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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 the “Blue Puke” from ice cream at a midwestern park, we’re calling out the guest behaviors that drive park employees crazy. We also discuss some major industry news, including IAAPA updates and the “Best Lazy River” in the world.
In this episode, we cover:
- The “Gross” Factor: Why are people changing diapers on restaurant tables?!
- Why is there always a puddle in front of the urinals?
- Guest Logic: The hilarious and head-scratching questions professionals hear daily.
- Park “Urban” Legends: The truth about spreading ashes on rides.
- Pro-Tips for Guests: How to actually act in a theme park (and why you should put your phone down).
- Industry News: Wild Adventures’ “Paradise River” nomination and the new Gerstlauer airtime coasters.
From the bizarre to the flat-out gross, this week on the Attractions Group Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on what really happens when the general public enters a theme park. Whether it’s strange “lost and found” items, unbelievable guest logic, or the pure mayhem of a busy mid-summer Saturday, we’re covering the moments that never make it into the official brochure.
🕒 CHAPTERS:
- 00:00 – Intro: Reds Fans & Opening Day Eve
- 01:05 – Clete’s “Worst Moment”: Kicking Joey Votto off stage?
- 05:20 – Industry News: John Riley & Six Flags Update
- 06:26 – Wild Adventures: Is “Paradise River” the world’s best lazy river?
- 10:00 – HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: the Attractions Group is a 2026 IAAPA Sponsor!
- 13:14 – The Guest Behavior Deep Dive Begins
- 14:50 – STOP: Changing diapers on restaurant tables
- 16:20 – Restroom Horror Stories: Why the target is so big that it gets missed
- 19:15 – Spreading Cremains at Disney: The Possible Landfill Truth
- 22:05 – Desperate Measures: Flower beds vs. Restrooms
- 24:25 – Don’t Lick the Rails: Why adults do this is a mystery
- 26:30 – The “Blue Puke” at Kings Island: The Delirium & Ice Cream combo
- 30:55 – Line Jumping: The “Catching up to my party” excuse
- 34:25 – Lost & Found: Finding prosthetic legs and 8-inch knives
- 38:30 – Hotel Horrors: Ice buckets and “Crime Scene” nosebleeds
- 44:10 – The NSFW Phone Call: A Lost & Found nightmare
- 48:05 – “Can you turn off the rain?” Guest Services logic
- 50:00 – “Where is Harry Potter’s Castle?” The Disney vs. Universal confusion
- 55:10 – Cell Phones on Rides: Safety, POV Clowns, and Business Calls
- 59:00 – A Message to Parents: Get off your phones and talk to your kids
- 01:02:30 – New Coaster News: 100% Wolf at Plopsaland Deutschland
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