Dollywood

“Haunt” Perspectives by Don Helbig (& Guest Return!) | The Attractions Group Podcast

Don Helbig returns to The Attractions Group Podcast! In this special Behind the Scare episode (Season 6, Episode 005), host David Detling sits down with theme park industry veteran and former podcast co-host Don Helbig. Together, they dive deep into what truly makes a Fall event or Halloween Haunt experience successful. From the storytelling and

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s6 e03- Behind the Scare & Gourd Behind the Scenes (Prequel Episode) | the Attractions Group Podcast

  Welcome to the special prequel episode of our seasonal favorite: Behind the Scare and Gourd Behind the Scenes! 👻🍁 Join Clete and David as they kick off the fall season, share what goes into planning theme park haunts and harvest festivals, and give a teaser of all the amazing guests lined up this year!

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s5, e037- Inside Dollywood: Eugene Naughton on Leadership, Guest Experience, and “Night Flight” Expedition 2026

Season 5, Episode 037 Join the Attractions Group Podcast for an exclusive deep dive with Eugene Naughton, President of The Dollywood Company. In this episode, Eugene shares the “secret sauce” behind Dollywood’s world-class guest experience, their industry-leading 93% host retention rate, and the highly anticipated 2026 opening of Night Flight Expedition. Matt Miller (America’s Theme

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