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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.

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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

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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

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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

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April 11, 2022

The Staffing Balance

This week we explore stories of staffing, acquisition, diversification, and breaking the 4th wall. https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-the-staffing-balance

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April 4, 2022

Curation VS Community

After a round of Quick Hits, we discuss the recent string of acquisitions and Universal’s new housing project. Find all the stories we discussed in our show notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-curation-community

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March 28, 2022

Training for New Growth

Supply chain disruptions are back as attractions also struggle with training new staff. Meanwhile, it’s full steam ahead for a record fall season. Stories covered: 14-year-old boy dies from fall on ICON Park ride in Orlando; China’s Covid Lockdowns...

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March 20, 2022

Staffing Incentives & Live from Transworld’s Halloween Show

2 Attractions are stepping up their hiring incentives, plus we go LIVE from this year’s Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show in St Louis. Subscribe: https://www.haunt.news/

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March 14, 2022

The Power of Policy

Today’s show is all about the impact of policies on the attractions industry. From Chapek’s latest debacle to the Russian Oil Ban, Tokyo Disney’s new passes, and the cancellation of IAAPA Expo Asia – it’s a policy week on Green Tagged.

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March 7, 2022

Short-Term Challenges for the Live Events Industry

This week we discuss the latest SeaWorld earnings, takeaways from the PLASA survey on live events, and why two cedar fair parks are discontinuing scary Halloween events.

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Feb. 28, 2022

Changes on the Horizon

Today, we’re discussing ways the industry will change from the Russia Invasion, the Galactic Starcruiser, the Harry Potter Exhibition, Peppa the Pig, and the new Attack on Titan Exhibition.

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Feb. 21, 2022

…Tearing Them Down

While Disney continues to build walls around experiences with ‘Storyliving by Disney,’ attractions across the world are tearing them down by inviting guests to engage in cultural festivals. This week we touch on: Storyliving, Lost Spirits Distillery,...

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Feb. 14, 2022

Building Walls…

Disney continues to build higher walls around their properties. This week we discuss takeaways from the latest earnings call and compare that to Bob Chapek’s 2022 Goals.

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Feb. 7, 2022

The Buying and Selling of Attention

This week we discuss SeaWorld offering to buy Cedar Fair, Bob Iger’s exit interview with the NY Times, and what it all says about the attention economy.

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Jan. 31, 2022

An Avalanche of Openings

This week we delve into the deluge of opening announcements from attractions around the world and look at two museums are pivoting. Openings: EPIC Universe, Iron Gwazi, Emperor, Pantheon, Peppa Pig, the NFT Museum, Studio Ghibli Theme Park, Avengers...

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Jan. 24, 2022

Microsoft, Meta, & More

This week we’re discussing Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard and what that means for the Themed Entertainment Industry. Plus, how 2 large attractions are combating staffing issues. Participate in the Haunted Attraction Benchmark Survey...

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Jan. 17, 2022

Keep the Guests Flowing

This week we explore stories about how attractions keep the guests flowing. From combating low staffing to setting attendance records, Half a Billion Dollar Renovations, and new seasons of fun – this week we’re showing the resilience of attractions....

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Jan. 10, 2022

The Show Must Go On

This week we're recapping some of the largest stories from the last three weeks, all centered around the trend of attractions moving forward into the new year.

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Jan. 3, 2022

The Top 5 Travel Trends for 2022

In this New Year Special, we review our top 5 trends that will impact you and your attraction most in 2022. The list is: Reducing friction for the guest; Inflation; Season Creep; IP Extension; and Market Expansion.

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Dec. 27, 2021

Making Christmas

It's our Christmas special! In this special we take a break from the news to discuss the elements of a Christmas event at attractions.

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Dec. 20, 2021

Our Holiday Theme Park Watchlist, plus Winter Programming

Omicron updates; Winter programming updates at parks (09:30); Theme Park Holiday Viewing Guide (18:30); Instagram Data Dive (26:10).

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Dec. 13, 2021

Attractions Plan for Explosive Growth in Asia

While we’ve been focusing on the US market the past few shows, there’s growth showing in Asia and the UAE. Plus a round up of new openings. Stories: Universal Beijing Resort likely to surpass Shanghai Disney's daily visitors; Expo 2020 Dubai in UAE...

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Dec. 6, 2021

The Quit Rate & Your Attraction

While attractions are benefiting from a booming economy, low unemployment and a high quit rate continue to confound. Is it time to rethink the employment model for attractions? Also, has Disney lost it’s magic?

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Nov. 29, 2021

Everything Old is New Again

In the wake of the holiday season, Disney is doubling down on the day guest and working to secure staffing. Also a new slate of Thea recipients and Peppa the Pig! Stories: NY State of emergency; Walt Disney Co. pauses vaccine mandates for employees;...

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