Attractions Insider

A Princess and the Frog attraction is replacing Splash Mountain at Disney World's Magic Kingdom. In this episode, digital journalist Ashley Carter and entertainment reporter Allison Walker talk about the latest details released for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. There are also some updates on Howl-O-Scream at both SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. And is it too early to talk about Christmas? Disney World has shared its holiday plans, including the return of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

Disney Wish, the newest cruise ship from Disney Cruise Line, is getting ready to officially set sail. Digital journalist Ashley Carter recently had a chance to go aboard the ship for its christening cruise. In this week's episode of the Attractions Insider Podcast, she recap's her time on the ship, sharing what it has to offer — from the live shows and new dining experiences to the AquaMouse attraction.

In this week's episode of the Attractions Insider Podcast, hosts Ashley Carter and Allison Walker discuss the revamped "Finding Nemo" show over at Disney's Animal Kingdom, the escape rooms planned for Universal CityWalk and the reopening of Disney World''s fine dining location Victoria & Albert's.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to develop theme park attractions? In this week's episode of the Attractions Insider Podcast, digital journalist Ashley Carter talks with Jeff Hornick, vice president of attractions design and development for SeaWorld Parks. Jeff shares what he likes most about his job as well as what go him interested in the theme park industry.

SeaWorld is hard at work on a new coaster for 2023 — but splashing around only a few details.

And Disney finally makes a big reveal for the "Princess and the Frog" transformation of its Splash Mountain attraction.

In this week's episode, digital journalist Ashley Carter and entertainment reporter Allison Walker take you for a deep dive.

Universal Studios Florida has a new Tribute Store that pays homage to movies, and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is ready to open a new attraction that takes a look at the future of space travel. Digital journalist Ashley Carter and entertainment reporter Allison Walker discuss what you can find inside the new tribute store and how you can take a trip to space.

We're now in the summer season, and people are planning or getting ready to trips. Central Florida is always top destination, especially the theme parks. That means it's going to be busy. Digital journalist Ashley Carter and entertainment reporter Allison Walker discuss navigating the parks in the summer — what to know before you go and how to make the most of your day. They also share tips, tricks and information about some of the special events going on at the parks during the summer.

It's a monsters-heavy episode this week, as digital journalist Ashley Carter and entertainment reporter Allison Walker discuss Universal Monsters: Legends Collide, the first Halloween Horror Nights house revealed for 2022. They also talk about the closure of Universal Studios' Classic Monsters Cafe. And then it's over to Adventure Island Tampa Bay, where there aren't any monsters, but there are two new water slides.

A new attraction is opening soon at Epcot and it's called Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Spectrum News digital journalist Ashley Carter and entertainment reporter Allison Walker had a chance to experience the attraction earlier this month during a media preview. In this episode they talk about what to expect, including the in the queue, the playlist of songs and those coaster rotations. They also dive into Epcot's massive transformation which is still underway.

You can hug Mickey Mouse again. Yes, traditional character meet and greets have returned to Disney World and more offerings are on the way. In this week's episode Ashley and Allison talk about meet and greets as well as details about the return of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. They also discuss some of the live shows coming back this year and how Disney is changing them up.