The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* One of the most important pieces to creating a living immersive environment in the themed entertainment world is music. Music is the universal language that can engage emotion, promote excitement, evoke fear, and generate lasting memories.  Yessian  Music’s whole purpose is to transform an experience into a magical, multi-dimensional venture.  This episode, Doug and Brent sit with Brian Yessian (Partner/CCO), Jeff Dittenber (Sr. Sound Designer/Audio Mixer), and Scotty Gatteno (Sr. Audio Mixer/Sound Editor) of Yessian, to discuss their journeys, as well as the components of creating music for themed and amusement experiences.  Enjoy. Links: Yessian Music Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Jack Lindquist was not only the first President of Disneyland, but one of the most important innovators of theme park marketing. This podcast is a tribute to the amazing spokesperson that the themed entertainment industry lost on February 28, 2016. Here’s a recording of the 2013 IAAPA Disney Legends Panel, from Orlando, Florida. The presentation is based on the “Year of the Author.” It’s moderated by Bob Rogers (BRC Imagination Arts), and sitting on the panel is Jack Lindquist (former President of Disneyland, Author of In Service to the Mouse), Marty Sklar (former Ambassador of Walt Disney Imagineering, Author of Dream It! Do It!), and Lee Cockerell (former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World Resort, Author of Creating Magic and The Customer Rules). Not the best recording (since this audio was never meant to be published), but a wonderful and educational piece on the industry, the importance of leadership, and includes the quick wit of the late, great, Jack Lindqu

Join Nick as he sits down with Pete Cliff - the entertainments creative manager at the Alton Towers Resort - as he discusses how he and Nick created Scarefest (with Nick composing), what the mazes entailed and what the future may hold.   A bit of halloween in Spring always goes down well!   You’ll also hear a preview of a new song Pete and Nick have created for the Splash Landings hotel! 

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Here’s the Remastered copy of the infamous TSPP #28: The Barry Braverman Interview. Here’s the summary of the show, from May 19, 2008: On today’s episode  we have 2 former Disney Imagineers in the discussion room – Ryan Harmon (Creative Director and Principal of Zeitgeist)  returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room & a very Special appearance from Barry Braverman (Creative Consultant to Cultural & Design Associations and Former Executive Producer of Walt Disney Imagineering).  We have a great and deep conversation on the development of EPCOT as well the creation of Disney’s California Adventure.  Links: Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes  Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call th

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It’s the return of Chad Emerson (Author of Project Future) and Emerson’s Disney Files! Discussion on the biggest theme park “Arms Race” we’ve ever witnessed: Disney Parks vs. Universal Studios. It’s Star Wars vs. Harry Potter, Avatar vs. King Kong, Pixar vs. Nintendo…Exciting!! A great look back at 2015, but a huge look into the future of this Themed Entertainment War! Brands and Attractions in MAGNIFICATION! And on-top of all these battles, it’s an Emerson’s Disney Files/Season Pass Podcast clash; Brent Young and Robert Coker also join the conversation. Enjoy! Links: Chad Emerson’s Project Future (Amazon) Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotli

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP IS BACK For 2016! You should listen to this episode and then check out the happenings at the TEA, aka, Themed Entertainment Association. This episode, the guys get excited about the future of the TEA, but also, release the remaining conversations and interviews from the TEA Summit/Thea Awards of 2015, including: 2015 Buzz Price Thea Award Honoree Ron Miziker, Walt Disney Imagineering’s Staci Schofield on Wilderness Explorers at Disney Animal Kingdom, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, Haakon Lund on Graatassland “Land of the Little Tractor,” Sentosa’s Wings of Time with Jean-Christophe Canizares & Sam Lee, and Bryan Boehme of Christie Digital Systems. Enjoy! Links: TEA Website Christie Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Kongeparken (Graatassland) Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook pa

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP Did you know that the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World was created from being pissed-off?  Well it’s true. The Unofficial Guide returns for its second TSPP in a row!  This time we have the creator of the Unofficial Guide, himself, Bob Sehlinger.  Seth Kubersky returns, as well, to discuss the creation and history of the Unofficial Guide and its many renditions, plus, the guys dig into their newest offering, The Unofficial Guide Beyond Disney.  Enjoy! Links: Touring Plans Unofficial Guides Website Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP is back with TouringPlans.com and the Unofficial Guide!  This episode we talk with authors Seth Kubersky and Guy Selga Jr., to discuss their careers in the industry and the newest compliments to the Unofficial Guide library The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando and the Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2016!  Tons of Star Wars and Back to the Future talk included.  Enjoy! Links: Touring Plans The Unofficial Guide Website Walt Disney Birthplace   MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524  Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is

*Subscribe @ iTunes* PGAV Returns to TSPP to discuss one of our favorite parks, Holiday World!  Mike Linenbroker (PGAV Senior Project Architect/Attraction Designer) and April Neil (PGAV Designer of Guest Experience) share their careers, PGAV Destinations, Past Projects, Holiday World, and their latest project Thunderbird! Links: PGAV Destinations Holiday World Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2015 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The final podcast from Scare LA 2015—The Legend of Disneyland’s Hatbox Ghost! This presentation dives into the origin, creation, destruction, recreation and installation of the infamous ghoulish animatronic.  A panel conversation with Tony Baxter (Disney Legend/Imagineer), Daniel Joseph (Current Walt Disney Imagineer), and Fan Favorites Kevin Kidney & Jody Daily.  The presentation is moderated by TSPP’s Doug Barnes. Recorded August 9th, 2015.  Enjoy! Links: Scare LA Theme Park Adventure TEA Website Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com  Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce.

Nick Hutson and Robert Coker discuss the ERT (European Road Trip) that took place in August.  Join them for a three hour mega discussion! In a space of 7 days Nick and Robert visited 12 attractions across three different countries! They were, in no particular order, Madame Tussauds, Shrek's Adventure, Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, Thorpe Park, The London Eye, Sea Life London. The London Dungeon, Brighton Pier, Efteling and Bobbejaanland! 

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP Returns to the OFFICIAL HOME of The Season Pass Podcast, Knott’s Berry Farm.  Discussion on the 2015 version of Knott’s Scary Farm’s Haunt, Plus plenty o’ guests: Elvira Returns for Elvira’s Asylum Lisa Heath- Knott’s Stage Director Gus Krueger- Designer of Dead of Winter John Cooke- Designer of Paranormal Inc/Special Ops: Infected HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Enjoy! The New TSPP After Hours: Japan Theme Parks-Told by Robert Coker and Robb Alvey is now available for $4.99.  Almost 5 hours of audio! WARNING: there is Explicit Content in this special for purchase episode. Buy It Here! Links: Knott’s Berry Farm 91 Reasons Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@ro

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Window To The Magic returns to Knott’s Scary Farm’s Haunt for the Season Pass Podcast to “Surround Yourself With The Macabre!” Binaural audio walk-throughs of Knott’s Haunt mazes (In Audio Order) w/ Skeleton Key Rooms:  The Gunslinger’s Grave: A Blood Moon Rises Pinocchio Unstrung Forevermore Paranormal Inc. Tooth Fairy Dead of Winter Black Magic My Bloody Clementine Voyage to the Iron Reef (Bonus Track) Please make sure you’re wearing HEADPHONES for the ultimate experience. Enjoy! Links: Window To The Magic Knott’s Berry Farm Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else

*Subscribe @ iTunes* To celebrate Halloween, TSPP is at the biggest Halloween Convention in California, SCARE LA 2015!  Sounds from the floor, haunts, classes and more. Special appearances by David Markland (Co-Founder of Scare LA/Owner of Creepy LA), Ryan Batcheller (Owner/Lead Artist/Designer of Virtual Screams), Field of Screams’ Jeremy & Zach,  The Curse of Devil Swamp’s Lucas & Jose, Drunken Devil Production’s Matt Dorado, Spooky Hollow’s John & Chris, and Fear Station’s Dustin and Ed Maberry.  Also, a conversation with Evil Twin Studios’s Jennifer Bandich for the amazing Ward 13 haunted attraction.  Enjoy! The New TSPP After Hours: Japan Theme Parks-Told by Robert Coker and Robb Alvey is now available for $4.99.  Almost 5 hours of audio! WARNING: there is Explicit Content in this special for purchase episode. Buy It Here! Links: ScareLA Virtual Screams Drunken Devil Fear Station Field of Screams Spooky Hollow Curse of Devil Swamp Evil Twin Studios Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceCh

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It’s STILL Halloween! TSPP is at Six Flags Magic Mountain for the first ever episode based on Fright Fest at the super thrill park. Doug and Robert talk with the Scott Ramp, the head of Make-Up for Fright Fest & the owner of The Scream Team, and Mark Wing, the Creative Director for Six Flags Magic Mountain Entertainment, do discuss the event and their careers. There’s also a review of California’s Great America’s Haunt 2015. Enjoy! The New TSPP After Hours: Japan Theme Parks-Told by Robert Coker and Robb Alvey is now available for $4.99.  Almost 5 hours of audio! WARNING: there is Explicit Content in this special for purchase episode. Buy It Here! Links: Six Flags Magic Mountain The Scream Team California’s Great America Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes  Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP F

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It’s Halloween Again! TSPP begins the huge 2015 Haunt Adventure with a “Versus” Review! This episode is all about Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Halloween Scare Nights at Fake Theme Park! CEO and Owner of Fake Theme Park, Murph Gantly, joins Doug, Brent and Robert, for insight on the Halloween event at his park, plus his thoughts on the world famous HHN event at Universal.  Maze walk-throughs of Crimson Peak & Halloween at Universal, and DarkFire ScreamQuest at Fake Theme Park.  Enjoy! The New TSPP After Hours: Japan Theme Parks-Told by Robert Coker and Robb Alvey is now available for $4.99.  Almost 5 hours of audio! WARNING: Explicit Content in this special for purchase episode. Buy It Here!   Links: Universal Studios Hollywood/HHN Fake Theme Park Facebook Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Foll

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast is back at the Thea Awards and TEA Summit of 2015. Doug Barnes and Robert Coker interview the TEA Summit Co-Chairs, Roberta Perry (VP Business Development of Edwards Technologies, Inc) and Pat Mackay (Owner of Ones&ZerosMedia) on their careers and involvement in the experience industry.  This is why the TEA Summit is successful…Enjoy! PREMIER PASS: Tony Baxter and the Disneyland that Never Was! Only $2.99!! Click on this link and Purchase it NOW! CLICK HERE!! Links: TEA Website ETI Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com  Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to

Lee Conway, now from the New Ferquent Fear Podcast,  returns to Nick Hutson's ERT for a graeat talk on UK Theme Parks and Halloween. Check out Lee and Lee's new podcast FREQUENT FEAR at http://www.frequentfear.co.uk/podcast-links/4590233119

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast is back at the Ultimate Disney Fan Experience, D23 Expo, 2015!  This year, we’re celebrating the people who TRULY make this event happen…THE DISNEY FANS!! Conversations with the creators of the Pizza Planet Truck clone (Marko & Tyler), the Renovator of the Wedway Peoplemover vehicles (Kevin Doherty), Lynn and Ken of the Sweep Spot Podcast & Cleaning the Kingdom book, Disney Dose’s Gavin Doyle, the Owner of SG Studios Shane Grammer, the return of That Chris Gore for Star Wars GEEKERY, and much MUCH more!!  Enjoy!   PREMIER PASS: Tony Baxter and the Disneyland that Never Was! Only $2.99!! Click on this link and Purchase it NOW! CLICK HERE!!   Links: Wayward Nerd Sweep Spot Disney Dose Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook pag

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It’s time for the Podcasts of Scare LA 2015!  The First of THREE Scare LA Convention Podcasts recorded; this is the complete “Disembodied Spirits: Voice-Over Experts” panel discussion from the event.  Hosted by the LA Times, Brady MacDonald (http://www.latimes.com/travel/themeparks), it’s a conversation on the enhancement of themed experiences with merely the use of voice and dialogue.  On the panel is Peter Renaday,  Mark Silverman, and Corey Burton.  This is a Disney Park GEEK-FEST! A reenactment of the original Haunted Mansion record, with the original voice, Peter Renaday, follows the podcast, from Captured Aural Phantasy Theater.  Enjoy!   PREMIER PASS: Tony Baxter and the Disneyland that Never Was! Only $2.99!! Click on this link and Purchase it NOW!    Links: SCARE LA LA Times Theme Parks Captured Aural Phantasy Theater Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Websi