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Dec. 5, 2022

Everything is going according to plan

We take at look at how the trends predicted last year are taking shape

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Nov. 28, 2022

The Return of Bob Iger

We discuss the return of Bob Iger as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.

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Nov. 20, 2022

LIVE from the IAAPA Expo Show Floor

Scott and Philip walk the IAAPA Expo Show Floor, meet with some friends, and discuss the 2022 show.

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Nov. 13, 2022

Preparing for IAAPA Expo 2022

Scott and Philip outline their plan for the annual IAAPA expo in Orlando.

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Nov. 7, 2022

Cedar Fair Earnings and Halloween Enthusiasm

Cedar Fair Earnings are great; Supply chains will be strained more for Chinese New Year; Seoul's Halloween Stampede is a cautionary tale.

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Oct. 30, 2022

Halloween Special

Scott and Philip discuss the 2022 Halloween Season

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Oct. 24, 2022

Marketing your Halloween Event

Scott and Philip take a break from the news to discuss marketing a Halloween event at your attraction.

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Oct. 17, 2022

Genie+ price increases, TikTok, and secret bars

The price of genie+ will increase at both Disneyland and the Walt Disney world resort. Plus, we review a listener message about TikTok and takeaways from the new secret bars at Hush haunted attraction.

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Oct. 10, 2022

The WTO's Forecast and takeaways from Eastern State Penitentiary

The WTO's outlook for 2023 isn't great. Scott and discuss what that means for the attraction industry plus takeaways from Eastern State Penitentiary.

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Oct. 2, 2022

Hurricanes, Chaperones, and Shootings

While parks have reopened after Hurricane Ian, Knott’s tweaked their chaperone policy and Kennywood reels from shooting during Phantom Fall Fest.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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

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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:...

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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.

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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.

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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. …

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July 4, 2022

Chapek’s Extension, California’s Great America To Close, Pride Day at…

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

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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

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