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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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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:

• ‘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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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

The Attractions Podcast is brought to you by MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel. They provide premium service and expert advice to get the most for your vacation time and dollars. Visit them at mei-travel.com.

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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:

• 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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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 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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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:

• 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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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.

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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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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