The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

Welcome back to Exclusive Ride Time (ERT) with Nick Huton, where the magic continues in the second part of Nick and Hannah's unforgettable Orlando adventure! Join us as we dive deeper into the excitement and wonder of their theme park escapades and culinary delights.   In this thrilling episode, Nick and Hannah embark on a whirlwind tour through the iconic attractions of Orlando, starting with a h...

Join us on this enchanting episode of where Nick takes his girlfriend Hannah on an unforgettable journey through the magical world of Orlando's Disney and Universal attractions. With Hannah experiencing America for the very first time, every moment is filled with wonder and excitement. As Nick guides Hannah through the gates of Walt Disney World, listeners are treated to the joyous reactions of so...

The Hype of 2024.      Nick and friend Adam take a dive into 2024's new attractions including Nemesis Reborn, Hyperia, Cadbury Dark Ride, Top Thrill 2 and Voltron - whilst also discussing Epic Universe and what else Universal has in store! 

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Doug, Brent and Robert remember the late great Marty Krofft, who recently passed away. Experience, influential, and relationship discussions, plus a replay of our 2008 Interview with Marty. Also some conversation on the 2023 IAAPA Expo. Enjoy! Links: Walt Disney Birthplace   MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Rick Bastrup (President of R&R Creative Amusement Designs, Inc.) joins Doug, Brent and Robert to discuss his start in the amusement industry, R&R Creative, select attractions, and his NEW BOOK from Rivershore Press, Adventures of a Theme Park Designer: My Personal Story of Creating Memorable Theme Park Rides and Attractions . Enjoy! Links: Walt Disney Birthplace   Rivershore P...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP…RETURNS…TOOOOOOO…….Knott's Scary Farm! For Haunt 50!! After a FOUR Year Hiatus, we're back in the home park for the Season Pass Podcast with our good friend Jeff Tucker (Knott's Berry Farm's Entertainment "Everything Entertainment Guy" aka: Entertainment Director/Manager/Janitor), along with Knott's Show Director, Rovin Jay, and fellow TSPP veteran/guest, Ted Dougherty (W...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It's a BONUS Season Pass Podcast with our friend, the creator of the defunct Fake Theme Park, Jason Ginsburg! He returns to discuss his newest scary project…A Haunted Song! YES!! A new song for the Haunted!!! Jason Wrote and produced a new monster genre song based on the Universal Monsters called  CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT ! We discuss it! Join us for the FUN! Happy Halloween!! En...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast returns to the Winchester Mystery House for the newest installment of their Halloween Event called Winchester Mystery House UNHINGED: Housewarming! Doug sits with the creative group behind Unhinged, Michael Taffe (Director of Operations for Winchester Mystery House) & Amelia Richardson (Marketing Manager for Winchester Mystery House) to discuss the Winc...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast returns with our good friend and Themed Entertainment/Show/Events Creative Guy, Kile Ozier! We discuss the current status of themed entertainment and the future of it (yes…we talk the Meta-verse). Kile is also the author of a new book called Creative Catalyst: Empowering Experience Design Teams From Ideation To Production , published by Rivershore Press...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Review of the Big TSPP Summer Trip back on I-80! We review our visits to Worlds of Fun, Kings Island, Kennywood, Cedar Point, Holiday World and Silver Dollar City. Trip reviews with Doug, Robert and Brent, along with special guest Darrell Lutjens (and special apearance from the Barnes Boys, plus Truman Young). This episode is MASSIVE! Enjoy! Links: Walt Disney Birthplace  ...

Nick is joined by Season Pass Fan - Patrick - who's soon about to embark upon a trip to Sweden and beyond… via London. They talk about what Patrick does for Disneyworld, as well as Nick's most recent trip to Disneyland Paris.

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP has released another Podcast Episode for 2023—We discuss the closure of Walt Disney World's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Adventure, the unfortunate operations of Six Flags 2023, our big multiple Amusement Park Trip in July, and more...And We do this all with Disney Podcasting Legend and current Themed Entertainment Entrepreneur, Pseudonym Production's Ricky Brigante (a...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP finally returns for 2023; unfortunately to discuss the loss of a legend in our industry, the Great Rolly Crump, but fortunately, to celebrate the greatness and beauty he brought to all our lives. It's a roundtable conversation on the Fantastic Crump with Doug Barnes, Brent Young (Super 78), Robert Coker (Thrillridde.com), and Ryan Harmon (Zeitgeist). Includes the Intervie...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP's Doug Barnes and Brent Young review 2022. IAAPA, Disney, Universal, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, and SeaWorld are all discussed. Enjoy! Links: Walt Disney Birthplace   MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow Us On Twitter! -  www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP...

Nick is joined by his life long friend Dom to discuss Nick's trip to Orlando.  Topics tackled include Genie Plus, Rise of the Resistance, Velicoaster, Hagrid's Magical Motorbike etc etc and much much more!

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP's Doug Barnes and Robert Coker return with long time Season Pass Friend, Ryan Harmon (President, CCO, Founder of Zeitgeist Design). Ryan discusses his newest project, Hersheypark Halloween's Dark Nights. Also includes the normal Theme Park Geek talk on Universal Studios, SeaWorld roller coasters, and the (non)Metaverse. Enjoy! Links: Hersheypark Halloween Dark Nights Walt...

Nick talks to John Laflamboy the owner of the Hells Gate Haunted House - out in Chicago! Hear about the house, the history and how he manages this massive indoor and outdoor haunt with over 100 actors! 

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP's Doug Barnes and Robert Coker return with Special Guest, Theme Park Trivia Show Creator, Ryan Ritchey. Ryan discusses his history, profession, and newest project on the internet, Theme Park Trivia Show (which is an absolute blast!). We also review our 2022 Summer Trips. Enjoy! Links: Theme Park Trivia Show TPTS Episode #9: Season Pass Podcast's Doug v. Robert Walt Disney...

Join Nick, Harrison, Tabitha, Chris, Nikki, Laura, Steve, Jamie as they provide live thoughts on, not only Ride to Happiness, but the park in general.  It's true.. Europe does do it better - and here's why! 

Nick chats to Harrison about his first time at Disneyland Paris and Park Asterix.  How the parks compare? Find out! 

Nick , Chris, Nikki, Jo and Harrison go to Phantasialand to experience the old classics - such as Taron, Chiapas, River Quest and - new for them - F.L.Y and its surrounding land and hotel! Does it live up to the hype? Find out here! 

*Subscribe @ iTunes* A return of one of our favorite TSPP guests: Arthur Levine! Discussing the new journey into Arthur's About Theme Parks subscription service and new ride reviews of Universal Orlando's VelociCoaster, Busch Gardens Tampa's Iron Gwazi and EPCOT's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Also, remembering the GREAT Doug Trumbull, and nostalgic classic ride talk. Recorded RAW & UNED...

Join Nick, Nikki, Chris and Jamie on their self-titled "podlog" as they discuss all the rides, food, shows, food, hotels, food and the other experiences and other attractions Europa Park has to offer. So - join us from world's greatest theme park to share our on-the-fly thoughts! Not to be confused with this next episode in this series where we will return to Phantasialand to share their thoughts...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Something has happened in Florida…REEDY CREEK has lost its self governance. TWO Cities are involved in the process that are being ignored. We're going deep into the movement with the Author of Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World , Chad Emerson. Recorded RAW & UNEDITED on April 25th, 2022. Enjoy! Links: Project Future by Chad Emerson Walt Disney...

Nick talks to scare attraction performer and show captain Cathy about her experience in China, what she thought of the Disney parks out there and Nick also talks about experiencing Port Aventura for the first time!