Epic 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: 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 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 [email protected] with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” 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: 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 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 [email protected] with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” 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. Topic of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast: Harry Potter movies returning to theaters August 2024 Epic Universe Classic Monsters windmill is alive, out of scaffolding New Tiger Lily scene now in Peter’s Pan’s Flight at Magic Kingdom Beyond Big Thunder: Everything we know Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster song choices reduced from 30 to five Crayola and Nerf will be next-door neighbors in Pigeon Forge Slide coaster: Introducing a launched water slide roller coaster Six Flags potentially selling theme parks after Cedar Fair merger Epic Universe: No single-day tickets or park hopping at first Spirit Christmas replacing Spirit Halloween in select locations 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 [email protected] with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” 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. Topic of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast: Miguel and family from ‘Coco’ debut as face characters at Disney Treasure restaurant Maui ‘face character,’ Te Fiti puppet debut in ‘The Tale of Moana’ show on Disney Treasure The Disney Treasure: An Oral History | Maiden voyage commemorative retrospective 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 [email protected] with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” 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: For the first time, Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood is decorated for the holidays! Donkey Kong Country now open at Universal Studios Japan; tour the new land with DK’s creator Legoland water ski shows ending after nearly a century in Florida The Smurf Experience mini theme park coming to the U.S. and Canada in 2025 Polynesian’s Disney Vacation Club Island Tower: Full guide to new Disney World hotel 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 [email protected] with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” 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: When is DinoLand closing? Dinosaur to be open ‘through 2025,’ Dino-Rama closing January 13 Defunct Disneyland parades to be part of ’90s Nite in 2025 Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World transforms Tokyo Disneyland in 2025 Minion Land food at Universal Studios Singapore; new land opens in 2025 Everything coming to Disneyland’s 70th anniversary in 2025 and 2026 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 [email protected] with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” 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: Notre Dame Cathedral reopening celebrated by Disneyland Paris with limited-time ‘Hunchback’ show Disney Lakeshore Lodge opening in 2027 on former River Country site Best and worst new food items at the 2024 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Best and worst new food during Holidays at Universal Orlando 2024: Festive eats you can’t miss (and one to skip) D23 2025 events: Destination D23 in Orlando, virtual panels, California tour 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 [email protected] with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” 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: All the theme park ride vehicles unveiled at IAAPA Expo 2024 Muppet*Vision 3D permanently closing, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster adding Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Soarin’ at Epcot changes Eiffel Tower, World Celebration, Spaceship Earth lighting First photos inside Harry Potter and the Battle of the Ministry at Epic Universe — including ride vehicle ‘Minecraft’ theme park attractions in development from creators of Legoland Disney Treasure complete tour: 186 photos inside Disney Cruise Line’s new ship 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 [email protected] with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” 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: Epic Universe commercials begin airing on national TV Wicked: The Experience — Inside Universal Orlando’s new attraction Disneyland Paris to combine drones, fireworks, projections into one show — a Disney first Bikini Bottom theme park land opening with 7 ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ rides Celebrate Friendsgiving at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Comparison: East vs. West 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 [email protected] with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” 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: Disneyland Christmas holiday season 2024 mega-guide + what’s new Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2024 guide + what’s new Disney Jollywood Nights 2024 guide + what’s new at Hollywood Studios Christmas party Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll 2024 with free souvenir ‘Shrek’ castle to display projection mapping at Universal park 9 details for upcoming Disney theme park attractions revealed at D23 Brazil 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 [email protected] with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” 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.