The latest news and fun from Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana. #HoWoPo
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Episode 097 - Matt Eckert, President & CEO of Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
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Holiday World is an amazing park in Santa Claus, IN. Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com Want to make podcasts like ours? Check out our referral link through Streamyard to find out how! https://streamyard.com/pal/c/58…
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EnterTRAINment Junction is closing, Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger and more! Pick Six
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We interrupted the day of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain when they visited Holiday World recently and figured out why they come all the way to the USA to see us. Well... Us and about 14 other parks, too. #HoWoPo Special Guest: Andy H. Check out the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain here: https://rccgb.co.uk/index.html Email us: podcast…
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Epic Universe, Cedar Point, Dorney Park and more! Pick Six
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Episode 096 - Mike Graham of Gravity Group Talks The New Bobcat Coaster
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Gravity Group is a fantastic wood coaster manufacturer. Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com Want to make podcasts like ours? Check out our referral link through Streamyard to find out how! https://streamyard.com/pal/c…
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Walt Disney World, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Top Thrill 2 and more! Pick Six
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HoliWood Nights preparation has taken up a lot of time from our #PodSquad, but thankfully Andrew had nothing better to do than to give us a project wrap-up of Good Gravy! (You know, since Good Gravy! is done and all...) #HoWoPo Special Guest: Director of Projects & Planning, Andrew B. Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leave a voicemail: Phone (812…
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Episode 095 - The New Dolly Parton Experience with Dollywood's Wes Ramey
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Dollywood just opened a new experience that explores the life of Dolly Parton! Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com Want to make podcasts like ours? Check out our referral link through Streamyard to find out how! https…
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Top Thrill 2, Kennywood, Nickelodeon Hotel and more! Pick Six
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Episode 094 - Theme Park Prop Building With 3dxScenic
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----more----3dxScenic has made several things in the industry that you have probably seen. From Good Gravy appliances to Big Bear Mountain's queue, they've done it all! Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com Want to make…
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Knott's Berry Farm, Carowinds music festival, Halloween Horror Nights and more! Pick Six
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S6E10 - The One With The Gravy Baby
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With the opening of Good Gravy!, we look back in time to another buzz-worthy event while the #PodSquad talks potatoes. #HoWoPo Recorded 5/15/24 Hosted by Sabrina J, Lauren C, Matt E, Matt B, and Leah K-B 00:00 - Intro and Welcome the #PodSquad 02:47 - Gravy Thoughts 20:58 - #HiHoWo 29:07 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leave …
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Episode 093 - Dennis Speigel of ITPS talks Top Thrill 2, a 1000ft coaster and more!
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Dennis is an expert in the theme park industry. His company, International Theme Park Services, Inc. is a world-wide consulting agency in the theme park industry. Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com Want to make podca…
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Kings Island, Six Flags, Knott's, Top Thrill 2 and more! Pick Six
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Episode 092- 5 Reasons To Get Excited About Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024
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Orlando is already getting ready for October! Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com Want to make podcasts like ours? Check out our referral link through Streamyard to find out how! https://streamyard.com/pal/c/580502031…
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Holiday World, Santa's Village, Goth Day at Michigan's Adventure Pick Six
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Episode 091 - Journalist Arthur Levine Talks Top Thrill 2
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Arthur Levine is the foremost theme park journalists, having worked for USA Today and now running his own Substack. Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com Want to make podcasts like ours? heck out our referral link throu…
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Top Thrill 2, Dreamworks, Universal Orlando and More! Pick Six
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Episode - 090 Steve Gorman From Waldameer Park
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Waldameer is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Erie. Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com Want to make podcasts like ours? Check out our referral link through Streamyard to find out how! https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5…
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Epcot, Top Thrill 2 Controversy, New Universal Park and More! Pick Six
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S6E9 - The One With the Attractions Group
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Leah was recently invited for an interview on the Attractions Group Podcast and they were kind enough to let us repost their interview here. Great park history and plenty of Good Gravy! to go around. #HoWoPo Setup by Sabrina J. & Stephen R. The Attractions Group: Don H. & Ryan S. with Special Guest Leah K-B. Check out the Attractions Group Podcast …
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Episode 089 - ACE Historian and Kennywood Expert Dave Hahner
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Dave knows his stuff about Kennywood! Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com Want to make podcasts like ours? Check out our referral link through Streamyard to find out how! https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5805020313944064…
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Kings Island, Dollywood, Universal Orlando and More! Pick Six
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Episode 088 - Andrew Stilwell from Coaster101
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Andrew is our first three-time guest! Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com #kingsisland #coneyisland #themepark #amusementpark #disney #itps #dennisspiegel #internationalthemeparkservices #themeparkhistory #themeparkop…
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Kings Island, Magic Kingdom, Test Track on the Pick Six
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It's our graviest episode yet! Or, has the potential to be. Our Foods Team dishes out the new items and changes coming for 2024, featuring the Chief Barbeque Officer #HoWoPo Recorded 2/15/24 Hosted by Sabrina J, Matt B, Alec K, and Leah K-B. Special Guests: Seth L, Lisa B, Sydney R, and Jimmy M. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome the #PodSquad 02:03 - Inter…
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Disneyland, Top Thrill 2, Holiday World and More Pick Six
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Disneyland, Top Thrill 2, Holiday World and More Pick Six News of the day! Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.comBy attractionsgrouppodcast
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Episode 087 - Kentucky Kingdom's Logan Sanderson
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Kentucky Kingdom has found a new life under Herschend Family Entertainment. Logan joins the show to talk about what's new at the park, including their new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom event. Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themepark…
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Episode 086 - Jeremy Augenstein from Buckeye Coasters
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Jeremy is one of the most beloved park fans and is VP of the Great Ohio Coaster Club (GOCC). Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.comBy attractionsgrouppodcast
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Iron Menace, Epic Universe, Top Thrill 2 and More! Pick Six
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S5E7 - The One With the Good Gravy! Great Merch!
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Our Retail Department gives some juicy details about new Good Gravy! merch. Matt B. innovates the theater (or is it theatre?) and Leah shares her childhood dream of zig-zaggy hair. #HoWoPo Recorded 2/15/24 Hosted by Sabrina J, Lauren C, Matt B, and Leah K-B Special Guests: Vanessa K. and Erica I. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome the #PodSquad 01:45 - Inte…
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Episode 085 - Ray Gonzales from SeaWorld San Antonio
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SeaWorld San Antonio is a hidden gem in Texas that offers a great lineup! Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com #kingsisland #coneyisland #themepark #amusementpark #disney #itps #dennisspiegel #internationalthemeparkser…
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Holiday World, Cincinnati Zoo, Walt Disney World and more Pick Six
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Kentucky Kingdom, Cedar Fair Six Flags Merger, Six Flags Great Adventure and More Pick Six
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News of the day! Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com Ryan the Ride Mechanic: http://www.youtube.com/ryantheridemechanicBy attractionsgrouppodcast
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Ryan The Ride Mechanic runs an amazing YouTube channel about ride maintenance. Check him out! Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/tower_topics Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com Check Out Ryan The Ride Mechanic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryantheridemechanic…
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S6E6 - The One With The Most Attractive Team
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We get to know our trio of Full-Time Attractions Managers and look forward to the opening of Good Gravy! in May. Also, what condiments do you put on your corn dog? #HoWoPo Recorded 2/15/24 Hosted by Sabrina J, Lauren C, Matt B, and Leah K-B Special Guests: Chuck B, Jennifer R, and Adam W. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome the #PodSquad 02:15 - Interview wi…
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Dollywood, Holiday World, Walt Disney World and more! Pick Six
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Episode 083 - Matt Sakal, Roller Coaster Engineer for Skyline Attractions
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Matt is living his dream of designing roller coasters! Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.comBy attractionsgrouppodcast
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Episode 082: Dalton Fischer from Silver Dollar City
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Fire In The Hole will be reborn in 2024! Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.comBy attractionsgrouppodcast
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Kings Island, Wisconsin Dells, Carowinds, Disneyland Pick Six
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With a Season Pass pricing deadline quickly approaching, we catch up with Group Sales Manager, Angie, to find out how to make the most of your Pass. Marching band is revived as a hot topic. #HoWoPo Recorded 2/8/24 Hosted by Sabrina J, Matt E, Matt B, and Leah K-B Special Guest: Angie D. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome the #PodSquad 03:13 - Just Passing B…
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Dollywood, Six Flags Over Texas, Savannah Sunset Spa, Epic Universe and more! Pick Six
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