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tspp #229- The Matt Ouimet Interview 3/28/13

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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! ;)

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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Themed Entertainment Association

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tspp #228- 2013 Thea Awards Preview w/ Kathy Oliver & Patrick Roberge! 3/26/13

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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: 6:04pm PDT

tspp #227- The Christine Kerr Interview 3/20/13

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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

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

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_227.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:45pm PDT

tspp #226- The NEW London Dungeon: Preview & Review! 3/16/13

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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: 4:41pm PDT

tspp #225- Jerry Rees RETURNS!! 3/9/13

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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!;)

Links:

Jerry Rees Website

Disney Cruise Line: Animator’s Palate

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_225.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:31pm PDT