How do you resurrect a legend? Just three days before its world premiere, we sit down with Drew Edward Hunter, Creative Lead for Sally Dark Rides, to discuss the design, development, and debut of Kings Island’s “Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare.” “To the Faithful…”: Relive the magic of the original 1992 classic! We dive deep into
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The Attractions Group Podcast | Season5, Episode 32 With Clete away in Chicago, David is in the studio joined by special Guest Host: Matt Miller of Innovated Studios. Known across the industry as “America’s Theme Park Technologist,” Matt joins David to peel back the curtain on how technology is reshaping the guest experience. In This
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The Attractions Group Podcast | Season5, Episode 32 Join Clete Reinberger and David Detling on the Attractions Group Podcast as they welcome back Elizabeth Ringas, President of American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE). In this deep-dive episode, we explore the massive lineup of coaster events for 2026, including Coaster Con 49, international adventures like Rome with ACE,
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https://youtu.be/EypvVN2f9QQ The Attractions Group Podcast | Season5, Episode 31 Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes at your favorite theme parks? This week on the Attractions Group Podcast, hosts Clete Reinberger and David Detling are diving into a massive list of stories submitted by industry professionals. From the “Cremains” at “Florida” theme parks to
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The Attractions Group Podcast | Season5, Episode 30 How do you sustain world-class hospitality for over three decades? Join hosts Clete Reinberger and David Detling as they sit down with 36-year Disney veteran Jeff Korte to pull back the curtain on the Hospitality sector of the Attractions Industry. In this episode, Jeff shares invaluable insights
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The Attractions Group Podcast | Season5, Episode 29 Legoland’s NEW Galacticoaster & Dollywood’s Night Flight Expedition! (Ep. 029) Is this the biggest week in theme park news for 2026? 🎢 In this episode of the Attractions Group Podcast, David Detling and Clete Reinberger are joined by a very special guest: Matthew Miller, better known as
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The Attractions Group Podcast | Season5, Episode 28 The landscape of the theme park industry just shifted forever. In this emergency breakdown, hosts Clete Reinberger and David Detling dive deep into the massive March 5th announcement: Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is divesting seven of its regional properties in a $331 million deal with EPR Properties
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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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