The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week Len Testa of Touring Plans and the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room.  Updates on TouringPlans.com, the books, Lines App, plus plenty of talk on Disney’s MyMagic+’s MagicBands, FastPass+, & the possible outcomes of guest experience.  There’s plenty of Unofficial Disneyland/DCA talk & Universal Orlando too.  Also, if you...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast digs deep into the refurbishment of Knott’s Berry Farm’s classic water-dark ride Timber Mountain Log Ride!  The team travels to Knott’s at ground zero of Timber Mountain with Raffi Kaprelyan (GM of Knott’s) and Jennifer Blazey (PR Specialist of Knott’s) to learn why the park is refreshing the historical attraction and what to expect in the fut...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week Frank Stanek takes over the SPDR with his amazing story on joining the themed entertainment industry and the creation of Disney Park business.  Frank also shells out how Disneyland leadership would customize the park based on daily guest habits, discovering the power of television, the experience of traveling to New York for the Worlds Fair and the operation of “It’s...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The President and Founder of Pantera Entertainment, Steve Fielding is on the podcast.  Steve Joins Doug Barnes and Robert Coker to discuss his late arrival into the amusement industry by way of video game design! Steve and his crew are the creators of the soon to be released (Summer 2013) ultimate theme park/roller coaster creation game called Theme Park Studio.  The...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week TSPP interviews the CEO of the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company - Matt Ouimet.  Matt discusses his beginnings in the amusement and themed entertainment industry with Disney, the Disney Cruise Line, becoming the President of the Disneyland Resort, leading the amazing team behind Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary, to leaving Disney for Education, consulting (possibly retir...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week TSPP continues covering the Themed Entertainment Association with a look into the 2013 Thea Awards!  Kathy Oliver (Sr. Producer of the 19th Annual Thea Awards) and Patrick Roberge (President & Creative Director of Patrick Roberge Productions) join Doug Barnes and Robert Coker to discuss their history in the themed entertainment industry as well as producing this year...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week TSPP interviews the new President of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) & the V.P. of BaAM Productions - Christine Kerr.  The group discusses her beginnings in Canada’s Wonderland, becoming the director of operations for the LEGOland Parks, to creating themed entertainment for professional sports & events, as well as the future of education for themed enterta...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week Nick Hutson visits the London Dungeon in it’s new location for the Preview Day!  Plenty of Dungeon discussions, sounds and reviews.  Also, you have a chance to WIN 4 tickets to the London Dungeon!!  Take a listen to find out how.  Enjoy!;) Links: The London Dungeon Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week we return to the digital campfire with Director, Writer, Animator and Disney Park creative veteran Jerry Rees!  Discussion around the fire this time includes the new Disney Cruise Line’s award-winning “Animator’s Palate,” plus filming Aerosmith under extreme conditions for “Rockin’ RollerCoaster” at Disney Hollywood Studios, creating excitement for Disneyland Hong Ko...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week we are back in the Emerson’s Disney Files!  Listen as Chad Emerson and Doug Barnes discuss Adult Beverage Distribution within Walt Disney World with a Disney Park veteran, Greg Curling.  Crack open a drink for this episode and enjoy! ;) Links: Ayefour Publishing Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week it’s the first Season Pass Renewal Episode.  TSPP is taking a look back in the archive to refresh, remaster and renew.  This episode takes a look back to May of 2008 for episodes 26 & 27 -- The Jerry Rees Interviews.  Discussion on creating Alien Encounter (formerly at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World), filming Robin Williams, animating Tron, and future virtual...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It’s another Seasoned Pros List Show with Doug Barnes (Season  Pass Podcast), Arthur Levine (Theme Parks Guide for About.com) and Joel Bullock (The Coaster Critic).  For the third SPLS episode, the guys count down the Top Ten Most Beautiful Parks in North America.  Theme park specialist Lance Hart of Screamscape.com joins as the Expert Guest of the conversation to discuss his...

ERT #11: "It all comes back to California". Nick talks with Mike Collins of CoasterRadio on a manner of topics including Nick's looming epic-so-cal tip, the new London Dungeon, dream dark rides and much more in this bumper fun 2013 New Year ERT!" seasonpasspodcast.com

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Chad Emerson takes over for another episode of Emerson’s Disney Files! This episode dives into the NEW Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.  Discussion on the business, new look, purpose behind the refresh, new attractions/restaurants, and challenges behind this huge investment. Chad also talks the NextGen concept...which is now known as MyMagic+.  Sidenote:...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass brings to you a very special 2012 finale episode.  Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of Season Pass Podcast) and Brent Young (Creative Director/Co-Founder of Super 78) get the chance to sit with Private Investor and the Former Chairman of Walt Disney Imagineering Peter Rummell.  Peter discusses his path through the themed entertainment world and the strateg...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week we go behind the scenes of Men In Black: Alien Attack at Universal Studios Florida...AGAIN!!  Part two on our discussion about this industry changing attraction.  We talk with CCO of Thinkwell - Craig Hanna, Creative Director at Thinkwell - Dave Cobb, & Composer/Owner of Make it Cool - Andy Garfield about the creative process behind this hit attraction... Heavily dem...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week Doug Barnes and Brent Young respond to listener Voice Mail and iTunes reviews.  Also, we get an in-park report from Chessington World of Adventure park with Nick Hutson!! Great Stuff--Tons of Fun!! Enjoy! Links: Chessington World of Adventure Musical Talk Pixie Vacations This Week's Closing Song - "We Come Running" by Youngblood Hawke (iTunes Link)   Check Out The Se...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week we reveal everything behind Trapped!  The “smash hit” new VIP maze for Knott’s Berry Farm’s 40th HAUNT!!  Lara Hannemen (Director of Entertainment Production for Knott’s Berry Farm), Jeff Tucker (Entertainment Supervisor for Knott’s Berry Farm), Chris Gore (Comedian, PodCrash w/ That Chris Gore, Attack of the Show, etc.), Jenna Busch (Writer, Cocktails with Stan, etc...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It’s the week after Halloween and we still have MORE Halloween for you!! It’s the Maze walk-throughs and review of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights Event!     Also...You’ll hear Brent Young, for the first time, walking through haunted mazes...Can’t miss!  Josh Quillen from Theme Park Talk joins the TSPP crew for reviews.  Hear first hand scares and comment...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week it’s part TWO of our Halloween celebration from Knott’s Berry Farm -- 40th HAUNT!!  Chris Gore (Comedian, PodCrash w/ That Chris Gore, Attack of the Show, etc.), Jenna Busch (Writer, Cocktails with Stan, etc.) and Jeff Tucker (Entertainment Supervisor from Knott’s Berry Farm) return with Doug Barnes, Brent Young and Robert Coker for the second part from the huge nigh...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It’s another week of Halloween in the Season Pass Discussion Room.  Once again we’re live from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom for FRIGHT FEST!! Urso Chappell of ExpoMuseum.com & Mike Marryman of EvilEpisodes.com join Doug Barnes and Robert Coker for a huge night event.  Interviews with Dale Kaetzel (Park President), Dave Miller (Park Manager), Nancy Chan (Communications Manager),...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week it’s Halloween in the Season Pass Discussion Room.  Once again we’re live from Knott’s Berry Farm for the 40th HAUNT!!  Chris Gore (Comedian, PodCrash w/ That Chris Gore, Attack of the Show, etc.), Jenna Busch (Actress, Cocktails with Stan, etc.) and Jeff Tucker (Entertainment Supervisor from Knott’s Berry Farm) join Doug Barnes, Brent Young and Robert Coker for part...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass is LITERALLY on the border of the Carolinas!!  It’s a podcast from Carowinds.  The crew enjoys another fantastic Cedar Fair park and you’ll hear the stories & journey of park leaders Craig “EJ” Randolph  (Director of Food & Beverage) and Jerry Helms (Vice President of Operations).  More inspirational discussions and plenty of amusement park fun on thi...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass Discussion Room is in Six Flags Over Georgia for Theme Park Review’s Deep South Bash 2012.  Join Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast), Robert Coker (ThrillRide.com) & Robb Alvey (ThemeParkReview.com) as they discuss the Six Flags park, chain, inspirations behind the amusement industry, and the career stepping stones in the hectic world of theme parks wit...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week Nick Hutson takes over the Season Pass Discussion Room.  This is a Season Pass/Musical Talk Cross-Over Podcast with Actor Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother, Starship Troopers, The Smurfs, Harold and Kumar).  Some theme park talk, but the discussion is filled with musical theater, circus and magic talk as well.  NPH is more than just a fan of Nick!  Enjoy.  L...