The Attractions Podcast

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March 19, 2025Epcot Flower & Garden 2025, Harry Potter Chicago store, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 3/18/2025
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:
Harry Potter Chicago store and Butterbeer bar opening April 2025
New food at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, ranked worst to best
Full tour of new Peppa Pig Theme Park near Dallas-Fort Worth
John Wick Experience now open at Area15 in Las Vegas
Margaritaville at Sea introduces themed cruises in 2026
‘Wicked’ added — Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025: Guide to new after-hours event at Universal Studios Hollywood
Georgia Gold Rusher coaster spins into Six Flags Over Georgia
Photo update: New & returning topiaries at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2025
Best and worst new food at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2025
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48 min
March 11, 2025Disney announcements from SXSW, Epic Universe Team Member previews, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 3/11/2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Fast & Furious – Supercharged closing at Universal Studios Hollywood, new tram attraction coming
So it begins! Epic Universe team member previews underway, with more to come
New Harry Potter wands at Universal Orlando with ‘second-generation’ special effects
New Epic Universe character revealed: Vincent Various
Future Epic Universe attraction ‘already in the works,’ says Universal exec
Every Disney theme park announcement from SXSW 2025
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1 hr
February 25, 2025Disney Adventure cruise ship concept images, Universal Horror Unleashed opening date, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 2/24/2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas: Opening date, ticket pricing, haunted houses
No more virtual queues at Walt Disney World for Tiana, Guardians
Level99 ‘social gaming’ coming to Disney Springs at NBA / DisneyQuest building
Universal Kids theme park in Texas: All lands revealed
86 concept images of the new Disney Adventure cruise ship, sailing in 2025
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50 min
February 18, 2025Netflix Restaurant in Las Vegas, Disney Springs happy hour crawl, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 2/17/2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser documentary coming fall 2025
Disney Springs happy hour crawl: 11 spots, 1 epic day | Report
Step into Isla Nublar! Jurassic World attraction opening from Universal in Thailand
Netflix Bites restaurant serves ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Squid Game,’ ‘Bridgerton’ food
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45 min
February 13, 2025Food & drink at Epic Universe, Luke Skywalker in Galaxy’s Edge, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 2/12/2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Red Car Trolley permanently closed at Disney California Adventure; take a look back
Favorite bites from Parkside Market in Downtown Disney
Luke Skywalker coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland — but when in the timeline?
9 new Harry Potter wands coming to Epic Universe
51 food and drink items revealed for Epic Universe restaurants
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1 hr
February 04, 2025Universal Fan Fest Nights details, Star Wars hotel to become Imagineering offices, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 2/4/2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Star Wars hotel at Disney World to become offices for Imagineering
‘Coco,’ ‘Incredibles’ fans will be excited for these new Pixar Place Hotel suites
Best and worst new food at SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival 2025
Best and worst new food at Universal Mardi Gras 2025
Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025: Guide to new after-hours event at Universal Studios Hollywood
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54 min
January 27, 2025Muppet*Vision 3D closing details, Opening day at Universal Stella Nova Resort, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 1/26/2025
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Volcano Bay Nights debuting at Universal Orlando for 2025 season
Epic Universe tickets, pricing for Universal Orlando annual passholders
Opening Day at Universal Stella Nova Resort!
Muppet*Vision 3D closing June 8; Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster adding Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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36 min
January 21, 2025New bride in Disneyland Haunted Mansion, Epic Universe early admission details, DinoLand U.S.A. closing timeline, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast
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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:
Epic Universe early park admission details for Universal Orlando hotel guests
DinoLand, U.S.A. closing timeline: What’s still open + what’s coming
Best and worst new food at Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2025
List of 59 Disney Villains starring in new show at Hollywood Studios
Disney on Broadway celebrates 30 years
‘Alien Encounter’ immersive show in Los Angeles paying tribute to Magic Kingdom attraction is a bloody good time
Haunted Mansion debuts new bride, attic scene changes at Disneyland
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Statements or opinions herein are those of the hosts and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the producers, Dream Together Media LLC, or staff.
1 hr 2 min
January 14, 2025New Orlando attractions opening in 2025 from Disney, Universal and SeaWorld, ‘The Last of Us’ attraction in the works, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 1/13/2025
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:
Busch Gardens Mardi Gras 2025: Everything we loved (and ate)
Six Flags acquiring full ownership of Six Flags Over Georgia by 2027
‘The Last of Us’ attraction in the works from Sony
Epic Universe construction update: Super Nintendo World portal bursts with color
New Orlando attractions opening in 2025 at Universal, Walt Disney World, and SeaWorld
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35 min
January 09, 2025Epic Universe preps & tests for 2025 opening, Walt Disney World dining plan, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster closing, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 1/7/2025
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:
Disney World free dining plan 2025: Dates, resorts, booking window
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster closing at Universal Studios Florida in 2025
World’s tallest roller coaster officially canceled for Orlando, Skyplex land for sale near Epic Universe
Two new ‘Wizard of Oz’ roller coasters now open
Epic Universe construction update: Frankenstein Manor aglow with electricity in Dark Universe
Epic Universe construction update: Fire test at ‘Frankenstein windmill’ Burning Blade Tavern in Dark Universe
Epic Universe construction update: Grand tour of How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Epic Universe construction update: Quidditch signage in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
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34 min

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