Episodes

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.

Universal took the industry by storm by announcing two major attractions coming to Dallas and Las Vegas. Stories:...

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.

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.

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:...

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...

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;...

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

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

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

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

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

Scott and Philip discuss the 2022 Halloween Season

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

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.

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.

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

We break down Bob Iger's interview for Code, Dark Nights at Hersheypark, and DARK at Fort Edmonton park.

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...

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.

Scott and Philip celebrate their 2 year anniversary by reflecting on Lost island's early closure and the opening of Halloween Horror Nights

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.

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.

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...