The Attractions Group Podcast | Season5, Episode 27 (Anniversary Special) Clete and David officially at the 1-year mark hosting the tAG Podcast! In this episode, we’re moving beyond the “year in review” and diving straight into the heavy hitters shaping the future of themed entertainment. From Disney’s corporate strategy to the “death” of the American
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2026 is already shaping up to be one of the most transformative years the attractions industry has seen in decades—and the news isn’t slowing down. In Season 5, Episode 26 of the Attractions Group Podcast, hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger break down the biggest theme park, amusement park, and attractions industry news heading into
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In this episode of The Attractions Group Podcast, hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger sit down with IAAPA legend David Mandt for a wide-ranging conversation about a career that helped shape the theme park and attractions industry. Whether you’re an industry veteran, a student, or someone looking to break into themed entertainment, this episode is
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Welcome to another exciting year for the Attractions Group Podcast! Buckle up for an awesome ride, we’re excited that you are joining us! We break down what Christmas looks like for theme parks heading into 2025, how seasonal events are evolving, and what recent announcements mean for the future of the attractions industry. Then we
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🎄 Top 10 Theme Park Christmas Events — USA Today Breakdown! 🎢✨ Welcome back to The Attractions Group Podcast with hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger! In this episode, we dive into USA Today’s 2025 list of the Top Ten Theme Park Christmas Events—and wow, there are some surprises. We break down what makes each
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🎢 Six Flags New CEO John Reilly: IAAPA Fallout & What’s Next | Attractions Group Podcast The biggest attractions business news is here! Join hosts Clete Reinberger and David Detling for a deep-dive analysis into the monumental leadership shift at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Veteran operator John Reilly has been named the new President
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https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-sbttc-19dc3e0 Join hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger for a deep-dive breakdown of everything that went down at IAAPA Expo 2025 — the biggest global gathering for rides, tech, attractions, and themed entertainment. Whether you’re in operations, design, guest experience, or leadership, this episode gives you an insider-level look at the products, people, and innovations
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Join hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger for a deep-dive breakdown of everything that went down at IAAPA Expo 2025 — the biggest global gathering for rides, tech, attractions, and themed entertainment. Whether you’re in operations, design, guest experience, or leadership, this episode gives you an insider-level look at the products, people, and innovations shaping
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⛰️ Attractions Group Podcast: A Smoky Mountain Expedition with Dollywood President Eugene Naughton 🎢 Join hosts Clete Reinberger and David Detling for a fascinating deep dive with a true industry visionary, Mr. Eugene Naughton, President of The Dollywood Company! In this must-listen episode, we go straight to the heart of the Smoky Mountains to discuss
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Get ready for a deep dive into the thrilling world of coaster history! 🎢 In this episode, hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger sit down with two incredible guests from the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA) in Texas: Kris Rowberry and Mark Rosenzweig. Kris and Mark pull back the curtain on the massive
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