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Join hosts Seth and Tharin as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Tharin discuss: Splash Mountain closing date, plus new scene and characters for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride Special surprises await for Disney Cruise Line’s 25th Anniversary in 2023 New Marvel Characters Coming to Marvel Day at Sea ‘Magic Happens’ parade returns to Disneyland in February Hong Kong Disneyland commemorates International Day of Persons with Disabilities with inclusive cavalcade ‘The Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ season two coming in January to National Geographic and Disney+ Bob Iger Town Hall for cast members was cautiously optimistic Gaylord Palms opens ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ Ice! with chilly nine-degree exhibit The Attractions Podcast is brought to you by MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel. They provide premium service

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: Exciting new details at Epcot’s upcoming Moana water walkthrough Holiday happenings in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort Disneyland Lunar New Year celebration returns in January California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns spring 2023 Max Action Arena opens at Icon Park with axe throwing and VR Legoland Florida Resort fills with festive sparkle during Holidays at Legoland 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. We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractionsmagazine.com with the subject

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: Bob Iger Returns to Disney Mickey’s Toontown to reopen in Disneyland on March 8, 2023 Walt Disney World to implement park-specific ticket pricing, price increases Disney Cruise Line acquires one of the world’s largest cruise ships Grogu and Mandalorian begin meet and greets in Disneyland Deck the halls with two Disney holiday specials Sesame Place San Diego debuts A Very Furry Christmas Red Coconut Club at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk takes on a festive theme for the holidays Toss those beads during Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience IAAPA 2022 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-trave

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: Disney Cruise Line’s Marvel Day at Sea to have new characters and entertainment Disney introduces dolls in wheelchairs inside It’s a Small World Disneyland’s Adventureland Treehouse will debut in 2023 Knott’s Merry Farm puts a new twist on favorite shows from Christmases past ‘Animal Actors’ and ‘Special Effects’ shows are closing at Universal Studios Hollywood A Universal Christmas jingles its way into Universal Studios Singapore New shows, fireworks, and more are coming to SeaWorld San Diego this holiday season Harry Potter: Magic at Play brings The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Chicago  The Santa Workshop Experience returns to Icon Park Benny’s Ugly Sweater Party and more Legoland California holiday fun The Attractions Podcast is brought to

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: Universal Orlando KidZone to close for ‘new family entertainment’ Universal reveals first house for Halloween Horror Nights 2023 ‘Tis the season for ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ What to expect for SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration 2022 Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas to be bigger than ever in 2022 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Christmas Town is back Hersheypark announces new Wildcat’s Revenge hybrid coaster Oasis at Lakeport to bring thrill and family rides to Lake of the Ozarks 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. We welcome your suggestio

Join hosts Matt and Jeff as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Matt and Jeff discuss: New details for Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea Blizzard Beach reopens on November 13 with new ‘Frozen’ themed area and holiday offerings Walt Disney World staffing issues causes entertainment to falter ‘The Santa Clauses” Winter Wonderland coming to New York City Six Flags Magic Mountain is no longer a 365-day park Dollywood announces big plans for 2023 Haunted Overload is an unforgettable Halloween experience in New Hampshire 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. We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractio

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: New ‘Disney Live in Concert!’ at Hong Kong Disneyland Adventures by Disney Launches Expedition Cruise in the Adriatic Sea in 2024 ‘Fantasmic!’ returns November 3 to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Universal Orlando to offer hands-on learning for the next generation of theme park designers at UCF Pipeline – World’s first surf coaster, coming to SeaWorld Orlando Inside Royal Caribbean’s Innovation Lab; Largest water park at sea just one of the innovations coming to Icon of the Seas Kings Island announces Adventure Port for 2023 Carowinds and Kings Dominion expand to year-round operations Voyager Space and Hilton to elevate the guest experience in space Give Kids The World’s Night of a Million Lights is back Silver Dollar City announces An Old Time Christmas

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.  This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: ‘Fantasmic!’ returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in November MagicBand+ debuts at Disneyland on Oct. 26th There’s even more holiday magic at Disneyland this season Marvel Comics joins Disney 100 Years of Wonder with Disney100 variant covers Monsieur Paul restaurant reopening at Epcot Disney Genie+ prices have increased Exclusive Coca-Cola secret menu debuts at Universal parks  Record setting Serengeti Flyer ride coming to Busch Gardens 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. We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.  This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: Disney 100 Years of Wonder kicks off with Disneyland’s Runaway Railway opening Disneyland guided tours have returned Disney Animation: Immersive Experience debuts in December Universal Orlando adds two new dates for Halloween Horror Nights New Six Flags bag policy implemented for Fright Fest Orlando FreeFall drop tower to be removed at Icon Park Max Action Arena – 8,000 square-foot center coming to Icon Park Drawn to Life 2023 schedule includes new Sunday matinees 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 We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.  This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: Hurricane Ian – Theme Park and Attractions Re-Openings and Closures Epcot Candlelight Processional celebrity narrators announced Disney After Hours 2023 events coming to Disney World in January SeaWorld San Diego announces Arctic Rescue coaster UNIVRS store now open at Universal CityWalk Hollywood Knott’s changes Scary Farm chaperone policy Kennywood security enhancements implemented following shooting World’s First Launch Flume Coaster opening at SeaWorld San Antonio Riptide Race Dueling Pipeline waterslide opening 2023 at Water Country USA 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 W

Join hosts Carly and Tharin as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.  This week on The Attractions Podcast, Carly and Tharin discuss: MagicBand+ at Disneyland will debut this fall Spend an Oogie Boogie Afternoon in SoCal Universal introduces Halloween Horror Nights NFT experience All-new show at Universal Studios Florida debuts this weekend Harbor Nights La Dolce Vita returns to Universal Orlando Columbia Pictures Aquaverse is coming to Thailand 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 We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractionsmagazine.com with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” Statements or opinions herein are those of the h

Join hosts Seth and Matt as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.  This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Matt discuss: Details revealed about the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration Disney Kite Tails is ending on September 30th Walt Disney’s plane will be on display in Palm Springs Fall at Shanghai Disney Resort: Duffy Month, LinaBell, and a Disney Villains Halloween ‘Dark Arts At Hogwarts Castle’ returns to Universal Orlando Resort Anakeesta in Gatlinburg is about to get bigger 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 We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractionsmagazine.com with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” St

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.  This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: D23 Expo 2022: Wonderful World of Dreams pavilion Hatbox Ghost is coming to Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion A new Multiverse attraction and walk-around characters are coming to Disneyland Resort Pacific Wharf at Disneyland Resort will be reimagined as San Fransokyo Disney Treasure cruise ship to set sail in 2024 Dinoland set for a Disney Imagineering re-make to “Moana” and “Zootopia” ‘Beyond Big Thunder Mountain’ – Disney imagines whole new worlds at Magic Kingdom SoReal VR SuperSpace virtual reality experiences coming to Shanghai Disney Resort Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort for a season of spooks! SeaWorld Orlando features new Halloween surprises for its Spooktacular celebration Busch Gardens announces DarKoaster as world’s first all-in

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.  This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood sneak peek! A look at all the scare zones and haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando The Mummy rides again at Universal Studios! New Disney Vacation Club lounge coming to Disneyland Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration debuts worldwide this fall Wizarding World Festival will cast its spell on the U.S. in 2023 Robotron ride coming to MSC Seascape cruise ship in December ‘The Sopranos’ official fan convention is coming to Los Angeles 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 We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discus

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.  This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: D23 Expo 2022 is sold out, but you can still be part of The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana details released as rockwork for the attraction takes shape Disney parks ‘Make It Blue’ to celebrate Disney+ Day Massive delivery of roller coaster track arrives at Universal’s Epic Universe Halloween Horror Nights Orlando’s food is almost as gruesome as its houses The Haunted Road drive-thru experience now ends at a slaughterhouse Scream n’ Stream drive-thru haunted attraction gets a new Florida location Dark Nights immersive haunt ramps up the fear during Hersheypark Halloween Halloween weekends take over Busch Gardens Williamsburg during The Count’s Spooktacular Points Pass gives guests a pay-per-ride option at Nickelodeon Univ

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: Disneyland Magic Key renewals are here! Universal Orlando reveals full lineup of its Halloween horrors Terror Tram features Jordan Peele crossover Knott’s Scary Farm unleashes new frights Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando reveals its full lineup of terror for 2022 Zero Latency free-roaming virtual reality is coming to Icon Park First-ever ‘Jumanji’ themed land set to open at Chessington World of Adventures Ice! returns to Gaylord Palms Resort with a Dr. Seuss theme for 2022 Disney Legends for 2022 to be announced at D23 We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractionsmagazine.com with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” Statements or opinions herein are those of the hosts

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: Holidays at Universal Orlando will be a destination-wide celebration Universal Orlando says thank you on Passholder Appreciation Days Sip and savor at SeaWorld San Antonio’s Bier Fest Howl-O-Scream Williamsburg returns with new houses and host Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park unveiled the highest looping roller coaster in the country Adventureland Resort will open two Viking themed rides in 2023 Carowinds announces ‘50 years of Carolina fun’ in honor of its 50th anniversary Worlds of Fun celebrates 50 years with season-long fun and a reimagined roller coaster Canada’s Wonderland adding two new rides, including a Snoopy coaster and first-in-the-world attraction Cedar Point ramps up the nostalgia with a new themed area and a new ride 2023 will bring new

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: Details of Holiday Season at Disneyland Resort 2022 Marvel reveals its lineup of panels, events, guests, and more for D23 Expo House of the Retro Future Suite opening soon at Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel Animated Evening – Drawn to Life dining package announced by Cirque du Soleil New scares coming to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego for the event’s second year! Monster Party takes over Brick-or-Treat at Legoland California Resort Take a free behind-the-scenes tour at four of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s major roller coaster Big Bear Mountain roller coaster coming to Dollywood Bier Fest brings the spirit of Oktoberfest to Busch Gardens Tampa Belmont Park in San Diego adds new rides and escape game Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger roller coaster is now ope

Join hosts Seth and Carly as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth and Carly discuss: Disney Parks announces their plans for D23 Expo First impressions of MagicBand+ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ‘Believe! Sea of Dreams’ nighttime show will premiere at Tokyo DisneySea in 2022 Victoria & Albert’s restaurant has reopened at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa The Weeknd adds an ‘After Hours Nightmare’ to Halloween Horror Nights Christian music festival Rock the Universe returns to Universal Orlando Resort in 2023 Limited time ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ event at Universal Studios Japan includes an exclusive show, themed ride, and more Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience makes U.S. debut Harry Potter: Magic at Play to make worldwide debut in Chicago Play ‘Squid Game’ live, via Immersive Gamebox, when it launches in September 2022 B

Join host Seth as he brings you news about all things theme parks, as well as his thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Seth discusses: MagicBand+ launches July 27 at Walt Disney World Disney Cruise Line 2023 itineraries include holiday fun Disney NFT collections for Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland Universal Orlando offers free day with purchase of 2-day, 2-park ticket for Florida and Georgia residents Universal Studios Japan announces full Halloween Horror Nights and family-friendly experiences for 2022 Howl-O-Scream returns to SeaWorld Orlando with new additions and returning favorites New Knott’s chaperone policy goes into effect this weekend Wonder Woman Flight of Courage now open at Six Flags Magic Mountain FlyRide attraction opens in Pigeon Forge World of Barbie attraction makes its global debut Icon Park to pause and redesign their Wheel shooting game after backlash ‘Wizard of Oz’ precinct coming to Warner Bro