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tspp #188- Chris Dearman's Santa's Village Gone Wild!! 12/25/11

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Merry Christmas!  We have a SPECIAL for you! ;)  Author Christopher Dearman joins Doug Barnes, Brent Young & Robert Coker to discuss his new book Santa’s Village Gone Wild!  They discuss Chris’ past & inspiration, the book, Santa’s Village, teenage debauchery, & New Kids Posters!  This episode has some mature content, so kids... ... ... Tell Your PARENTS and Enjoy Friends. 

***ALSO!!!!!  If you email Chris at www.santasvillagegonewild.com and tell him “I Heard The Season Pass Podcast!!”  He’ll give you a 20% of discount on his book when bought from the website mentioned.  Do It!***

Links:

Santa’s Village Gone Wild! Website

Chris Dearman’s Contact Info

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_188.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:15pm PDT

Nick's ERT #9- 2011 Wrap-Up Xmas Special.

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Arthur Levine (The Theme Parks Guide for About.com), Mike Collins (Host of CoasterRadio.com) & Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast) Join Nick to discuss favorite moments of 2011. ;) 

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Direct download: Nick_Hutson_ERT_Christmas_Special_2011.mp3
Category:Nick's ERT -- posted at: 1:45pm PDT

tspp #187- Dollywood 101 w/ Pete Owens 12/18/11

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This week - It’s all Dollywood in the Season Pass Discussion Room!  Pete Owens (Media/Public Relations Manager for The Dollywood Company) joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young to discuss the history, purpose, insight, and significance of Dollywood and why it’s become one of the most celebrated theme parks in the United States.  Enjoy. ;) 

Links:

Dollywood Resort

Herschend Family Entertainment

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_187.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:29pm PDT

tspp #186- Lee Cockerell Interview -Emerson's Disney Files #2 12/6/11

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This week - It’s another episode of EMERSON’S DISNEY FILES!  Join Chad Emerson (AyeFour Publishing) and Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast) for an amazing and inspirational talk with the former  Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort Lee Cockerell.  Lee discusses his beginnings in the hotel business then moving to the amusement industry.  Learning the “Disney Way” of service in Disneyland Paris to operating the entire Walt Disney World Resort.  If you’re a WDW, this is a must!  Enjoy. ;) 

Links:

Lee Cockerell’s Website

AyeFour Publishing

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_186.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:26pm PDT

tspp #185- Bill Vollbrecht & Building LEGOLAND Florida! 11/22/11

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The Season Pass goes back in time... to the week before the opening of LEGOLAND Florida for a discussion with the park’s Senior Project Designer Bill Vollbrecht.  Bill talks with Doug Barnes and Brent Young about starting as a mailman loving Legos to becoming the Master Model Designer of LEGOLAND California and ultimately taking the lead designer seat for Florida’s newest Family Theme Park Destination LEGOLAND Florida.  We’re stacking some blocks of fun here in the Season Pass Discussion Room!   Enjoy! 

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Legoland Florida

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_185.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:54pm PDT

tspp #184- The Chip Cleary Interview - IAAPA 2011! 11/14/11

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The Season Pass is all about IAAPA this week.  Chip Cleary  (President and CEO of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, aka: IAAPA) joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room for a discussion on his beginnings in the amusement industry, becoming Vice President of Palace Entertainment, to Senior Vice President of Parques Reunidos Waterparks, to now his new position for IAAPA.  Learn the reasons behind this amazing association and its importance to everything Amusement & Themed Entertainment.  Also, plenty of discussion on the Big Expo in Orlando, Fl for 2011.  Enjoy! 

Links:

IAAPA Homepage 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_184.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:40pm PDT

tspp #183- Seasoned Pros List Show 1: Steel Coasters 11/8/11

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The Season Pass Discussion Room is out of order this week.  For 183 we go to the inaugural meet of the Seasoned Pros List Show!  Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast), Joel Bullock (The Coaster Critic) & Arthur Levine (Theme Parks Guide for About.com) discuss their “TOP 10’s!”  This episode is all about Steel Coasters!  To add flare to the discussion, Robb Alvey (Theme Park Review) joins the group and throws his experience in the mix.  Hope you enjoy this new sub-series straight from the enthusiasts mouths!  Danger Ahead - Enjoy. 


Links:

Theme Park Geekly

About.com - Theme Parks

The Coaster Critic

Theme Park Review

Theme Park Syndicate 

Theme Park Hype

Arthurs “Top 10” Recap 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_183.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:46am PDT

tspp #182- Halloween Madness Review! 11/1/11

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The Halloween Season Is At Its Peak In The Season Pass Discussion Room.  This week Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast), Robert Coker (Thrillride.com), Rick West (ThemeParkAdventure.com) & Martin Palicki (InPark Magazine) review the Theme Park Halloween Season!  With discussion on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood & Orlando, Halloween Haunt at Knott’s Scary Farm, Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa, Firight Fest in Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, and many many more locations.  It’s a conversation of the best, the weak, the disappointing and the super surprising.  It’s all packed into this super-extended-hallow-madness episode!  Much ahead!  Enjoy. 

Links:

InPark Magazine

Theme Park Adventure

Thrillride.com

Cementarium

Evil Episodes Podcast (#6 - Cementarium Interview)

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_182.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:43pm PDT

tspp #181- John Murdy & Horror Nights! 10/24/11

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The Halloween Season Is Only Growing Stronger In The Season Pass Discussion Room.  This week the Creative Director of Entertainment Production and the King of Horror Nights for Universal Studios Hollywood John Murdy, joins Doug Barnes, Brent Young & Robert Coker for a discussion on his career in Themed Entertainment and most of all, Halloween Horror Nights in USH!  Hear John’s beginnings from creating Haunted Houses as a child to thriving as “Trambo” during his Tram Tour days - Hear John’s journey up the horror creation chain.  This episode also contains Brent Strong’s & Chad Emerson’s contributions to CNN Radio’s 40 Years of Walt Disney World report, as well as stereo walk throughs of ALL SIX HHN Mazes!  We’re here to scare!... Enjoy. 

ALSO - Because of all of YOU!!!  We have been nominated for the Best Travel Podcast for the THIRD YEAR in a row!  Thanks for all your help.  Now you can vote for the Season Pass, Once a Day - Everyday, starting on 10/12!  Let’s see if we can get the win for 2011!  Thanks again.  www.podcastawards.com

Links:

Universal Studios Hollywood

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood

John Murdy’s Twitter

Super 78

AyeFour Publishing

People’s Choice Podcast Awards

Thrillride.com

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_181.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:33pm PDT

tspp #180- Knott's Haunt 2011 w/ Faux, Miller & Tucker! 10/17/11

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The Season Pass is back in Knott’s Scary Farm for the Haunt Event held by MiceChat.com / ThemeParkReview.com.  Jeff Tucker & Daniel Miller once again join the Season Pass Team for Knott’s Halloween Haunt 2011 talk along with Todd Faux, the Manager of Entertainment Design for Knott’s Berry Farm. Robb Alvey of Theme Park Review also returns for discussion of Scares, Design, Tradition, Trading Cards, Delirium & more!  Tons of Shows, Mazes, and HallowGreatness ahead - Enjoy!! 

ALSO - Because of all of YOU!!!  We have been nominated for the Best Travel Podcast for the THIRD YEAR in a row!  Thanks for all your help.  Now you can vote for the Season Pass, Once a Day - Everyday, starting on 10/12!  Let’s see if we can get the win for 2011!  Thanks again.  www.podcastawards.com

Links:

Knott’s Berry Farm - Haunt

Knott’s Twitter

Daniel’s Book - The Short Death of Phineas Bean

Theme Park Review

MiceChat

People’s Choice Podcast Awards

Thrillride.com

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_180.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:45pm PDT

tspp #179- Bob Gurr Pt.3: The Book, The Park, The Man! 10-9-11

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Disney Legend Bob Gurr returns to the Season Pass for a discussion recorded in the first modern theme park - Disneyland.  Bob joins Doug Barnes, Robert Coker and Brent Young to discuss the classic Disneyland attraction Nature’s Wonderland, Walt Disney in Disneyland, 40 Years of WDW and his New Book releasing in Spring of 2012 Design: Just For Fun!  Recorded with the Season Pass Mobile Studio in the place that started it all, just for you. ;)  Enjoy!! 

ALSO - Because of all of YOU!!!  We have been nominated for the Best Travel Podcast for the THIRD YEAR in a row!  Thanks for all your help.  Now you can vote for the Season Pass, Once a Day - Everyday, starting on 10/12!  Let’s see if we can get the win for 2011!  Thanks again.  www.podcastawards.com

Links:

Bob Gurr’s Website - Pre-Order the Book

People’s Choice Podcast Awards

Thrillride.com

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INFO ON BOB’S NEW BOOK:

Ape Pen Publishing and GurrDesign present their new book:

DESIGN: Just for Fun  By Bob Gurr

The most thorough behind the scenes stories ever told about Themed Entertainment design at America's favorite destination resorts - Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Tour, Spectacular Las Vegas and more.

Legendary Imagineer Bob Gurr, as Principal Designer for hundreds of Themed Entertainment projects, takes the reader behind the scenes:

• Learn how Disneyland developed the first Monorail in America.

• See how Universal Studios Tour Animated King Kong came to be.

• A Pirate Battle Show and Sinking Ship in Las Vegas - how did they do it.

• Get the story of the animated Abraham Lincoln at the NY World's Fair.

• Meet the team behind the Los Angeles Olympics Flying Saucer.

  And so much more...

Foreword by Marty Sklar

Design by Michael Aronson

This hard-bound book 170-180 pages will be available in Late Spring 2012

The first 1000 books will be signed & numbered By Bob Gurr

Ensure that you will receive this Limited Edition

Pre-orders are now being accepted

Send check or money order to: GurrDesign at Post Office Box 552 Tujunga, CA 91043

$58.95 plus $17.39 shipping and handling for USA residents outside of California

California residents, add $6.14 CA tax plus $11.25 shipping and handling.

Make payable to: GURR DESIGN. Be sure to include mailing address

and also email address so as to receive a confirmation of order.

Books will be shipped by USPS Priority Mail.

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_179.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:57pm PDT

tspp #178- Emerson's Disney Files pt.1 - 40 Years of WDW! 9/29/11

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Walt Disney World has changed the world of Themed Entertainment within it 40 years of superior immersive entertainment.  Chad Emerson leads a panel of the Top Disney Community Journalist and Bloggers for discussion about WDW and the influences it’s created within the amusement industry.  Let Deb Wills (founder of AllEars.net), Kevin Yee (Disney Park Author and from MiceAge.com) & Sam Gennawey (of Samland  & the Author of “Walt and the Promise of Progress City”) describe their thoughts and love for the number one vacation destination on earth!  Celebrating 40 Years of pure Disney magic!  Enjoy. ;) 

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Links:

Ayefour Publishing

All Ears

MiceAge

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_178.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:36pm PDT

Nick's ERT #8 w/ Mike Collins of CoasterRadio.com-Parks of the UK & Europe!
Nick and Mike discuss European Parks (Wiener Prater in Vienna, Thorpe and Chessington), Rock of Ages (new musical), Ghost (new musical), Avatar (boring film) and lots of other fun stuff!

Enjoy!
Links: 
Direct download: Nick_and_Mike_ERT_September_2011.mp3
Category:Nick's ERT -- posted at: 11:23pm PDT

tspp #177- WDW Communications Pt. 2 w/ Zanolla & Kober 9/22/11

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Instructor of Communication for Western Illinois University, David Zanolla, returns to the SPDR to discuss more on his collegiate course on Walt Disney World and the key communications that are used in the resort.  J. Jeff Kober (President of Performance Journeys & CEO of  World Class Benchmarking) also returns to join Doug Barnes and Brent Young for discussion on the importance of communications in business practice.  Enjoy!

It’s that time of the year again!!!... Podcast Awards start September 15th.  You can nominate The Season Pass as BEST Travel Podcast at www.podcastawards.com - Thanks for your support! ;)

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Links:

Registration for Disney World Communication Culture

Podcast Awards

The Season Pass Facebook Page

David Zanolla’s Bio

Western Illinois University

Disney Dispatch

Performance Journeys

Disney At Work

Mouse Planet: J Kober

Lead With Your Customer

Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_177.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:57pm PDT

tspp #176- The D23 Expo Review! 9/15/11

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Now that every Disney Podcast has released there D23 Expo Reviews, the Season Pass comes late to the party.  It is Doug Barnes, Brent Young & Rick West’s look back at the “Ultimate Disney Fan Experience!”  Opinions on the expo, presentations, and the future of Disney Park are littered throughout the podcast, along with special appearances by Jim Hill, Lou Mongello, Henry Work and Brady MacDonald!  A ton of Disney Magic ahead - Enjoy!

It’s that time of the year again!!!... Podcast Awards start September 15th.  You can nominate The Season Pass as BEST Travel Podcast at www.podcastawards.com - Thanks for your support! ;)

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Links:

Podcast Awards

The Season Pass Facebook Page

D23 Expo

Theme Park Adventure

TPA Article for Trader Sam’s at The Disneyland Hotel

Jim Hill Media

WDW Radio

Touring Plans

LA Times: Funland Blog

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_176.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:07am PDT

tspp #175.5- D23 Expo: Radiator Springs Reality Panel

The entire audio of the Carsland panel presentation on August 21st in Stage 23 at the D23 Expo 2011.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:58am PDT

tspp #175- Wheels on I-80 Tour Part 3! 9/8/11

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This week the Season Pass returns with Part 3 of 3 big review shows for the “Wheels on I-80 Tour!”  Join Doug, Robert, Shannon & Darrell as they discuss Kennywood (West Mifflin, PA), Cedar Point (Sandusky, OH), & Six Flags Great America (Gurnee, IL).  No interviews, just hard core review of these three amazing amusement parks.  Enjoy!

Links:

Kennywood

Cedar Point

Six Flags Great America

Six Flags

Cedar Fair

Thrillride

Coaster Crew and In The Loop Podcast

The Inversion Podcast

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_175.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:08pm PDT

tspp #174- The Gary Goddard Interview 8/26/11

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This week the Season Pass Podcast welcomes Gary Goddard (CEO of the Goddard Group) to the Discussion Room!  From his beginning with Walt Disney Imagineering to starting Landmark.  With industry changing attractions like Monster Plantation, Conan, King Kong, T2, Jurassic Park, Star Trek, and more.  Gary gives insight on why he not only thrived in the industry, but became the independent leader in creative production during the 1980’s, 90’s and still continues to “Blow-Our-Minds” today!  There are also tales of the Six Flags Power Plant which created the worst marketing scheme on earth and the experience gained from directing a major motion picture like Masters Of The Universe!  Way too much info to type down; just take a listen! ;)  Oh yeah, one more thing... this is part One of more to come.  Enjoy!!

Links:

The Goddard Group

Six Flags

Thrillride

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

tspp #173- I-80 Review Pt. 2: The BIG Hershey Review! 8/14/11

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This week the Season Pass returns with Part 2 of 3 big review shows for the “Wheels on I-80 Tour!”  Join Doug, Robert, Shannon & Darrell as they discuss Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ) and go deep with Hersheypark and Chocolate World (Hershey, PA).  This episode also includes an interview with Hersheypark’s Public Relations Manager Kathy Burrows.  Enjoy!!

Links:

Hershey PA

Hersheypark

Six Flags Great Adventure

Six Flags

Cedar Fair

Thrillride

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_173.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:22pm PDT

tspp # 172- The John Wood Interview 8/7/11

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This week John Wood the Chairman and CEO of the Sally Corporation joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room.  Discussion on the origin of Sally, the influence of Disney, business of animatronics and revolutionizing dark rides with interactivity.  Between Chuck E Cheese and Moody Blues “Nights In White Satin,” there’s plenty of food for thought.  Enjoy!

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Sally Corporation

Holiday World

Six Flags

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_172.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:46pm PDT

tspp #171- Wheels On I-80 Review Part 1 - 7/31/11

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This week the Season Pass returns with Part 1 of 3 big review shows for the “Wheels on I-80 Tour!”  Join Doug, Robert, Shannon & Darrell as they discuss Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, CO), Worlds of Fun (Kansas City, MO), Six Flags St. Louis (Eureka, MO), Holiday World (Santa Claus, IN), Knoebels (Elysburg, PA) and Dorney Park (Allentown, PA).  This episode also includes interviews with Worlds of Fun Director of Marketing  Nick Guevel and Holiday World’s new Public Relations Manager Nathan Ryder.  Enjoy!!

Links:

Lakeside Amusement Park

Worlds of Fun

Six Flags St. Louis

Holiday World

Knoebels

Dorney Park

Six Flags

Cedar Fair

Thrillride

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_171.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:45pm PDT

tspp #170- Live In Cedar Point w/ Innes, Dangler & Gochenour! 7/17/11

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This week the Season Pass is in Cedar Point!  Join the crew as they discuss the amazing resort in Sandusky, Ohio with Robin Innes (Director of Public Relations), Ed Dangler (Director of  Maintenance and Construction), and Gary Gochenour (Director of Food Services) and understand the efforts that help this vacation destination thrive.  Learn about the people who make Cedar Point the #1 Amusement Park in the world!  Thrills Ahead - Enjoy!!

Links:

Cedar Point Website

Cedar Fair

Thrillride

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_170.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:01pm PDT

tspp #169- Being Jim Hill 7/10/11

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Finally!!! The Season Pass Podcast is back with a new episode!  This week, world famous Disney and theme park reporter Jim Hill of Jim Hill Media joins Doug Barnes (Owner of Season Pass Podcast), Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78), and Robert Coker (Owner of Thrillride.com) in the Season Pass Discussion Room to discuss his career, experiences and the themed entertainment industry.  Nothing is left untouched - Theme Parks, Imagineering, Brands, Film, Potter, Katzenberg, etc.  Tons of fun!  Enjoy.

Links:

Jim Hill Media

Magical Definition Podcast

Thrillride

DoomBuggies.com

Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_169.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:29pm PDT

tspp #168- Vengeance - The London Dungeon 5-D Adventure 6/14/11

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Nick Hutson takes a journey behind the scenes of the “World Famous” London Dungeon with the Marketing Executive of The London Dungeon, Matthew Clarkson.  They discuss the Dungeons as well as the new 5-D attraction - VENGEANCE!!   Enjoy!

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The London Dungeon Website

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_168.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:09am PDT

tspp #167- Listener Feedback and Review! 6/13/11

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This week it’s Listener Emails, Voicemail, and Reviews!! Darrell (aka: Wylder) joins Doug and Shannon Barnes in the Season Pass Discussion for his thoughts on Busch Gardens Tampa’s new masterpiece - Cheetah Hunt.  Enjoy!

Links:

Screamscape

Busch Gardens Tampa

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_167.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:47pm PDT

tspp #166- Creating Men In Black: Alien Attack @ Universal Studios Florida 6/2/11

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This week we go behind the scenes of Men In Black: Alien Attack at Universal Studios Florida.  We talk with Creative Director - Dave Cobb, Concept Designer - Neville Page, & Composer - Andy Garfield about the creative process behind this hit attraction... Believe me when I say, there’s more to talk about than the 60 minutes we podcast with.  Thank to our supportive listener Derek! ;)  Enjoy!

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Universal Studios Florida: Alien Attack

Neville Page Website

Make It Cool

Dave Cobb Website

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_166.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:39pm PDT

tspp #165- Disney World Communications w/ David Zanolla 5/25/11

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The podcast may seem late (recorded on Mother’s Day), but the material is as relevant as the Theme Park Industry itself.  We talk with the Instructor of Communication for Western Illinois University, David Zanolla, on his collegiate course on Walt Disney World and the key communications that are used in the resort to make it the biggest & best vacation destination on earth!  Chad Emerson (Author of Project Future/Ayefour Publishing) joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young to discuss the importance of communications in theme parks as well as the sneaky subject of economics. ;)  Tons of info, lots of fun, and another packed episode of the Season Pass Podcast.  Enjoy!

Links:

David Zanolla’s Bio

Western Illinois University

Disney Dispatch

Ayefour Publishing

Blooloop

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_165.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:44pm PDT

tspp #164- Bert The Conqueror @ SFDK & Behind the Scenes of DCA's World of Color 5/18/11

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This week's show is packed with Theme Park Goodness!!  We talk with comedian Bert Kreischer and SFDK park ambassador Captain Lee Munro at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom during the big “Bert The Conqueror” shoot for the Travel Channel.  We also have behind the scenes audio for Disney California Adventure’s big hit night-time spectacle “World Of Color” from the Producers Guild of America event in March.  Tons of fun and info shower this episode!  Have Fun Listening & Masticating! ;) 

Links:

Bert Kreischer’s Website

The Travel Channel’s Bert The Conqueror

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom 

Disney’s World of Color

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_164.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:44pm PDT

tspp #163- The 17th Annual Thea Awards (Part 3) 05/11/11

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Join the Season Pass Team as they review the 17th Annual Thea Awards from the Globe Theater in Universal Studios Hollywood.  Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast), Robert Coker (Thrillride.com) & Patrick Kling (Associate Producer of The Thea Awards) discuss the event, interviews from the Theas, and clips from the ceremony.  This episode is Part 3 which focuses on Act 3 of the Theas - Theme Parks, Attractions & Lifetime Achievement - Harrison "Buzz" Price.  Tons of Harry Potter (4-Awards) talk and many guests ahead, enjoy!  

Links:

The TEA Website

The Thea Blog

Thrillride.com

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_163.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:24am PDT

tspp #162- The 17th Annual Thea Awards (Part 2) 4/24/11

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Join the Season Pass Team as they review the 17th Annual Thea Awards from the Globe Theater in Universal Studios Hollywood.  Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast), Brent Young (Super 78), Robert Coker (Thrillride.com), Dave Cobb (Thinkwell) & Patrick Kling (Associate Producer of The Thea Awards) discuss the event, interviews from the Theas, and clips from the ceremony.  This episode is Part 2 which focuses on Act 2 of the Theas - Spectacles, Expos and Media Attractions.  Lots of TEA & Industry talk and many guests ahead, enjoy!  

Links:

The TEA Website

The Thea Blog

Thinkwell Website 

Thrillride.com

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_162.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:21pm PDT

Nick's ERT #7 - w/Mike of CoasterRadio.com: Alton Towers Review!

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Join Nick Hutson and Mike Collins for CoasterRadio.com as they review Nick's 2011 Alton Towers Trip.  Also a refresh on Theme Park Change which ends on April 30th... Donate Now. ;)  

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CoasterRadio.com

Theme Park Change

Alton Towers

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Direct download: Nick_ERT_with_Mike_Collins.mp3
Category:Nick's ERT -- posted at: 8:27pm PDT

tspp #161- The 17th Annual Thea Awards (Part 1) 4/17/11

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Join the Season Pass Team as they review the 17th Annual Thea Awards from the Globe Theater in Universal Studios Hollywood.  Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast), Robert Coker (Thrillride.com), Dave Cobb (Thinkwell) & Patrick Kling (Associate Producer of The Thea Awards) discuss the event, interviews from the Theas, and clips from the ceremony.  This episode is Part 1 which focuses on Act 1 of the Theas - Museums and Attractions.  Lots of TEA & Industry talk and many guests ahead, enjoy!  

Links:

The TEA Website

The Thea Blog

Thrillride.com

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_161.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:30pm PDT

TSPP Special - THEME PARK CHANGE

Theme Park Change ends April 30th.  Go to www.themeparkchange.com to learn more and donate.  Thanks to CoasterRadio.com.

Direct download: TSPP_-_Theme_Park_Change.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:52am PDT

tspp #160- West Coast Bash 2011 & More Knott’s Preserved 4/10/11

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It’s West Coast Bash 2011!!  We are at Knott’s Berry Farm to talk about this amazing event and more about Knott’s Preserved.  Join Robb Alvey (ThemeParkReview.com), Erik Lynxwiler (Co-Author of Knott’s Preserved), Jeff Tucker (Supervisor of Entertainment for Knott’s), Daniel Miller (Knott’s Designer and Haunt Extraordinaire), Robert Coker (Thrillride.com), Rick West (ThemeParkAdventure.com), and Doug Barnes (Owner & Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) as they discuss the history of Knott’s and the amazing excursions that make West Coast Bash so exclusive.  Tons of fun that you don’t want to miss!! Enjoy.  

 

Links:

Theme Park Review

Knott’s Berry Farm

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Knott’s Preserved Website

Theme Park Adventure

Thrillride.com

Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes

Theme Park Change

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_160.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:48pm PDT

tspp #159- Park World Returns w/ Owen Ralph 4/5/11

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Owen Ralph, The Editor of Park World Magazine, joins Doug Barnes and Nick Hutson for discussion about the famous amusement industry publication, his journey into the media world, the change of age for the distribution of magazines, Merlin's climb to the top, branding in the theme park, and of course, favorite rides & parks.  Enjoy!

 

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Park World Magazine

Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes

Theme Park Change

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_159.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:28pm PDT

tspp #158- Emerson Returns w/ 4 Decades of WDW Magic! 03/13/11

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Chad Emerson, Author of Project Future, returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room to discuss Ayefour Publishing’s newest Walt Disney World Book Four Decades of Magic: Celebrating the First Forty Years of Disney Word.  Chad, Doug, Brent and Urso Chappell (ExpoMuseum.com) also talk Disney, Disney, and MORE Disney.  Enjoy!

 

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Ayefour Publishing

Expo Museum

World’s Fair Podcast

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_158.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:07pm PDT

tspp #157- The Steve Alcorn Interview 2/27/11

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Steve Alcorn, the CEO of Alcorn McBride Inc., joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room to discuss his career, the purpose of Alcorn Mcbride, the beginnings of EPCOT Center, technological positions in theme parks, and the future of sound in themed attractions.  We also discuss two of Steve’s books; Building a Better Mouse: The Story of the Electronic Imagineers Who Designed Epcot and Theme Park Design: Behind the Scenes with an Engineer.  If you work in the industry or want the tools to find your career in the themed entertainment world, this is a good listen. ;) Enjoy!

 

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Alcorn McBride Inc Website

Imagineering Class Website

Building a Better Mouse - Amazon

Theme Park Design - Amazon

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_157.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:02pm PDT

tspp #156- About.com's Reader's Choice Awards & More! 2/20/11

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What was your favorite Industry Attraction for 2010?  Arthur Levine, The Theme Parks Guide for About.com has returned to the Season Pass Discussion Room to give insight on About.Com’s new awards program “The Reader’s Choice Awards!”  You’ll be surprised to hear who’s in the lead.  Also Brent, Doug, & Arthur discuss SeaWorld California’s newly announced ‘Manta’ coaster and the future of TSPP.  Enjoy! 

 

Links:

About.com’s Reader’s Choice Awards

About.com

SeaWorld California's Manta

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_156.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:29am PDT

tspp #155- The Disney Way w/ Jeff Kober

 

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Quality customer service is the greatest key to success for any major business in today’s industry and nobody has satisfied their guests better than Disney in the Themed Entertainment World.  J. Jeff Kober (President of Performance Journeys & CEO of  World Class Benchmarking) joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass Podcast), Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78), Rick West (Owner/Editor of Theme Park Adventure) & Don Schockow (Owner of Theme Park Audio Archives) in the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk the theme park influence in Jeff’s career and his determination to help the world of business with a little pixie dust.  Ever wondered why and/or how Disney performed guest relations right?  Take a listen and you’ll see there’s more to the culture of guest satisfaction than just serving popcorn.  Enjoy. ;)

 

Links:

Performance Journeys

Disney At Work

Mouse Planet: J Kober

Lead With Your Customer

Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney

Theme Park Audio Archives

Theme Park Adventure

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_155.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:10am PDT

tspp #154- LA Fun-Times w/ Brady MacDonald 1/19/11

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This week Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer & Editor of the LA Times Funland Amusement + Theme Park Blog, joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk the beginnings of the popular Blogger’s career as well as his view on the amusement and themed entertainment industry.  There is also plenty of discussion on the Disneyland Resort, the future of Disney California Adventure, and the “new” direction of Six Flags Magic Mountain.  Much Fun Ahead!  Enjoy. ;)

 

Links:

LA Times Funland Blog

Screamscape

Miceage

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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

 

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

 

© 2011 Season Pass Podcast 

Direct download: The_Season_Pass_154.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:14am PDT

tspp #153- The Garner Holt Interview 1/12/11

 

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This week’s episode is an Ani-mazing Show!!!  Garner Holt, the Founder & President of Garner Holt Productions, joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room for an inspiring conversation about passion and determination to make it BIG in the Themed Entertainment World.  From starting in Las Vegas to creating Chuck E. Cheese to producing miracles for the Disney Parks, Garner Holt Productions is the animatronic “bomb-shell” that has changed the game in the amusement industry.  Learn about Garner’s beginning as a teen with a dream to the leader of this super-charged scenic-mechanic-magic production company.  Anyone who is a fan of the theme park world, this is a must listen!  Enjoy. ;)

 

Links:

Garner Holt Productions

Uni-Cycle Man Video

Closing Song on iTunes: "Wheels" by Enuff Z'nuff

 

Thanks to all the listeners for nominating the Season Pass for "Best Travel Podcast" for the Podcast Awards (Second Year In A Row!!).  www.podcastawards.com

 

The Newly Designed Season Pass Podcast Website is at:

www.seasonpasspodcast.com 

 

Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass

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Contact us: 

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brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com   

nick@seasonpasspodcast.com   

 

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

 

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

 

© 2011 Season Pass Podcast 

 

Direct download: The_Season_Pass_153_repost.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:15am PDT

tspp #152- Community Feedback & The Enthusiast From Down-Under! 1/3/11

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This week is about the Season Pass Podcast Audience! TSPP listener & friend Peter joins us from Melbourne Australia to discuss amusement parks from "down under" and his amazing 2010 US coaster trip.  We also play some of "Your" voicemails.  Enjoy the first TSPP of the New Year!

 

Thanks to all the listeners for nominating the Season Pass for "Best Travel Podcast" for the Podcast Awards (Second Year In A Row!!).  www.podcastawards.com

 

The Newly Designed Season Pass Podcast Website is at:

www.seasonpasspodcast.com

 

Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass

Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass


Contact us: 

doug@seasonpasspodcast.com  

brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com  

nick@seasonpasspodcast.com  

 

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

 

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

 

© 2011 Season Pass Podcast 

Direct download: The_Season_Pass_152.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:27pm PDT