Attractions Magazine

*Attractions Magazine*
Managing editor	Blake Taylor
Categories	Amusement parks
Frequency	Quarterly
Publisher	Matt Roseboom
Founder	Ricky Brigante; Matt Roseboom;
First issue	November 2007
Country	United States
Based in	Orlando, Florida
Language	English
Website	attractionsmagazine.com

Attractions Magazine, originally Orlando Attractions Magazine, is an American quarterly magazine that focuses on theme parks and related tourist attractions. The publication provides reporting on new rides, park openings, industry news and interviews with prominent figures in themed entertainment.^[2]

History

Attractions Magazine was founded in 2007 as Orlando Attractions Magazine, with its first quarterly issue released later that year for theme park enthusiasts and industry observers. The founders, Ricky Brigante and Matt Roseboom, developed the publication to cover ride news, park developments and interviews with creators and executives in themed entertainment.^[3]

The publication grew alongside the expansion of digital content, maintaining an online presence and branching into video and audio formats in subsequent years. Ownership and editorial roles evolved over time, with Blake Taylor serving as managing editor as of 2026.

Content and Coverage

Attractions Magazine covers a range of topics relating to amusement parks, water parks, themed attractions and related entertainment venues. Coverage includes previews of new ride experiences, park announcements and industry events. The magazine has featured interviews with designers, park officials and executives, as well as reviews of new attractions.^[4]

Multimedia

YouTube channel

In addition to its print and web publications, Attractions Magazine operates a popular YouTube channel featuring news updates, ride walk‑throughs, first‑looks at new attractions and coverage of industry events. As of January 2026, the channel has approximately one million subscribers and hundreds of millions of views worldwide.^[5]

Podcast

Attractions Magazine also produces The Attractions Podcast, a regular audio show in which hosts and guests discuss planning, news, announcements and trends in the theme park and attractions industry. Episodes have featured discussions on new ride openings, industry developments and guest experiences at parks worldwide.^[6]

References

^ Brigante, Ricky (January 26, 2010). "Change in ownership at 'Orlando Attractions Magazine'". Attractions Magazine. Orlando Attractions Magazine. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
^ Scribner-MacLean, Michelle (March 25, 2008). "Orlando Attractions Magazine – A Review". AllEars.net. Archived from the original on December 5, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
^ "Magazine subscriptions now available". Retrieved January 6, 2026.
^ Griffin, Marc (June 24, 2025). "A Sonic theme park? Sega is eying possibilities". Polygon. Archived from the original on August 9, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
^ "Attractions Magazine". Social Blade. Archived from the original on January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
^ "The Attractions Podcast". Retrieved January 6, 2026.

External links

[1] Brigante, Ricky (January 26, 2010). "Change in ownership at 'Orlando Attractions Magazine'". Attractions Magazine. Orlando Attractions Magazine. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2026.

[2] Scribner-MacLean, Michelle (March 25, 2008). "Orlando Attractions Magazine – A Review". AllEars.net. Archived from the original on December 5, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2026.

[founding-3] "Magazine subscriptions now available". Retrieved January 6, 2026.

[4] Griffin, Marc (June 24, 2025). "A Sonic theme park? Sega is eying possibilities". Polygon. Archived from the original on August 9, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2026.

[5] "Attractions Magazine". Social Blade. Archived from the original on January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 6, 2026.

[6] "The Attractions Podcast". Retrieved January 6, 2026.

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