Haichang Ocean Park plans tourism investment in Saudi Arabia, but will it work for the area? Also this week: Annual Passes are back at Disney World, Hershey’s Great Candy Expedition opens May 19, Pride Nite comes to Disneyland, and Katmandu Park Punta Cana announces its opening date.
We recap the major takeaways from the First Annual IAAPA North American Trade Summit, specifically, the central theme of Authentic Reality. The IAAPA Trade Summits have replaced the former Leadership Summits, and each region will host a local trade summit annually. The trade summits combine member connections and education on…
Sustainability, Safety, and Staffing- these areas continue to be challenging in the attractions industry. We don't have answers yet, but IAAPA plans to ask questions. We'll discuss what it might mean for the industry and whether politics has anything to do with it. 00:00 Intro 00:19 IAAPA Board Meeting Recap…
Everything you need to know about the Disney VS DeSantis debacle involving the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. 00:00 Intro 00:40 The Background 05:10 Scott's Rebuttal 17:45 Is this a bid? 21:20 Another gate?
This episode was originally broadcast on March 19, 2023, and contains outdated information regarding DeSantis and Disney. See our new episode for the latest. 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…
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. 00:00 Universal Rebrands to Become Universal Destinations & Experiences 09:25 Universal Park in Texas is Approved 13:06 Peppa Pig Theme Park coming…
Is 2023 the year that horror experiences go year-round? 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. 00:00 Intro 00:20 Universal…
