The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   It’s West Coast Bash 2011!!  We are at Knott’s Berry Farm to talk about this amazing event and more about Knott’s Preserved.  Join Robb Alvey (ThemeParkReview.com), Erik Lynxwiler (Co-Author of Knott’s Preserved), Jeff Tucker (Supervisor of Entertainment for Knott’s), Daniel Miller (Knott’s Designer and Haunt Extraordinaire), Robert Coker (Thrillride.com), Rick West (ThemePa...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Owen Ralph, The Editor of Park World Magazine, joins Doug Barnes and Nick Hutson for discussion about the famous amusement industry publication, his journey into the media world, the change of age for the distribution of magazines, Merlin's climb to the top, branding in the theme park, and of course, favorite rides & parks.  Enjoy!   Links: Park World Magazine Season Pass Clos...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Chad Emerson, Author of Project Future, returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room to discuss Ayefour Publishing’s newest Walt Disney World Book Four Decades of Magic: Celebrating the First Forty Years of Disney Word.  Chad, Doug, Brent and Urso Chappell (ExpoMuseum.com) also talk Disney, Disney, and MORE Disney.  Enjoy!   Links: Ayefour Publishing Expo Museum World’s Fair P...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Steve Alcorn, the CEO of Alcorn McBride Inc., joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room to discuss his career, the purpose of Alcorn Mcbride, the beginnings of EPCOT Center, technological positions in theme parks, and the future of sound in themed attractions.  We also discuss two of Steve’s books; Building a Better Mouse: The Story of the Electron...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   What was your favorite Industry Attraction for 2010?  Arthur Levine, The Theme Parks Guide for About.com has returned to the Season Pass Discussion Room to give insight on About. Com’s new awards program “The Reader’s Choice Awards!”  You’ll be surprised to hear who’s in the lead.  Also Brent, Doug, & Arthur discuss SeaWorld California’s newly announced ‘Manta’ coaster and t...

  *Subscribe @ iTunes*   Quality customer service is the greatest key to success for any major business in today’s industry and nobody has satisfied their guests better than Disney in the Themed Entertainment World.  J. Jeff Kober (President of Performance Journeys & CEO of  World Class Benchmarking) joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass Podcast), Brent Young (Creative Director of S...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer & Editor of the LA Times Funland Amusement + Theme Park Blog, joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk the beginnings of the popular Blogger’s career as well as his view on the amusement and themed entertainment industry.  There is also plenty of discussion on the Disneyland Resort,...

  *Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week’s episode is an Ani-mazing Show!!!   Garner Holt, the Founder & President of Garner Holt Productions , joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room for an inspiring conversation about passion and determination to make it BIG in the Themed Entertainment World .  From starting in Las Vegas to creating Chuck E. Cheese to producing miracles fo...

*Subscribe @ iTunes *   This week is about the Season Pass Podcast Audience! TSPP listener & friend Peter joins us from Melbourne Australia to discuss amusement parks from "down under" and his amazing 2010 US coaster trip.  We also play some of "Your" voicemails.  Enjoy the first TSPP of the New Year!   Thanks to all the listeners for nominating the Season Pass for "Best Travel Podcast" for the Po...

*Subscribe @ iTunes *   This week Len Testa returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room to finish conversation on The Unofficial Guide's soon to be released book on British Theme Parks .  Len, Brent and Doug talk Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Chessington World of Adventures, and Legoland Windsor .  Enjoy!   Thanks to all the listeners for nominating the Season Pass for "Best Travel Podcast" for the Pod...

*Subscribe @ iTunes *   This week has a full house in the Discussion Room: Dave Cobb (The Thinkwell Group), David Kneupper (Kneupper Music), Martin Palicki (InPark Magazine) & Urso Chappell (ExpoMuseum.com) join Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass) & Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) to discuss 2010's Most Memorable Moments. Universal Studios Singapore, Harry Potter, World of...

*Subscribe @ iTunes *   3 Years of The Season Pass Podcast!  This week Greg Maletic (Theme Park Illustrator & Creator of the Wishing Stars app) joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass), Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and Rick West (Owner of Theme Park Adventure) to discuss his amazing interactive Disneyland app for the iPhone and the future of smartphone use in the theme...

*Subscribe @ iTunes *   3 Years of The Season Pass Podcast!  This week Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass), Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and Ryan Harmon (Founder of Zeitgeist) return to the Discussion Room to review the 2010 IAAPA Expo, The TEA's Thea Awards, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and More!  Much fun and debate ahead - Enjoy!   Thanks to all the listeners -...

*Subscribe @ iTunes *   3 Years of The Season Pass Podcast!  This week Nick Hutson takes the stage and has a one-on-one conversation with James Kislingbury, the General Manager of The London Bridge Experience & London Tombs . Get the story behind the creation of this "one of a kind" scare attraction , the creative process of 'Scaring', behind the scenes info, and much more!  Enjoy this awesome aud...

*Subscribe @ iTunes *   It's the 3 Year Anniversary of The Season Pass Podcast and to celebrate we go to Disney Legend Bob Gurr's House to continue looking back at his amazing career in the Themed Entertainment Industry.  This time we change direction and discuss his projects in Universal Studios Hollywood including The Conan Stunt Show , 2010 Special Effects Show , and The King Kong Encounter .  ...

*Subscribe @ iTunes *   It’s Halloween for the Season Pass!  This week Make-Up & Special Effects Engineer Darren Mosher joins Rick West (Theme Park Adventure) and Doug Barnes in the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk Haunts, Halloween Events and more!  They review all the top haunts in Southern California as well as discuss some of the process that goes into creating the haunt event atmosphere.  ...

Nick Hutson is back with another Season Pass ERT!!  It's Halloween in the US and in the UK!!  Enjoy this October Spooktacular ERT Special. www.seasonpasspodcast.com Contact Nick by email: Nick@seasonpasspodcast.com Thanks for Listening - Subscribe on iTunes: Keyword 'Season Pass'    

*Subscribe @ iTunes *   It’s Halloween for the Season Pass!  This week we are in Knott’s Scary Farm for HAUNT 2010!!  Join Doug Barnes, Robert Coker, Ryan Harmon & Robb Alvey along with Haunt Creators Jeff Tucker and Daniel Miller as they discuss the origin of Haunt, the creative process behind the mazes, the inspiration behind the shows, the experience of ‘being’ a Haunt Monster, and the newest a...

Len Testa of TouringPlans.com and the Co-Author of The Unofficial Guide To Walt Disney World returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk his new adventure and project The Unofficial Guide To British Theme Parks .  Join Len along with Doug Barnes, Brent Young & Nick Hutson as they discuss Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, other UK park experiences, and the difference between British Parks & America...

Nick Hutson's ERT is back with special guest EB from CoasterRadio.com.  Nick & EB discuss  the Holiday World Fan contest (which EB's son won!), how online marketing is changing theme parks and what technology is doing for park management.  They also go off-topic - and talk to Hagrid - as well as share their hatred for Halloween house walk-throughs!  ERT Makes a return!! Enjoy.   Links: www.coaster...

*Subscribe @ iTunes * The Season Pass Podcast is back and this week Nick Hutson (Musical Talk Podcast) takes control of the conversation.  Arthur Levine (The Theme Parks Guide for About.com) joins Nick in the Season Pass Discussion room for some Theme Park Food Talk!  What's good, what's bad - ie: Six Flags Papa John's vs. Islands of Adventure's Mythos.  There is also a quick 2010 summer review an...

*Subscribe @ iTunes * The Season Pass Podcast is on the Road... literally!  This is the immediate review of our trip to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.  We discuss the park and it's many thrilling attractions including El Toro, Kingda Ka, Nitro, Houdini's Great Escape and many more!  Have fun with us on this special "Mobile Studio" episode of the Season Pass!  Enjoy and hello Urso!! ;)  ...

  It’s East Coast Bash 2010 at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia and the Season Pass Podcast is there to capture all the fun.  Join Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass), John Pagel (Marketing Manager of Kings Dominion), Robb Alvey (Owner of Theme Park Review), Arthur Levine (Theme Parks Guide for About.com), Robert Coker (Owner of Thrillride.com), Joel Bullock (aka: The Coaster Critic...

*Subscribe @ iTunes *     This week the Season Pass is live in Busch Gardens Williamsburg VA.  We talk with the Vice President of Engineering and Maintenance, Larry Giles, about the park's unique history, attractions, beauty, achievements, and one of Busch Gardens "Signature Attractions"- The Curse of DarKastle!  We get deep behind the creative process of this immersive 4-D motion based ride with...

*Subscribe @ iTunes *     This week the Season Pass Discussion Room is closed and instead we take a look back at some of the best moments in In-Park Podcasting from the Season Pass!  This episode includes discussions with many Theme Park Veterans: Rolly Crump (WDI), Chris Crump (WDI), Bob Gurr (WDI), Will Koch (Holiday World), Dave Cobb (Thinkwell), Jeff Tucker (Knott's), Neil Thurman (Six Flags),...