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March 27, 2023

SPECIAL: Exploring Authentic Reality at the IAAPA North American Trad…

We recap the major takeaways from the First Annual IAAPA North American Trade Summit, specifically, the central theme of Authentic Reality.

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March 20, 2023

Political Fights Affecting Theme Parks

Political clashes are shaking up the theme park world: Biden against Resort Fees and Disney versus De Santis. Plus, trends are unfolding in the world of Six Flags expansions.

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March 13, 2023

Universal Rebrands & Disney's Price Ceiling

Universal announces a rebrand as their expansion in Texas is approved. Meanwhile, Disney is hitting a price ceiling due to a lack of demand for the Galactic Starcruiser.

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March 6, 2023

The 2022 Earnings For SeaWorld and Six Flags

We're breaking down the 2022 earnings for Six Flags and SeaWorld this week! Overall good news, as despite lower attendance, the parks showed more profitability.

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Feb. 27, 2023

Scream Break Comes to Six Flags

Six Flags Magic Mountain is opening its haunts in March! Scream Break is a new after-hours event happening Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from March 18 to April 16. Philip and Scott discuss the event and what you can learn from …

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Feb. 20, 2023

Super Nintendo World Opens in Hollywood

We discuss the impact of Super Nintendo World on the themed entertainment industry and look at the pay raise Universal Orlando is offering.

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Feb. 13, 2023

Disney's Q1 Earnings Call

We recap the latest earnings call from Disney and their union challenges.

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Feb. 6, 2023

Transworld 2023 Recap

Scott and Philip discuss Key Takeaways from Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show in St Louis.

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Jan. 29, 2023

Comcast sees Record Earnings in Theme Parks

Comcast's Q4 earnings show record profit, prompting the company to announce additional investment in theme parks for 2023. Meanwhile, 2022 marked the largest population decrease in China in 60 years.

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Jan. 23, 2023

Disney Adrift and Chinese New Year Celebrations

In contrast to last week's show, we look at recent Disney Policy changes and discuss their impact. Plus, it's Chinese New Year, and theme parks all around the world are celebrating.

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Jan. 16, 2023

Let's Talk About Universal

Universal took the industry by storm by announcing two major attractions coming to Dallas and Las Vegas. Stories:...

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Jan. 9, 2023

China Stirs and the World Trembles

China has reopened its boarders, signaling the final phase of tourism recovery for the world. This week, we'll look at how different countries are responding to Chinese travel resuming. We'll also discuss how one attraction is rethinking career paths.

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Jan. 3, 2023

The largest theme park trends of 2023

For our year-end episode, we look at some large stories from 2022 and how they will impact 2023. We've broken them into 4 large buckets: Recovery, Supply Chain, Attention Wars, and AI Technology.

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Dec. 27, 2022

China’s Moves & Eliminating Shoulder Seasons

Nearly 250 million people around China were infected with COVID this December, but that didn't stop "Frostival" at Shanghai Disneyland, happening through Feb 19th. Sources:...

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Dec. 19, 2022

Super Nintendo and Saudi investment

We have an opening date for Super Nintendo in Hollywood, and its set off an avalanche of announcements from the US Parks. Meanwhile, massive investment continues to be announced for the UAE. Stories: SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Opens at Universal Studios...

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Dec. 12, 2022

China Might Pivot its Approach & Epic is Right On Time

Stories this week: NBCUniversal CEO shares more details of new Epic Universe; Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee says quarantine-free travel to mainland China next year ‘very realistic possibility’; Ocean Park posts deficit of almost HK$1.82 billion;...

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Dec. 5, 2022

Everything is going according to plan

We take at look at how the trends predicted last year are taking shape

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Nov. 28, 2022

The Return of Bob Iger

We discuss the return of Bob Iger as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.

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Nov. 20, 2022

LIVE from the IAAPA Expo Show Floor

Scott and Philip walk the IAAPA Expo Show Floor, meet with some friends, and discuss the 2022 show.

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Nov. 13, 2022

Preparing for IAAPA Expo 2022

Scott and Philip outline their plan for the annual IAAPA expo in Orlando.

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Nov. 7, 2022

Cedar Fair Earnings and Halloween Enthusiasm

Cedar Fair Earnings are great; Supply chains will be strained more for Chinese New Year; Seoul's Halloween Stampede is a cautionary tale.

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Oct. 30, 2022

Halloween Special

Scott and Philip discuss the 2022 Halloween Season

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Oct. 24, 2022

Marketing your Halloween Event

Scott and Philip take a break from the news to discuss marketing a Halloween event at your attraction.

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Oct. 17, 2022

Genie+ price increases, TikTok, and secret bars

The price of genie+ will increase at both Disneyland and the Walt Disney world resort. Plus, we review a listener message about TikTok and takeaways from the new secret bars at Hush haunted attraction.

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