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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🚀 Beyond the Theme Park Gates: Interview with Former Disney Executive Djuan Rivers 🏔️ Join The Attractions Group Podcast hosts Clete Reinberger, David Detling, and America’s Theme Park Technologist, Matthew Miller, for an incredible conversation with former Disney Executive and global adventurer, Djuan Rivers! From leading one of the world’s most successful theme park divisions
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🎙️ 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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