amusement park industry

s5, e40- Holiday World’s Massive Announcement, & Saying Goodbye to Fun Spot Atlanta!

Season 5, Episode 040 Is the summer heatwave driving you crazy, or is it just the roller coaster news cycle heating up? In today’s episode, David and Clete dive deep into a wild viral coaster marathon, break down a massive new ride announcement from a beloved theme park, and react to the shocking, bittersweet closure

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s5, E036- President & CEO of Holiday World, Matt Eckert talks about 2026!

This episode of “The Attractions Group Podcast” features an interview with Matt Eckert, the President and CEO of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, who stops by to talk about 2026. The hosts, David and Clete, begin by discussing recent roller coaster rankings from USA Today, sharing their own strong (and sometimes humorous) opinions on the

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Season 5, Episode 026: A Roller Coaster Filled Episode! + Some New News | Attractions Group Podcast

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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