D23 2026 theme park news recap, ‘Final Destination’ coming to Six Flags, and more news! – The Attractions Podcast
The Attractions Podcast: D23 2026 theme park news recap, plus the latest theme park updates and more from Attractions Magazine.
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‘Final Destination’ is coming to Six Flags — what could go wrong?
“Final Destination” is coming to Fright Fest with a new haunted maze at two Six Flags parks, bringing Death’s design into an appropriately terrifying theme park setting.
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‘The Conjuring: Beyond Fear’ returning to 4 Six Flags parks for Halloween 2026
“The Conjuring: Beyond Fear” appears set to return to Six Flags for Halloween 2026. While official details remain under wraps, the company’s latest teaser hints that a full announcement is coming soon.
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Interview: Silver Dollar City’s theme park stories are original and real
At Silver Dollar City, the best stories don’t have to come from a screen. Herschend’s Merrill Puckett Miller explains how real history, a sense of place and meaningful messages help create attractions families can experience — and remember — together.
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Villains Land at Magic Kingdom will be ‘extraordinary’ (Exclusive Interview)
Villains Land — a new realm opening at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World — is “going to be extraordinary,” says Andreas Deja.
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D23 2026: Latest theme park news from Disney, recap of live updates
Destination D23 2026 is underway, and we’re updating this page with all the Disney theme park news announced.
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Inside NightFlight Expedition: The unique features of Dollywood’s biggest attraction yet
Inside Dollywood’s $60 million NightFlight Expedition, where four ride experiences, original Smoky Mountain storytelling and the search for Secret Lake come together.
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(Construction tour) Silver Dollar City wants its first resort to extend the park experience
Silver Dollar City Resort is taking shape in the Ozarks, with immersive storytelling, breathtaking Table Rock Lake views and details designed to extend the park experience beyond the gates.
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Interview: Mack Rides on the airtime, caves and terrain of Miner’s Mountain Express
Mack Rides takes us inside the design of Miner’s Mountain Express, from 15 airtime moments and a cave to a station fly-through and a layout shaped by Silver Dollar City’s Ozark terrain.
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Could Universal’s next ride seat mold itself to your body?
Universal has patented a ride seat that could mold itself around each passenger, stiffen during high-force moments and reset for the next rider.
