The Season Pass

The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

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This is "YOUR TICKET TO RIDE!"-A diverse audio presentation on the Themed Entertainment & Amusement Industry. Immersive discussions on Theme Parks, Dark Rides, Roller Coasters, Interactive Atrractions, Themed Shows, World's Fair, etc. with the creators behind the industry. Disney Parks, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, Busch Entertainment, and much more. The Most In-Depth Theme Park Podcast on the Internet!

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Nick's ERT #20- Potter at Universal from a British Point of View! 06.06.2014 40:39

Nick Hutson is joined by Lee Conway and Lee Mallaby (Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast) to discuss Harry Potter at Universal Orlando...They're all British! Also Disney parks and the "Theme Park War" in Florida.

tspp #269- Documenting the Industry: Disneyland, PGAV Destinations and Lost Parks! 5/21/14 22.05.2014 1:17:58

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP looks into special documentary projects happening within the Theme Park and Amusement Park Industry . Discussion on The Lost Park of Northern California with Kris Rowberry of Great American Thrills , the new book Storytelling: It Can Change Your Mind with PGAV Destinations ’ Vice Presidents Al Cross & Ned Diestelkamp, and the newly written biography on Disneyland, The Di...

tspp #268- At SeaWorld Orlando w/ Brian Morrow 5/12/14 13.05.2014 1:10:54

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The end of the IAAPA trip coverage. We are at SeaWorld Orlando with Brian Morrow (Creative Director of SeaWorld Parks) for the newest attraction of the park Antarctica. We discuss SeaWorld’s mission, creative process, introducing new technologies, as well as the newest family ride in the park, Antarctica’s Empire of the Penguin. Tons of fun, tons of penguins, no politics. ...

tspp# 267- Emerson's Disney Files 6: WDW Most Important Turn-Point! 5/7/14 08.05.2014 43:56

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Chad Emerson returns to the Season Pass Podcast for the 6th episode of EMERSON’S DISNEY FILES. This episode the BIG discussion is the battle between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando…conversation on immersive environment, luxury vacations, My Magic +, Harry Potter and of course, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride in the Magic Kingdom. Controversy ahead? Take a liste...

tspp #266- The Jim Seay Interview 4/27/14 28.04.2014 47:38

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Season Pass Podcast brings you the final report from the IAAPA Expo 2013 floor—President of Premier Rides, Jim Seay. Jim shares his beginnings in the industry, how Premier Rides came to be, and how they have become one of the most innovative and most successful companies in the theme park world. Talk on Six Flags, Roller Coasters, The Mummy at Universal Studios, and so much...

tspp #265- Atlantis at The Kennedy Space Center w/ Emily Howard of PGAV! 4/13/14 14.04.2014 34:54

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Season Pass Podcast is at the Kennedy Space Center to check out how the themed entertainment industry gets infused with NASA, thanks to the newest exhibit Atlantis! Doug Barnes and Robert Coker join the Project Manager of Atlantis, Emily Howard (Vice President of PGAV Destinations), to experience and discuss the Kennedy Space Center and the amazing new project. Fans of Theme...

tspp #264- Sally Corp w/ Drew Hunter & Rich Hill 4/1/14 02.04.2014 43:41

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Season Pass Podcast brings you its coverage of the 2013 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Exposition from Orlando, Florida. Straight from the floor of the IAAPA Expo Doug Barnes and Robert Coker sit down with the Creative Designers behind the amazing Sally Corporation Drew Hunter (V.P. of Creative Design) and Rich Hill (Senior Designer). Discussion...

Nick's ERT #19 - 2014!! 02.04.2014 33:24

Another ERT for all you. Get ready for 2014.

tspp #263-IAAPA pt.2: Rocky Mountain, GCI, S&S, Oceaneering, Fly Over Canada, & Gary Goddard 3/19/14 20.03.2014 1:54:53

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Season Pass Podcast brings you its coverage of the 2013 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Exposition from Orlando, Florida. Part 2 of 2 from the floor of the IAAPA Expo (4 of 8 for the entire trip)—Interviews with Andrew Strang (CEO of Soaring Attractions), Stephen Geddes (President of Soaring Attractions), Matt Kent (Head of Creative Services for...

Nick's ERT #18- Mystic Manor/London Dungeon...Through Female Eyes! 20.03.2014 40:51

Nick Hutson is joined by Actress and London Dungeon host, Amy Larcombe. Amy discusses her love for Disney, a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland (mainly concerning Mystic Manor), and the experience of a London Dungeon cast member, plus moving to a new location. Enjoy!

tspp #262- Fun Spot w/ John Arie Sr., John Arie Jr., & Patrick Tuten! 3/3/14 04.03.2014 39:30

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass Podcast travels to the new and improved Fun Spot America Amusement Park/Family Entertainment Center in Orlando, Florida. Doug Barnes and Robert Coker discuss this amazing family park, its attractions, and the origin story with John Arie Sr. (Owner of Fun Spot Attractions), John Arie Jr. (COO of Fun Spot Attractions) and Patrick Tuten (Creative Direct...

tspp #261- Give Kids The World with Neal McCord 2/21/14 22.02.2014 47:05

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass Podcast goes to Kissimmee, Florida to check out the amazing vacation village Give Kids The World . Doug Barnes and Robert Coker are joined by Jeff Kober (Disney At Work) and Lon Smart (Disney) to discuss the special free resort get-away for families with terminally ill children. Also, Doug and Lon join the Director of Risk Management for Give Kids...

tspp #260-IAAPA 2013 Coverage Pt.1:Accesso, Marty Sklar, Lee Cokerell, & IAAPA Leaders 2/9/14 10.02.2014 1:20:07

*Subscribe @ iTunes* FINALLY! Season Pass Podcast brings you its coverage of the 2013 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Exposition from Orlando, Florida. Part 1 of 2 from the floor of the IAAPA Expo (1 of 8 for the entire trip)—Interviews with Tom Burnet (CEO of Accesso), Lee Cockerell (Former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World), Marty Sklar (Former Ambassado...

tspp #259-Knott's Trapped:The New Experiment/Skeleton Key Rooms Revealed! 1/28/14 28.01.2014 2:21:35

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Now that it’s 2014 we can safely say that the Halloween season is over and the Season Pass Podcast would love to finally reveal Knott’s Scary Farm’s VIP experiences of 2013 to all of you! This episode is the discussion and dissection of the 5 new Skeleton Key Rooms and the return of the hit exclusive haunt maze Trapped , this version simply known as The New Experiment . Doug...

tspp #258- Seasoned Pros List Show 4: Wooden Coasters! 1/15/14 16.01.2014 1:49:46

*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 fourth SPLS episode, the guys count down the Top Ten BEST WOODEN ROLLER COASTERS in North America. Coaster specialist Robert Coker (co-host of Season Pass Podcast/Author of Roller Coasters: A Thrill Seeke...

tspp #257- Nick Sim: His Book "Tales From The Towers" and ThemeParkTourist.com 1/5/14 06.01.2014 55:53

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast celebrates the New Year with the Owner of ThemeParkTourist.com and the Author of the new book on Alton Towers, “Tales from the Towers,” Nick Sim. We discuss love for the industry, the influence of theme parks in the UK and US, plus his journey in creating the book and the obstacles that life throws at you. Inspirational and humbling. Enjoy!...

tspp #256- Fake Theme Park's CEO Murph Gantly (Holiday Special) 12/24/13 25.12.2013 47:35

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast celebrates the Holiday Season with one of the originators and leaders of the Theme Park Industry, CEO of Fake Theme Park, Murph Gantly! Murph discusses the beginnings of his park as well as the origins of the amusement industry itself, plus the amazing festivities the park throws during the Christmas Season! An emotional, motivation, and cha...

Nick's ERT #17- The Merlin Platinum Pass Ponder! 25.12.2013 17:21

Ncik and Lee discuss (and ponder) the new Platinum Pass Merlin will offer next season.

tspp #255-Behind Mystic Manor with Stephen Stanton and Jerry Rees! 12/15/13 16.12.2013 52:48

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast goes back to the 2013 D23 Expo to discuss Hong Kong Disneyland’s newest hit attraction, Mystic Manor! Doug Barnes and Brent Young are joined by Stephen Stanton (Voice Actor/Voice of Lord Henry Mystic), Jerry Rees (Director, Writer, Animator, Disney Veteran, etc.), and Zane Jench (Attractions Creator, Director, Theme Park Geek) to discuss the...

Nick's ERT #16- The Europa Park Review! 15.12.2013 1:13:50

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Nick Hutson is joined by Lee and Robert to review Lee's Trip to Europa Park! Tons of coasters, tons of dark rides, tons of classic amusement park rides...PLUS...Disney Park knock-offs? ;) Enjoy! Nick is at MusicalTalk.co.uk Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook pag...

tspp #254- The Walt Disney Birthplace w/ Steven Clark and Charlie Pipal! 12/4/13 04.12.2013 1:12:19

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast reveals the historic restoration project that is driven by Brent Young and Dina Benadon - The Walt Disney Birthplace Historical Preservation . The Super 78 team discusses the KickStarter Project to bring this important piece of theme entertainment history back to life and establish it as a Historical Landmark in the city of Chicago. Joining...

tspp #253- Thea Awards Pt.4! Chick Russell,Canada Sports Hall of Fame & More 12/1/13 01.12.2013 1:21:10

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week is the forth and final part covering the 2013 Thea Awards and TEA Summit. Here’s a look back on the event and conversations with Chick Russell (Universal Creative) on Transformers: The Ride, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame team-Janice Smith (Director of Exhibits & Programming at CSHF), Tim Manfield (Principal of Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc.), and Stephen Plantenber...

tspp #252- The Brian Morrow Interview 11/12/13 12.11.2013 1:17:12

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week Brian Morrow, the Creative Director of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, is in the Season Pass Discussion Room. Brian looks back to the beginnings of his career, from food safety as an intern for Six Flags, to working under a contractor for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, into Zoological themed environments, to ultimately ending up in the SeaWorld parks. A story on not q...

tspp #251- Haunt 2013 at Knott's Berry Farm Part 2! 10/30/13 31.10.2013 2:11:18

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast continues the 2013 Halloween celebration with a trip to THE OFFICIAL HOME PARK of the Season Pass Podcast - Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park, CA for Halloween Haunt ! This is part TWO of TWO!! Interviews with Brooke Walters (Supervisor of Entertainment Design), Eric Lynxwiler (Graphic Designer for Entertainment/Co-Author of Knott’s Preserv...

tspp #250- Haunt 2013 at Knott's Scary Farm Part 1! 10/27/13 28.10.2013 2:01:37

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast continues the 2013 Halloween celebration with a trip to THE OFFICIAL HOME PARK of the Season Pass Podcast - Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park, CA for Halloween Haunt ! This is part ONE of TWO!! TONS of INTERVIEWS including Raffi Kaprelyan, Julie Owens, Craig Harold, Rob Perez, Daniel Miller, The Academy of Villains, Ted Dougherty, and more!...