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Sippin' Success: Tips from Bar & Restaurant Expo 2023
May 8, 2023

Sippin' Success: Tips from Bar & Restaurant Expo 2023

Unlock the food & beverage potential of attraction with the latest insights and tips from the 2023 Bar & Restaurant Expo. In this special, we blend food trends with practical advice and mouth-watering inspiration!
Disney Sues DeSantis
April 30, 2023

Disney Sues DeSantis

Disney is suing DeSantis; Meanwhile, Cedar Fair has instituted chain-wide chaperone policies in response to escalating violence at its parks.
Will investment in Saudi Arabia's Tourism work?
April 24, 2023

Will investment in Saudi Arabia's Tourism work?

Haichang Ocean Park plans tourism investment in Saudi Arabia, but will it work for the area?
Signals from IAAPA: Safety and Sustainability
April 16, 2023

Signals from IAAPA: Safety and Sustainability

Sustainability, Safety, and Staffing- these areas continue to be challenging in the attractions industry.
DeSantis VS Disney: The Saga Continues
April 11, 2023

DeSantis VS Disney: The Saga Continues

Everything you need to know about the Disney VS DeSantis debacle involving the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
2023: The Year of Year-Round Horror Experiences?
April 2, 2023

2023: The Year of Year-Round Horror Experiences?

Theme parks nationwide have announced expanded Halloween schedules; meanwhile, more horror experiences are opening up in the off-season. Will 2023 be the Year of Year-round horror? In this episode, we look at the Creepiest Trends for 2023.
SPECIAL: Exploring Authentic Reality at the IAAPA North American Trade Summit
March 27, 2023

SPECIAL: Exploring Authentic Reality at the IAAPA North American Trade Summit

We recap the major takeaways from the First Annual IAAPA North American Trade Summit, specifically, the central theme of Authentic Reality.
Political Fights Affecting Theme Parks
March 20, 2023

Political Fights Affecting Theme Parks

Political clashes are shaking up the theme park world: Biden against Resort Fees and Disney versus De Santis. Plus, trends are unfolding in the world of Six Flags expansions.
Universal Rebrands & Disney's Price Ceiling
March 13, 2023

Universal Rebrands & Disney's Price Ceiling

Universal announces a rebrand as their expansion in Texas is approved. Meanwhile, Disney is hitting a price ceiling due to a lack of demand for the Galactic Starcruiser.
The 2022 Earnings For SeaWorld and Six Flags
March 6, 2023

The 2022 Earnings For SeaWorld and Six Flags

We're breaking down the 2022 earnings for Six Flags and SeaWorld this week!Overall good news, as despite lower attendance, the parks showed more profitability.
Scream Break Comes to Six Flags
Feb. 27, 2023

Scream Break Comes to Six Flags

Six Flags Magic Mountain is opening its haunts in March! Scream Break is a new after-hours event happening Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from March 18 to April 16. Philip and Scott discuss the event and what you can learn from it. Plus, wage raises...
Super Nintendo World Opens in Hollywood
Feb. 20, 2023

Super Nintendo World Opens in Hollywood

We discuss the impact of Super Nintendo World on the themed entertainment industry and look at the pay raise Universal Orlando is offering.
Disney's Q1 Earnings Call
Feb. 13, 2023

Disney's Q1 Earnings Call

We recap the latest earnings call from Disney and their union challenges.
Transworld 2023 Recap
Feb. 6, 2023

Transworld 2023 Recap

Scott and Philip discuss Key Takeaways from Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show in St Louis.
Comcast sees Record Earnings in Theme Parks
Jan. 29, 2023

Comcast sees Record Earnings in Theme Parks

Comcast's Q4 earnings show record profit, prompting the company to announce additional investment in theme parks for 2023. Meanwhile, 2022 marked the largest population decrease in China in 60 years.
Disney Adrift and Chinese New Year Celebrations
Jan. 23, 2023

Disney Adrift and Chinese New Year Celebrations

In contrast to last week's show, we look at recent Disney Policy changes and discuss their impact. Plus, it's Chinese New Year, and theme parks all around the world are celebrating.
Let's Talk About Universal
Jan. 16, 2023

Let's Talk About Universal

Universal took the industry by storm by announcing two major attractions coming to Dallas and Las Vegas. Stories:...
China Stirs and the World Trembles
Jan. 9, 2023

China Stirs and the World Trembles

China has reopened its boarders, signaling the final phase of tourism recovery for the world. This week, we'll look at how different countries are responding to Chinese travel resuming. We'll also discuss how one attraction is rethinking career paths.
The largest theme park trends of 2023
Jan. 3, 2023

The largest theme park trends of 2023

For our year-end episode, we look at some large stories from 2022 and how they will impact 2023. We've broken them into 4 large buckets: Recovery, Supply Chain, Attention Wars, and AI Technology.
China’s Moves & Eliminating Shoulder Seasons
Dec. 27, 2022

China’s Moves & Eliminating Shoulder Seasons

Nearly 250 million people around China were infected with COVID this December, but that didn't stop "Frostival" at Shanghai Disneyland, happening through Feb 19th. Sources:...
Super Nintendo and Saudi investment
Dec. 19, 2022

Super Nintendo and Saudi investment

We have an opening date for Super Nintendo in Hollywood, and its set off an avalanche of announcements from the US Parks. Meanwhile, massive investment continues to be announced for the UAE. Stories: SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Opens at Universal Studios...
China Might Pivot its Approach & Epic is Right On Time
Dec. 12, 2022

China Might Pivot its Approach & Epic is Right On Time

Stories this week: NBCUniversal CEO shares more details of new Epic Universe; Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee says quarantine-free travel to mainland China next year ‘very realistic possibility’; Ocean Park posts deficit of almost HK$1.82 billion;...
Everything is going according to plan
Dec. 5, 2022

Everything is going according to plan

We take at look at how the trends predicted last year are taking shape
The Return of Bob Iger
Nov. 28, 2022

The Return of Bob Iger

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