Synopsis
The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related. Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks. We cover Disney, Universal, Merlin, Herschend, SeaWorld, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, and More!!! Part of the MiceChat Podcast Network - MicePod.com.
Episodes
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tspp #188- Chris Dearman's Santa's Village Gone Wild!! 12/25/11
26/12/2011 Duration: 01h10min*Subscribe @ iTunes* Merry Christmas! We have a SPECIAL for you! ;) Author Christopher Dearman joins Doug Barnes, Brent Young & Robert Coker to discuss his new book Santa’s Village Gone Wild! They discuss Chris’ past & inspiration, the book, Santa’s Village, teenage debauchery, & New Kids Posters! This episode has some mature content, so kids... ... ... Tell Your PARENTS and Enjoy Friends. ***ALSO!!!!! If you email Chris at www.santasvillagegonewild.com and tell him “I Heard The Season Pass Podcast!!” He’ll give you a 20% of discount on his book when bought from the website mentioned. Do It!*** Links: Santa’s Village Gone Wild! Website Chris Dearman’s Contact Info Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a Summer of FUN
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Nick's ERT #9- 2011 Wrap-Up Xmas Special.
25/12/2011 Duration: 41min*Subscribe @ iTunes* Arthur Levine (The Theme Parks Guide for About.com), Mike Collins (Host of CoasterRadio.com) & Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast) Join Nick to discuss favorite moments of 2011. ;) www.seasonpasspodcast.com
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tspp #187- Dollywood 101 w/ Pete Owens 12/18/11
18/12/2011 Duration: 01h04min*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week - It’s all Dollywood in the Season Pass Discussion Room! Pete Owens (Media/Public Relations Manager for The Dollywood Company) joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young to discuss the history, purpose, insight, and significance of Dollywood and why it’s become one of the most celebrated theme parks in the United States. Enjoy. ;) Links: Dollywood Resort Herschend Family Entertainment Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a Summer of FUN! Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com nick@seasonpasspodcast.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Com
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tspp #186- Lee Cockerell Interview -Emerson's Disney Files #2 12/6/11
07/12/2011 Duration: 01h10s*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week - It’s another episode of EMERSON’S DISNEY FILES! Join Chad Emerson (AyeFour Publishing) and Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast) for an amazing and inspirational talk with the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort Lee Cockerell. Lee discusses his beginnings in the hotel business then moving to the amusement industry. Learning the “Disney Way” of service in Disneyland Paris to operating the entire Walt Disney World Resort. If you’re a WDW, this is a must! Enjoy. ;) Links: Lee Cockerell’s Website AyeFour Publishing Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a Summer of FUN! Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.c
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tspp #185- Bill Vollbrecht & Building LEGOLAND Florida! 11/22/11
23/11/2011 Duration: 45min*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass goes back in time... to the week before the opening of LEGOLAND Florida for a discussion with the park’s Senior Project Designer Bill Vollbrecht. Bill talks with Doug Barnes and Brent Young about starting as a mailman loving Legos to becoming the Master Model Designer of LEGOLAND California and ultimately taking the lead designer seat for Florida’s newest Family Theme Park Destination LEGOLAND Florida. We’re stacking some blocks of fun here in the Season Pass Discussion Room! Enjoy! Links: Legoland Florida Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a Summer of FUN! Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seas
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tspp #184- The Chip Cleary Interview - IAAPA 2011! 11/14/11
15/11/2011 Duration: 01h03min*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass is all about IAAPA this week. Chip Cleary (President and CEO of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, aka: IAAPA) joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room for a discussion on his beginnings in the amusement industry, becoming Vice President of Palace Entertainment, to Senior Vice President of Parques Reunidos Waterparks, to now his new position for IAAPA. Learn the reasons behind this amazing association and its importance to everything Amusement & Themed Entertainment. Also, plenty of discussion on the Big Expo in Orlando, Fl for 2011. Enjoy! Links: IAAPA Homepage Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a Summer of FUN! Follow Us On Twitt
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tspp #183- Seasoned Pros List Show 1: Steel Coasters 11/8/11
09/11/2011 Duration: 01h41min*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Discussion Room is out of order this week. For 183 we go to the inaugural meet of the Seasoned Pros List Show! Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast), Joel Bullock (The Coaster Critic) & Arthur Levine (Theme Parks Guide for About.com) discuss their “TOP 10’s!” This episode is all about Steel Coasters! To add flare to the discussion, Robb Alvey (Theme Park Review) joins the group and throws his experience in the mix. Hope you enjoy this new sub-series straight from the enthusiasts mouths! Danger Ahead - Enjoy. Links: Theme Park Geekly About.com - Theme Parks The Coaster Critic Theme Park Review Theme Park Syndicate Theme Park Hype Arthurs “Top 10” Recap Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a S
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tspp #182- Halloween Madness Review! 11/1/11
02/11/2011 Duration: 02h16min*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Halloween Season Is At Its Peak In The Season Pass Discussion Room. This week Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast), Robert Coker (Thrillride.com), Rick West (ThemeParkAdventure.com) & Martin Palicki (InPark Magazine) review the Theme Park Halloween Season! With discussion on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood & Orlando, Halloween Haunt at Knott’s Scary Farm, Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa, Firight Fest in Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, and many many more locations. It’s a conversation of the best, the weak, the disappointing and the super surprising. It’s all packed into this super-extended-hallow-madness episode! Much ahead! Enjoy. Links: InPark Magazine Theme Park Adventure Thrillride.com Cementarium Evil Episodes Podcast (#6 - Cementarium Interview) Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you
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tspp #181- John Murdy & Horror Nights! 10/24/11
24/10/2011 Duration: 01h49min*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Halloween Season Is Only Growing Stronger In The Season Pass Discussion Room. This week the Creative Director of Entertainment Production and the King of Horror Nights for Universal Studios Hollywood John Murdy, joins Doug Barnes, Brent Young & Robert Coker for a discussion on his career in Themed Entertainment and most of all, Halloween Horror Nights in USH! Hear John’s beginnings from creating Haunted Houses as a child to thriving as “Trambo” during his Tram Tour days - Hear John’s journey up the horror creation chain. This episode also contains Brent Strong’s & Chad Emerson’s contributions to CNN Radio’s 40 Years of Walt Disney World report, as well as stereo walk throughs of ALL SIX HHN Mazes! We’re here to scare!... Enjoy. ALSO - Because of all of YOU!!! We have been nominated for the Best Travel Podcast for the THIRD YEAR in a row! Thanks for all your help. Now you can vote for the Season Pass, Once a Day - Everyday, starting on 10/12! Let’s see if we can get
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tspp #180- Knott's Haunt 2011 w/ Faux, Miller & Tucker! 10/17/11
18/10/2011 Duration: 01h08min*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass is back in Knott’s Scary Farm for the Haunt Event held by MiceChat.com / ThemeParkReview.com. Jeff Tucker & Daniel Miller once again join the Season Pass Team for Knott’s Halloween Haunt 2011 talk along with Todd Faux, the Manager of Entertainment Design for Knott’s Berry Farm. Robb Alvey of Theme Park Review also returns for discussion of Scares, Design, Tradition, Trading Cards, Delirium & more! Tons of Shows, Mazes, and HallowGreatness ahead - Enjoy!! ALSO - Because of all of YOU!!! We have been nominated for the Best Travel Podcast for the THIRD YEAR in a row! Thanks for all your help. Now you can vote for the Season Pass, Once a Day - Everyday, starting on 10/12! Let’s see if we can get the win for 2011! Thanks again. www.podcastawards.com Links: Knott’s Berry Farm - Haunt Knott’s Twitter Daniel’s Book - The Short Death of Phineas Bean Theme Park Review MiceChat People’s Choice Podcast Awards Thrillride.com Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enu
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tspp #179- Bob Gurr Pt.3: The Book, The Park, The Man! 10-9-11
10/10/2011 Duration: 50min*Subscribe @ iTunes* Disney Legend Bob Gurr returns to the Season Pass for a discussion recorded in the first modern theme park - Disneyland. Bob joins Doug Barnes, Robert Coker and Brent Young to discuss the classic Disneyland attraction Nature’s Wonderland, Walt Disney in Disneyland, 40 Years of WDW and his New Book releasing in Spring of 2012 Design: Just For Fun! Recorded with the Season Pass Mobile Studio in the place that started it all, just for you. ;) Enjoy!! ALSO - Because of all of YOU!!! We have been nominated for the Best Travel Podcast for the THIRD YEAR in a row! Thanks for all your help. Now you can vote for the Season Pass, Once a Day - Everyday, starting on 10/12! Let’s see if we can get the win for 2011! Thanks again. www.podcastawards.com Links: Bob Gurr’s Website - Pre-Order the Book People’s Choice Podcast Awards Thrillride.com Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes INFO ON BOB’S NEW BOOK: Ape Pen Publishing and GurrDesign present their new book: DESI
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tspp #178- Emerson's Disney Files pt.1 - 40 Years of WDW! 9/29/11
30/09/2011 Duration: 01h59s*Subscribe @ iTunes* Walt Disney World has changed the world of Themed Entertainment within it 40 years of superior immersive entertainment. Chad Emerson leads a panel of the Top Disney Community Journalist and Bloggers for discussion about WDW and the influences it’s created within the amusement industry. Let Deb Wills (founder of AllEars.net), Kevin Yee (Disney Park Author and from MiceAge.com) & Sam Gennawey (of Samland & the Author of “Walt and the Promise of Progress City”) describe their thoughts and love for the number one vacation destination on earth! Celebrating 40 Years of pure Disney magic! Enjoy. ;) Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a Summer of FUN! Links: Ayefour Publishing All Ears MiceAge Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Special 176 Closing Song - Rootless by Youngblood Hawke Check Out The Season Pass Podca
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Nick's ERT #8 w/ Mike Collins of CoasterRadio.com-Parks of the UK & Europe!
30/09/2011 Duration: 59minNick and Mike discuss European Parks (Wiener Prater in Vienna, Thorpe and Chessington), Rock of Ages (new musical), Ghost (new musical), Avatar (boring film) and lots of other fun stuff!Enjoy! Links: www.coasterradio.com
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tspp #177- WDW Communications Pt. 2 w/ Zanolla & Kober 9/22/11
23/09/2011 Duration: 01h03min*Subscribe @ iTunes* Instructor of Communication for Western Illinois University, David Zanolla, returns to the SPDR to discuss more on his collegiate course on Walt Disney World and the key communications that are used in the resort. J. Jeff Kober (President of Performance Journeys & CEO of World Class Benchmarking) also returns to join Doug Barnes and Brent Young for discussion on the importance of communications in business practice. Enjoy! It’s that time of the year again!!!... Podcast Awards start September 15th. You can nominate The Season Pass as BEST Travel Podcast at www.podcastawards.com - Thanks for your support! ;) Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a Summer of FUN! Links: Registration for Disney World Communication Culture Podcast Awards The Season Pass Facebook Page David Zanolla’s Bio Western Illinois University Disney Dispatch Performance Jo
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tspp #176- The D23 Expo Review! 9/15/11
15/09/2011 Duration: 01h43min*Subscribe @ iTunes* Now that every Disney Podcast has released there D23 Expo Reviews, the Season Pass comes late to the party. It is Doug Barnes, Brent Young & Rick West’s look back at the “Ultimate Disney Fan Experience!” Opinions on the expo, presentations, and the future of Disney Park are littered throughout the podcast, along with special appearances by Jim Hill, Lou Mongello, Henry Work and Brady MacDonald! A ton of Disney Magic ahead - Enjoy! It’s that time of the year again!!!... Podcast Awards start September 15th. You can nominate The Season Pass as BEST Travel Podcast at www.podcastawards.com - Thanks for your support! ;) Like the Season Pass Facebook Page and you can win a Season Pass to the Six Flags/Cedar Fair park of your choice. www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Every 1200 Likes - Someone wins a Summer of FUN! Links: Podcast Awards The Season Pass Facebook Page D23 Expo Theme Park Adventure TPA Article for Trader Sam’s at The Disneyland Hotel Jim Hill Media WDW Radio Touring Plans
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tspp #175.5- D23 Expo: Radiator Springs Reality Panel
15/09/2011 Duration: 01h07minThe entire audio of the Carsland panel presentation on August 21st in Stage 23 at the D23 Expo 2011.
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tspp #175- Wheels on I-80 Tour Part 3! 9/8/11
09/09/2011 Duration: 02h08min*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass returns with Part 3 of 3 big review shows for the “Wheels on I-80 Tour!” Join Doug, Robert, Shannon & Darrell as they discuss Kennywood (West Mifflin, PA), Cedar Point (Sandusky, OH), & Six Flags Great America (Gurnee, IL). No interviews, just hard core review of these three amazing amusement parks. Enjoy! Links: Kennywood Cedar Point Six Flags Great America Six Flags Cedar Fair Thrillride Coaster Crew and In The Loop Podcast The Inversion Podcast 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.young@seasonpasspodcast.com nick@seasonpasspodcast.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 fo
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tspp #174- The Gary Goddard Interview 8/26/11
26/08/2011 Duration: 01h15min*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass Podcast welcomes Gary Goddard (CEO of the Goddard Group) to the Discussion Room! From his beginning with Walt Disney Imagineering to starting Landmark. With industry changing attractions like Monster Plantation, Conan, King Kong, T2, Jurassic Park, Star Trek, and more. Gary gives insight on why he not only thrived in the industry, but became the independent leader in creative production during the 1980’s, 90’s and still continues to “Blow-Our-Minds” today! There are also tales of the Six Flags Power Plant which created the worst marketing scheme on earth and the experience gained from directing a major motion picture like Masters Of The Universe! Way too much info to type down; just take a listen! ;) Oh yeah, one more thing... this is part One of more to come. Enjoy!! Links: The Goddard Group Six Flags Thrillride Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow U
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tspp #173- I-80 Review Pt. 2: The BIG Hershey Review! 8/14/11
15/08/2011 Duration: 01h10min*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass returns with Part 2 of 3 big review shows for the “Wheels on I-80 Tour!” Join Doug, Robert, Shannon & Darrell as they discuss Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ) and go deep with Hersheypark and Chocolate World (Hershey, PA). This episode also includes an interview with Hersheypark’s Public Relations Manager Kathy Burrows. Enjoy!! Links: Hershey PA Hersheypark Six Flags Great Adventure Six Flags Cedar Fair Thrillride 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.young@seasonpasspodcast.com nick@seasonpasspodcast.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
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tspp # 172- The John Wood Interview 8/7/11
06/08/2011 Duration: 01h03min*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week John Wood the Chairman and CEO of the Sally Corporation joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room. Discussion on the origin of Sally, the influence of Disney, business of animatronics and revolutionizing dark rides with interactivity. Between Chuck E Cheese and Moody Blues “Nights In White Satin,” there’s plenty of food for thought. Enjoy! Links: Sally Corporation Holiday World Six Flags 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.young@seasonpasspodcast.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. © 2011 Season Pass P