Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 details, Disney Bluey attractions opening dates, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 3/16/2026

About this episode

The episode discusses various updates in themed entertainment, including attraction openings and special events at Disney and Universal parks.

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: Imagineers say Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin ride redo will be an evolution, not a revolution Bluey attractions opening dates revealed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disneyland Carowinds 2026 special events calendar brings back The Conjuring for spring break, plus a new summer parade Sesame Street parent company sues to be removed from SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 Guide: Experiences, tickets, and dates The Attractions Podcast is brought to you by MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel. They provide premium service and expert advice to get the most for your vacation time and dollars. Visit them at mei-travel.com. We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractionsmagazine.com with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” Statements or opinions herein are those of the hosts and…

People in this episode

Host: Attractions Magazine

Topics covered

• themed entertainment
• Disney news
• Universal Studios updates
• attraction openings
• special events
• parent company lawsuits

Keywords

• Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026
• Disney attractions
• Bluey
• Carowinds events
• Buzz Lightyear
• themed parks news

Sponsors

MEI-Travel, Mouse Fan Travel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney, Universal Studios, Carowinds, Sesame Street, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens

Products: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Places: Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disneyland

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