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tspp #151- Len Testa and the Unofficial Guide to British Parks Part 2! 12/24/10

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This week Len Testa returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room to finish conversation on The Unofficial Guide's soon to be released book on British Theme Parks.  Len, Brent and Doug talk Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Chessington World of Adventures, and Legoland Windsor.  Enjoy!

 

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Chessington World of Adventures

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:01pm PDT

tspp #150- 2010 Review: Most Memorable Moments-End Of Line! 12/17/10

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This week has a full house in the Discussion Room: Dave Cobb (The Thinkwell Group), David Kneupper (Kneupper Music), Martin Palicki (InPark Magazine) & Urso Chappell (ExpoMuseum.com) join Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass) & Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) to discuss 2010's Most Memorable Moments. Universal Studios Singapore, Harry Potter, World of Color, Knott's Preserved, and more, plus the BIG Shanghai World's Fair debate!  Also a spoiler-free review of Tron: Legacy that you don't want to miss. ;)

 

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Dave's Review of Tron: Legacy

The Thinkwell Group

Kneupper Music

Expo Museum

InPark Magazine

World's Fair Podcast

Knott's Preserved Website

IOA's Wizarding World of Harry Potter

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_150.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:40pm PDT

tspp # 149- Greg Maletic and Wishing Stars 12/8/10

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3 Years of The Season Pass Podcast! This week Greg Maletic (Theme Park Illustrator & Creator of the Wishing Stars app) joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass), Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and Rick West (Owner of Theme Park Adventure) to discuss his amazing interactive Disneyland app for the iPhone and the future of smartphone use in the theme park.  Enjoy!

 

Thanks to all the listeners - The Season Pass Podcast has been nominated for the "Best Travel Podcast" in the Podcast Awards (Second Year In A Row!!).  You can vote for the Season Pass EVERYDAY starting December 1st at www.podcastawards.com

 

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Wishing Stars App Website

Greg Maletic's Webite

Wishing Stars in iTunes

Theme Park Adventure

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_149.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:42pm PDT

tspp #148- Reviews of IAAPA, The Theas, Wizarding World of Potter 11/30/10

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3 Years of The Season Pass Podcast! This week Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass), Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and Ryan Harmon (Founder of Zeitgeist) return to the Discussion Room to review the 2010 IAAPA Expo, The TEA's Thea Awards, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and More!  Much fun and debate ahead - Enjoy!

 

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TEA Website

IAAPA Website

Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure 

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_148.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:52pm PDT

tspp #147- The London Bridge Experience w/ James Kislingbury 11/21/10

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3 Years of The Season Pass Podcast! This week Nick Hutson takes the stage and has a one-on-one conversation with James Kislingbury, the General Manager of The London Bridge Experience & London Tombs. Get the story behind the creation of this "one of a kind" scare attraction , the creative process of 'Scaring', behind the scenes info, and much more!  Enjoy this awesome audio archive of one London's most brilliant amusement attractions. 

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_147.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:59pm PDT

tspp #146- The Bob Gurr Interview Part 2! 11/13/10

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It's the 3 Year Anniversary of The Season Pass Podcast and to celebrate we go to Disney Legend Bob Gurr's House to continue looking back at his amazing career in the Themed Entertainment Industry.  This time we change direction and discuss his projects in Universal Studios Hollywood including The Conan Stunt Show, 2010 Special Effects Show, and The King Kong Encounter.  We also dig into one of Bob's most famous Disneyland attractions - Tomorrowland's "legendary" Wedway People Mover.  Another Gurreat Show - Please Enjoy! ;)

  

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_146.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:15am PDT

tspp # 145- Dissecting and Reviewing Halloween Events & Haunts 10/30/10

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It’s Halloween for the Season Pass!  This week Make-Up & Special Effects Engineer Darren Mosher joins Rick West (Theme Park Adventure) and Doug Barnes in the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk Haunts, Halloween Events and more!  They review all the top haunts in Southern California as well as discuss some of the process that goes into creating the haunt event atmosphere.  They'll also discuss the "Mickey's Halloweentime" up-charge debate!  Much Halloween Fun ahead - Please Enjoy! 

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_145.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:47pm PDT

Nick Hutson is back with another Season Pass ERT!!  It's Halloween in the US and in the UK!!  Enjoy this October Spooktacular ERT Special.

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Category:Nick's ERT -- posted at: 11:54pm PDT

tspp #144- Knott's Haunt w/ Jeff Tucker & Daniel Miller  10/17/10

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It’s Halloween for the Season Pass!  This week we are in Knott’s Scary Farm for HAUNT 2010!!  Join Doug Barnes, Robert Coker, Ryan Harmon & Robb Alvey along with Haunt Creators Jeff Tucker and Daniel Miller as they discuss the origin of Haunt, the creative process behind the mazes, the inspiration behind the shows, the experience of ‘being’ a Haunt Monster, and the newest additions for the 2010 Haunt Event (Fallout Shelter & Virus Z).  We also hear about celebrities who visit the park... in fact one who is a regular listener of the Season Pass Podcast!!  Hmmmm... all I’ll say is Dr. Horrible has influenced some of the New Knott’s Attractions! ;)  Lot’s of Scary Fun Ahead - Enjoy!!  

 

-This Podcast was recorded during the Halloween Coaster Enthusiast Night on October 3rd, 2010.

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_144.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:25pm PDT

tspp #143- Testa Talks British Theme Park Unofficial Guide! 10/12/10

Len Testa of TouringPlans.com and the Co-Author of The Unofficial Guide To Walt Disney World returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk his new adventure and project The Unofficial Guide To British Theme Parks.  Join Len along with Doug Barnes, Brent Young & Nick Hutson as they discuss Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, other UK park experiences, and the difference between British Parks & American Parks for the first part of this series.  The group also talks the best and worst of these destinations.  SPOILER ALERT!!!: Surprise moments in “The Saw Attractions” at Thorpe Park are ‘revealed’ during the podcast... other than that, Enjoy!! ;)


 

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www.super78.com

www.musicaltalk.co.uk

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_143.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:01pm PDT

Nick's ERT # 5 - Nick & EB from Coaster Radio  10/10/10

Nick Hutson's ERT is back with special guest EB from CoasterRadio.com.  Nick & EB discuss the Holiday World Fan contest (which EB's son won!), how online marketing is changing theme parks and what technology is doing for park management.  They also go off-topic - and talk to Hagrid - as well as share their hatred for Halloween house walk-throughs!  ERT Makes a return!! Enjoy.

 

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Direct download: Nick_and_EB_Chat_-_Season_Pass_ERT.mp3
Category:Nick's ERT -- posted at: 10:25am PDT

tspp # 142 - Theme Park Food Talk w/ About.com! 9/23/10

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The Season Pass Podcast is back and this week Nick Hutson (Musical Talk Podcast) takes control of the conversation.  Arthur Levine (The Theme Parks Guide for About.com) joins Nick in the Season Pass Discussion room for some Theme Park Food Talk!  What's good, what's bad - ie: Six Flags Papa John's vs. Islands of Adventure's Mythos.  There is also a quick 2010 summer review and Halloween Preview.  It's everything you want in a Hutson presented production! ;)  Enjoy!! 

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_142.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:36pm PDT

tspp # 141 - The Six Flags Great Adventure Review! 9/9/10

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The Season Pass Podcast is on the Road... literally!  This is the immediate review of our trip to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.  We discuss the park and it's many thrilling attractions including El Toro, Kingda Ka, Nitro, Houdini's Great Escape and many more!  Have fun with us on this special "Mobile Studio" episode of the Season Pass!  Enjoy and hello Urso!! ;)

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_141.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:37pm PDT

tspp #140- Live in Kings Dominion for East Coast Bash 2010! 9/2/10

 

It’s East Coast Bash 2010 at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia and the Season Pass Podcast is there to capture all the fun.  Join Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass), John Pagel (Marketing Manager of Kings Dominion), Robb Alvey (Owner of Theme Park Review), Arthur Levine (Theme Parks Guide for About.com), Robert Coker (Owner of Thrillride.com), Joel Bullock (aka: The Coaster Critic), and many more as they discuss Kings Dominion, East Coast Bash 2010, Marketing Madness, Cedar Fair, the huge TPR tour, and KD’s 2010 New Extreme Giga-Thrill-Machine: Intimidator 305!!  If you’re a fan of coasters and appreciate the top media behind the Industry, then this is a must listen!  Enjoy Friends. ;)

 

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www.thrillride.com

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_140.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:28pm PDT

tspp #139 - Live in Busch Gardens Williamsburg w/ Larry Giles

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This week the Season Pass is live in Busch Gardens Williamsburg VA.  We talk with the Vice President of Engineering and Maintenance, Larry Giles, about the park's unique history, attractions, beauty, achievements, and one of Busch Gardens "Signature Attractions"- The Curse of DarKastle!  We get deep behind the creative process of this immersive 4-D motion based ride with Season Pass Co-Host and Creative Director of Super 78, Brent Young.  If you're a fan of Busch Gardens or want to hear why you should visit this breath-taking super park, then you need to take a listen!  There's also a special "Cursed Treat" at the end of the podcast.  Enjoy!

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_139.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:57pm PDT

tspp #138- In-Park Podcasting: Look Back Pt. 3! 08/18/10

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This week the Season Pass Discussion Room is closed and instead we take a look back at some of the best moments in In-Park Podcasting from the Season Pass!  This episode includes discussions with many Theme Park Veterans: Rolly Crump (WDI), Chris Crump (WDI), Bob Gurr (WDI), Will Koch (Holiday World), Dave Cobb (Thinkwell), Jeff Tucker (Knott's), Neil Thurman (Six Flags), Tony Baxter (WDI), Chris Merritt (Knott's Preserved/Art Director), Captain Lee Munro (Six Flags), Josh Shipley (WDI), Mike Frueh (SimEx Iwerks) & many more!!  Enjoy some In-Park Archives! ;) 

 

Links:

Episode # 82 - At Holiday World

Episode # 92 - At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Episode # 105 - At IAAPA 2009

Episode # 119 - At Six Flags Magic Mountain

Episode # 120 - At Knott's Berry Farm

Episode # 124 - At Knott's Preserved Event pt. 1

Episode # 125 - At Knott's Preserved Event pt. 2

 

Episode # 127 - At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Again ;)

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www.knottspreserved.com

 

Season Pass will be Podcasting in Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA on August 21st and Kings Dominion Doswell,VA on August 22nd.

 

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:10pm PDT

tspp #137-Theme Rock Show w/ Rudy Sarzo & Paul Dexter 08/11/10

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This week the Season Pass Discussion Room is devoted to the early years of Themed Entertainment on the Big Rock 'n' Roll Stage.  Paul Dexter (Owner of Masterworks Lighting) and Rudy Sarzo (Bassist for Blue Oyster Cult, DIO, Ozzy Osbourne, White Snake, Quiet Riot) join Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of Season Pass Podcast) to discuss the significance of themed entertainment in rock venues and the efforts in writing, designing, directing & producing these complicated traveling "Experiences."  We go 'Off-The-Rails' from the normal theme park talk for this episode, however the amusement industry is not forgotten and well represented during this intriguing and fascinating conversation.  Please Enjoy and Rock Out Friends!! 

 

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http://www.ronniejamesdio.com - To Donate to the “Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund”

http://rudysarzo.com/

http://www.masterworkslighting.com/

http://www.roadcases.tv/

"Off The Rails" by Rudy Sarzo

"Concert Lighting, 3rd Edition: Techniques, Art and Business" by Paul Dexter & James Moody

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_137.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:22pm PDT

tspp # 136- Industry Talk w/ Blooloop.com's Charles Read 08/02/10

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Owner & Editor of Blooloop.com, Charles Read, joins Doug Barnes (SeasonPassPodcast.com) & Brent Young (Super78) in the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk the origin and purpose behind his website.  Charles gives insight on the people who strive to make Blooloop an essential resource for the industry including the informative Bloggers of Blooloop.  The guys also get into a discussion on Merlin Entertainments, Harry Potter, King Kong, Animal Kingdom, Ferrari World (& it's record breaking roller coaster) and the future of Abu Dhabi & Dubailand.  There's plenty of sand ahead, make sure to wear your goggles and enjoy the ride!

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_136.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:00pm PDT

tspp #135-Theme Park Music 'Geek-Out' w/Don of Theme Park Audio Archives! 7/26/10

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It's all about Theme Park Music in the Season Pass Discussion Room this week.  Don Schockow, Owner of Theme Park Audio Archives, joins Doug Barnes (SeasonPassPodcast.com), Brent Young (Super78) & Rick West (ThemeParkAdventure.com) for a discussion on theme park environmental music and the  significance it brings to it's atmosphere and attractions.  A major confession right off the bat... We talk "A LOT" of Disneyland.  Of course other parks are "mentioned." ;)  Enjoy!

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_135.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:43pm PDT

tspp #134 - Cedar Point 101 w/ Robin Innes 07/15/2010

 

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Cedar Point is in the Season Pass Discussion Room this week.  Robin Innes (31 Year Veteran and Director of Public Relations for Cedar Point) joins Doug Barnes (SeasonPassPodcast.com), Brent Young (Super78) & Robert Coker (ThrillRide.com) for discussion on Cedar Point: It's significance, history, ride collection, roller coasters, future, the new 2010 attraction - Shoot The Rapids, & much more!  Any fan of Cedar Point or anyone who wants to learn about the Mecca of Amusement Parks... This is a "Must Listen!"  Enjoy. ; )

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_134.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:06pm PDT

Tspp #133- Wizarding Worlds of Potter & Color w/ Arthur & Lance! 7/9/10

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This week Lance Hart (Owner/Editor of ScreamScape.com) and Arthur Levine (The Theme Parks Guide for About.com) joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) and Brent Young (Creative Director/Co-Founder of Super 78) in the Season Pass Discussion Room for a review of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios - Islands of Adventure and World of Color in Disney California Adventure.  The group also discusses the new direction that theme park rides are headed.  Enjoy!


www.screamscape.com

www.themeparks.about.com
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www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneys-california-adventure/world-of-color


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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_133.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:59pm PDT

tspp #132- Inside ScreamScape.com w/ Lance Hart! 07/01/10

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This week Lance Hart, Owner/Editor of ScreamScape.com, joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) and Arthur Levine (Theme Park Guide for About.com) in the Season Pass Discussion Room for an enlightening conversation on the Internet and the Amusement Industry.  The group discusses the origin & journey of the highly recognized website (www.screamscape.com) as well as Lance's upbringing and his experiences that helped develop his interests in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, the Internet, and more.  Was the original inspiration for ScreamScape.com a movie review site?  The answer is within... Enjoy! ;)


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www.themeparks.about.com
www.seasonpasspodcast.com



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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_132.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:39pm PDT

tspp # 131- The Brit Guide to Orlando w/ Simon and Susan Veness 06/25/10

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This week Nick Hutson interviews Simon & Susan Veness, the Authors of The Brit Guide to Orlando.  They discuss Orlando, Britain, Culture, Attractions and much, much more!  Please enjoy this amazing look of British fun merging with American fun.


www.britguideorlando.net


Buy the Brit Guide on Amazon.com - www.amazon.com/Brit-Guide-Orlando-2010-Guides/dp/057203539X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277518060&sr=8-1


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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_131.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:01pm PDT

tspp #130 - The Bob Gurr Interview - Part 1! 6/17/10

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We kick off the 130’s with Disney Legend and Transportation Genius Bob Gurr.  Bob Joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass Podcast), Brent Young (Creative Director/Co-Founder of Super 78) & Robert Coker (Owner/Editor of ThrillRide.com) for a discussion on his start in the automotive industry and his creative years working in WED Enterprises (later known as Walt Disney Imagineering).  You’ll hear about the creative process behind Autopia, the Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Submarines, Omnimovers, and more.  This is part one of an infinity… ;)  Enjoy!

 

http://legends.disney.go.com/legends/detail?key=Bob+Gurr

http://deansgarage.com/2010/automobile-design-by-henry-gurr/

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-PID500310-500310.asp

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_130.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:39pm PDT

tspp #129 - The Mario Kamberg Interview... On the Road! 6/10/10

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This week Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) interviews Mario Kamberg… on the road… literally.  During the rough, raw and off-road experience Mario discusses his journey to becoming a Director of Themed Entertainment Media.  Starting with his first Universal Studios project, The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera, along with The Star Trek Experience, Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast and more.  The recording might be a little rugged, but the content is far from it.  Please Enjoy!

 

www.mariokambergdesign.com

www.imdb.com/name/nm0436486

www.universalstudios.com

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_129.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:44pm PDT

tspp #128- Shanghai Expo 2010 Preview/Review & Listener Feedback 6/4/10

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The World’s Fair is now open in Shanghai China for 2010.  This episode is a preview and review of Shanghai’s amazing new Expo.  We talk China’s take on the World’s Fair, the size of this particular Expo, the Pavilions and much more.  Also, don’t go away because after the expo talk, Shannon joins us to read some of your feedback.  This podcast is a big World’s Fair and Season Pass Podcast listener celebration.  Enjoy!

 

www.expomuseum.com

www.worldsfairpodcast.com

www.ussingapore.blogspot.com

www.gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com

www.joshandcroz.com

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_128_Repost.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:39pm PDT

tspp #127- Bay Area Bash 2010 in Six Flags Discovery Kingdom 05/27/10

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Episode 127 is at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California for Bay Area Bash 2010!  Join Doug Barnes (SeasonPassPodcast.com), Robb Alvey (ThemeParkReview.com) & Shannon as they talk Six Flags, rides, elephants, whales and more with Discovery Kingdom’s Charles Laureano (the Operations Supervisor for Rides) and discuss the Bash with some excited TPR members attending the event including a special appearance by the Alabama Twins… ‘nuff said! ;)   Enjoy.

 

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www.themeparkreview.com

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_127.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:28pm PDT

tspp #126- Lou Mongello Talks WDW with the Season Pass! 05/20/10

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For episode 126 the Author of  Walt Disney World Trivia & Host of WDW Radio, Lou Mongello joins Doug Barnes and Urso Chappell in the Season Pass Discussion Room.  We talk about Lou’s passion for Disney World that drove him to create books and digital media based on the world’s #1 destination as well as favorite parks, rides, attractions & dining.  This is a WDW geek-fest, please enjoy! ;)

 

www.wdwradio.com

www.expomuseum.com

www.seasonpasspodcast.com

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_126.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:07pm PDT

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Episode 125 is part 2 of a 2 part series covering the “Knott’s Preserved Event” in Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, California.  In this episode Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass Podcast), Robert Coker (Owner/Editor of ThrillRide.com) and Rick West (Owner/Editor of ThemeParkAdventure.com) talk with Chris Merritt (Author of Knott’s Preserved), Phil Brigandi (Local Historian), Dave Cobb (ThinkWell Design), Josh Shipley (Walt Disney Imagineering), Tony Baxter (Walt Disney Imagineering), Charles Phoenix (Comedian/Historian), Tom Morris (Walt Disney Imagineering), Jeff Tucker (Entertainment – Knott’s Berry Farm), Ryan Harmon (DelaneyHarmon), and many more!  We have more discussion on Knott’s influence and history as well as Disneyland conversation.  Great discussions wait ahead… Enjoy! ;)

 

www.knottspreserved.com

www.knotts.com

www.twitter.com/knottsbrryfarm

www.thrillride.com

www.themeparkadventure.com

www.joshandcroz.com

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_125.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:08am PDT

tspp #125.5-Preserved Presentation 2 w/Chris Merritt,Eric Lynxwiler,Rolly Crump,Chris Crump,Eddie Sotto,Dean Davisson and More!

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The Night Presentation for the Knott’s Preserved event featuring Chris Merritt, Eric Lynxwiler, Rolly Crump, Chris Crump, Eddie Sotto, Dean Davisson,  John Waite and more.

 

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www.knotts.com

www.twitter.com/knottsbrryfarm

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_125.5.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:21pm PDT

tspp #124- "Preserved" pt.1 w/ Bob Gurr,Rolly Crump,Chris Crump & More! 5/6/10

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Recorded on April 18th, 2010 in Knott's Berry Farm for the release event of Knott's Preserved, episode 124 is part 1 of a 2 part series covering this amazing day.  Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass Podcast) and Robert Coker (Owner/Editor of ThrillRide.com) talk with Walt Disney Imagineers Bob Gurr, Rolly Crump and Chris Crump.  We discuss Knott’s Berry Farm’s history and the creation of the fan favorite attraction Knott’s Bear-y Tales.  We also discuss Walt Disney and his influence behind creating teams and attractions. 

 

There's also a very special treat at the end of the show - the entire Knott’s Preserved Presentation by Author Chris Merritt.  This is a must for all Knott’s Berry Farm & Disneyland fans!!  Enjoy.

 

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www.knotts.com

www.twitter.com/knottsbrryfarm

www.thrillride.com

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_124.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:30pm PDT

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John Wardley – Ride Consultant for Merlin Entertainments, returns to the Season Pass Podcast Discussion Room for Episode 123.  We discuss dark ride attractions with John including Chessington’s classics the Fifth Dimension & fan favorite the Bubbleworks,  We also get deep behind the story and creation of Alton Towers’ Hex.  John also answers many of your listener questions.  This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation.  Enjoy!

 

www.merlinentertainments.biz

www.chessington.com 

www.altontowers.com 

www.thrillseekerapp.com

 

 

Past John Wardley Episodes:

TSPP 103 with John Wardley 

TSPP 122 with John Wardley

 

 

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_123.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:12pm PDT

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John Wardley – Ride Consultant for Merlin Entertainments, returns to the Season Pass Podcast Discussion Room for Episode 122.  We discuss the new Th13teen attraction, now haunting in Alton Towers.  John leads us through the creative process for the first-of-a-kind thrill ride and gives us the inside story on the origin, concept, location, & so much more.  This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation.  Enjoy!

 

www.merlinentertainments.biz

www.altontowers.com

www.thrillseekerapp.com

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_122.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:46pm PDT

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Want to win a signed copy of Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World?  It's easy to enter the contest, check out the details HERE!!!

 

 

Make Sure to listen to TSPP # 121 and submit your answers to doug@seasonpasspodcast.com by Thursday, April 22nd!!

 

 

Good Luck To All! ;)

 

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For Episode 121 – We speak with Chad Emerson, the author of Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World.  We discuss his new book as well as the complex plans Disney created to find, purchase and build on the land that we now know as the Walt Disney World Resort.  We also present a contest where YOU have a chance to win a signed copy of this historic book.  Make sure to listen to the podcast for contest details! 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_121.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:29pm PDT

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Episode 120 - It’s West Coast Bash 2010!!  This week, the Season Pass Team is podcasting from the midway of the event’s second & final stop - Knott’s Berry Farm.  Special guest, Jeff Tucker, the Supervisor for Park Shows Entertainment Division, joins the group to discuss the park, the WCB event and his journey through Knott’s to become the writer for Knott’s Stage Entertainment including the awesome Halloween Haunt shows, ie: The Hanging & Dr. Cleaver.  We also get to hear from West Coast Bash attendees, get the WCB/TPR scoop from Robb Alvey (www.themeparkreview.com), & hear from Knott’s reliant Haunt Specialist, Rick West (www.themeparkadventure.com).  This is another In-Park Season Pass Spectacle!  Please Enjoy. ;)

 

Want to learn more about Knott’s Berry Farm and/or West Coast Bash?  Check out these sites:

www.knotts.com

www.twitter.com/knottsbrryfarm

www.rideworld.com

www.themeparkreview.com

www.themeparkadventure.com

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_120.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:26pm PDT

ERT #4 - Nick and Doug discuss Dickens' World, Th13teen, Intimidator and more.  Plus Nick gives us a special audio through the intense walk-through attraction Scream!

 

WARNING: There is some subjective language in the walkthrough segment.

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Direct download: ERT_4.mp3
Category:Nick's ERT -- posted at: 11:24pm PDT

tspp #119- From Six Flags Magic Mountain for West Coast Bash 2010! 04/01/10

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Episode 119 - It’s West Coast Bash 2010!!  This week, the Season Pass Team is podcasting from the midway of the event’s first stop - Six Flags Magic Mountain.  Special guest Neil Thurman, the Director of Operations for SFMM, joins the group to discuss the park, the WCB event and his journey through the Six Flags chain.  And since the crew is stationed in front of the portal to Terminator Salvation: The Ride, you’ll hear plenty of discussion about the 2009 addition to the park’s staggering collection of Roller Coasters.  Please enjoy this special presentation from SFMM for WCB by TSPP. ;)

 

Want to learn more about Six Flags Magic Mountain and/or West Coast Bash?  Check out these sites:

www.sixflags.com

www.rideworld.com

www.themeparkreview.com

www.thrillride.com

 

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_119.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:30pm PDT

tspp #118- The Chris Merritt Interview 03/18/10

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For Episode 118 is we have special guest Chris Merritt (Art Director, Former Imagineer, Author, etc.) in the Season Pass Discussion Room.  Chris talks about his current project as the Art Director for the Dreamworks Zone in Universal Studios Singapore as well as his soon to be released book Knott’s Preserved.  There’s a ton of Knott’s Berry Farm history in this episode as well.  Enjoy!

 

www.knottspreserved.com

www.themeparkadventure.com

 

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_118_2.mp3
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tspp #117- Old School Review on Theas, Vegas City Center & Capt. EO 3/16/10

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Episode 117 is a Season Pass Review Show.  Doug Barnes, Brent Young & Rick West of ThemeParkAdventure.com discuss and review The Theas for 2010, The new City Center in Las Vegas Nevada, and the return of Captain EO in Disneyland.  Enjoy!

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_117.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:54am PDT

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Episode 116 concludes the Three Part Adventure with the recent Vice President of Creative Design and Executive Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering Tim Delaney.  During this discussion Tim discusses the creation of Paradise Pier in Disney’s California Adventure and the Imagineering of the sea side icon that resides on the pier California Screamin.’  We also get deep into the creative process behind Tomorrowland in Hong Kong Disneyland.  This episode is filled with great WDI creative history: A Can’t Miss!  Enjoy. ;)

 

Links:

 

Disney and More’s Tribute to Tim Delaney @ http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com

Three part Grand Tribute Blog -

Part 1  -  Part 2  -  Part 3

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_116.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:39am PDT

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Episode 115 continues the Three Part Journey with the recent Vice President of Creative Design and Executive Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering Tim Delaney.  During this discussion Tim dives into the creation of Disneyland Paris, more specifically Discoveryland.  We also get deep into the ENTIRE creative process for Disneyland Paris’ most ambitious and popular attraction Space Mountain.  This episode is filled with great WDI creative history: A Can’t Miss!  Enjoy. ;)

 

Links:

 

Disney and More’s Tribute to Tim Delaney @ http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com

Three part Grand Tribute Blog -

Part 1  -  Part 2  -  Part 3

 

The Shoot the Moon Documentary film (YouTube) can be found in the tribute blog.

 

Season Pass Podcast Archive - EPCOT talk w/ WDI:

Rick Rothschild Part One

Rick Rothschild Part Two

Chris Brown

Darrin Hughes

Barry Braverman

Jerry Rees Part One

Jerry Rees Part Two

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_115.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:34pm PDT

tspp #114- The Tim Delaney Interview: EPCOT & Living Seas 2/22/10

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Episode 114 begins a Three Part conversation with the recent Vice President of Creative Design and Executive Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering Tim Delaney.  During this podcast we discuss Tim’s early fascination with Walt Disney’s visions of the future and technology, his journey into WED (later known as Walt Disney Imagineering), an intriguing look into the concept and creation of EPCOT and Tim’s main project within the park ‘The Living Seas Pavilion.’

 

This is a wonderful insight on the creative process within the art of Imagineering and is a must listen for all attraction designers, designers in the making and Disney park fans.  Enjoy!

 

Links:

 

Disney and More’s Tribute to Tim Delaney @ http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com

Three part Grand Tribute Blog -

Part 1  -  Part 2  -  Part 3

 

Season Pass Podcast Archive - EPCOT talk w/ WDI:

Rick Rothschild Part One

Rick Rothschild Part Two

Chris Brown

Darrin Hughes

Barry Braverman

Jerry Rees Part One

Jerry Rees Part Two

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_114.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:36am PDT

tspp # 113 - West Coast Bash 2010 w/ Alvey & Godsey! 02/15/10

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This week we're talking West Coast Bash 2010!!  We have Chris Godsey of RideWorld.com and Robb Alvey of Theme Park Review on the podcast to discuss the new and exciting events happening throughout this year's BASH!!!  We also discuss Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom's demise and Florida's Resorts.  Shannon also makes an appearance to read listener feedback.  This is a packed show so.... Please... Enjoy!! ;)

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www.rideworld.com

or

www.themeparkreview.com

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Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_113.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:03pm PDT

tspp# 112- 2009's Biggest Industry Stories 02/07/10

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This week we finally go over the top Amusement Industry Stories of 2009.  We discuss the international theme park impact, Blackstone, Disney, Merlin and much more.   Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass

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Direct download: tspp_112_020710.mp3
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Episode 111 is a short but sweet podcast.  Doug, Brent, Rick and Ryan discuss future park announcements including Legoland Florida and Universal Studios Korea.  We also take a rare moment in the Season Pass Discussion Room and talk industry news.

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tspp #110 - The Alan Menken Interview 01/23/10

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The Season Pass is back in full effect and with episode #110 we have a very special guest - Composer and Disney Legend Alan Menken.  We talk about Alan's music within the Theme Park World, his favorite parks and traditions as well as  some of your favorite compositions from Disney, Broadway & West End.  Please enjoy this celebration of music and magic.

 

Make sure to check out the past episodes of Nick's Season Pass ERT (soon to be titled "Season Pass ERT w/ Nick & Rick").

 

-#2 Direct Download

-#1 Direct Download

-Bonus ERT Direct Download

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_110.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:58pm PDT

Here it is... As requested by hundreds of Season Pass Podcast listeners... NICK HUTSON'S COASTER BOY: THE MUSICAL!

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Direct download: ERT_CoasterBoy_The_Musical.mp3
Category:Nick's ERT -- posted at: 7:51pm PDT

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Happy New Year to all!  We bring out 2010 with an Universal Studios Singapore report from Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and David Kneupper (Founder, Composer and Sound Designer for Kneupper Music).  We discuss the RW Sentosa Resort in Singapore, the park, the construction progress and receive a deep desciption of the new Journey to Madagascar: A Crate Adventure.

www.kneuppermusic.com

www.rwsentosa.com/en_universalstudio.html

www.universalstudios.com

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Make sure to check out the past episodes of Nick's Season Pass ERT (soon to be titled "Season Pass ERT w/ Nick & Rick").

-#2 Direct Download

-#1 Direct Download

-Bonus ERT Direct Download

Contact us:

doug@seasonpasspodcast.com

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matt@seasonpasspodcast.com

nick@seasonpasspodcast.com

 

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Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.

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© 2009 Season Pass Podcast

Direct download: tspp_109_010110.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:31pm PDT