The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Paul Ruben – North American Editor for Park World Magazine ( www.parkworld-online.com ) joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) and Brent Young (Co-Founder/Creative Director of Super 78) in the Season Pass Discussion Room to discuss Paul's "Experienced" career in the Amusement Industry as well his involvement in Theme Park and Attraction Media.   We tal...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Live in Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo CA for the 1 st Annual Bay Area Bash!   Join Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast), Robb Alvey (Theme Park Review), Urso Chappell (ExpoMuseum.com), and Shannon Barnes (The Season Pass Podcast) as they discuss the new and improved SFDK & TPR Event.   You'll also hear an exclusive interview with SFDK Spokesperson/Park Ambassador, Capt...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 91 is all about the "Unofficial" WDW!   Len Testa, the Co-Author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World & Guru behind www.touringplans.com , joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room.   We discuss the creation, team, statistics, and the influence of the Unofficial Guide, as well as WDW parks, resorts, and restaurants.    A whole lot o...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 90 has Ross Osterman (Creative Director for Universal Creative) in the Season Pass Discussion Room with Ryan Harmon (Zeitgeist), Brent Young (Super 78) and Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast).   We discuss some of Ross' projects including Islands of Adventure and 2009's The Creature from the Black Lagoon: The Musical now playing in Universal Hollywood.   You'll also he...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 89 is all about Six Flags Magic Mountain!   Jay Thomas (President of Six Flags Magic Mountain & Hurricane Harbor) and Tim Burkhart (General Manager & Director of Maintenance and Engineering) join Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) and Brent Young (Co-Founder/Creative Director of Super 78) for a discussion on their stories and careers within the S...

The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.   Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative,   Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.   *Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week is another Look Back Episode!   We take a glance back at the introductions of the Regular Presenting Guests of the Season Pass Podcast.   We'll hear from Brent Young, M...

© 2009 Season Pass Podcast   *Subscribe @ iTunes* Sorry for the delay, episode 87 is alive.  We take a VIP look at the new 2009 attraction for Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: Odin's Temple of the Tiger.  Also, we finally get to the listener feedback. Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com   Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the   Season Pass...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Adam Bezark – Founder & Creative Director of the Bezark Company is our guest for Episode 86.   We bring your questions to Adam as well as discuss, in extreme detail, The Ghostbusters Spooktacular Show (Universal Studios Florida), T2-3D (Universal Florida & Hollywood), and The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman (Islands of Adventure & Universal Studios Japan).   This is a super...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 85 is a tribute to the late Michael Jackson and his impact in the Theme Park World.   We also take a look back at our discussion with Rick Rothschild about the creation and production of Disney's Captain EO.     We also get sneak peak of next week's episode – The Adam Bezark Interview.   Check out the Bezark Company's website @ www.bezark.com .    If you have any que...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 84 is back to the weekly operation in the Season Pass Discussion Room. Troy Bryans (Vice President of Business Development for Super 78) joins Doug and Brent to discuss Iwerks and IAAPA Asia 2009.   We also have trip reports from Disneyland Resort and Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.   Of course, we talk (argue) Six Flags bankruptcy, park operations, and Terminator Salvat...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 83 is the Season Pass Podcast review of King’s Island in Kings Mills Ohio.   Join Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast), Robert Coker (Owner of Thrillride.com), Urso Chappell (Owner of ExpoMuseum.com), and TSPP listeners Darrell, Deanna, & Shawn as we discuss our complete experience at King’s Island in a Super 8 Motel Room... YYYESSSSSS!!!   Diamond...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 82 is Live in Holiday World & Splashin' Safari!   Will Koch (President of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari) joins Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast), Robert Coker (ThrillRide.com) and Chris Godsey (RideWorld.com) beside the park's newest attraction Pilgrims Plunge!   We discuss the amazing new water ride as well the park and of course the three coasters in this tremen...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 81 is part 2 of our conversation with   Rick Rothschild - the Chief Creative Officer and Founder of FAR OUT! Creative Direction, Inc. & former Walt Disney Imagineer .   We continue to discuss the experiences of working as a Show Director/Producer for WDI and dig into the creation of Disney's Captain EO, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, Soarin' Over California and we get...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   80 is a special episode. This is part 1 of 2 shows on our conversation with Rick Rothschild - the Chief Creative Officer and Founder of FAR OUT! Creative Direction, Inc. & former Walt Disney Imagineer.   Rick joins Doug Barnes (Owner, Producer of The Season Pass Podcast), Brent Young (Creative Director, Co-Founder of Super 78) and Ryan Harmon (Principle, Founder of Zeitgeist...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week we review new major attractions in the Theme Park World.   Nick Hutson returns to the SPDR with Doug Barnes with guest Sandra from Sweden and Darrell (Wylder on the Season Pass Forums) to scrutinize Saw: The Ride in Thorpe Park, Manta in SeaWorld Orlando and Characters in Flight in Downtown WDW.     We also get a "sweet" review of Liseberg Park in Sweden.   Lots of f...

  *Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Discussion is at Maximum Occupancy this week.   Martin Palicki (Editor-in-Chief/Owner of IPM: InPark Magazine), Robert Coker (Owner of www. Thrillride.com ), and Urso Chappell (Owner of www. ExpoMuseum.com ) join Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass Podcast) and Brent Young (Creative Director/Co-Founder of Super 78) to discuss the Official 2008 Them...

  *Subscribe @ iTunes* Episode 77 is all about Shanghai… 2010 World's Fair that is.   Brent Young returns from his trip in China and brings along some amazing conversation about the US Pavilion for the 2010 Expo in Shanghai China.   Brad Shelton-Director of Entertainment Experiences for BRC Imagination Arts and Urso Chappell of ExpoMuseum.com join Doug and Brent in the Season Pass Discussion Room...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Nick Hutson (MusicalTalk.co.uk) takes the helm for Episode 76 and has an enlightening discussion with Broadway & TV's John Tartaglia.   As Nick would put it – "This is a Season Pass Theme Park Geek Fest!"   However, even though John might be a "geek" for theme parks he has much experience within the industry as he discusses his love for parks and attractions, getting some Disn...

The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.   Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative   Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.   *Subscribe @ iTunes* For Episode 75, we take Look Back at a few of our favorite interviews.   You'll hear segments from the Marty Krofft, Barry Braverman, Jerry Rees, Alan Stein & David Kneupper Intervi...

© 2009 Season Pass Podcast    The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.   Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative   Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.     *Subscribe @ iTunes*   Hey Season Pass Holders, episode 74 is a special (and long!) show for you this week.   Arthur Levine - The Theme Parks Guide of About.com joins Dou...

The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.   Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative   Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.   *Subscribe @ iTunes* In this week's Season Pass, Pat McCabe (A Walk in the Park Podcast, In The Loop) joins Shannon and Doug Barnes in the SPDR.   We discuss Enthusiast Events and have a West Coast Bash...

www.seasonpasspodcast.com   *Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week's Season Pass is all about Theme Park Review.   Robb Alvey of themeparkreview.com joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room as we talk about the creation, community, forums, trips, events, and hard work that makes Theme Park Review the BIGGEST unofficial theme park gathering on the Internet!   You don't want to...

  *Subscribe @ iTunes* Episode 71 is here and it does not disappoint.   Chris Brown   (President of Contour Entertainment & former Walt Disney Imagineer) joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room.   We get deep into the engineering and mathematics involved with attractions.   We also discuss the development process for Star Tours (Disneyland), Catastrophe Canyon (Disney'...

*Subscribe @ iTunes* We are at 70!   Martin Palicki of IPM Magazine (inparkmagazine.com) returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room to discuss IPM, Water Parks, the American Idol Experience in Disney's Hollywood Studios, the New Kim Possible Attraction in EPCOT, and the 2009 THEAS – The Themed Entertainment Association's Awards.   A return to the classic   for the Season Pass, Enjoy! Join the fun...

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Welcome to episode 69 Dudes!!   This week we interview Composer/Sound Designer David Kneupper of Kneupper Music.   We discuss the challenges and perks of composing music for Themed Attractions and Parks as well as some of David's projects- Jaws The Ride (USF). The ET Adventure (USF), Waterworld Stunt Show (USH), Time Riders (Movie Park Germany), The Abraham Lincoln President...