom nighttime parade
- ‘Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition’ 18,000-square-foot museum tour begins in Philadelphia in 2026
- Indoor, space-themed roller coasters coming to Legoland in Florida and California for 2026
- Walt Disney animatronic revealed at Disneyland | Video + photos
- ‘Walt Disney – A Magical Life’ review
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Jul 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025
42 min
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- With ‘Cool Kid Summer,’ Disney World tries new approach to character meet & greets
- DC Heroes and Villains Fest is bigger and better in 2025 at Six Flags Magic Mountain | Report
- AlpenFury launch coaster debuts at Canada’s Wonderland | POV video
- Activate Orlando is a new immersive gaming experience on International Drive
- Chuck E. Cheese for adults | New Chuck’s Arcade concept now open in 11 locations
- Universal Mega Movie Summer 2025 | Videos of ‘Jaws,’ ‘Jurassic’ activations in Hollywood
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Jul 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025
35 min
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- Quantum Accelerator straddle coaster delayed until 2026 at Six Flags New England
- Nickelodeon hotel coming to Orlando (again) with residential apartments, SpongeBob restaurant
- Liberty Square Riverboat 2025 tour at Magic Kingdom with 40 photos, 20-minute POV
- Tom Sawyer Island 2025 tour at Magic Kingdom with 80 photos before it closes forever
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Jun 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025
1 hr 5 min
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- New Test Track ‘3.0’ POV at Epcot
- Stitch neighborhood in Tomorrowland at Shanghai Disneyland
- Inside the defunct animation studio at Walt Disney World, Feature Animation Florida
- Chicago will be next location for Universal Horror Unleashed year-round haunt
- New coasters Siren’s Curse + Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point | Ride reviews, POVs
- Sonic the Hedgehog attractions planned for the U.S. and beyond
- Introducing Sergio Navarro, a new original character for Halloween Horror Nights 2025
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Jun 24, 2025
Jun 24, 2025
48 min
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- New Epic Universe restaurant(s) opening in 2026
- SeaWorld Orlando debuts its first drone show
- Dollywood’s new ride for 2026
- Mack Rides’ new rocking-boat ride system at Futuroscope will change theme parks
- Test Track reopening July 22 with ‘spirit of optimism’ rooted in Epcot history
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Jun 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
38 min
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
- M3GAN now dancing at Universal Orlando in flash mob | Full video
- Disney Villains go kiddie in new show at Hollywood Studios | Review
- Disney Imagineers share 3 focuses for new Frontierland attractions at Magic Kingdom
- Dollywood 40th anniversary documentary now streaming
- Ride vehicle revealed for ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ coaster opening in 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood
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Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025
53 min
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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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Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
52 min
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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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May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
1 hr 7 min
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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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May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025
36 min
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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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