Expansion Drive

Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast. Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast: New ‘Harry Potter’ theme park land announced — and not where you’d expect Busch Gardens Tampa Bay animal habitat expansion coming in 2026: Lion & Hyena Ridge Universal ‘holding back’ on operating Epic Universe at full capacity Sloth World opening in Orlando in 2026 Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ surprise opens at Disney World Harry Potter Krispy Kreme doughnuts launching nationwide with ‘Houses of Hogwarts Day’ New theme park announced: RetroEscapes, ‘world’s first nostalgia park’ in Las Vegas Disney theme park to be renamed in 2026 — and with it, redefine its purpose All 11 Epic Universe rides, ranked Six Flags America permanently closing after 2025 season The Attractions Podcast is brough