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December 29, 2025Top 10 Attractions Magazine articles of 2025 - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 12/29/2025
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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
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay animal habitat expansion coming in 2026: Lion & Hyena Ridge
Universal ‘holding back’ on operating Epic Universe at full capacity
Sloth World opening in Orlando in 2026
Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ surprise opens at Disney World
Harry Potter Krispy Kreme doughnuts launching nationwide with ‘Houses of Hogwarts Day’
New theme park announced: RetroEscapes, ‘world’s first nostalgia park’ in Las Vegas
Disney theme park to be renamed in 2026 — and with it, redefine its purpose
All 11 Epic Universe rides, ranked
Six Flags America permanently closing after 2025 season
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51 min
December 23, 2025Disneyland Paris reveals details for upcoming projects, Universal theme park planned for Saudi Arabia, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 12/23/2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Six Flags reinvesting in Looney Tunes IP in 2026
New Universal theme park planned for Saudi Arabia
Mattel water parks announced with Barbie, Hot Wheels | Locations revealed
Niagara Falls theme park part of multibillion-dollar government project
Disneyland Paris reveals new details about 10 upcoming projects
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43 min
December 16, 2025Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ surprise at Walt Disney World, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 12/16/2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ theme park ride | Art from the never-built attraction
New theme park Dracula Land in planning
Dig World construction-themed park from Dude Perfect opening in 2026
Sloth World opening in Orlando in 2026
Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ surprise opens at Disney World
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32 min
December 10, 2025Walt Disney World reveals closing and opening date timeframes, Bluey attractions coming to Disney parks, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 12/9/2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Bluey attractions revealed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disneyland in 2026
Muppets live appearances planned for Disney Cruise Line
DC and Universal ‘in talks’ for potential superhero rides
BON, ‘world’s first luxury-focused theme park,’ opening in 2026
Walt Disney World reveals opening & closing date timeframes for 8 major attractions
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1 hr 2 min
December 02, 2025‘Frozen’ Olaf walking animatronic, holiday food in the parks, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 12/1/2025
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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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58 min
November 25, 2025New ride vehicles revealed at IAAPA Expo, Nate Bargatze theme park officially in development, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 11/24/2025
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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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1 hr 2 min
November 17, 2025Epic Universe Christmas holiday decorations, Netflix House opens in Philadelphia, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 11/17/2025
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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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39 min
November 11, 2025Disney’s Animal Kingdom ‘Encanto’ ride details, Disney Destiny updates, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 11/11/2025
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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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1 hr 9 min
November 04, 2025Inside Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, ‘Wicked: For Good’ arrives at Universal Orlando, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 11/4/2025
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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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47 min
October 28, 2025Universal Epic Universe 2026 calendar, Travis Kelce purchases stake in Six Flags, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 10/27/2025
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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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46 min

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