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Dec. 16, 2024

The Disney Treasure Debut & United Parks Partners with C3 for better food options

Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure, is making waves with its IP-packed premium entertainment, like the Haunted Mansion Parlor, Tale of Moana, and Plaza de Coco dinner show. In essence, Disney is moving portions of the theme park experience onto their cruise ships, using a highly curated and…

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Dec. 11, 2024

Will Busch Gardens Suit Jeopardize Live Entertainment?

A Florida jury has ordered United Parks to pay $5 million to the family of a 12-year-old who was injured during Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2022. The boy entered the Stanleyville Theater while it was not in use, accessed, and fell off the trampoline, lacerating his right…

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Dec. 1, 2024

Theme Park Growth in China, Luxury Resorts in Mexico, and Mattel Adventure Delays | Green Tagged

This week on Green Tagged Theme Park in 30, Philip and Scott dive into key developments in the global attractions industry. China's theme parks are seeing a massive rebound, with a 71.8% surge in visitors and nearly 98% revenue growth in 2023, as discussed at IAAPA's APAC Breakfast. Meanwhile, Mexico's…

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Nov. 24, 2024

IAAPA Expo 2024: Networking, Learning, and Building the Future

In this week’s Green Tagged, Philip and Scott unpack the networking and education opportunities that defined IAAPA Expo 2024, which broke records with 41,429 total attendees and over 140 educational sessions. Philip reflects on the IAAPA Fireside Chat, where industry leaders highlighted how partnerships like Merlin x Minecraft bridge the…

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Nov. 17, 2024

Disney's Big Wins & Six Flags’ $1 Billion Bet: A Tale of Two Strategies

Get weekly BONUS shows on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GreenTagged 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 looming challenges like declining TV assets and leadership succession raise questions. Meanwhile, Six Flags announces…

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Nov. 10, 2024

Six Flags' Project Accelerate: Transformative Strategy or Missed Opportunity?

In this week's Green Tagged, Philip and Scott dive into Six Flags' Q3 earnings report and their new three-year plan, "Project Accelerate." With attendance dipping slightly but per capita spending climbing, Six Flags has pivoted to a revenue-over-quantity strategy—a trend echoing the broader theme park industry. Project Accelerate aims to…

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Nov. 4, 2024

Universal Announces Horror Unleashed, a Year-Round Horror Experience, will open 2025 in Las Vegas

Listen to weekly BONUS episodes on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GreenTagged Universal promises 2025 will be its biggest year ever, but are those promises genuine or distractions covering up declining park revenue? This week saw two major announcements from Universal. First, Universal’s new experiment in year-round horror, Universal Horror Unleashed, will open…

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Oct. 28, 2024

Halloween 2024: Costume Trends and Haunt Highlights

It's our Halloween Special! We dive into Fun.com’s costume data to see how IP-driven favorites like Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, and Inside Out define the season, showing Halloween’s unique synergy across homes, media, and theme parks. We then delve into recent haunt visits: Scott’s behind-the-scenes look at Netherworld’s stellar operations and Philip’s…

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Oct. 22, 2024

Epic Universe Opening Date Announced & Disney’s New Lightning Lane Premier Pass

Get weekly BONUS episodes on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/GreenTagged Universal Orlando Resort officially announced the opening date for their much-anticipated new theme park, Universal Epic Universe, slated for May 22, 2025. We discuss what this means for the park’s future and how it stacks up against industry expectations. Plus, Disney…

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Oct. 13, 2024

The Aftermath: Hurricane Milton's Impact on Florida’s Attractions

NOTE: This episode is AUDIO ONLY due to impacts from Hurricane Milton. Listen to weekly BONUS episodes on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GreenTagged Florida's weather is growing more extreme, and our strategic planning must evolve to meet it. This week, we devote to the aftermath of Hurricane Milton and its sweeping impact…

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Oct. 7, 2024

Universal's Fan Fest and Dark Harbor: The Future of Hard-Ticketed Events?

Could Universal's Fan Fest Nights Define the Future of Hard-Ticketed Events? Joining Star Trek, Back to the Future, and Dungeons & Dragons are anime experiences from One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen, expanding Universal’s reach into mainstream and niche fandoms. These additions leverage the studio’s scenic expertise and offer fans unique,…

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Sept. 29, 2024

Delays, Curfews, and Global Expansion: Halloween Challenges and IAAPA’s Middle East Move

Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: patreon.com/GreenTagged IAAPA announced the IAAPA Expo Middle East in Abu Dhabi in 2026; this is perhaps one of the most significant signals that the industry is exploding in the Middle East. Back at home, Six Flags Fright Fest Extreme can't seem to…

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Sept. 23, 2024

Less Capital, More Creativity: IAAPA Q3 Insights

In this episode, Philip and Scott discuss the latest findings from the IAAPA Q3 2024 Quarterly Outlook Survey, exploring how theme parks are navigating a challenging landscape of reduced capital, labor shortages, and shifting consumer behaviors. With per-capita spending fluctuating and North American parks lagging in recovery, we explore the…

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Sept. 17, 2024

Is Dark Nights the Future of Halloween at Seasonal Parks?

It's our four-year anniversary, and we're celebrating by launching a Patreon for our Unhinged content. Find it here: https://www.patreon.com/GreenTagged This week, we discuss Dark Nights at Hershey Park and Field of Screams, which both opened last weekend. We also discuss Universal's new Butterbeer offering at CityWalk and the upcoming Wicked…

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Sept. 9, 2024

Why Oogie Boogie Bash 2024 Delivers: Immersive, guest-driven, and consistent

In this episode, Philip and Scott discuss their recent experiences at Oogie Boogie Bash, Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood, and Fear Factory. They highlight the immersive and consistent atmosphere at Oogie Boogie Bash, where guests can interact with villains in well-designed sets. They also discuss the unique elements of Halloween Horror…

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Sept. 3, 2024

Why Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Falls Flat: Budget Cuts & Sparse Scares at Universal Orlando

Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) kicked off at Universal Studios Orlando this weekend. As the largest Halloween event in the world, HHN is a significant revenue generator for Universal, inspiring similar seasonal offerings at attractions worldwide. However, this year’s event falls short of expectations. Could the impending opening of Epic Universe…

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Aug. 26, 2024

Top Visited Theme Parks Worldwide

The 2023 Global Attractions Attendance Report from TEA/AECOM just dropped, and we are diving deep into its findings. The report highlights the recovery of the global attractions industry after the pandemic and the performance of different theme parks worldwide. It also explores the trends in attendance and spending and the…

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Aug. 18, 2024

Park Earnings & Horror Nights Expands to NYC With Jimmy Fallon

While Disney's income dip isn't exciting for investors, it signals that the tourism industry continues to moderate post-pandemic. Six Flags and Cedar Fair also released their final separate earnings; there's hope in those reports. Meanwhile, Universal has hijacked the news again by expanding Halloween Horror Nights to New York City.…

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Aug. 13, 2024

Disney Announced Villain Land, Coco Ride, and More Theme Park Expansions

During the D23 Fan Expo last weekend, Disney confirmed plans for a new Villains Land and Cars expansion in Magic Kingdom plus rides for Coco, Indiana Jones, Encanto, Monsters Inc., Lion King, and Spider-Man. The news of a new Villains Land is delighting fans and media alike. The announcement immediately…

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Aug. 4, 2024

Details Revealed: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic

Universal kicked off the modern theme park ‘immersive’ trend with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010 – and now, it plans to up the ante. In 2025, as part of EPIC Universe, Universal Orlando Resort will debut its third installment of Harry Potter-themed lands with The Wizarding World…

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July 31, 2024

Universal's Revenue Dropped, how much of a problem is it?

NBCUniversal Theme Parks division saw a 10.6% revenue drop in the second quarter, and they’re attributing the drop to post-pandemic equalization; should we be concerned? Also, Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights announced the all-original haunted house, Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines, and Union members at the Disneyland Resort voted to authorize…

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July 23, 2024

The Country Bears cover band? The Country Bear Musical Jamboree Debuts at Magic Kingdom

Country Bear Musical Jamboree opened last week and features popular Disney songs from other IPs - is this world-building on Disney's part, or world destruction? Also, Scott has something to say about the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure. 00:00 Intro 00:28 Country Bear Musical Jamboree Debuts 10:48 Tiana's Bayou Adventure 22:50…

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July 16, 2024

Universal’s EPIC Bet on Pricing

The Mega Movie Parade opened to much fanfare at Universal Studios Orlando, two years after the previous daytime parade, Universal’s Superstar Parade, which closed in 2022. The parade targets a broader demographic and signals Universal’s continued testing to balance pricing and investment. Two more ways Universal is trying to find…

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July 9, 2024

The Six Flags & Cedar Fair Merger is Complete

Following approval from the DOJ, the newly merged Six Flags operates 27 amusement parks and 15 water parks across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. All 42 parks will retain their legacy branding for now, and the company has signaled new investment in rides and enhanced park offerings through intellectual property.…

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