The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

Beyond All Boundaries-The National WWII Museum

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!

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tspp #238- PGAV Destinations w/ Al Cross, Jim Wible & Josh Rodriguez! 6/9/13

The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

07/10/13 • 81 min

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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!

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tspp #237- Behind the Scenes of Cars Land w/ Kathy Mangum,Tom Morris,Garner Holt & More! 6/27/13

The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

06/28/13 • 112 min

Disney California Adventure

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!

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tspp #236-Theas & TEA Summit Pt.2 w/ Joe Rohde,Michael Mack, Christine Kerr & More! 6/16/13

The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

06/16/13 • 76 min

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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!

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tspp #234- Theas & TEA Summit Pt. 1 w/ Frank Stanek,Bart de Boer,ECA2 & More! 5/26/13

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05/27/13 • 114 min

The Big-O Show in Korea (ECA2 Website)

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!

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tspp #233- Touring Plans Returns w/ Len Testa! 5/14/13

The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

05/15/13 • 88 min

Unofficial Guide to WDW and Disneyland

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! ;)

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tspp #232- Renewing Timber Mt. Log Ride at Knott's w/Kaprelyan,Holt,Baxter & More! 5/5/13

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05/05/13 • 81 min

Knott’s Preserved by Chris Merrit & Eric Lynxwiler

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! ;)

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tspp #219-Creating Men In Black: Alien Attack at UniStudios Florida Part 2! 12/9/12

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12/10/12 • 90 min

Universal Studios Florida: Alien Attack

This week we go behind the scenes of Men In Black: Alien Attack at Universal Studios Florida...AGAIN!! Part two on our discussion about this industry changing attraction. We talk with CCO of Thinkwell - Craig Hanna, Creative Director at Thinkwell - Dave Cobb, & Composer/Owner of Make it Cool - Andy Garfield about the creative process behind this hit attraction... Heavily demanded and heavily discussed. Thanks to our supportive listener Derek! ;) Enjoy!

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tspp #215-Knott's Haunt 40th pt.2! w/Julie Owens,Rob Perez,Daniel Miller,Brooke Walters & More! 10/26/12

The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

10/26/12 • 98 min

PodCrash with That Chris Gore

This week it’s part TWO of our Halloween celebration from Knott’s Berry Farm -- 40th HAUNT!! Chris Gore (Comedian, PodCrash w/ That Chris Gore, Attack of the Show, etc.), Jenna Busch (Writer, Cocktails with Stan, etc.) and Jeff Tucker (Entertainment Supervisor from Knott’s Berry Farm) return with Doug Barnes, Brent Young and Robert Coker for the second part from the huge night event. Maze walk-throughs with Daniel Miller in "Pinocchio Unstrung" and Brooke Walters in "Trick-or-Treat." Also, interviews with Julie Owens (Director of Live Entertainment for Knott’s Berry Farm) and Rob Perez (Media Specialist for Knott’s/Haunt). Tons of Haunt!! Enjoy!

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