The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   It is the 2009 Summer Review Spectacular!!!  Aren’t you excited?  The Season Pass Discussion Room is packed this week – Join Arthur Levine (Theme Park Guide for About.com), Ricky Brigante (Creative Director for Orlando Attractions Magazine & Host of the Inside the Magic Podcast), Martin Palicki (Editor in Chief for InPark Magazine), Brent Young (Creative Director/Co-Founder of Super 78) and Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) as we discuss all the major attractions and news from the 2009 Summer Season.  Pure Ear Candy for Theme Park Enthusiasts – Enjoy Friends!   http://themeparks.about.com/ http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/ http://www.distantcreations.com/insidethemagic/ http://inparkmagazine.com/ http://super78.com/ http://www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comm

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week Jeff McCain, Vice President of Cost Management for the Cumming Group Entertainment Division, is out guest.  We take an intriguing look into the cost management side of the creative process for theme parks and attractions.  We discuss the financial influences necessary to develop a major attraction as well as budgeting, risk factors, cost-cuts, team collaboration and more.  California Adventures, Jungle Cruises, Grizzly Mountains, and Mouse Head Benches loom this podcast… Enjoy!   Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.   The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immer

Nick Hutson hosts a bonus episode for all you Season Pass Holders out there.  Nick and Doug Barnes discuss the Disney Attraction News breaking from the D23 Expo. www.seasonpasspodcast.com *Subscribe @ iTunes*  

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   For episode 96 we chat-it-up with Mark Locker and Robert Pugh – Creators of the New ThrillSeeker App for the iPhone and iPod Touch.  We discuss the creation, purpose, and function behind this special amusement industry app as well as talk about their website www.towersnerd.com.  If you are a fan of Alton Towers or want to know more about the UK theme park, this is a must!  Cheers!   Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass    Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. 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.© 2009 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week we take a stroll with Chance W Mitchell down memory lane as he discusses his 2009 East Coast Summer Coaster Tour.  With over 70 days devoted to amusement parks he’ll give us his thoughts on the motive and experience behind this once in a lifetime trip.  During this podcast you’ll hear reviews on Cedar Point, Holiday World, King’s Island Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags Over Georgia, Carrowinds, Freestyle Music Park, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and more!  Enjoy this park fan devoted episode.   Check out the new “Season Passport” VidBlog @ www.youtube.com/seasonpasspodcast.   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   We’re slapping the PG-13 WARNING on this episode.  Amusement Park Author and Coaster Diva Jodi Malone joins us in the Season Pass Discussion Room for discussion on women and their relationship with roller coasters.  You’ll also get a ton of X2 “masculinity” throughout the podcast as well as California Love!    Enjoy this Big “O” Fun-Fest!   Check out the new “Season Passport” VidBlog @ www.youtube.com/seasonpasspodcast.   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2009 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Paul Ruben – North American Editor for Park World Magazine (www.parkworld-online.com) joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) and Brent Young (Co-Founder/Creative Director of Super 78) in the Season Pass Discussion Room to discuss Paul’s “Experienced” career in the Amusement Industry as well his involvement in Theme Park and Attraction Media.  We talk Park World Magazine, coasters, parks, trips, and of course the Favs!   Please join us for this enjoyable and informative conversation. ;)  www.parkworld-online.com   Check out the new “Season Passport” VidBlog @ www.youtube.com/seasonpasspodcast.   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Rel

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Live in Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo CA for the 1st Annual Bay Area Bash!  Join Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast), Robb Alvey (Theme Park Review), Urso Chappell (ExpoMuseum.com), and Shannon Barnes (The Season Pass Podcast) as they discuss the new and improved SFDK & TPR Event.  You’ll also hear an exclusive interview with SFDK Spokesperson/Park Ambassador, Captain Lee Munro.   This is a fun time you don’t want to miss.  Enjoy!!   www.sixflags.com www.themeparkreview.com   Check out the new “Season Passport” VidBlog @ www.youtube.com/seasonpasspodcast.   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.

*Subscribe @ iTunes*  Episode 91 is all about the “Unofficial” WDW!  Len Testa, the Co-Author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World & Guru behind www.touringplans.com, joins Doug Barnes and Brent Young in the Season Pass Discussion Room.  We discuss the creation, team, statistics, and the influence of the Unofficial Guide, as well as WDW parks, resorts, and restaurants.   A whole lot o’fun, please enjoy! Check out the WDW Today podcast with Len Testa     @ www.wdwtoday.com. Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : ) 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 Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. The

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 90 has Ross Osterman (Creative Director for Universal Creative) in the Season Pass Discussion Room with Ryan Harmon (Zeitgeist), Brent Young (Super 78) and Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast).  We discuss some of Ross’ projects including Islands of Adventure and 2009’s The Creature from the Black Lagoon: The Musical now playing in Universal Hollywood.  You’ll also hear about his Imagineering years in WDI  and the creative process behind Disney’s America Park and why (possibly) it was never developed.  We also get a teaser about IOA’s 2010 Wizarding World of Harry Potter and so much more.    Unfortunately, we had some technical difficulties with this episode – however, as Mr. Osterman says “this is the theme park business!”    Please Enjoy!   www.universalstudios.com   Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com   Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new My

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 89 is all about Six Flags Magic Mountain!  Jay Thomas (President of Six Flags Magic Mountain & Hurricane Harbor) and Tim Burkhart (General Manager & Director of Maintenance and Engineering) join Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) and Brent Young (Co-Founder/Creative Director of Super 78) for a discussion on their stories and careers within the Six Flags chain, the Past-Present-Future of SFMM, the team within the park, the creative process behind new attractions (including an extensive look at 2009’s Terminator Salvation: The Ride), and of course the great coasters and current attractions that rule the park’s skyline.  We also dive into the recent Six Flags Bankruptcy filing and why it affects SFMM.   Great Interview – Please Enjoy!   www.sixflags.com   Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com   Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend

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.   *Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week is another Look Back Episode!  We take a glance back at the introductions of the Regular Presenting Guests of the Season Pass Podcast.  We’ll hear from Brent Young, Martin Palicki, Ryan Harmon, Robert Coker, Nick Hutson and Urso Chappell.  This is for all the new listeners of  TSPP and an enjoyable review for the dedicated! ;)  Peace.   Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com   Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : )   Want your “Theme/Amusement Park Fun” Pictures on the Season Pass Website?  Send them to seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com or doug@seasonpasspodcast.com and we’ll post it! Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com bren

© 2009 Season Pass Podcast   *Subscribe @ iTunes* Sorry for the delay, episode 87 is alive.  We take a VIP look at the new 2009 attraction for Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: Odin's Temple of the Tiger.  Also, we finally get to the listener feedback. Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com   Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : )   Want your “Theme/Amusement Park Fun” Pictures on the Season Pass Website?  Send them to seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com or doug@seasonpasspodcast.com and we’ll post it! Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.     The International Authority on Everything Theme

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Adam Bezark – Founder & Creative Director of the Bezark Company is our guest for Episode 86.  We bring your questions to Adam as well as discuss, in extreme detail, The Ghostbusters Spooktacular Show (Universal Studios Florida), T2-3D (Universal Florida & Hollywood), and The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman (Islands of Adventure & Universal Studios Japan).  This is a super sized show with super sized fun and if you are an Universal Studios Fan, you do not want to miss this!  ENJOY!!   PS- This episode has the ENTIRE STORY and PREMIUM Behind the Scenes Info on T2-3D!!  Oh Yes… Hasta La Vista Baby! J   Check out the Bezark Company @ www.bezark.com.     Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com   Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : )   Want your “Theme/Amusement Park Fun” Pictures on the Season Pass Website?  Send the

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 85 is a tribute to the late Michael Jackson and his impact in the Theme Park World.  We also take a look back at our discussion with Rick Rothschild about the creation and production of Disney’s Captain EO.    We also get sneak peak of next week’s episode – The Adam Bezark Interview.  Check out the Bezark Company’s website @ www.bezark.com.   If you have any questions for Adam, send them to Doug@seasonpasspodcast.com or go to http://seasonpassforums.com/sutra1966.php#1966 to post your question on the Season Pass Discussion Boards.        Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com   Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : )   Want your “Theme/Amusement Park Fun” Pictures on the Season Pass Website?  Send them to seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com or doug@seasonpasspodcast.com and we’ll post it! Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.c

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 84 is back to the weekly operation in the Season Pass Discussion Room. Troy Bryans (Vice President of Business Development for Super 78) joins Doug and Brent to discuss Iwerks and IAAPA Asia 2009.  We also have trip reports from Disneyland Resort and Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.  Of course, we talk (argue) Six Flags bankruptcy, park operations, and Terminator Salvation as well as a listener’s review; all this and more on this week’s Season Pass!!  Enjoy.        Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com   Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : )   Want your “Theme/Amusement Park Fun” Pictures on the Season Pass Website?  Send them to seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com or doug@seasonpasspodcast.com and we’ll post it! Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline wit

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 83 is the Season Pass Podcast review of King’s Island in Kings Mills Ohio.  Join Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast), Robert Coker (Owner of Thrillride.com), Urso Chappell (Owner of ExpoMuseum.com), and TSPP listeners Darrell, Deanna, & Shawn as we discuss our complete experience at King’s Island in a Super 8 Motel Room... YYYESSSSSS!!!  Diamondback, The Beast, Stunt Coaster, Son of Beast and More are packed into this low edited, low brow episode.  Enjoy!  Warning: Some Material From This Show Contains PG-13 Dialogue.   Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com   Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : )   Want your “Theme/Amusement Park Fun” Pictures on the Season Pass Website?  Send them to seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com or doug@seasonpasspodcast.com and we’ll post it! Contact us: doug@seasonpasspod

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 82 is Live in Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari!  Will Koch (President of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari) joins Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast), Robert Coker (ThrillRide.com) and Chris Godsey (RideWorld.com) beside the park’s newest attraction Pilgrims Plunge!  We discuss the amazing new water ride as well the park and of course the three coasters in this tremendous Theme Park.  All this plus the HoliWood Nights event – Enjoy!!   Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com   Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : )   Want your “Theme/Amusement Park Fun” Pictures on the Season Pass Website?  Send them to seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com or doug@seasonpasspodcast.com and we’ll post it! Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports,

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Episode 81 is part 2 of our conversation with  Rick Rothschild - the Chief Creative Officer and Founder of FAR OUT! Creative Direction, Inc. & former Walt Disney Imagineer.  We continue to discuss the experiences of working as a Show Director/Producer for WDI and dig into the creation of Disney’s Captain EO, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, Soarin’ Over California and we get an amazing “First Look” at the NEW Hall Of Presidents debuting in WDW’s Magic Kingdom this July.  The informative journey continues!  Enjoy.   The Season Pass Podcast is 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.   © 2009 Season Pass Podcast   Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and Fac

*Subscribe @ iTunes*  80 is a special episode. This is part 1 of 2 shows on our conversation with Rick Rothschild - the Chief Creative Officer and Founder of FAR OUT! Creative Direction, Inc. & former Walt Disney Imagineer.  Rick joins Doug Barnes (Owner, Producer of The Season Pass Podcast), Brent Young (Creative Director, Co-Founder of Super 78) and Ryan Harmon (Principle, Founder of Zeitgeist) to discuss the experiences of working as a Show Director/Producer for WDI, the collaboration and solidarity involved with producing for Imagineering, and in extreme detail elaborate on the actual creative process demanded for Disney Park attractions.  We also get a behind the scenes look at the creation of The American Adventure (in EPCOT Walt Disney World) and Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage (in Disneyland Park).  If you’re a fan of WDI, you don’t want to miss this informative journey!!   Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com -