The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

  *Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week’s episode is an Ani-mazing Show!!!  Garner Holt, the Founder & President of Garner Holt Productions, joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room for an inspiring conversation about passion and determination to make it BIG in the Themed Entertainment World.  From starting in Las Vegas to creating Chuck E. Cheese to producing miracles for the Disney Parks, Garner Holt Productions is the animatronic “bomb-shell” that has changed the game in the amusement industry.  Learn about Garner’s beginning as a teen with a dream to the leader of this super-charged scenic-mechanic-magic production company.  Anyone who is a fan of the theme park world, this is a must listen!  Enjoy. ;)   Links: Garner Holt Productions Uni-Cycle Man Video Closing Song on iTunes: "Wheels" by Enuff Z'nuff   Thanks to all the listeners for nominating the Season Pass for "Best Travel Podcast" for the Podcast Awards (Second Year In A Row!!).  www.podcastawards.com.    The Newly Design

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week is about the Season Pass Podcast Audience! TSPP listener & friend Peter joins us from Melbourne Australia to discuss amusement parks from "down under" and his amazing 2010 US coaster trip.  We also play some of "Your" voicemails.  Enjoy the first TSPP of the New Year!   Thanks to all the listeners for nominating the Season Pass for "Best Travel Podcast" for the Podcast Awards (Second Year In A Row!!).  www.podcastawards.com.    The Newly Designed Season Pass Podcast Website is 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 support is extremely appreciated.   © 2011 Season Pass Podcast 

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week Len Testa returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room to finish conversation on The Unofficial Guide's soon to be released book on British Theme Parks.  Len, Brent and Doug talk Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Chessington World of Adventures, and Legoland Windsor.  Enjoy!   Thanks to all the listeners for nominating the Season Pass for "Best Travel Podcast" for the Podcast Awards (Second Year In A Row!!).  www.podcastawards.com.    Show Links: Touring Plans Unofficial Guide Series Blackpool Pleasure Beach Chessington World of Adventures Legoland Windsor   The Newly Designed Season Pass Podcast Website is 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   Thank

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week has a full house in the Discussion Room: Dave Cobb (The Thinkwell Group), David Kneupper (Kneupper Music), Martin Palicki (InPark Magazine) & Urso Chappell (ExpoMuseum.com) join Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass) & Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) to discuss 2010's Most Memorable Moments. Universal Studios Singapore, Harry Potter, World of Color, Knott's Preserved, and more, plus the BIG Shanghai World's Fair debate!  Also a spoiler-free review of Tron: Legacy that you don't want to miss. ;)   Thanks to all the listeners for nominating the Season Pass for "Best Travel Podcast" in the Podcast Awards (Second Year In A Row!!).  www.podcastawards.com.    Show Links: Dave's Review of Tron: Legacy The Thinkwell Group Kneupper Music Expo Museum InPark Magazine World's Fair Podcast Knott's Preserved Website IOA's Wizarding World of Harry Potter   The Newly Designed Season Pass Podcast Website is at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow Us On Twitter! - 

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   3 Years of The Season Pass Podcast! This week Greg Maletic (Theme Park Illustrator & Creator of the Wishing Stars app) joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass), Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and Rick West (Owner of Theme Park Adventure) to discuss his amazing interactive Disneyland app for the iPhone and the future of smartphone use in the theme park.  Enjoy!   Thanks to all the listeners - The Season Pass Podcast has been nominated for the "Best Travel Podcast" in the Podcast Awards (Second Year In A Row!!).  You can vote for the Season Pass EVERYDAY starting December 1st at www.podcastawards.com.    Show Links: Wishing Stars App Website Greg Maletic's Webite Wishing Stars in iTunes Theme Park Adventure   The Newly Designed Season Pass Podcast Website is 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@

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   3 Years of The Season Pass Podcast! This week Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass), Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and Ryan Harmon (Founder of Zeitgeist) return to the Discussion Room to review the 2010 IAAPA Expo, The TEA's Thea Awards, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and More!  Much fun and debate ahead - Enjoy!   Thanks to all the listeners - The Season Pass Podcast has been nominated for the "Best Travel Podcast" in the Podcast Awards (Second Year In A Row!!).  You can vote for the Season Pass EVERYDAY starting December 1st at www.podcastawards.com.    Show Links: TEA Website IAAPA Website Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure    The Newly Designed Season Pass Podcast Website is 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

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   3 Years of The Season Pass Podcast! This week Nick Hutson takes the stage and has a one-on-one conversation with James Kislingbury, the General Manager of The London Bridge Experience & London Tombs. Get the story behind the creation of this "one of a kind" scare attraction , the creative process of 'Scaring', behind the scenes info, and much more!  Enjoy this awesome audio archive of one London's most brilliant amusement attractions.    Check out The London Bridge Experience Online:  www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com The Newly Designed Season Pass Podcast Website is 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

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   It's the 3 Year Anniversary of The Season Pass Podcast and to celebrate we go to Disney Legend Bob Gurr's House to continue looking back at his amazing career in the Themed Entertainment Industry.  This time we change direction and discuss his projects in Universal Studios Hollywood including The Conan Stunt Show, 2010 Special Effects Show, and The King Kong Encounter.  We also dig into one of Bob's most famous Disneyland attractions - Tomorrowland's "legendary" Wedway People Mover.  Another Gurreat Show - Please Enjoy! ;)    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 support is extremely appreciated.   © 2010 Season Pass Podc

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   It’s Halloween for the Season Pass!  This week Make-Up & Special Effects Engineer Darren Mosher joins Rick West (Theme Park Adventure) and Doug Barnes in the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk Haunts, Halloween Events and more!  They review all the top haunts in Southern California as well as discuss some of the process that goes into creating the haunt event atmosphere.  They'll also discuss the "Mickey's Halloweentime" up-charge debate!  Much Halloween Fun ahead - Please Enjoy!    Links: www.darrenamosher.com   www.themeparkadventure.com     House at Haunted Hill http://www.houseathauntedhill.com/ The Backwoodshttp://halloweenhauntmazemaster.webs.com/Boot Hillhttp://www.legendofboothill.com/House of Restless Spiritshttp://houseofrestlessspirits.com/Knott's Halloween Haunthttp://haunt.knotts.com/Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Hollywoodhttp://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/hollywood/2010/Los Angeles Haunted Hayridehttp://www.losangeleshauntedhayride.com/Queen Mar

Nick Hutson is back with another Season Pass ERT!!  It's Halloween in the US and in the UK!!  Enjoy this October Spooktacular ERT Special. www.seasonpasspodcast.com Contact Nick by email: Nick@seasonpasspodcast.com Thanks for Listening - Subscribe on iTunes: Keyword 'Season Pass'    

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   It’s Halloween for the Season Pass!  This week we are in Knott’s Scary Farm for HAUNT 2010!!  Join Doug Barnes, Robert Coker, Ryan Harmon & Robb Alvey along with Haunt Creators Jeff Tucker and Daniel Miller as they discuss the origin of Haunt, the creative process behind the mazes, the inspiration behind the shows, the experience of ‘being’ a Haunt Monster, and the newest additions for the 2010 Haunt Event (Fallout Shelter & Virus Z).  We also hear about celebrities who visit the park... in fact one who is a regular listener of the Season Pass Podcast!!  Hmmmm... all I’ll say is Dr. Horrible has influenced some of the New Knott’s Attractions! ;)  Lot’s of Scary Fun Ahead - Enjoy!!     -This Podcast was recorded during the Halloween Coaster Enthusiast Night on October 3rd, 2010.   Links: www.knotts.com  www.themeparkreview.com www.thrillride.com www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Like the NEW TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com

Len Testa of TouringPlans.com and the Co-Author of The Unofficial Guide To Walt Disney World returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk his new adventure and project The Unofficial Guide To British Theme Parks.  Join Len along with Doug Barnes, Brent Young & Nick Hutson as they discuss Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, other UK park experiences, and the difference between British Parks & American Parks for the first part of this series.  The group also talks the best and worst of these destinations.  SPOILER ALERT!!!: Surprise moments in “The Saw Attractions” at Thorpe Park are ‘revealed’ during the podcast... other than that, Enjoy!! ;)   Links: www.touringplans.com www.super78.com www.musicaltalk.co.uk www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Like the NEW 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 Rep

Nick Hutson's ERT is back with special guest EB from CoasterRadio.com.  Nick & EB discuss the Holiday World Fan contest (which EB's son won!), how online marketing is changing theme parks and what technology is doing for park management.  They also go off-topic - and talk to Hagrid - as well as share their hatred for Halloween house walk-throughs!  ERT Makes a return!! Enjoy.   Links: www.coasterradio.com www.holidayworld.com www.musicaltalk.co.uk www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Like the NEW 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 support is extremely appreciated.   © 2010 Season Pass Podcast     

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast is back and this week Nick Hutson (Musical Talk Podcast) takes control of the conversation.  Arthur Levine (The Theme Parks Guide for About.com) joins Nick in the Season Pass Discussion room for some Theme Park Food Talk!  What's good, what's bad - ie: Six Flags Papa John's vs. Islands of Adventure's Mythos.  There is also a quick 2010 summer review and Halloween Preview.  It's everything you want in a Hutson presented production! ;)  Enjoy!!    Links:  www.themeparks.about.com www.musicaltalk.co.uk www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Like the NEW 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 support is extremely appreciated.   ©

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast is on the Road... literally!  This is the immediate review of our trip to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.  We discuss the park and it's many thrilling attractions including El Toro, Kingda Ka, Nitro, Houdini's Great Escape and many more!  Have fun with us on this special "Mobile Studio" episode of the Season Pass!  Enjoy and hello Urso!! ;)   Links: www.sixflags.com www.themeparks.about.com www.thrillride.com www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Like the NEW 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.   © 2010 Season Pass Podcast 

  It’s East Coast Bash 2010 at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia and the Season Pass Podcast is there to capture all the fun.  Join Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass), John Pagel (Marketing Manager of Kings Dominion), Robb Alvey (Owner of Theme Park Review), Arthur Levine (Theme Parks Guide for About.com), Robert Coker (Owner of Thrillride.com), Joel Bullock (aka: The Coaster Critic), and many more as they discuss Kings Dominion, East Coast Bash 2010, Marketing Madness, Cedar Fair, the huge TPR tour, and KD’s 2010 New Extreme Giga-Thrill-Machine: Intimidator 305!!  If you’re a fan of coasters and appreciate the top media behind the Industry, then this is a must listen!  Enjoy Friends. ;)   Links: www.kingsdominion.com www.themeparkreview.com www.themeparks.about.com www.thecoastercritic.com www.thrillride.com www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Like the NEW TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass   Contact us:  doug@seasonpasspodcast.

*Subscribe @ iTunes*     This week the Season Pass is live in Busch Gardens Williamsburg VA.  We talk with the Vice President of Engineering and Maintenance, Larry Giles, about the park's unique history, attractions, beauty, achievements, and one of Busch Gardens "Signature Attractions"- The Curse of DarKastle!  We get deep behind the creative process of this immersive 4-D motion based ride with Season Pass Co-Host and Creative Director of Super 78, Brent Young.  If you're a fan of Busch Gardens or want to hear why you should visit this breath-taking super park, then you need to take a listen!  There's also a special "Cursed Treat" at the end of the podcast.  Enjoy!   Links:   www.buschgardens.com/bgw   www.super78.com www.seasonpasspodcast.com www.twitter.com/BuschGardensVA Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Like the NEW TSPP Facebook page! - http://www.facebook.com/theseasonpass   Contact us:  doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip

*Subscribe @ iTunes*     This week the Season Pass Discussion Room is closed and instead we take a look back at some of the best moments in In-Park Podcasting from the Season Pass!  This episode includes discussions with many Theme Park Veterans: Rolly Crump (WDI), Chris Crump (WDI), Bob Gurr (WDI), Will Koch (Holiday World), Dave Cobb (Thinkwell), Jeff Tucker (Knott's), Neil Thurman (Six Flags), Tony Baxter (WDI), Chris Merritt (Knott's Preserved/Art Director), Captain Lee Munro (Six Flags), Josh Shipley (WDI), Mike Frueh (SimEx Iwerks) & many more!!  Enjoy some In-Park Archives! ;)    Links: Episode # 82 - At Holiday World Episode # 92 - At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Episode # 105 - At IAAPA 2009 Episode # 119 - At Six Flags Magic Mountain Episode # 120 - At Knott's Berry Farm Episode # 124 - At Knott's Preserved Event pt. 1 Episode # 125 - At Knott's Preserved Event pt. 2   Episode # 127 - At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Again ;) www.seasonpasspodcast.com www.themeparkreview.com www.themeparkadven

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week the Season Pass Discussion Room is devoted to the early years of Themed Entertainment on the Big Rock 'n' Roll Stage.  Paul Dexter (Owner of Masterworks Lighting) and Rudy Sarzo (Bassist for Blue Oyster Cult, DIO, Ozzy Osbourne, White Snake, Quiet Riot) join Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of Season Pass Podcast) to discuss the significance of themed entertainment in rock venues and the efforts in writing, designing, directing & producing these complicated traveling "Experiences."  We go 'Off-The-Rails' from the normal theme park talk for this episode, however the amusement industry is not forgotten and well represented during this intriguing and fascinating conversation.  Please Enjoy and Rock Out Friends!!    Links: http://www.ronniejamesdio.com - To Donate to the “Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund” http://rudysarzo.com/ http://www.masterworkslighting.com/ http://www.roadcases.tv/ "Off The Rails" by Rudy Sarzo "Concert Lig

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Owner & Editor of Blooloop.com, Charles Read, joins Doug Barnes (SeasonPassPodcast.com) & Brent Young (Super78) in the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk the origin and purpose behind his website.  Charles gives insight on the people who strive to make Blooloop an essential resource for the industry including the informative Bloggers of Blooloop.  The guys also get into a discussion on Merlin Entertainments, Harry Potter, King Kong, Animal Kingdom, Ferrari World (& it's record breaking roller coaster) and the future of Abu Dhabi & Dubailand.  There's plenty of sand ahead, make sure to wear your goggles and enjoy the ride!   www.blooloop.com www.seasonpasspodcast.com Season Pass will be Podcasting in Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA on August 21st and Kings Dominion Doswell,VA on August 22nd. Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Like the NEW TSPP Facebook page! - http://www.facebook.com/theseasonpass   Contact us:  doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.y