The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes 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. ## Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a Summer of FUN! 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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. ;) Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a Summer of FUN! Links: Ayefour Publishing All Ears MiceAge Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Special 176 Closing Song - Rootless by Youngblood Hawke 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

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: www.coasterradio.com

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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! ;) Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a Summer of FUN! 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 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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! ;) Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a Summer of FUN! 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 Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Special 176 Closing Song - Rootless by Youngblood Hawke 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

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

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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! Links: Sally Corporation Holiday World 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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! Links: The London Dungeon Website 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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! Links: Universal Studios Florida: Alien Attack Neville Page Website Make It Cool Dave Cobb Website 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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. ;) Links: CoasterRadio.com Theme Park Change Alton Towers www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact NICK: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

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

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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! Links: Park World Magazine Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Theme Park Change 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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! Links: Ayefour Publishing Expo Museum World’s Fair Podcast 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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! Links: Alcorn McBride Inc Website Imagineering Class Website Building a Better Mouse - Amazon Theme Park Design - Amazon 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 Closing Song on iTunes: "Wheels" by Enuff Z'nuff 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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 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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 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: [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. © 2011 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week Len Testa returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room to finish conversation on The Unofficial Guide's soon to be released book on British Theme Parks. Len, Brent and Doug talk Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Chessington World of Adventures, and Legoland Windsor. Enjoy! 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. Show Links: Touring Plans Unofficial Guide Series Blackpool Pleasure Beach Chessington World of Adventures Legoland Windsor 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: [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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week has a full house in the Discussion Room: Dave Cobb (The Thinkwell Group), David Kneupper (Kneupper Music), Martin Palicki (InPark Magazine) & Urso Chappell (ExpoMuseum.com) join Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass) & Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) to discuss 2010's Most Memorable Moments. Universal Studios Singapore, Harry Potter, World of Color, Knott's Preserved, and more, plus the BIG Shanghai World's Fair debate! Also a spoiler-free review of Tron: Legacy that you don't want to miss. ;) Thanks to all the listeners for nominating the Season Pass for "Best Travel Podcast" in the Podcast Awards (Second Year In A Row!!). www.podcastawards.com. Show Links: Dave's Review of Tron: Legacy The Thinkwell Group Kneupper Music Expo Museum InPark Magazine World's Fair Podcast Knott's Preserved Website IOA's Wizarding World of Harry Potter 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: [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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 3 Years of The Season Pass Podcast! This week Greg Maletic (Theme Park Illustrator & Creator of the Wishing Stars app) joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass), Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and Rick West (Owner of Theme Park Adventure) to discuss his amazing interactive Disneyland app for the iPhone and the future of smartphone use in the theme park. Enjoy! Thanks to all the listeners - The Season Pass Podcast has been nominated for the "Best Travel Podcast" in the Podcast Awards (Second Year In A Row!!). You can vote for the Season Pass EVERYDAY starting December 1st at www.podcastawards.com. Show Links: Wishing Stars App Website Greg Maletic's Webite Wishing Stars in iTunes Theme Park Adventure 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: [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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 3 Years of The Season Pass Podcast! This week Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass), Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and Ryan Harmon (Founder of Zeitgeist) return to the Discussion Room to review the 2010 IAAPA Expo, The TEA's Thea Awards, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and More! Much fun and debate ahead - Enjoy! Thanks to all the listeners - The Season Pass Podcast has been nominated for the "Best Travel Podcast" in the Podcast Awards (Second Year In A Row!!). You can vote for the Season Pass EVERYDAY starting December 1st at www.podcastawards.com. Show Links: TEA Website IAAPA Website Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure 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: [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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* 3 Years of The Season Pass Podcast! This week Nick Hutson takes the stage and has a one-on-one conversation with James Kislingbury, the General Manager of The London Bridge Experience & London Tombs. Get the story behind the creation of this "one of a kind" scare attraction , the creative process of 'Scaring', behind the scenes info, and much more! Enjoy this awesome audio archive of one London's most brilliant amusement attractions. Check out The London Bridge Experience Online: www.thelondonbridgeexperience.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: [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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

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

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It’s Halloween for the Season Pass! This week Make-Up & Special Effects Engineer Darren Mosher joins Rick West (Theme Park Adventure) and Doug Barnes in the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk Haunts, Halloween Events and more! They review all the top haunts in Southern California as well as discuss some of the process that goes into creating the haunt event atmosphere. They'll also discuss the "Mickey's Halloweentime" up-charge debate! Much Halloween Fun ahead - Please Enjoy! Links: www.darrenamosher.com www.themeparkadventure.com House at Haunted Hill http://www.houseathauntedhill.com/ The Backwoodshttp://halloweenhauntmazemaster.webs.com/Boot Hillhttp://www.legendofboothill.com/House of Restless Spiritshttp://houseofrestlessspirits.com/Knott's Halloween Haunthttp://haunt.knotts.com/Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Hollywoodhttp://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/hollywood/2010/Los Angeles Haunted Hayridehttp://www.losangeleshauntedhayride.com/Queen Mary's Dark Harborhttp://www.queenmary.com/Dark-Harbor.aspx Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the NEW 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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

Nick Hutson is back with another Season Pass ERT!! It's Halloween in the US and in the UK!! Enjoy this October Spooktacular ERT Special. www.seasonpasspodcast.com Contact Nick by email: [email protected] Thanks for Listening - Subscribe on iTunes: Keyword 'Season Pass'

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It’s Halloween for the Season Pass! This week we are in Knott’s Scary Farm for HAUNT 2010!! Join Doug Barnes, Robert Coker, Ryan Harmon & Robb Alvey along with Haunt Creators Jeff Tucker and Daniel Miller as they discuss the origin of Haunt, the creative process behind the mazes, the inspiration behind the shows, the experience of ‘being’ a Haunt Monster, and the newest additions for the 2010 Haunt Event (Fallout Shelter & Virus Z). We also hear about celebrities who visit the park... in fact one who is a regular listener of the Season Pass Podcast!! Hmmmm... all I’ll say is Dr. Horrible has influenced some of the New Knott’s Attractions! ;) Lot’s of Scary Fun Ahead - Enjoy!! -This Podcast was recorded during the Halloween Coaster Enthusiast Night on October 3rd, 2010. Links: www.knotts.com www.themeparkreview.com www.thrillride.com www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the NEW 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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

Len Testa of TouringPlans.com and the Co-Author of The Unofficial Guide To Walt Disney World returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk his new adventure and project The Unofficial Guide To British Theme Parks. Join Len along with Doug Barnes, Brent Young & Nick Hutson as they discuss Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, other UK park experiences, and the difference between British Parks & American Parks for the first part of this series. The group also talks the best and worst of these destinations. SPOILER ALERT!!!: Surprise moments in “The Saw Attractions” at Thorpe Park are ‘revealed’ during the podcast... other than that, Enjoy!! ;) Links: www.touringplans.com www.super78.com www.musicaltalk.co.uk www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the NEW 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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

Nick Hutson's ERT is back with special guest EB from CoasterRadio.com. Nick & EB discuss the Holiday World Fan contest (which EB's son won!), how online marketing is changing theme parks and what technology is doing for park management. They also go off-topic - and talk to Hagrid - as well as share their hatred for Halloween house walk-throughs! ERT Makes a return!! Enjoy. Links: www.coasterradio.com www.holidayworld.com www.musicaltalk.co.uk www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the NEW 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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast is back and this week Nick Hutson (Musical Talk Podcast) takes control of the conversation. Arthur Levine (The Theme Parks Guide for About.com) joins Nick in the Season Pass Discussion room for some Theme Park Food Talk! What's good, what's bad - ie: Six Flags Papa John's vs. Islands of Adventure's Mythos. There is also a quick 2010 summer review and Halloween Preview. It's everything you want in a Hutson presented production! ;) Enjoy!! Links: www.themeparks.about.com www.musicaltalk.co.uk www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the NEW 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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast is on the Road... literally! This is the immediate review of our trip to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. We discuss the park and it's many thrilling attractions including El Toro, Kingda Ka, Nitro, Houdini's Great Escape and many more! Have fun with us on this special "Mobile Studio" episode of the Season Pass! Enjoy and hello Urso!! ;) Links: www.sixflags.com www.themeparks.about.com www.thrillride.com www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the NEW 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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

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

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass is live in Busch Gardens Williamsburg VA. We talk with the Vice President of Engineering and Maintenance, Larry Giles, about the park's unique history, attractions, beauty, achievements, and one of Busch Gardens "Signature Attractions"- The Curse of DarKastle! We get deep behind the creative process of this immersive 4-D motion based ride with Season Pass Co-Host and Creative Director of Super 78, Brent Young. If you're a fan of Busch Gardens or want to hear why you should visit this breath-taking super park, then you need to take a listen! There's also a special "Cursed Treat" at the end of the podcast. Enjoy! Links: www.buschgardens.com/bgw www.super78.com www.seasonpasspodcast.com www.twitter.com/BuschGardensVA Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the NEW TSPP Facebook page! - http://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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass Discussion Room is closed and instead we take a look back at some of the best moments in In-Park Podcasting from the Season Pass! This episode includes discussions with many Theme Park Veterans: Rolly Crump (WDI), Chris Crump (WDI), Bob Gurr (WDI), Will Koch (Holiday World), Dave Cobb (Thinkwell), Jeff Tucker (Knott's), Neil Thurman (Six Flags), Tony Baxter (WDI), Chris Merritt (Knott's Preserved/Art Director), Captain Lee Munro (Six Flags), Josh Shipley (WDI), Mike Frueh (SimEx Iwerks) & many more!! Enjoy some In-Park Archives! ;) Links: Episode # 82 - At Holiday World Episode # 92 - At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Episode # 105 - At IAAPA 2009 Episode # 119 - At Six Flags Magic Mountain Episode # 120 - At Knott's Berry Farm Episode # 124 - At Knott's Preserved Event pt. 1 Episode # 125 - At Knott's Preserved Event pt. 2 Episode # 127 - At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Again ;) www.seasonpasspodcast.com www.themeparkreview.com www.themeparkadventure.com www.rideworld.com www.thrillride.com www.inparkmagazine.com www.knottspreserved.com Season Pass will be Podcasting in Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA on August 21st and Kings Dominion Doswell,VA on August 22nd. Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the NEW TSPP Facebook page! - http://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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass Discussion Room is devoted to the early years of Themed Entertainment on the Big Rock 'n' Roll Stage. Paul Dexter (Owner of Masterworks Lighting) and Rudy Sarzo (Bassist for Blue Oyster Cult, DIO, Ozzy Osbourne, White Snake, Quiet Riot) join Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of Season Pass Podcast) to discuss the significance of themed entertainment in rock venues and the efforts in writing, designing, directing & producing these complicated traveling "Experiences." We go 'Off-The-Rails' from the normal theme park talk for this episode, however the amusement industry is not forgotten and well represented during this intriguing and fascinating conversation. Please Enjoy and Rock Out Friends!! Links: http://www.ronniejamesdio.com - To Donate to the “Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund” http://rudysarzo.com/ http://www.masterworkslighting.com/ http://www.roadcases.tv/ "Off The Rails" by Rudy Sarzo "Concert Lighting, 3rd Edition: Techniques, Art and Business" by Paul Dexter & James Moody www.seasonpasspodcast.com Season Pass will be Podcasting in Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA on August 21st and Kings Dominion Doswell,VA on August 22nd. Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the NEW TSPP Facebook page! - http://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. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Owner & Editor of Blooloop.com, Charles Read, joins Doug Barnes (SeasonPassPodcast.com) & Brent Young (Super78) in the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk the origin and purpose behind his website. Charles gives insight on the people who strive to make Blooloop an essential resource for the industry including the informative Bloggers of Blooloop. The guys also get into a discussion on Merlin Entertainments, Harry Potter, King Kong, Animal Kingdom, Ferrari World (& it's record breaking roller coaster) and the future of Abu Dhabi & Dubailand. There's plenty of sand ahead, make sure to wear your goggles and enjoy the ride! www.blooloop.com www.seasonpasspodcast.com Season Pass will be Podcasting in Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA on August 21st and Kings Dominion Doswell,VA on August 22nd. Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the NEW TSPP Facebook page! - http://www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: [email protected] [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. The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related. Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks. © 2010 Season Pass Podcast