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This week Len Testa of Touring Plans and the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room.  Updates on TouringPlans.com, the books, Lines App, plus plenty of talk on Disney’s MyMagic+’s MagicBands, FastPass+, & the possible outcomes of guest experience.  There’s plenty of Unofficial Disneyland/DCA talk & Universal Orlando too.  Also, if you would like a discount to your NEW or RENEWED subscription to Touring Plans... Use “seasonpass” as your discount code and get 15% off your yearly cost!  Enjoy! ;)

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Touring Plans

Unofficial Guide to WDW and Disneyland

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:27 AM

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This week The Season Pass Podcast digs deep into the refurbishment of Knott’s Berry Farm’s classic water-dark ride Timber Mountain Log Ride!  The team travels to Knott’s at ground zero of Timber Mountain with Raffi Kaprelyan (GM of Knott’s) and Jennifer Blazey (PR Specialist of Knott’s) to learn why the park is refreshing the historical attraction and what to expect in the future.  Then Doug and Brent are back in the Season Pass Discussion room to discuss the new scenes and animatronics with the guys behind the creative redesign, Garner Holt (President of Garner Holt Productions) and Bill Butler (Director of Creative Design at Garner Holt Productions).  Think TSPP has covered the project enough...NO!  Of course not.  The team travels out to the home of the famous former Walt Disney Imagineer and consultant, Tony Baxter, to hear his thoughts on Timber Mountain, Calico Mine Ride, Knott’s, and the importance of these industry-changing attractions.  Plus plenty of messing around with the whole TSPP team (Doug, Brent, Robert, Nick, and Shannon) at Knott’s and an appearance by Rick and Johana from Theme Park Adventure!!  Tons of info, tons of fun...I just typed a small novel.  Enjoy! ;)

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Knott’s Berry Farm

Theme Park Adventure

Knott’s Preserved by Chris Merrit & Eric Lynxwiler

Thrillride.com

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This week Frank Stanek takes over the SPDR with his amazing story on joining the themed entertainment industry and the creation of Disney Park business.  Frank also shells out how Disneyland leadership would customize the park based on daily guest habits, discovering the power of television, the experience of traveling to New York for the Worlds Fair and the operation of “It’s a Small World.”  Plus Frank shares the first time he met Walt Disney in 1965 and how gifted Walt was at creating an immersive story...it’s all about Nickels!  Grab a cup of hot cocoa, it’s storytelling time.  Enjoy! ;)

Links:

Thea Awards Frank Stanek Summary

TEA Website

Thrillride.com

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This week The President and Founder of Pantera Entertainment, Steve Fielding is on the podcast.  Steve Joins Doug Barnes and Robert Coker to discuss his late arrival into the amusement industry by way of video game design! Steve and his crew are the creators of the soon to be released (Summer 2013) ultimate theme park/roller coaster creation game called Theme Park Studio.  The discussion is on Steve’s journey to this amazing moment in video game history plus delivers a message on how YOU can help Theme Park Studio deliver everything and more to public!!  Tons of fun ahead...Enjoy! ;)

Links:

Theme Park Studio Website

Theme Park Studio Facebook

Theme Park Studio KickStarter

Theme Park Studio Twitter

Thrillride.com

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_230.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:14 AM

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This week TSPP interviews the CEO of the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company - Matt Ouimet.  Matt discusses his beginnings in the amusement and themed entertainment industry with Disney, the Disney Cruise Line, becoming the President of the Disneyland Resort, leading the amazing team behind Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary, to leaving Disney for Education, consulting (possibly retiring), to ultimately taking lead to the extremely popular amusement park chain responsible for many great parks including Cedar Point, Canada’s Wonderland, Kings Island and Knott’s Berry Farm.  Matt also discusses the future focus for Cedar Fair (which we are all unbelievably excited about) and the Keynote he’s presenting at the TEA Summit on April 4th!  Enjoy! ;)

Links:

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Themed Entertainment Association

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This week TSPP continues covering the Themed Entertainment Association with a look into the 2013 Thea Awards!  Kathy Oliver (Sr. Producer of the 19th Annual Thea Awards) and Patrick Roberge (President & Creative Director of Patrick Roberge Productions) join Doug Barnes and Robert Coker to discuss their history in the themed entertainment industry as well as producing this year’s Thea Award celebration.  Enjoy!

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The Themed Entertainment Association

Patrick Roberge Productions

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_228.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:04 AM

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This week TSPP interviews the new President of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) & the V.P. of BaAM Productions - Christine Kerr.  The group discusses her beginnings in Canada’s Wonderland, becoming the director of operations for the LEGOland Parks, to creating themed entertainment for professional sports & events, as well as the future of education for themed entertainment and the importance of the TEA.  Tons of great insight and instructional info to be heard!  Theme Park Fans, take a listen NOW...and Enjoy!;)

Links:

The Themed Entertainment Association

BaAM Productions

Legoland Parks

Canada’s Wonderland

Coaster Crew’s In The Loop Podcast

The Wakefield Report

MiceChat 

MouseChat.net

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_227.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:45 AM

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This week Nick Hutson visits the London Dungeon in it’s new location for the Preview Day!  Plenty of Dungeon discussions, sounds and reviews.  Also, you have a chance to WIN 4 tickets to the London Dungeon!!  Take a listen to find out how.  Enjoy!;)

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The London Dungeon

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_226.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:41 PM

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This week we return to the digital campfire with Director, Writer, Animator and Disney Park creative veteran Jerry Rees!  Discussion around the fire this time includes the new Disney Cruise Line’s award-winning “Animator’s Palate,” plus filming Aerosmith under extreme conditions for “Rockin’ RollerCoaster” at Disney Hollywood Studios, creating excitement for Disneyland Hong Kong’s soon to open “Mystic Manor,” and much, much more!  Enjoy!;)

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Jerry Rees Website

Disney Cruise Line: Animator’s Palate

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_225.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:31 PM

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This week we are back in the Emerson’s Disney Files!  Listen as Chad Emerson and Doug Barnes discuss Adult Beverage Distribution within Walt Disney World with a Disney Park veteran, Greg Curling.  Crack open a drink for this episode and enjoy! ;)

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Ayefour Publishing

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_224.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:54 AM