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The Attractions Podcast episodes

August 11, 2025SeaWorld parent company ready to build, Fantastic Four Disneyland projection mapping, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 8/11/2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
‘Fantastic Four’ projection mapping on Space Mountain at Disneyland | Video
Speedway Stunt Coaster opening at Six Flags México in 2026
‘Monsters, Inc.’ roller coaster construction update, August 2025 | Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Rip Ride Rockit’s replacement construction update, August 2025 | Universal Studios Florida
‘Globally recognized IP’ coming to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens theme parks + mystery attraction planned for Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando expansion: Parent company ready to build
Two new SeaWorld parks planned internationally
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50 min
August 04, 2025Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2025 details, Epic Universe TV special, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 8/4/2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Epic Universe TV special airing August 2025: ‘Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe’
Six Flags cancels Christmas, Halloween events at multiple parks
‘The Conjuring’ experience coming to four Six Flags parks for extra charge
We tried Orlando’s new ‘Squid Game’ free-roaming VR experience | Review
World’s biggest Build-A-Bear Workshop coming to Icon Park in Orlando in 2026
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 | Dates, tickets, what’s new, what’s back
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52 min
July 29, 2025Magic of Animation returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Six Flags 2026 pass includes over 50 parks, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 7/28/2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Fantastic Four + H.E.R.B.I.E. character meet & greets at Disneyland
Six Flags 2026 season pass: Buy pass for any park, get 50 other parks free
Comic-Con 2025 videos | ‘Percy Jackson,’ ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ activations
Taylor Swift wax figures launch at Madame Tussauds | See all 13 Eras Tour looks
Magic of Disney Animation returning to Hollywood Studios after 11 years in 2026
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37 min
July 21, 2025Walt Disney animatronic debuts, Disney Starlight parade dress rehearsals, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 7/21/2025
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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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48 min
July 15, 2025Universal Mega Movie Summer, Chuck E. Cheese for adults and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 7/14/2025
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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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43 min
July 08, 2025Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island have officially closed at Magic Kingdom, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 7/7/2025
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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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36 min
June 30, 2025Halloween Horror Nights gets a new original character, Stitch neighborhood in Shanghai Disneyland, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 6/30/2025
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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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1 hr 6 min
June 24, 2025Test Track reopening soon at Epcot, New Epic Universe restaurant coming, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 6/23/2025
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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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49 min
June 17, 2025Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster ride vehicle revealed, M3GAN at Universal Studios, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 6/16/2025
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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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39 min
June 09, 2025Big changes coming to Disney California Adventure, Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 2025 details begin, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 6/9/2025
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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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54 min

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