Episodes
Sept. 26, 2022
Iger's take, Dark Nights at Hersheypark, and DARK
We break down Bob Iger's interview for Code, Dark Nights at Hersheypark, and DARK at Fort Edmonton park.
Sept. 18, 2022
Disney Parks Announcements from D23
We recap the Disney Parks announcements from D23, including Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure Park to Be Reimagined into San Fransokyo from “Big Hero 6;” Disney100 Celebration at Disneyland Resort Kicks Off in Late January 2023, and EPCOT's...
Sept. 12, 2022
Takeaways from Scary Farm, Oogie Boogie, and Harry Potter
This week we’ll discuss some takeaways from Knott’s Scary Farm and Oogie Boogie Bash, plus the new Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration.
Sept. 5, 2022
Earlier
Scott and Philip celebrate their 2 year anniversary by reflecting on Lost island's early closure and the opening of Halloween Horror Nights
Aug. 28, 2022
Disney is Learning, Seaworld Orlando’s Halloween
Disney is listening to guest reactions and is adjusting several policies, including Magic Keys and reservations. Plus, Year 2 of Seaworld Orlando’s Howl-o-Scream demonstrates an impressive amount of story cohesion.
Aug. 22, 2022
The Demise of Cable, Shutdowns, and Chaperone Policies
For the first time ever, streaming outperformed cable & broadcast TV; Shanghai factories are shut down again due to record heat waves; Both Knott’s and Universal Orlando test chaperone policies to curb violence at their parks in preparation for Halloween.
Aug. 14, 2022
Earnings: Six Flags Lags while Disney Exceeds Predictions
More earnings reports are out, and we'll compare and contrast Six Flags with Disney. Despite record attendance at its competitors, Six Flags is loosing crowds. The chain will attempt to copy the Disney playbook, despite having assets that don't align...
Aug. 8, 2022
Earnings Calls are in, but it’s not all good news.
Coming up, we’re discuss the earnings reports from Universal and Cedar Fair – plus changing ticketing policies at Tokyo Disney
July 31, 2022
Should we be talking about a recession?
Today we discuss the CDC lifting restrictions for Cruise Ships; Hong Kong Disneyland Resort enhancing cast benefits; GDP data fanning concerns about a U.S. recession; and why Meta’s Profit is down 36%. Subscribe to all our offerings:...
July 25, 2022
Knott’s Chaperone Policy, ICON Theme Recall, and USJ
Scott and Philip go on an extended discuss about chaperone policies at your attraction and preparing for violence in the Fall Season. Then, we discuss the ICON park theme recall and the new Halloween announcements from Universal Studios Japan.
July 17, 2022
Dark Nights at Hersheypark, Lego Monster Party, & Nope
This week: Hersheypark announces Dark Nights Halloween event with haunted houses and Scare Zones; Legoland's Lego Monster Party returns; Nope Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood.
July 11, 2022
What’s new in Philip’s Neighborhood?
This week we’re sticking to I-5 for a few stories including girl injured by flying cellphone, Oogie Boogie Bash has sold out, Universal Studios Hollywood adds ‘Nope’ Jupiter’s Claim set to Studio Tour, and United has expanded their pilot program. We...
July 4, 2022
Chapek’s Extension, California’s Great America To Close, Pride Day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Coming up, we’ll discuss Bob Chapek’s extension, the closing of California’s Great America, and Pride Day celebrates inclusion at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
June 27, 2022
Disney's Abortion Travel Credit, Shaqtoberfest, and Volkanu
We discuss Disney's Abortion Travel Credit and their delayed move to Florida, plus new openings with Shaqtoberfest and Volkanu
June 20, 2022
What’s New for All Experience Levels
How much would you pay for a 24-day dream Disney vacation? Coming up – Disney unveils a new luxury experience, Universal Orlando unveils escape rooms, Ghost Town Alive! and Forbidden Frontier are returning for the 2022 season, and Electric Ocean comes...
June 12, 2022
IRL: Indianapolis Zoo & BMorrow Productions
In our first "IRL" episode, Scott takes us on-location to the Indianapolis Zoo for a construction update. Then, Philip speaks with Brian Morrow at BMorrow Productions HQ about the recession, staffing, upcoming projects, and working with IP.
June 5, 2022
2022 Summer Travel Industry Trends
Tiqets.com published “Must-Know Travel Industry Trends For the 2022 High Season” and we dig into the report and discuss some key takeaways. We also discuss the Shanghai reopening, Castaway Cove’s staffing, the live production of “The Greatest Show On...
May 30, 2022
New Product in the Current Uncertain Time
This week we recap Licensing Expo 2022, discuss Ocean Park Hong Kong’s new water park, Hersheypark’s 2 new rides, Rocky Mountain Construction’s apprentice program, the Milwaukee County Zoo requiring masks, and the Drive-thru zoo experience returns to...
May 23, 2022
Big Moves in the Right Direction
Coming up, Big Moves in the Right Direction. We’ll talk about Disney’s pride collection, Pirates of Speelunker Cave, the Summer Celebration at Busch Gardens Tampa, and how attractions are using TikTok.
May 16, 2022
Make Your Position Known
This week Scott and Philip argue quite a bit over the Six Flags Q1 Earnings and Meow Wolf’s 2 new locations. Plus, are teens convinced about the Metaverse? Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-make-your-position-known
May 9, 2022
Mitigating the Rush
This week: The new queueless experience from Disney, SeaWorld and Cedar Fair are seeing financial recovery (despite still loosing millions), Universal staffs up, and performer safety.
May 2, 2022
It’s Halfway to Halloween!
It’s Halfway to Halloween and we’re breaking down what you can learn from how other attractions are celebrating! Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-halfway-to-halloween
April 25, 2022
Parks, Politics, and Purchases
We dive deep into Disney’s troubles in Florida, then hit takeaways from the dissolution of CNN+ and the latest RWS acquisition. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-parks-politics-purchases
April 18, 2022
A Convergence of Trends
We’ll review the most important new attractions openings and break down why they’re all continuations of ongoing trends. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-trend-convergence