Attractions Magazine

What Attractions Magazine does

Attractions Magazine, operating as Dream Together Media LLC, is a privately held niche media company headquartered in Orlando, Florida that covers major US and international theme parks and attractions, including Disney, Universal, Six Flags, SeaWorld, Legoland, and Busch Gardens. Its editorial footprint spans a print magazine (distributed via subscriptions and major bookstores), the attractionsmagazine.com website, a free email newsletter, a weekly podcast (The Attractions Podcast), daily YouTube videos, and a mobile smart app on iOS and Android. Content includes news, construction updates, ride reviews, trip reports, interviews, and travel guides targeted at theme park enthusiasts and vacationers of all ages.

The company operates a product-led, direct-to-consumer media model: free content across web, video, podcast, social, and app surfaces builds audience reach, which is monetized through three primary revenue streams — advertising (website display ads via Raptive, newsletter ads), print magazine subscriptions and individual issue sales, and affiliate referral fees (notably Amazon.com). Pricing for subscriptions is not publicly disclosed; advertising is sold across all budgets and custom sizes. The technology stack is a standard digital publishing platform with WordPress-style CMS, payment processing via Stripe/PayPal/Memberful, analytics via Google Analytics, and identity verification via ID.me for partner promotions. There is no public API, SDK, or disclosed proprietary technology beyond the accumulated content archive.

No external institutional funding, M&A, or parent company affiliation has been disclosed. The only identified executive is the Publisher (Matt). The operating geographies are primarily North America with claimed worldwide audience reach (international subscriptions, global web traffic). The company is actively publishing across all channels and is described as currently operating.

Name

Attractions Magazine

Legal name

Dream Together Media LLC

Website

https://attractionsmagazine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Attractions Magazine is a privately held Orlando-based niche media company (operating as Dream Together Media LLC) that covers US and international theme parks through a print magazine, website, weekly podcast, daily YouTube videos, newsletter, and mobile app, monetized via advertising, subscriptions, and affiliate referrals aimed at theme park enthusiasts and vacationers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theme Park Media and Entertainment News

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (713110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Travel & Outdoors Magazines (MPAJAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amusement Parks & Theme Parks (THAAAAAA), Parks, Gardens & Botanical Attractions (THAJACAH)

Keywords

• Theme park news
• Attraction media
• Travel guides
• Entertainment content
• Digital publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Print Magazine Subscriptions: Subscriptions to the print magazine with prorated refund policy upon cancellation. Individual issues also available for purchase.
2. Website Banner Advertising: Digital advertising on AttractionsMagazine.com website, reaching millions of visitors worldwide.
3. Email Newsletter Advertising: Advertising opportunities in the free email newsletter sent to thousands of attractions fans around the world.
4. Affiliate Marketing: Participation in affiliate marketing programs with Amazon.com and other retailers. Earns advertising fees from purchases made through affiliate links using cookies to track referrals.
5. Individual Issue Sales: Sale of individual magazine issues and other products sold on the site. Individual issues are non-refundable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Attractions Magazine is a multi-platform media publication covering major theme parks and attractions, including Disney, Universal, Six Flags, SeaWorld, Legoland, and Busch Gardens. It delivers theme park news, ride reviews, construction updates, interviews, trip reports, and travel guides through a print magazine, the AttractionsMagazine.com website, a daily YouTube video channel, a weekly podcast, an email newsletter, and a free mobile app for iOS and Android.

Product overview

Attractions Magazine operates as a multi-platform media company delivering theme park and attraction content across print, digital, video, audio, and mobile channels. The core offering consists of the print magazine and website (attractionsmagazine.com), which provide news coverage of Disney, Universal, Six Flags, SeaWorld, Legoland, and other major attractions. Supporting products include The Attractions Podcast (weekly audio show), daily YouTube videos, and a free email newsletter. The company also offers a mobile smart app for iOS and Android devices. The portfolio is distributed globally through subscriptions, newsstands, social media, and digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Attractions Podcast: The magazine's weekly podcast covering theme park and attraction news, featuring hosts who discuss the latest developments in depth.

Products and services

• Attractions Magazine (Print) A print magazine publication covering all major theme parks and attractions, including in-depth articles, tips, reviews, restaurant guides, and hotel information, distributed to subscribers and sold through major bookstores.
• Attractions Magazine Website The primary digital platform featuring theme park news, videos, rumors, interviews, construction updates, trip reports, and travel guides covering Disney, Universal, Six Flags, SeaWorld, Legoland, and other major attractions worldwide.
• The Attractions Podcast A weekly podcast bringing all the latest theme park and attraction news, with in-depth discussions by hosts on current topics, available on Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms.
• Daily Videos (YouTube) Daily video content covering theme park news, ride reviews, construction updates, and event coverage distributed via YouTube, reaching millions of viewers worldwide.
• Email Newsletter A free email newsletter delivered to subscribers featuring the latest theme park news and updates, with advertising opportunities available to marketers.
• Attractions Magazine Smart App A free mobile application available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices that provides access to magazine issues and theme park content on mobile devices.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Raptive (CMI Marketing, Inc.)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRaptive serves as the advertising service provider for placing ads on the Attractions Magazine website. Raptive collects and uses certain data for advertising purposes on the site.
• Amazon.com (Affiliate Program)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSite participates in Amazon.com affiliate marketing program. Customized links track referrals to Amazon's website, earning advertising fees from qualifying purchases using cookies.
• JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service)minorOthersJAMS is the designated arbitration provider for resolving disputes according to the Terms and Conditions arbitration agreement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AllEars.net: Long-established Disney-focused travel planning site with news, reviews, and podcasts that directly overlaps Attractions Magazine's Disney coverage and vacation planning content.
• TouringPlans: Data-driven theme park planning website and community covering Disney and Universal parks, with news, trip planning tools, and forums that overlap with Attractions Magazine's editorial scope.
• ThemeParkInsider: Long-running independent theme park review and news site founded by Robert Niles; directly competes with Attractions Magazine for the same enthusiast audience covering Disney, Universal, and other major parks.
• Laughing Place: Disney-focused news and entertainment site covering parks, movies, and consumer products; overlaps with Attractions Magazine's theme park editorial and serves the same enthusiast segment.
• Theme Park Review: Theme park enthusiast community and review site with videos, photos, and forums; serves the same hardcore theme park fan base as Attractions Magazine across multiple U.S. and international parks.
• Disney Food Blog: Niche Disney dining and food news site with a video-heavy model that competes for the same theme park vacationer audience, particularly through YouTube and social channels.
• TheDIS: Disney-focused news, forums, and travel planning community under the WDWMagic family; competes for the same Disney vacationer audience through news, reviews, and trip planning resources.
• WDWMagic: One of the largest Walt Disney World-focused news and community sites; covers Disney parks news, construction, and rumors with a similar editorial positioning to Attractions Magazine.

Emerging players

• Ziggy Knows Disney: Smaller independent Disney-focused blog and YouTube channel offering news, tips, and reviews; represents the long tail of niche independent theme park publishers competing for the same audience.

Broad incumbents

• Condé Nast Traveler: Major mainstream travel publication that covers theme parks among broader travel topics; competes for advertisers and audience attention but operates at a much larger, general travel scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/attractions
• YouTubeyoutube.com/attractionsmagazine
• Facebookfacebook.com/attractionsmagazine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/attractionsmagazine
• Instagraminstagram.com/attractionsmagazine
• TikToktiktok.com/@attractions
• Pinterestpinterest.com/attractions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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