Disney news from Destination D23, Halloween Horror Nights Orlando is now open, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast - Recorded 9/2/2025

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Topics of conversation on this week’s episode of The Attractions Podcast:

• Haunted houses ranked | Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Orlando
• New ‘Deathly Afraid’ necklace for less-scary Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando
• Typhoon Lagoon transformed into Kuzcotopia for one night only | Report & review
• New ride at Kings Island in 2026 — Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare
• Destination D23 | All theme park news from Disney convention, updated all weekend

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