Episodes

This week we analyze Herschend's strategic acquisition of Palace Entertainment's U.S. properties, potentially establishing them as a major third-place challenger in the theme park industry.

Amid tariff concerns and market volatility, we explore how Universal is strategically diversifying its entertainment portfolio.

Six Flags reported a $206 million net loss for 2024—but investors are cautiously optimistic.

Universal’s Horror Unleashed is officially opening in Las Vegas on August 14th—but will it succeed? Meanwhile, China’s tourism industry is rebounding, but will it be enough?

Come with us to IAAPA's Middle East Trade Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Tokyo Disney Resort is thriving with Fantasy Springs and seasonal events driving record-breaking revenue, while Universal Studios Hollywood is experimenting with a bold new event: Fan Fest Nights.

Is Disney’s success unstoppable? Despite rising ticket prices, hurricanes disrupting domestic parks, and the looming Epic Universe, Disney still delivered a strong quarter.

Trump’s proposed tariffs could drive up costs for theme parks, and Merlin Entertainment is cutting live entertainment across multiple locations—but what does it all mean for the industry?

Immigration reform, tariff hikes, federally controlled ride safety, and drone regulations - The Trump Administration's policies will shake up the theme park industry, and we must be ready.

This week, we connect two seemingly unrelated stories—the devastating California wildfires and TikTok’s temporary shutdown—to explore a common theme: crisis planning.

Scott is unavailable this week, so we're airing a panel discussion from IAAPA 2024. The panel, "IAAPA Fireside Chat: Inspiring Minds of the Industry," combines large and small attraction operators to discuss 2024 and industry trends.

Dones collided and crashed during a holiday show in Orlando, injuring a boy and sending shockwaves throughout the industry.

In the final episode of 2024, we dive into the most prominent trends that defined the year and will shape 2025.

Oriental Land expands cruises as China's Tourism Recovers; both underscore global trends toward experiential, human-centric attractions—but did the U.S. get that memo?

This episode explores how attractions balance control and collaboration to deliver better guest experiences.

A Florida jury found Busch Gardens Tampa Bay partially at fault after a 12-year-old boy entered the Stanleyville Theater while it was not in use, accessed, and fell off the trampoline, lacerating his right kidney. This week, we discuss the impact of events like this on the industry. Plus - Universa…

China was poised to become the new theme park capital of the world before the pandemic closed its tourism; new numbers show the sector is finally recovering. Will we see China resurface as a major tourism investor?

Philip and Scott unpack the networking and education opportunities that defined IAAPA Expo 2024.

Philip and Scott dissect Disney's Q3 earnings, celebrating Disney+'s profitability, billion-dollar blockbusters, and robust park performance. CEO Bob Iger calls it “a new era of growth,” but challenges still loom.

In this week's Green Tagged, Philip and Scott dive into Six Flags' Q3 earnings report and their new three-year plan, "Project Accelerate."

Universal promises 2025 will be its biggest year ever, but are those promises genuine or distractions covering up declining park revenue?

It’s our Halloween special! We dive into Fun.com’s costume data and discuss trips to Netherworld and DARK at Fort Edmonton.

Universal Orlando Resort officially announced the opening date for their much-anticipated new theme park, Universal Epic Universe, slated for May 22, 2025.

This week, we focus on the aftermath of Hurricane Milton and its sweeping impact on Florida’s theme parks, including closures, operational challenges, and recovery efforts.