The Attractions Podcast

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The Attractions Podcast episodes

October 22, 2024Epic Universe opening date and ticketing info, Disney Lightning Lane Premier Pass, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 10/21/2024
Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast include:
Lightning Lane Premier Pass debuting at Disney World, Disneyland with less scheduling
DinoLand, U.S.A. holiday celebration to debut at Animal Kingdom for 2024
84 concept images of the new Disney Adventure cruise ship, sailing in 2025
Warner Bros. plans new Studio Tour for Las Vegas with mystery IP … Jinkies!
Silver Dollar City sets $500 million expansion plan of 1,200 acres
Epic Universe opening date, ticket info: New Universal Orlando theme park arrives May 22, 2025
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1 hr 9 min
October 17, 2024Hurricane Milton, Paint the Night returning to Disneyland Resort, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 10/15/2024
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast include:
‘Paint the Night’ parade returning to Disneyland Resort
Epic Universe construction update: Isle of Berk, a master class in theme park kinetics
Paramount theme park coming to South Korea in 2029
Walt Disney World updates calendar of future attractions, closures
Hurricane Milton
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55 min
October 10, 2024Disneyland holiday season, Epic Universe construction updates, Spirit Christmas, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 10/8/2024
Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast include:
Epic Universe construction update: Yoshis go mouth-to-mouth, DK’s jungle blooms, and Mario fountain installed in Super Nintendo World
Epic Universe construction update: Phoenix takes flight in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
Luffy from ‘One Piece’ and Yuji from ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ coming to Universal Studios Hollywood for Fan Fest Nights 2025
New Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade floats, balloons for 2024
Spirit Christmas replacing Spirit Halloween at select locations
Disneyland holiday season 2024: Our simplified guide
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57 min
October 02, 2024Halloween Time at Disneyland, Inside the new ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ walk-thru attraction, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 9/30/2024
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast include:
Inside the new ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ walkthrough attraction
Fantasia shop from Harry Styles’ Pleasing brand opening at Disney Springs’ former NBA Experience for limited time
Star-Lord character from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ returning to Disney World
Wizarding World’s Niffler coming to Universal Studios Hollywood for Fan Fest Nights 2025
‘The Shining’ hotel to host Blumhouse ‘Overnightmare’ experience from Peacock
Area15 Orlando canceled, land for sale near Disney World
Unique water coaster (that’s more coaster than water) announced for 2026
There’s so much to do at Disneyland during Halloween Time
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58 min
September 24, 2024Polynesian’s Disney Vacation Club Island Tower, New menu items at Epcot’s Space 220 restaurant, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 9/23/2024
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast include:
Disney Jollywood Nights 2024: Tips and what’s new at Hollywood Studios Christmas party
Reviews with photos of every new menu item at Space 220 at Epcot
The Incredibles’ house will be part of Disney’s Palm Springs neighborhood
Wild Oasis opening in 2025; new direction for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Soarin’ over SeaWorld? Arctic flying ride opening in 2025 in Orlando
Cedar Point 2025 calendar stacked with Siren’s Curse, Top Thrill 2
Introducing the slide coaster, a launched water slide roller coaster
Polynesian’s Disney Vacation Club Island Tower: Full guide to new Disney World hotel
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1 hr 5 min
September 17, 2024‘Wicked’ coming to Universal Studios domestic resorts, Universal CityWalk Orlando getting Nintendo and Harry Potter expansion, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 9/16/2024
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast include:
Epcot removing dolphins, swapping manatees at The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Nintendo, ‘Harry Potter’ retail expansion + Butterbeer coming to Universal CityWalk Orlando
Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s new roller coaster for 2025 is a sequel to Big Bad Wolf
Wicked: The Experience opening at Universal Orlando, retail coming to Universal Hollywood
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57 min
September 12, 2024Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood is now open, Disney villains show coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 9/10/2024
Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast include:
Disney Villains show debuting in 2025 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Celebrate Batman’s 85th anniversary at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
You’ll just die over ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The Afterlife Experience’ now open in Hollywood, California
Blue Man Group returning to Orlando, breaks ground on new 580-seat theater at Icon Park
Halloween Horror Nights 2024: Guide to all haunted houses, scare zones, shows, and Terror Tram with videos (Hollywood)
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45 min
September 06, 2024Halloween Horror Nights Orlando is open, Reimagined shopping and dining coming to Downtown Disney, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 9/4/2024
Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast include:
Reimagined shopping and dining coming to Downtown Disney
Red Car Trolley closing permanently at Disney California Adventure
Groot and more Marvel characters coming to Tokyo Disneyland’s Small World for limited time
Harry Potter at Epic Universe to feature return of Umbridge and more as Universal reveals new Wizarding World
Reviews, rankings, and videos for all haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights 2024 (Orlando)
Halloween Horror Nights food menus 2024: What to eat and drink (Florida)
Inside the Halloween Tribute Store 2024’s backstory and visual details at Universal Studios Florida
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33 min
August 28, 2024Universal Fan Fest coming in 2025, Disney Imagination Garden details, Epic Universe early park admission, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 8/26/2024
Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast include:
Details released for Disney Imagination Garden onboard Disney Adventure cruise ship
Construction update: ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Orlando reveals Epic Universe early park admission, new hotel categories
Universal Helios Grand Hotel will be ‘crown jewel of Epic Universe’
Six Flags Fright Fest 2024 haunted houses: ‘The Conjuring,’ ‘Saw,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Trick ‘r Treat’
Universal Fan Fest Nights will be Horror Nights without the horror
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1 hr 4 min
August 20, 2024Epic Universe coasters testing and sculptures installed, new Peter Pan ride scene, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 8/19/2024
Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast include:
New Universal Orlando vacation package includes up to $1,000 dining card
New Tiger Lily scene now in Peter Pan’s Flight at Magic Kingdom
Jimmy Fallon haunted maze opening in New York from Halloween Horror Nights designers
Six Flags announces seven new coasters for 2025
Epic Universe coasters testing, sculptures installed
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46 min

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