Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30

After a round of Quick Hits, we discuss the recent string of acquisitions and Universal’s new housing project. Find all the stories we discussed in our show notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-curation-community

Supply chain disruptions are back as attractions also struggle with training new staff. Meanwhile, it’s full steam ahead for a record fall season. Stories covered: 14-year-old boy dies from fall on ICON Park ride in Orlando; China’s Covid Lockdowns Set to Further Disrupt Global Supply Chains; Select Tickets and Packages are on Sale Now for Halloween Horror Nights; Expo 2025: “More than an event.”

2 Attractions are stepping up their hiring incentives, plus we go LIVE from this year’s Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show in St Louis. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

Today’s show is all about the impact of policies on the attractions industry. From Chapek’s latest debacle to the Russian Oil Ban, Tokyo Disney’s new passes, and the cancellation of IAAPA Expo Asia – it’s a policy week on Green Tagged.

This week we discuss the latest SeaWorld earnings, takeaways from the PLASA survey on live events, and why two cedar fair parks are discontinuing scary Halloween events.

Today, we’re discussing ways the industry will change from the Russia Invasion, the Galactic Starcruiser, the Harry Potter Exhibition, Peppa the Pig, and the new Attack on Titan Exhibition.

While Disney continues to build walls around experiences with ‘Storyliving by Disney,’ attractions across the world are tearing them down by inviting guests to engage in cultural festivals. This week we touch on: Storyliving, Lost Spirits Distillery, St Patrick’s at Busch Gardens, Mardi Gras at Seaworld, The Batman Season in Abu Dhabi, and Cool Japan at Universal Osaka.

Disney continues to build higher walls around their properties. This week we discuss takeaways from the latest earnings call and compare that to Bob Chapek’s 2022 Goals.

This week we discuss SeaWorld offering to buy Cedar Fair, Bob Iger’s exit interview with the NY Times, and what it all says about the attention economy.

This week we delve into the deluge of opening announcements from attractions around the world and look at two museums are pivoting. Openings: EPIC Universe, Iron Gwazi, Emperor, Pantheon, Peppa Pig, the NFT Museum, Studio Ghibli Theme Park, Avengers Campus in Paris, Animax’s new China Facility, Universal Studios Beijing’s Chinese New Year Celebration, EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival, & Legoland N...

This week we’re discussing Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard and what that means for the Themed Entertainment Industry. Plus, how 2 large attractions are combating staffing issues. Participate in the Haunted Attraction Benchmark Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HAAHANSurvey

This week we explore stories about how attractions keep the guests flowing. From combating low staffing to setting attendance records, Half a Billion Dollar Renovations, and new seasons of fun – this week we’re showing the resilience of attractions. Take the Haunted Attraction Benchmark Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HAAHANSurvey

This week we're recapping some of the largest stories from the last three weeks, all centered around the trend of attractions moving forward into the new year.

In this New Year Special, we review our top 5 trends that will impact you and your attraction most in 2022. The list is: Reducing friction for the guest; Inflation; Season Creep; IP Extension; and Market Expansion.

It's our Christmas special! In this special we take a break from the news to discuss the elements of a Christmas event at attractions.

Omicron updates; Winter programming updates at parks (09:30); Theme Park Holiday Viewing Guide (18:30); Instagram Data Dive (26:10).

While we’ve been focusing on the US market the past few shows, there’s growth showing in Asia and the UAE. Plus a round up of new openings. Stories: Universal Beijing Resort likely to surpass Shanghai Disney's daily visitors; Expo 2020 Dubai in UAE posts 7-week attendance figures; Melco unveils concept for second phase of Macau’s Studio City; Lunar New Year, Disney California Adventure Food & Wine...

While attractions are benefiting from a booming economy, low unemployment and a high quit rate continue to confound. Is it time to rethink the employment model for attractions? Also, has Disney lost it’s magic?

In the wake of the holiday season, Disney is doubling down on the day guest and working to secure staffing. Also a new slate of Thea recipients and Peppa the Pig! Stories: NY State of emergency; Walt Disney Co. pauses vaccine mandates for employees; Walt Disney World Pauses Select Annual Pass Sales; TEA announces 28th annual slate of Thea Awards recipients; Peppa Pig Theme Park at LEGOLAND Florida...

IAAPA Expos 2021 is over, and we’re recapping some the largest takeaways. Plus, a little update on Thanksgiving Travel Trends.

Results are in from the Q4 earnings reports: Disney continues to lead the pack as their strategy pays off while other parks are hoping seasonal events will save them. Meanwhile, the Halloween Autopsy revealed that the holiday season is beginning earlier than ever. Stories: Party City Halloween Revenue; HauntPay Industry Report; Disney Q4 Earnings Call; Cedar Fair Earnings; Seaworld Earnings; Holid...

With Halloween coming to an end, it’s time to recognize your cast and celebrate the transition over to Christmas. Staffing will continue to play a major role as international travel resumes. Stories Covered: Orlando Welcomes the Brits Back; Tokyo Disney Posts loss for 2021; Shanghai Disney Reopens after testing guests; Cedar Point Q3 earnings report is positive; the US added 531,000 jobs in Octobe...

We're reflecting on the Halloween experiences we've worked on or attended this year. Mentioned: Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa, Ghoul School at Gaylord Palms, Hauntoween, Leogoland, Franklin Frights, Six Flags Fright Fest, Castle Park's Castle Dark, Luna Park Sydney, Universal, Knott’s Scary Farm, Seaworld Orlando and San Deigo, LA Haunted Hayride, The Vault of Souls, Nosferatu, Clown Academy,...

Stories: Insurance hikes threaten show rides and amusement parks, Vienna museums take to OnlyFans to share uncensored art, InPark Tracks is now available from InPark Magazine, Storyland Studios to create luxury tattoo experience for Fine Ink Studios, The labor shortage is spooking a new victim: haunted houses. Takeaways from The Vault of Souls, The Clown Academy, and Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail.

We’re discussing trends for this holiday season and crafting sophisticated fear on this episode of green tagged. Stories: Accesso reflects on industry trends; The Harris Poll releases Halloween metrics; Haunted Ghost Town (Findlay, Ohio) has cancelled their 2021 haunt season due to a lack of staffing; WDW will begin Christmas November 8th with Universal following on November 13th; Reflections from...