The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The end of the IAAPA trip coverage. We are at SeaWorld Orlando with Brian Morrow (Creative Director of SeaWorld Parks) for the newest attraction of the park Antarctica. We discuss SeaWorld’s mission, creative process, introducing new technologies, as well as the newest family ride in the park, Antarctica’s Empire of the Penguin. Tons of fun, tons of penguins, no politics. Enjoy! Links: SeaWorld Orlando IAAPA MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Chad Emerson returns to the Season Pass Podcast for the 6th episode of EMERSON’S DISNEY FILES. This episode the BIG discussion is the battle between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando…conversation on immersive environment, luxury vacations, My Magic +, Harry Potter and of course, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride in the Magic Kingdom. Controversy ahead? Take a listen. Enjoy! Links: MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Season Pass Podcast brings you the final report from the IAAPA Expo 2013 floor—President of Premier Rides, Jim Seay. Jim shares his beginnings in the industry, how Premier Rides came to be, and how they have become one of the most innovative and most successful companies in the theme park world. Talk on Six Flags, Roller Coasters, The Mummy at Universal Studios, and so much more. Enjoy! Links: IAAPA Premier Rides MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Season Pass Podcast is at the Kennedy Space Center to check out how the themed entertainment industry gets infused with NASA, thanks to the newest exhibit Atlantis! Doug Barnes and Robert Coker join the Project Manager of Atlantis, Emily Howard (Vice President of PGAV Destinations), to experience and discuss the Kennedy Space Center and the amazing new project. Fans of Theme Parks, Themed Entertainment, NASA and Museums should all listen. Enjoy! Links: IAAPA Kennedy Space Center PGAV Destinations MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Season Pass Podcast brings you its coverage of the 2013 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Exposition from Orlando, Florida. Straight from the floor of the IAAPA Expo Doug Barnes and Robert Coker sit down with the Creative Designers behind the amazing Sally Corporation Drew Hunter (V.P. of Creative Design) and Rich Hill (Senior Designer). Discussion on their beginnings in the themed entertainment world, the purpose of Sally Corp., and why they are leaders in the Dark Ride development industry. Tons of dark ride goodness ahead. Enjoy! Links: IAAPA Sally Corporation MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

Another ERT for all you. Get ready for 2014.

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Season Pass Podcast brings you its coverage of the 2013 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Exposition from Orlando, Florida. Part 2 of 2 from the floor of the IAAPA Expo (4 of 8 for the entire trip)—Interviews with Andrew Strang (CEO of Soaring Attractions), Stephen Geddes (President of Soaring Attractions), Matt Kent (Head of Creative Services for Oceaneering), Adam House (Engineer for Great Coasters International), Evan Souliere (Engineer for Great Coasters Internationl), Fred Grubb (Owner of Rocky Mountain Construction), Alan Schilke (Design Engineer of Rocky Mountain Construction), Kevin Rohwer (Vice President of S&S-Sansei), and Gary Goddard (Founder & Chairman/CEO of the Goddard Group). Find out what’s happening in the themed entertainment and amusement industry. Enjoy! Links: IAAPA Soaring Attractions Inc Oceaneering Great Coasters International Rocky Mountain Construction S&S-Sansei The Goddard Group MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

Nick Hutson is joined by Actress and London Dungeon host, Amy Larcombe. Amy discusses her love for Disney, a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland (mainly concerning Mystic Manor), and the experience of a London Dungeon cast member, plus moving to a new location. Enjoy!

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass Podcast travels to the new and improved Fun Spot America Amusement Park/Family Entertainment Center in Orlando, Florida. Doug Barnes and Robert Coker discuss this amazing family park, its attractions, and the origin story with John Arie Sr. (Owner of Fun Spot Attractions), John Arie Jr. (COO of Fun Spot Attractions) and Patrick Tuten (Creative Director of Fun Spot Attractions). Treating employees well and serving guests right, Fun Spot is the perfect example of success in the amusement industry. OH!…And White Lightning ROCKS!! Enjoy! Links: Fun Spot Attractions Website IAAPA MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass Podcast goes to Kissimmee, Florida to check out the amazing vacation village Give Kids The World. Doug Barnes and Robert Coker are joined by Jeff Kober (Disney At Work) and Lon Smart (Disney) to discuss the special free resort get-away for families with terminally ill children. Also, Doug and Lon join the Director of Risk Management for Give Kids the World, Neal McCord, on location to discuss the creation and story behind GKTW as well as his journey through the themed entertainment industry and what brought him to GKTW. Hear what makes GKTW the most profound, most humbling, and greatest initiative in the industry. Give Kids the World is a story of heart, love, sharing, volunteering, community, and unity for the greatest cause ever…to create those beautiful, everlasting memories for a family with their child. Enjoy! Links: Give Kids The World Disney At Work IAAPA MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* FINALLY! Season Pass Podcast brings you its coverage of the 2013 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Exposition from Orlando, Florida. Part 1 of 2 from the floor of the IAAPA Expo (1 of 8 for the entire trip)—Interviews with Tom Burnet (CEO of Accesso), Lee Cockerell (Former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World), Marty Sklar (Former Ambassador of Walt Disney Imagineer), Paul Noland (President and CEO of IAAPA) and Mario Mamon (Chairman of the IAAPA Board/Chairman and President of Enchanted Kingdom Park). Find out what’s happening in the themed entertainment and amusement industry. Enjoy! Links: IAAPA Accesso Lee Cockerell’s Website Marty Sklar’s “Dream It! Do It!” Enchanted Kingdom MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Now that it’s 2014 we can safely say that the Halloween season is over and the Season Pass Podcast would love to finally reveal Knott’s Scary Farm’s VIP experiences of 2013 to all of you! This episode is the discussion and dissection of the 5 new Skeleton Key Rooms and the return of the hit exclusive haunt maze Trapped, this version simply known as The New Experiment. Doug Barnes and Robert Coker (Season Pass Podcast) are joined by the Knott’s creative crew behind these experiences including Jeff Tucker (Entertainment Supervisor), Daniel Miller (Maze Designer/Mad Genius), Brooke Walters (Supervisor of Entertainment Design), Lara Hanneman (Director of Entertainment, Technical, and Production), and more! Audio of each Skeleton Key Room and all of Trapped: The New Experiment! This episode is also co-hosted with Mike Maryman of EvilEpisodes.com. All audio in this episode IS CENSORED, however, still intense…you’ve been warned. Enjoy! Links: Knott’s Berry Farm Thrillride Evil Episodes MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It’s another Seasoned Pros List Show with Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast), Arthur Levine (Theme Parks Guide for About.com) and Joel Bullock (The Coaster Critic). For the fourth SPLS episode, the guys count down the Top Ten BEST WOODEN ROLLER COASTERS in North America. Coaster specialist Robert Coker (co-host of Season Pass Podcast/Author of Roller Coasters: A Thrill Seeker’s Guide to the Ultimate Scream Machines joins as the Expert Guest of the conversation. Where Where does El Toro and Phoenix fall? Is there a place for classics like the Coney Island Cyclone?? Take a listen to find out. Enjoy! Links: Theme Park Geekly About.com: Theme Parks The Coaster Critic Thrillride MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] 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. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast celebrates the New Year with the Owner of ThemeParkTourist.com and the Author of the new book on Alton Towers, “Tales from the Towers,” Nick Sim. We discuss love for the industry, the influence of theme parks in the UK and US, plus his journey in creating the book and the obstacles that life throws at you. Inspirational and humbling. Enjoy! ;) Links: Theme Park Tourist Tales from the Towers Book MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] 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. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast celebrates the Holiday Season with one of the originators and leaders of the Theme Park Industry, CEO of Fake Theme Park, Murph Gantly! Murph discusses the beginnings of his park as well as the origins of the amusement industry itself, plus the amazing festivities the park throws during the Christmas Season! An emotional, motivation, and charming episode of TSPP. Enjoy! ;) Links: Fake Theme Park - Facebook Fake Theme Park - Twitter MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Holiday Closing Song - Wizards of Winter by Trans-Siberian Orchestra (iTunes Link) Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

Ncik and Lee discuss (and ponder) the new Platinum Pass Merlin will offer next season.

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast goes back to the 2013 D23 Expo to discuss Hong Kong Disneyland’s newest hit attraction, Mystic Manor! Doug Barnes and Brent Young are joined by Stephen Stanton (Voice Actor/Voice of Lord Henry Mystic), Jerry Rees (Director, Writer, Animator, Disney Veteran, etc.), and Zane Jench (Attractions Creator, Director, Theme Park Geek) to discuss the greatness and mysteries behind this original attraction plus the creative stories in producing this amazing machine of joy! Tons of voices, tons of descriptions, tons of geekery! Enjoy. Links: The Walt Disney Birthplace Website Stephen Stanton Jerry Rees Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Nick Hutson is joined by Lee and Robert to review Lee's Trip to Europa Park! Tons of coasters, tons of dark rides, tons of classic amusement park rides...PLUS...Disney Park knock-offs? ;) Enjoy! Nick is at MusicalTalk.co.uk Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast reveals the historic restoration project that is driven by Brent Young and Dina Benadon - The Walt Disney Birthplace Historical Preservation. The Super 78 team discusses the KickStarter Project to bring this important piece of theme entertainment history back to life and establish it as a Historical Landmark in the city of Chicago. Joining the conversation is Steven Clark (Disney Author & Historian/Founder of D23) and Charlie Pipal (Chicago Architect/Preservation Architect). Take a listen and find out how you can take part in Disney History! When you Donate at KickStarter, make sure you comment “Season Pass Podcast!” You will be entered in to win a trip for one night at the home ($10,000 donation value), a historical collectors piece of the home ($500), or Christmas Mickey and Minnie Ears ($Priceless as well$ - Thanks to PixieVacations.com). BUT HURRY!!You only have 12/4/13-12/11/13 (3:00pm PST) to enter. Links: The Walt Disney Birthplace Website KickStarter Site Pixie Vacations Thrillride.com Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week is the forth and final part covering the 2013 Thea Awards and TEA Summit. Here’s a look back on the event and conversations with Chick Russell (Universal Creative) on Transformers: The Ride, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame team-Janice Smith (Director of Exhibits & Programming at CSHF), Tim Manfield (Principal of Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc.), and Stephen Plantenberg (Principal of Cortina Productions), and Thea Awards first time attendees Shelly & Noe Valladolid from the Pink Monorail Blog and Jim Hill Media. All TEA interviews were recorded live at the Disneyland Hotel. Tons of greatness ahead from the Ultimate Themed Entertainment Event!! Enjoy! Links: TEA Website Universal Studios Transformers: The Ride Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame InPark Magazine Cambridge Seven Associates Cortina Productions IAAPA Website Pink Monorail Jim Hill Media Theme Park Tourist Touring Plans - Discount Code “seasonpass” to receive 15% off Subscription. MiceChat MicePod Disneyland Hotel Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week Brian Morrow, the Creative Director of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, is in the Season Pass Discussion Room. Brian looks back to the beginnings of his career, from food safety as an intern for Six Flags, to working under a contractor for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, into Zoological themed environments, to ultimately ending up in the SeaWorld parks. A story on not quitting, patience and time, and climbing the chain. Creative process stories for Busch Gardens Tampa’s Cheetah Hunt, Williamburg’s Verbolten, and more! Enjoy! PHOTO Used is from TampaBay.com Links: SeaWorld Parks Busch Gardens Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast continues the 2013 Halloween celebration with a trip to THE OFFICIAL HOME PARK of the Season Pass Podcast - Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park, CA for Halloween Haunt! This is part TWO of TWO!! Interviews with Brooke Walters (Supervisor of Entertainment Design), Eric Lynxwiler (Graphic Designer for Entertainment/Co-Author of Knott’s Preserved), Jason Soyster (Manager of Communications), Adam Hankinson (Audio Specialist), Tim Barham (Area Manager for Wardrobe), & More! Plus Experience Audio & Commentary through NEW mazes Forevermore & Gunslinger’s Grave with designer Brooke Walters. Also, discussion with Jeff Tucker on creating Possessed!! Have Scary Fun! Links: Knott’s Berry Farm Evil Episodes Thrillride.com Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast continues the 2013 Halloween celebration with a trip to THE OFFICIAL HOME PARK of the Season Pass Podcast - Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park, CA for Halloween Haunt! This is part ONE of TWO!! TONS of INTERVIEWS including Raffi Kaprelyan, Julie Owens, Craig Harold, Rob Perez, Daniel Miller, The Academy of Villains, Ted Dougherty, and more! Plus Experience Audio & Commentary through the NEW Black Magic haunt maze from the designer Daniel Miller. So many great stories, a plethora of Haunt sounds, and a load of Jeff Tucker!! Have Scary Fun! Links: Knott’s Berry Farm Ultimate Haunt - Haunt: A Picture History Book Evil Episodes Thrillride.com Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast continues the 2013 Halloween celebration with a trip to California's Great America in Santa Clara, CA for Halloween Haunt! Experience audio from all eight mazes, PLUS an exclusive interview with the Entertainment Manager, Clayton Lawrence. Have Scary Fun! Links: California’s Great America InPark Magazine Evil Episodes Thrillride.com Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast continues the 2013 Halloween celebration with a trip to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA for Fright Fest! Tons of fun with Captain Lee Munro, PLUS an exclusive interview with the new Park President, Don McCoy. Also, audio with Valerie the elephant, SkyScreamer Backwards with Ride Supervisor Charles Laureano, and walk-through of the park’s newest maze Total Darkness. Have a Blast! Links: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom InPark Magazine Evil Episodes Thrillride.com Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Nick Hutson is joined by Lee Conway and Michael Bolton to discuss Thorpe Park's Fright Nights. Big review of the UK's biggest Halloween Theme Park Event! ;) Enjoy! Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast starts off the 2013 Halloween celebration with the amazing and shockingly detailed Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. Audio samples and narrations from ALL SIX MAZES plus the Terror Tram. Also, an exclusive interview with the HHN Creators, John Murdy and Chris Williams, from the Scare LA Convention (August 2013). Audio Track Order: Tram to Backlot Mazes/Black Sabbath 13 The Walking Dead: No Safe Haven John Murdy & Chris Williams Interview Terror Tram: The Walking Dead Insidious: Into The Further Evil Dead: Book Of The Dead El Cucuy: The Boogeyman Universal Monsters Remix Resurrection Links: Universal Studios Hollywood PodCRASH with That Chris Gore Evil Episodes Thrillride.com Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) & Brent Young (Creative Director/Principle of Super 78) travel to Pasadena to sit for a chat with Phil Hettema (President/Creative Executive of the Hettema Group). Phil discusses his entry into the Themed Entertainment Industry: beginning at Disneyland designing costumes, to creating the Miami Vice Stunt Show at Universal Studios, then moving into concept design for Universal’s Cartoon World...which ultimately became Islands of Adventure. He also discusses the creation of the amazing 4-D attraction “Beyond All Boundaries” at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. An amazing man with an inspirational story--A MUST LISTEN! Enjoy! LOVE THE SHOW? You can help nominate The Season Pass for BEST TRAVEL and PRODUCED podcast at the Podcast Awards! www.podcastawards.com Links: The Hettema Group TEA Website SATE Blog Beyond All Boundaries-The National WWII Museum MicePod MiceChat Touring Plans Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Nick Hutson is joined by Lee to review their Alton Towers trip! Includes a BIG " The Smiler" REVIEW! Nemesis: Sub-Terror spoilers a half hour in... You've been warned. ;) Enjoy! Nick is at MusicalTalk.co.uk Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week is the Season Pass looks at the TEA’s SATE 2013! Learn about this amazing themed entertainment event taking place at the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD), Georgia--October 3-4! Doug Barnes and SATE Co-Chair Stefan Lawrence (StefanRules.com) discusses STORYTELLING, ARCHITECTURE, TECHNOLOGY and EXPERIENCE with three of the four event chairs: Adam Bezark (Owner and Creative Director of the Bezark Company), MK Haley (from Disney Research), and Al Cross (V.P. of PGAV Destinations). Tons of info on this amazing conference from the Themed Entertainment Association. Enjoy! Links: TEA Website SATE Blog Bezark Company PGAV Destinations StefanRules.com Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Nick Hutson is joined by Lee to review their Blackpool Pleasure Beach trip! Tons of coasters, tons of dark rides, tons of classic amusement park charm! Enjoy! Nick is at MusicalTalk.co.uk Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week TSPP Returns to Video Games!! Tom Zeliff, the Lead 3D Modeler for NoLimits Coaster Simulation, is in the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk the origins, creation, and experiences of the famous coaster video simulator, plus, behind the scenes info on the developing NoLimits 2! Tons of Coaster Geekery Ahead...Enjoy! Links: NoLimits Website NoLimits YouTube Thrill Network Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week CEO of Renaissance Entertainment Jon Binkowski joins Doug Barnes and Robert Coker in the Season Pass Discussion Room! Jon discusses the start of his career at SeaWorld, to starting Renaissance Entertainment, to becoming the CCO of the most famous “Unfortunate” Theme Park in U.S. history--Hard Rock Park. The team gets deep into the creative process and business behind the creation of the infamous park, plus what has happened since the fall. Jon rocks the mic like a pro and TSPP is excited to share his amazing story with you. Enjoy! HELP THE SEASON PASS GET TO IAAPA! 2 WEEKS LEFT--OUR GOAL IS $4000: GOFUNDME.COM/TSPPTOIAAPA Links: Renaissance Entertainment Theme Park University- Hard Rock Park Scare Zone on Amazon Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week is the third part covering the 2013 Thea Awards and TEA Summit. Podcasting live from the Timber Mountain Log Ride and Knott’s Boardwalk Opening Event at Knott’s Berry Farm with Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of Season Pass Podcast), Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78), Robert Coker (Owner and Editor of Thrillride.com), and Stefan Lawrence (StefanRules.com) look back on conversations with Ray Spencer (Creative Director at Walt Disney Imagineering) on Carthay Circle Restaurant, Sarah Roots (Vice President of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London) & Craig Hanna (CCO of Thinkwell) on the Making of Harry Potter movie experience, and Adam Bezark (The Bezark Company), Dave Cobb (Thinkwell) & Anthony Esparza (Herschend Family Entertainment) on the TEA Next Gen Initiative. Plus a TEA Summit Review with Andy Garfield & Jason McManus (Lightning in a Bottle) and writer Roby Brown. All TEA interviews were recorded live at the Disneyland Hotel. Tons of greatness ahead from the Ultimate Themed Entertainment Event!! Enjoy! HELP THE SEASON PASS GET TO IAAPA! 2 WEEKS LEFT--OUR GOAL IS $4000: GOFUNDME.COM/TSPPTOIAAPA Links: TEA Website Warner Bros. Studio Tour Thinkwell Herschend Family Entertainment Lightning In A Bottle Disneyland Hotel Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week John Wardley returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room with Nick Hutson to discuss his new book, Creating My Own Nemesis, and more of his thoughts on the themed entertainment industry. Doug also gives a quick review on the D23 Expo 2013. Thank you for listening. Enjoy! Help TSPP get to IAAPA! Click Here Links: Buy John’s BOOK: Creating My Own Nemesis (book) Creating My Own Nemesis (Kindle) TSPP w/ John Wardley Past Episodes: TSPP #103 John Wardley Interview TSPP #122 Th13teen TSPP #123 Dark Rides & More! Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week is part TWO of the Interview with retired Imagineer & 2013 Disney Legend Tony Baxter! Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast), Brent Young (Creative Director/President of Super 78), Robert Coker (Owner/Editor of Thrillride.com), Ryan Harmon (President of Zeitgeist), and Sasha Bailyn (Co-Founder/Editor-In-Chief of EntertainmentDesigner.com) sit with Tony to discuss E-TICKET material: the quirky side of Disneyland, the flaws to the one price ticket system, the Eisner & Wells team, Tarzan Treehouse, Star Tours, EPCOT, Journey into Imagination with Figment, Bud Hurlbut & Walt Disney, and much much more! A must listen for anyone who’s a fan of Disney Parks and/or loves the Themed Entertainment Industry!! Enjoy! Links: D23 Disney Legends 2013 Entertainment Designer MicePod (MiceChat Podcasting Network) Thrillride.com Super 78 Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass visit’s the house of Walt Disney Imagineering genius and new 2013 DISNEY LEGEND, Tony Baxter! Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast), Brent Young (Creative Director/President of Super 78), Robert Coker (Owner/Editor of Thrillride.com), Ryan Harmon (President of Zeitgeist), and Sasha Bailyn (Co-Founder/Editor-In-Chief of EntertainmentDesigner.com) sit with Tony to discuss his incredibly themed home, the beginning of his career, passion for Disney, thoughts on the industry, early mentors in WDI, and Disneyland’s evolution, as well as the creative process behind many of his projects including Thunder Mountain Railroad. A must listen for anyone who’s a fan of Disney Parks and/or loves the Themed Entertainment Industry!! Enjoy! Links: D23 Disney Legends 2013 Entertainment Designer MicePod (MiceChat Podcasting Network) Thrillride.com Super 78 Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week Doug and Brent speak with three amazing architects from one of the most successful design firms in themed entertainment history--PGAV Destinations! Al Cross (Vice President), Jim Wible (Senior Attraction Designer) and Josh Rodriguez (Architectural Designer) share their start, love, experience, and journey through the growing field of themed entertainment. Discussion on the beginnings of PGAV, working on animal habitats and merging that concept into theme parks. Working with Anheuser-Busch to SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, and others. The creation of industry changing attractions like Montu in Busch Gardens in Tampa and Manta in SeaWorld Orlando & San Diego, as well as Escape from Pompeii, Cheetah Hunt, Sheikra, Kumba, etc. Tons of fun on theme parks, zoos, aquariums, science centers, location, location, attraction, attraction, info, info, INFO!! This podcast was recorded in April of 2013, before the opening of Antarctica in SeaWorld Orlando and the Atlantis Space Shuttle at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Enjoy! The Season Pass Podcast is a Member of the MiceChat Podcasting Network. Check out the MICEPOD at micepod.com. Links: PGAV Destinations SeaWorld Parks Busch Gardens Six Flags Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass goes behind the scenes of the extremely successful, award-winning, new phenomenal Disney Park land, Cars Land!! Discussion on the operations and merchandise with Gary Maggetti (General Manager of Food & Beverage and Store Operations at Disney California Adventure), Food and Flo’s V8 Cafe with Sean Layne (Head Area Chef of Cars Land), as well as conversations with Walt Disney Imagineers Kathy Mangum (Executive Vice President, Producer of WDI) and Tom Morris (Creative, Art Director of WDI). Also, TSPP talks with animatronic guru Garner Holt (President of Garner Holt Productions). HUGE Show on a HUGE inspiring attraction. Recorded in Disney California Adventure and during the 2013 Thea Awards Gala & TEA Summit (April 2013). Enjoy! Links: Disney California Adventure TEA Website Garner Holt Productions MicePod MiceChat Website Disneyland Hotel Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com The Season Pass is part of the MiceChat Podcasting Network Family at MicePod.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week is the second part covering the 2013 The Awards and TEA Summit. Podcasting live from the Timber Mountain Log Ride and Knott’s Boardwalk Event at Knott’s Berry Farm with Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of Season Pass Podcast), Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78), Robert Coker (Owner and Editor of Thrillride.com), and Stefan LawConversations with Christine Kerr President of the TEA & V.P. of BaAM Productions), Allison and Dan of MediaMation, Michael Mack of Europa-Park and Mack Rides,Christian Lachel (Creative Director at BRC Imagination Arts), Joe Rhode of Walt Disney Imagineering, and A WHOLE LOT MORE! Plus a special appearances by Andrew Hansen and his story of how he joined the TEA. Tons of greatness ahead from the Ultimate Themed Entertainment Event!! Enjoy! Links: TEA Website MediaMation BaAM Productions Europa-Park Mack Rides BRC Imagination Arts Disneyland Hotel Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week is the it’s the Gold Striker Media Event at California’s Great America in Santa Clara, CA! The entire grand opening plus conversations with CGA V.P. and General Manager Raul Rehnborg, P.R. Manager Roger Ross, creators of “Lost Parks of Northern California” Kris Rowberry (GreatAmericanThrills.net) & Nicholas Laschkewitsch (American Coaster Enthusiasts Nor Cal), and Doug’s review of this stunning new wooden monster! Also, a review of the Knott’s Berry Farm Boardwalk & Timber Mountain Media Day. Enjoy! Links: California’s Great America Website Knott’s Website ACE Nor Cal Site ACE Online Great American Thrills Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Nick Hutson is joined by Robert Coker of Thrillride.com and The Season Pass Podcast, to discuss Alton Tower’s The Smiler, Universal Studios Orlando’s Simpsons, Harry Potter, London Dungeon with TSPP listener and ticket winner Lee, and more new attractions of 2013. Nick is at MusicalTalk.co.uk Robert is at Thrillride.com Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week is the first part of many covering the 2013 The Awards and TEA Summit. Conversations with Ron Miziker on presenting the Thea for Tait Pixel Tablets, Bart de Boer (CEO of Efteling) on Aquanura at Efteling, the Netherlands, Jean-Christophe Canizares (ECA2)/Berni Jo (Director of Big-O Show)/Yuree Hong (Manager of Big-O Show) on the Big-O Show from the Yeosu 2012 International Expo, Korea, Adam Bezark on presenting the Thea for The Big-O Show, a continuation with Frank Stanek on receiving the Thea Lifetime Achievement: The Buzz Price Award, and A WHOLE LOT MORE! Special appearances by Shelly Valladolid of PinkMonorail.com and John Plumton of Forrec. Tons of greatness ahead from the Ultimate Themed Entertainment Event!! Enjoy! Links: TEA Website Miziker Entertainment Tait Pixel Tablets Efteling Theme Park The Big-O Show in Korea (ECA2 Website) Bezark Company PinkMonorail.com Jim Hill Media Forrec Disneyland Hotel Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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! ;) Links: Touring Plans Unofficial Guide to WDW and Disneyland Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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! ;) Links: Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park Adventure Knott’s Preserved by Chris Merrit & Eric Lynxwiler Thrillride.com Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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! Links: The Themed Entertainment Association Patrick Roberge Productions Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [email protected] 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. © 2013 Season Pass Podcast