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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 5m

The Muppets will make their Broadway debut later this month: buff.ly/mjmtA1N

Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 5m

The Muppets' Time Magazine Special Edition is now on newsstands, celebrating the characters' 70th anniversary

It's 96 pages; here's the table of contents.

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1h

NEWS: Universal Orlando is testing "Universal Express Single Attraction Access," granting front-of-line entry into one ride as an alternative to purchasing an Express pass for the entire day.

Details: buff.ly/UgiTmty

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 3h

Six Flags is currently in the process of selecting its next CEO.

As that process remains ongoing, “The company is troubled and has big decisions to make,” says Matt Ouimet, former Cedar Fair CEO: buff.ly/7Z3Rida

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 3h

Kinda wild to look back at our first Rockit demolition video from the first week of September and see how far they've come in a month! buff.ly/aF3mg7k

Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 4h

Guide to Disney World's 2025 holiday season: buff.ly/L8tnnkM

Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 4h

This year's merchandise designs for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party feature Mickey and Minnie in their same costumes from "Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration" and Chip and Dale in their same costumes from "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade."

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 4h

Partysaurus Rex isn't the only raving dino! Watch these Theropods get down and boogie! buff.ly/gPBuGbt

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 5h

For the remainder of the Halloween season, haunted houses are included with park admission at Dorney Park, Kings Dominion, Valleyfair, and Worlds of Fun.

All four parks instated a Haunted Attractions Pass earlier this year.

Details: buff.ly/PZD5uTW

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 6h

Today is the 102nd birthday of The Walt Disney Company!

On Oct. 16, 1923, a distributor hired Walt Disney to create "Alice Comedies" short films.

Celebrate by learning something new! Explore our archives of Disney history articles: buff.ly/59hkzOB

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 17h

The four attractions Joe Rohde thinks everyone should experience:

• Peter Pan's Flight

• Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure

• Avatar Flight of Passage

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

His reasons for each: buff.ly/ZdRJGRN

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 18h

That'll do, Donkey. That'll do.

The first "Shrek" ride in the United States is opening next year at Universal's new theme park: buff.ly/mUpaCMX

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 19h

"Saturday Night Live" tickets are free every week; you just have to know how to get them.

Our step-by-step guide for reserving a spot in the SNL standby line: buff.ly/nRajugB

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 20h

Matt Ouimet, former Cedar Fair CEO (and former Disneyland president), calls for change within "troubled" Six Flags: buff.ly/qFRQF24

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 21h

NEWS: Haunted houses will be included with park admission for the rest of the Halloween season at four Six Flags (formerly Cedar Fair) theme parks.

Details: buff.ly/F8pnRkS

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 23h

Universal will build its first SpongeBob land in Texas.

"Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom" will feature play areas, characters, and a ride called Mrs. Puff's Boating School.

Opening in 2026 at the new Universal Kids theme park: buff.ly/vqc3HFB

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 23h

World of Disney at Disney Springs added more holiday merch to its front arrival area, including a Santa Mickey Lug bag and a peppermint Mickey sweatshirt.

Disney World holiday season guide: buff.ly/zHBRcYB

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 23h

El Artista: A Spanish Haunting Haunted House at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 2025 buff.ly/U4oZeoZ

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

Universal revealed artwork of two upcoming roller coasters:

• Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster
• "Trolls"-themed coaster (name TBA)

Opening in 2026 at the new Universal Kids theme park in Texas: buff.ly/vqc3HFB

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

The Muppets will make their Broadway debut in just a few weeks: buff.ly/qAwnTCY

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

A new cover of "It Feels Like Christmas" from "The Muppet Christmas Carol" performed by Fall Out Boy is now streaming: buff.ly/omDbKmq

(h/t @muppetsleaze)

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

It's Chucky Cheese! Mystery Fun House! Orlando nostalgia! See more: buff.ly/Qj3UCRA

Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

Universal will build the United States' first "Shrek" ride in Texas.

Shrek & Fiona’s Happily Ogre After will show riders “how an ogre and a princess were enchanted by love.”

Opening in 2026 at the new Universal Kids Resort: buff.ly/vqc3HFB

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

Attractions of Jurassic World Adventure Camp, opening in 2026 at Universal's new theme park in Texas:

• Cretaceous Coaster
• Mr. DNA's Double-Helix Spin
• Kid-sized drop tower ride (name TBA)
• Lookout Towers

All rides announced for Universal Kids park: buff.ly/vqc3HFB

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · 1d

What is your favorite dark ride at the Magic Kingdom? Have you been on Peter Pan's Flight since the recent changes? See them here: buff.ly/ZkIJvGb

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