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D23 2026 theme park news recap, ‘Final Destination’ coming to Six Flags, and more news! – The Attractions Podcast
A classic ‘Treehouse of Horror’ moment is finally becoming reality at UniversalPosted on August 19, 2026
Halloween in Southern California: best theme park events and things to do (2026)Posted on August 18, 2026
Matt Selman’s Universal comments give fans of “The Simpsons” hope for Treehouse of Horror at HHNPosted on August 14, 2026
Universal awarded four patents in one day for ride systems, adaptive seating and AI technologyPosted on August 11, 2026
Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift: Ride details, testing, opening timeline and morePosted on August 11, 2026
Disney patent could let attractions adapt to what guests want — or want to avoidPosted on August 20, 2026
Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2026 will last 86 days and revive 30 dishes from its historyPosted on August 19, 2026
Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 characters at Disney California Adventure: meet-and-greet guidePosted on August 18, 2026
Halloween in Southern California: best theme park events and things to do (2026)Posted on August 18, 2026
New land ‘Camp Timber Trail’ builds on Six Flags Great America history without character IPPosted on August 10, 2026
Halloween in Southern California: best theme park events and things to do (2026)Posted on August 18, 2026
Legoland Florida’s Brick-or-Treat 2026 expands—one of Central Florida’s best Halloween valuesPosted on July 20, 2026
‘The Conjuring: Beyond Fear’ returning to 4 Six Flags parks for Halloween 2026Posted on August 17, 2026
Where to find every Halloween Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot at Magic Kingdom during regular hoursPosted on August 4, 2026
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Bar at Disney Springs returns with an almost entirely new menuPosted on August 4, 2026
Kennywood turns Ghostwood Estate into a walk-through haunt for Phantom Fall Fest 2026Posted on August 12, 2026
Art the Clown takes over Universal Studios Hollywood’s Terror Tram for HHN 2026Posted on August 9, 2026
Obsession’s’ Nikki will haunt the streets of Halloween Horror Nights HollywoodPosted on August 9, 2026
‘Exceed their expectations’: The making of Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe | Exclusive interview
‘You better have dragons’: The making of How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe | Exclusive interview
Creating a beast: The making of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe | Exclusive interview
