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Season 5, Episode 015- BEHIND the SCARE, finale | the Attractions Group Podcast

Join hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger as they dive into the stories, insights, and innovations shaping the global attractions industry. In this episode, we’re joined by two incredible guests: Join hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger as they dive into the stories, insights, and innovations shaping the global attractions industry. In this episode, we’re

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Season 5, Episode 015- BEHIND the SCARE, finale | the Attractions Group Podcast

🎙️ Calling all haunt fans and creative minds! 🎙️ 🎃 Get ready for the thrilling conclusion of our “Behind the Scare” series on the Attractions Group Podcast! This week, host Clete Reinberger sits down with the legendary Scott Swenson of Scott Swenson Creative Development for an incredible interview you won’t want to miss. Scott’s insights

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Episode 5:016 | David Rosenberg talks Guest Experience & Sustainability | Attractions Group Podcast

In this episode of The Attractions Group Podcast, we sit down with David Rosenberg, Managing Director at SSA Ventures and a key leader at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, to explore how innovation, sustainability, and guest experience intersect in today’s attractions industry. David shares insights into the evolving relationship between technology and visitor engagement, how SSA

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Season 5, Episode 014- Matt Eckert Holiday World Park President Returns! | Attractions Group Podcast

🚀 HUGE Attractions Group Podcast Alert! 🚀 He’s back! You absolutely need to tune in as hosts Clete Reinberger & David Detling sit down once again with Matt Eckert, President & CEO of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari! We dive into what makes Holiday World unique, how the park continues to innovate, and the behind-the-scenes

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Behind the Scare, Episode 10- Nightfall at Old Tucson | Attractions Group Podcast

Prepare for a terrifyingly good time! 🎃 The Attractions Group Podcast Halloween Series, “Behind the Scare,” is back with a new episode! Hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger pull back the curtain on one of the Southwest’s premier haunted events, Nightfall at Old Tucson. We sit down with Tony Sanders to get a behind-the-scenes look

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Season 5, Episode 012- Matt Heller of the popular AttractionPros Podcast | Attractions Group Podcast

Join the Attractions Group Podcast hosts, Clete Reinberger and David Detling, for a fascinating conversation with industry veteran Matt Heller! Matt is the host of the incredibly popular AttractionPros Podcast and the founder of “The Performance Optimist,” a resource dedicated to helping leaders create exceptional teams and guest experiences in the attractions industry. In this

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Behind The Scare! Learn How Hershey Park Creates Haunt Experiences! | Attractions Group Podcast

🎢👻 Welcome back to “Behind the Scare”! In this episode, we dive into Hershey Park’s spooky Halloween celebration: Dark Nights. From haunted houses and scare zones to family-friendly treats and nighttime rides, we break down what makes this event one of the sweetest and scariest in the theme park world. Learn the secrets of bringing

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Universal Horror Unleashed!- by America’s Theme Park Technologist, Matt Miller | Behind the Scare

In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Matt Miller — America’s Theme Park Technologist — to dive deep into Universal Horror Unleashed! 🎢👻 We talk about the future of immersive entertainment, how Universal Orlando is pushing boundaries with horror-themed attractions, and what this means for the theme park industry. From design and

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Gourd Behind the Scenes, BtS #6- Wes Ramey, Dollywood | the Attractions Group Podcast

Get ready for some pumpkin-spiced secrets! 🎃 In this episode of the “Behind the Scare” Halloween series, David Detling and Clete Reinberger dive into the world of Dollywood’s stunning “Great Pumpkin Luminights.” We’re excited to welcome special guest Wes Ramey from Dollywood as he takes us on a journey “gourd” behind the scenes. Discover the

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Behind the Scare #5: Sally Dark Rides | BTS Attractions Group

Prepare for a terrifyingly good time! the Attractions Group Podcast “Behind the Scare” series is back with a spine-chilling new episode. Hosts David Detling sit down with the masters of fright and fun, Rich Hill and Drew Hunter from Sally Dark Rides. Get ready to go behind the scenes of some of the most iconic

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