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Robert Niles is joined by Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, authors of "Disneyland on the Mountain," a new book looking at the history of Disney's never-built Mineral King ski resort in California. This is a public episode. If you would like to d
The Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products joins Robert Niles to talk about Disney's relationship with its fans, its cast members... and local governments. https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202301/9326/--- Support this podcast:
We talked with IAAPA Hall of Famer Bob Rogers about starting BRC Imagination Arts, 40 years of designing award-winning attractions and what's next for the themed entertainment design industry - such as custom, 20-liter steel whiskey kegs. --- S
Greg Hall, Creative Director at Universal Creative, talks about how Universal Orlando Resort brought this fan-favorite new roller coaster to life. Hall also shares with host Robert Niles some of the secrets that have made Jurassic World VelociC
Music is one of those elements that can elevate an ordinary attraction into something great. We talk with an expert at making great attraction music - Brian Essien, the music director for the upcoming SkyFly: Soar America, a new flying theater
What makes a theme park attraction world-class? I ask that question to the leaders of the Themed Entertainment Association's Thea Awards: Luc Mayrand from Walt Disney Imagineering and experience designer Dave Cobb, who talk about how the TEA f
What makes for a great holiday celebration at a major theme park resort? Universal Orlando's Vice President Entertainment, Deborah Buynak, and Senior Manager of Entertainment Creative Development and Show Direction, Lora Sauls, join Robert to t
Creative directors Michael Aiello and Blake Braswell talk about the development of Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, including the inspiration for the event and how variety in concepts and tone help develop guest engagement through l
First, designers built attractions and lands, but now the very best build entire worlds. What drives theme park designers to create immersive worlds? What are the challenges in communicating with and engaging guests in these spaces? And what ar
What does it take to put on one of the most popular Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans? Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras combines a Cajun food festival with a daily parade and live musical entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere
Established IP can help in developing a world-class theme park or attraction, but it's not necessary. Dale Mason, Vice President and Executive Art Director at Universal Creative, talks about how he and he team developed the original mythology t
Is there any future for virtual reality in theme parks? David Schaefer from Falcon's Creative Group joined me to talk about what theme parks have done with VR - and how they can do better with it in the future. Is VR just a first step toward au
Some of the most popular entertainment brands in the world are sports teams. With IP being king in theme parks these days, why don't we see more parks developing sports-themed attractions? I asked that question to the experts who have designed
Dave Cobb and his team were tasked with designing what is now the world's largest indoor theme park for one of the biggest studios around. From inception to its public opening, Dave lets us in on the process of taking beloved characters and loc
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