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Expansion Drive

Attractions Magazine

Attractions Magazine's Expansion Drive is a weekly show that covers theme parks, video games, television, movies and all things fun, geeky, nerd pop culture.

Episodes

20 of 120 episodes

Halloween Horror Nights Orlando is open, Remembering Dolly Parton’s lasting impact on themed entertainment, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 8/31/2026

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55:25Sep 1, 2026

Knott’s Scary Farm haunted maze parodies Disney, Halloween characters at Disneyland Resort, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 8/24/2026

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49:08Aug 25, 2026

D23 2026 theme park news recap, ‘Final Destination’ coming to Six Flags, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 8/18/2026

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91:01Aug 17, 2026

Halloween Horror Nights News, Universal awarded patent for water ride propulsion system, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 8/10/2026

Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast: Universal awarded patent for advanced water ride propulsion system...

43:44Aug 10, 2026

Six Flags Great Adventure upside-down launch coaster, Halloween Horror Nights Ozzy Osbourne haunted house, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 8/3/2026

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48:04Aug 4, 2026

Harry Potter, ‘Home Alone’ part of new ICE! Experience, ‘Fortnitemares’ announced for Halloween Horror Nights, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 7/27/2026

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35:55Jul 28, 2026

Hersheypark Trip Report, Magic of Disney Animation opening date, and More News! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 7/20/2026

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52:40Jul 21, 2026

Universal Nights coming to Epic Universe, Inside Level99 at Disney Springs, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 7/13/2026

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44:17Jul 13, 2026

‘Hellraiser’ coming to Halloween Horror Nights, Pokemon coming to Legoland, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 7/7/2026

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39:37Jul 7, 2026

Original Haunted Houses announced for Halloween Horror Nights Orlando, Walt Disney World holiday season expands, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 6/29/2026

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54:55Jun 30, 2026

Universal Kids Resort first look and visit, Epic Universe new nighttime spectacular, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 6/22/2026

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64:55Jun 23, 2026

Interview with Mr. Todd's Wild Ride

Enjoy this bonus episode as we chat with our special guest, LA Times featured columnist Todd Martens, from Mr. Todd's Wild Ride. The Attract...

40:17Jun 19, 2026

Are The Simpsons coming to Halloween Horror Nights?, Universal Kids Resort updates, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 6/15/2026

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46:33Jun 15, 2026

Inside look at Disney’s Monsters, Inc. land, Universal U.K. resort officially named, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 6/8/2026

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40:04Jun 8, 2026

Big changes coming to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, New ‘Jaws’ themed restaurant at Universal Studios Florida, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 6/1/2026

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56:21Jun 1, 2026

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, ‘Sinners’ announced for Halloween Horror Nights, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 5/26/2026

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67:00May 26, 2026

Epic Universe’s Celestial Park opening to convention attendees, Disney’s Soarin’ Across America updates, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 5/17/2026

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49:49May 17, 2026

Universal Islands of Adventure Lost Continent slowly closing, SeaWorld Orlando summer 2026, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 5/11/2026

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42:05May 11, 2026

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad unearths new effects at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando summer 2026, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 5/5/2026

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50:42May 6, 2026

Harry Potter Forbidden Forest attraction at Universal Fan Fest, Universal Legacy Store returns, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 4/28/2026

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47:53Apr 29, 2026