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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 7h

ICYMI: "Stranger Things 5" mini-stores are now open inside Target locations nationwide with exclusive merchandise.

Take a look: buff.ly/yBUtPed

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 10h

Haunted Mansion Parlor has a bust of Brother Roland, sculpted in the likeness of the late Imagineer Rolly Crump, who developed many ideas for the Haunted Mansion ride that never made it.

Our exclusive oral history of Haunted Mansion Parlor: buff.ly/NeQwpLy

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 12h

The RadAway Mocktail at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights is lemonade with chipotle pineapple and spiced brown sugar syrup in a souvenir RadAway bag.

Available for $13 at the "Fallout" food booth.

All HHN food with pricing: buff.ly/EQyUFWG

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 13h

There's a Wizard of Oz Photo-Op at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas buff.ly/YyObBRU

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 14h

Okinawa Soba, pictured here, is this month's featured item for the new "Passport to Morimoto Asia" at Disney Springs.

Guests who dine at Morimoto every month for the next 12 months and order the featured food and drink win a getaway in Boston.

Details: buff.ly/Ls8iTnh

Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 15h

Have you gone through Five Nights at Freddy's in either Orlando or Hollywood yet? Here's more highlights from Hollywood: buff.ly/L7deaiV

Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 16h

John Powell, composer of "How to Train Your Dragon," in "Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks":

“I felt a responsibility to get that world to sound like the feelings and the energy we had created for the film.”

Our review of the upcoming docuseries: buff.ly/OuA0Au4

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 17h

Rip Ride Rockit's lift hill on fire during demolition at Universal Studios Florida (From Friday October 10th 2025). buff.ly/RK7eaNJ

Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 18h

Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins kicks off today at Gatorland! See more from our preview here: buff.ly/KsAbBpw

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: Chef Gordon Ramsay and Earl of Sandwich are collaborating to bring a 1960s-inspired British pub to Disneyland.

Details: buff.ly/nCbMraS

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

As part of our media visit to Volcano Bay Nights, Universal provided us with some cabanas to use. They were nice, but the cost to rent one during the event starts at $280. We don’t think that’s worth it.

Our full review of Volcano Bay Nights: buff.ly/sm7Hazo

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

Universal Orlando will celebrate the 2025 holiday season with favorites like Grinchmas and new traditions at Epic Universe.

Our new guide to all of it: buff.ly/qSVv1HZ

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

The (former) lift hill of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit caught fire during demolition today. See more of the event here: buff.ly/qUJPpXl

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

"As you ride along, not only are the movements fun and thrilling (and not nauseating) but what you’re seeing is a technological spectacle."

Our review of Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Epic Universe: buff.ly/iLqq1EZ

Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs introduced a new program in which guests who eat at the restaurant once a month for the next 12 months and purchase a specific menu item will win a trip to Boston.

Discover the "Passport to Morimoto Asia": buff.ly/Ls8iTnh

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING NEWS: Six Flags corrected the opening timeframe for Six Flags Quiddiya City. The new park in Saudi Arabia will open later this year, not in 2026 as the company stated earlier today.

Details on the new park, which includes the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster: buff.ly/JtdmuAO

Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

The vault is open! Time to bid on some stuff! Going once? Going twice... Go watch the full walk-through from Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain here: buff.ly/8RAkFze

Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

If you're seeing "Tron: Ares" this weekend, popcorn buckets shaped like lightcycles are available at Regal and AMC movie theaters while supplies lasts: buff.ly/R7jsI03

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

Behold, the Demogorgon popcorn bucket. Now available exclusively at the "Stranger Things 5" mini-stores inside Target: buff.ly/yBUtPed

Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

MOVIE REVIEW: “'Tron: Ares' may look and sound pretty," our reviewer Connor writes, "but despite that I’m not sure I’ve been more bored in a film all year."

Full review: buff.ly/1NOsyzy

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

Jump in the line and take a tour of the Beetlejuice suite in Times Square! Full tour: buff.ly/8RAkFze

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

The new single "Zoo" by Shakira as Gazelle from "Zootopia 2" is now streaming.

Learn the lyrics: buff.ly/Du04P0s

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

The tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, Falcon's Flight, is planned to open in the first half of 2026 at the new Six Flags Qiddiya City park, Six Flags announced today.

639 feet tall. 155 mph.

More: buff.ly/S2b3kal

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING NEWS: Six Flags Qiddiya City is "expected to open" in the first half of 2026. The new theme park in Saudi Arabia will flex multiple world records.

Details: buff.ly/rjCocE9

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

Who wants to hangout with this guy? See more from our Kuzcotopia adventure here: buff.ly/c31KQSN

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