• A recap of IAAPA Expo
    Dec 2 2022

    IAAPA Expo is always a busy time for the attractions industry — there’s always so much to do and see. The expo has come and gone, but this week, hosts Ashley and Allison are recapping their time at the expo — from the odd things on display to the announcements that were shared.

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    30 mins
  • Disney Shakeup: Bob Iger returns as CEO
    Nov 23 2022

    In news that shocked Hollywood and Wall Street, The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday that Bob Iger would be returning as CEO and Bob Chapek would be leaving. In this week's podcast episode, Ashley and Allison discuss the big news, Chapek’s departure and what Iger’s return means for the company.

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    23 mins
  • The frigidly fun return of Gaylord Palms' ICE!
    Nov 18 2022

    After a two-year absence, ICE! returns to Gaylord Palms. And this year, the frigid exhibit features hand-crafted ice sculptures inspired by Dr. Seuss’s "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." We talk with the people behind it all! Plus, Ashley and Allison check in on some of the holiday offerings now underway.

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    24 mins
  • Fantasmic! returns to Disney World with updates
    Nov 11 2022

    After a nearly three-year hiatus, Fantasmic! has returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In this week’s episode, digital journalist Ashley Carter and entertainment reporter Allison Walker discuss the updates made to the show. Plus, Universal Orlando is closing multiple KidZone attractions, and we get an early Halloween Horror Nights announcement.

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    20 mins
  • Theme parks prepare to unwrap holiday events
    Nov 4 2022

    It’s time to shift into holiday mode at least at the theme parks, anyway. With Halloween in the rearview mirror, the parks are now getting ready for their holiday events, and some already have the decorations up. In this week’s episode we break down the different holiday offering this season. Plus, a few news items to share.

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    24 mins
  • Trip Report: SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream
    Oct 28 2022

    It's not quite Christmas season yet, so Ashley and Allison take a trip to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando to bring you the Attractions Insider's take on what's different one year since the spooky event's debut.

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    24 mins
  • Diving into the details of SeaWorld new surf coaster
    Oct 21 2022

    SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have revealed more details about their upcoming 2023 attractions. In this week’s episode, we dive into everything the parks shared about the new thrill rides they’re building. Plus, we discuss Disney Genie+ pricing and Gatorland reopening.

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    20 mins
  • Theme Park News Roundup: Cosmic Rewind holiday overlay, new Universal show and more
    Oct 14 2022

    There’s always so much going on at the theme parks, and it can be hard to keep up. That's why we're here! In this week's episode, Ashley and Allison round up the biggest attractions news from the past couple of weeks to keep you in the know. 

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    22 mins