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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 3h

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 · 4h

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 · 5h

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 · 6h

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 · 7h

"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 · 8h

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 · 9h

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 · 9h

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 · 10h

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 · 11h

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 · 12h

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 · 12h

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 · 13h

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 · 14h

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 · 15h

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 · 15h

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

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 16h

"I have a few gripes with the live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' remake," our movie reviewer Connor says, "but ultimately, it’s as perfect as a retelling can be."

Full review: buff.ly/jPxuEzR

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 16h

"How to Train Your Dragon" (2025) is now streaming on Peacock with lots of bonus features. Search separately (not in the film's Extras tab) for the 45-minute documentary "Love and Legacy."

Peacock had announced another extra, "Exploring the Isle of Berk at Epic Universe," but we don't see that yet.

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

Prices of 1-day tickets to all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks on Dec. 31, 2026, New Year's Eve

1-day, non-park-hopper WDW tickets reached $200 for the first time: buff.ly/YIUF44N

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

Lots of Disney World news to catch up on if you've been offline lately! We've got you covered.

• Summer opening season announced for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
• Frozen Ever After upgrading its animatronics
• Sneak peek of Clawhauser at Animal Kingdom

Details: buff.ly/nWwvC3f

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

Huskus’ Muscle Man Slop at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights consists of a beef sloppy joe with jalapeño bacon, Lay’s dill pickle-flavored potato chips, and cheese sauce on a chocolate almond bun.

$15 at the "Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks" booth.

All HHN food with pricing: buff.ly/EQyUFWG

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

Inside the "Stranger Things 5" mini-stores at Target with exclusive merchandise, including the Demogorgon popcorn bucket: buff.ly/uijrzqO

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: "Stranger Things 5" mini-stores are now open inside Target locations nationwide.

A nine-part ad campaign set inside the world of "Stranger Things" featuring an original story, in which a man makes a Target run, begins airing Oct. 12.

Here's the first part:

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

ESCAPE ROOM REVIEW: We tried out "Legend of the Yeti" at The Escape Game Orlando. Did we weather the storm, or freeze under the pressure?

Review: buff.ly/3Sd8sIB

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

Halloween tiaras for sale at Arribas Bros. at Disney Springs.

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