What is immersive entertainment in 2024? This week, we discuss the "Willie Wonka Incicident" in Glasglow, Scotland, the new Immersive Fort Tokyo, and Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea. 00:00 Intro 01:00 The Willie Wonka Incident in Glasglow 20:02 Immersive Fort Tokyo 26:42 Fantasy Springs at DisneySea SOURCES: How a Willy…
Cedar Fair reported a loss during the last earnings, but does it matter? We also discuss Six Flags Great Adventure’s Savannah Sunset glamping resort and the ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ off-Broadway show. 00:00 Intro 01:01 Cedar Fair Earnings 04:15 Theme Park Profit Models 15:30 Six Flags Great Adventure’s Savannah Sunset glamping…
Disney's latest earnings call showed the theme parks continue to perform well, and alongside that news, Disney announced a partnership with Epic Games and a foray into live sports. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Disney Quarterly Earnings 09:22 Disney Partners with Epic Games 22:34 Disney Moves into Live Sports SOURCES Disney Earnings:…
This week, we've chosen 4 stories that show excellent up-charging strategies: Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure, The Giant at American Dream, the "SkyRide" attraction reopened at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Monster Makeovers. 00:00 Intro 01:55 Lunar New Year at Disneyland 09:46 The Giant is coming to American…
On Tuesday, Universal Orlando revealed more details about Epic Universe, which is set to open in late 2025. Celestial Park is the first area guests will see upon arriving at Epic Universe, and it serves as the gateway to the other areas, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter –…
This week we recap the latest earnings from Universal Studios, discuss IAAPA's new office in the middle east, and review the "Top 2024 Risks" from the Eurasia Group. 00:00 Intro 00:42 Universal Earnings 08:36 IAAPA's Middle East Office 14:50 Top Risks for Theme Parks SOURCES: Universal: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/comcast-corporation-nasdaq-cmcsa-q4-142425693.html IAAPA: https://www.iaapa.org/news/iaapa-press-room/iaapa-expands-presence-middle-east-new-office-and-director-operations-hosts Eurasia…
This week, we’ll discuss Good to Go days at Walt Disney World, Legoland Shanghai’s opening date, and a segment I’m choosing to call – liquid gold – about why drinks are the new hot item for 2024. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Good to Go Days at Walt Disney World 10:50 Legoland…
This week: Disney Electrical Sky Parade, Puy du Fou to open immersive theater in Xuhui, and dynamic pricing in theme park restaurants. The story we mention from marketplace is here. 00:00 Disney Electrical Sky Parade 07:19 Puy du Fou in China 20:50 Dynamic pricing in theme park restaurants SOURCES https://attractionsmagazine.com/see-the-new-electrical-sky-parade-drone-show-at-disneyland-paris/…
Steamboat Willie has crossed into the Public Domain, and we discuss what impact (if any) this has on the theme park industry. We also highlight the five 2024 openings we're most excited about. 00:00 Intro 00:05 Steamboat Willie 17:18 Five new openings in 2024 NOTES The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/5/24026433/mickey-mouse-steamboat-willie-youtube-teepublic-takedowns-public-domain Attractions Magazine:…
In this special episode, Scott and Philip discuss 4 trends that we predict will heavily impact the theme park, themed entertainment, and attractions industry in 2024. 00:00 Intro 01:30 The US soft landing 09:29 The misinformation avalanche 16:50 The content reckoning 26:48 Climate change
IAAPA Expo is the largest tradeshow in the attractions industry, and this week, we break down the top announcements from this year's show, including: Sally Dark Rides – Spongebob Hersheypark – Comet Sub Sea Systems Froggys – Brass Ring Creative Visions – Throne Mattel Adventure Park – Dream House and…
Disney's theme parks division saw a 13% increase in revenue to $8.16 billion, helping the company beat expectations in the latest quarter. Is Disney beginning to turn around its 9-year low? Disney plus is nearly profitable; will Disney take one of the top Three spots in the Streaming Wars? We'll…
This week, Cedar Fair and Six Flags are merging. The combined company, using the Six Flags name, will boast 27 amusement parks and 15 water parks, for a combined annual revenue of more than $3.5 billion. More Reading: https://www.npr.org/2023/11/03/1210387592/cedar-fair-and-six-flags-will-merge-to-create-a-playtime-powerhouse-in-north-ame
This week, we discuss takeaways from the Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood opening: - How Hollywood and Orlando are adjusting their haunted houses to match their assets - "The Purge: Dangerous Waters" and "Blumhouse: Behind the screams" experiences Orlando International Airport opens Halloween Horror Nights “scare zone” https://blooloop.com/theme-park/news/orlando-airport-halloween-horror-nights/ The Weeknd is…
This year’s 50th anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm includes three new mazes (totaling 10), five scare zones, and four shows. Beginning on September 21 and running through October 31, the event will see 29 terrifying nights of scares. Full Details: https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/knotts-scary-farm-celebrates-50-years-nightmares/
