The Season Pass Podcast: Theme Park News & Rumors

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Joel aka the Coaster Critic joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) and Rick West (ThemeParkAdventure.com) in the Season Pass Discussion Room to discuss his websites www.thecoastercritic.com, www.coasterportal.com, and his newest aggregator www.themeparksyndicate.com. Also, we geek over some of our favorite parks and coasters. Please Enjoy! www.themeparksyndicate.com www.thecoastercri tic.com www.coasterportal.com THE SEASON PASS IS NOMINATED FOR âBEST TRAVEL PODCASTâ FOR THE PEOPLEâS CHOICE PODCAST AWARDS! Remember to Vote for the Season Pass once a day until 11/30/09 @ www.podcastawards.com Follow us on Twitter! â www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com nick@seasonpasspo dcast.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show. Your support is extremely appreciated. The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related. Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks. Â 2009 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Episode 103 marks two years of the Season Pass and to celebrate John Wardley (Ride Consultant for Merlin Entertainment) joins Doug, Brent and Nick in the Season Pass Discussion Room.  We discuss Johnâs passion and path that led him to design & create some of the worldâs most amazing rides & attractions.  If you want to hear from the mind that created Alton Towerâs Nemesis, Oblivion, Air and more, then this is a must listen. Please Enjoy! ;) www.john-wardley.demon.co.uk/ - John's Website www.merlinentertainments.biz/en/homepage.aspx& nbsp;- Merlin's Website www.inparkmagazine.com - IPM: 5th Year Anniversary The People's Choice Podcast Awards Starting November 13th, vote for The Season Pass as "Best Travel Podcast" once a day-every day until November 30th. JUST GO HERE: www.podcastawards.com Thanks for your support! Follow us on Twitter! â www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com nick@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspo dcast.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524 Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks. Â 2009 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   TSPP #102 is a change of themed atmosphere â Len Testa (Co-Author of The Unofficial Guide of WDW) returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room to Discuss the Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas.  We discuss Casinos, Hotels, Food, Pools, Roulette, Slots, Poker, Drawers, Showers, Evel Knievel, James Bond, Noodles, Farm Animals - we cover it all BABY!!  Have fun as the Season Pass prepares for the 2009 IAAPA Expo.  Enjoy! ;) www.touringplans.com Follow us on Twitter! â www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.   The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.   Â 2009 Season Pass Podcast  

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Happy Halloween!  Itâs Episode 101.  Have a ghoulish time in the Season Pass Discussion Room as Rick West (Founder and Editor of Theme Park Adventure) joins Doug Barnes to discuss the origin of TPA, the influence of www.themeparkadventure.com and the Amazing Haunted Attractions, Mazes & Houses found in California.  Afterwards Darrell and Travis jump into the SPDR to talk Universalâs Halloween Horror Nights in Florida and Ghost Galaxy in Disneyland Park.  Then we finish off with a Disneyland Halloweentime and Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest Review with Doug and Shannon.  Thereâs plenty of ear-candy-corn to go around.  Please Enjoy! ;)   www.themeparkadventure.com   Follow us on Twitter! â www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.   The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.   Â 2009 Season Pass Podcast

Join Nick Hutson as he hosts his All New Podcast for The Season Pass!! Pat McCabe (A Walk in the Park/In the Loop) joins Nick to discuss the horrific details of Universal Studios Florida's 2009 Halloween Horror Nights. Enjoy! www.seasonpasspodcast.com www.musicaltalk.co.uk www.coastercrew.com Join the Season Pass Twitter Feed: www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Thanks for your support! Â 2009 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   We have finally made it to 100 episodes.  Join Doug, Brent, Nick and Shannon as they discuss their love for Theme Parks, Rides, Podcasts, and more.  Brent also announces the New Flagship Attraction that he is directing for Universal Studios Singapore.  There are many more announcements, listener voice mail, tons of clips, and a look back at Dougâs first podcast-The Idiotpod and Brentâs first Podcast-The Animation Show.  All this and more on the 100th episode of the Season Pass Podcast.  Enjoy! ;)   If you like the music from todayâs show please click on the links below to get a copy of your favorites from iTunes:   Regret Not - All That RemainsGet Some - ChevelleScenario - A Tribe Called QuestTunnel Vision - Lenny KravitzSaturday In The Park - ChicagoIf Today Was Your Last Day - NickelbackWelcome Home - Coheed and Cambria Wheels â Enuff ZnuffMusic for Voice Mail provided by I Am ThreeBeginning Music from Danny Elfmanâs Black Beauty Soundtrack Thank you to the Season Pass Audience.  Your support is the reason weâve come this far.   Follow us on Twitter! â www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.   The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.   Â 2009 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week - Engineer & Partner of The Gravity Group Korey Kiepert joins Robb Alvey (www.themeparkreview.com) and Doug Barnes in the Season Pass Discussion Room. We discuss the origin, people, and passion behind this amazing roller coaster development group as well as receive a background story for each wooden monster the Gravity Group has designed within the last four years including the new Fireball Coaster now thrilling in Happy Valley Shanghai.  If youâre a fan of wood coasters or want to know more about the persistence needed to become a roller coaster engineer â This is a must listen!  Enjoy. ;)   www.thegravitygroup.com www.themeparkrevie w.com www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow us on Twitter! â www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.   The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.   Â 2009 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   It is the 2009 Summer Review Spectacular!!!  Arenât you excited?  The Season Pass Discussion Room is packed this week â Join Arthur Levine (Theme Park Guide for About.com), Ricky Brigante (Creative Director for Orlando Attractions Magazine & Host of the Inside the Magic Podcast), Martin Palicki (Editor in Chief for InPark Magazine), Brent Young (Creative Director/Co-Founder of Super 78) and Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) as we discuss all the major attractions and news from the 2009 Summer Season.  Pure Ear Candy for Theme Park Enthusiasts â Enjoy Friends!   http://themeparks.about.com/ http:// www.attractionsmagazine.com/ http://www.distantcreatio ns.com/insidethemagic/ http://inparkmagazine.com/ htt p://super78.com/ http://www.seasonpasspodcast.com &nb sp; Follow us on Twitter! â www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.   The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.   Â 2009 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week Jeff McCain, Vice President of Cost Management for the Cumming Group Entertainment Division, is out guest.  We take an intriguing look into the cost management side of the creative process for theme parks and attractions.  We discuss the financial influences necessary to develop a major attraction as well as budgeting, risk factors, cost-cuts, team collaboration and more.  California Adventures, Jungle Cruises, Grizzly Mountains, and Mouse Head Benches loom this podcastâ Enjoy!   Follow us on Twitter! â www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.   The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.   Â 2009 Season Pass Podcast

Nick Hutson hosts a bonus episode for all you Season Pass Holders out there.  Nick and Doug Barnes discuss the Disney Attraction News breaking from the D23 Expo. www.seasonpasspodcast.com *Subscribe @ iTunes*  

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   For episode 96 we chat-it-up with Mark Locker and Robert Pugh â Creators of the New ThrillSeeker App for the iPhone and iPod Touch.  We discuss the creation, purpose, and function behind this special amusement industry app as well as talk about their website www.towersnerd.com.  If you are a fan of Alton Towers or want to know more about the UK theme park, this is a must!  Cheers!   Follow us on Twitter! â www.twitter.com/theseasonpass    Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks. 2009 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week we take a stroll with Chance W Mitchell down memory lane as he discusses his 2009 East Coast Summer Coaster Tour.  With over 70 days devoted to amusement parks heâll give us his thoughts on the motive and experience behind this once in a lifetime trip.  During this podcast youâll hear reviews on Cedar Point, Holiday World, Kingâs Island Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags Over Georgia, Carrowinds, Freestyle Music Park, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and more!  Enjoy this park fan devoted episode.   Check out the new âSeason Passportâ VidBlog @ www.youtube.com/seasonpasspodcast.   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Weâre slapping the PG-13 WARNING on this episode.  Amusement Park Author and Coaster Diva Jodi Malone joins us in the Season Pass Discussion Room for discussion on women and their relationship with roller coasters.  Youâll also get a ton of X2 âmasculinityâ throughout the podcast as well as California Love!    Enjoy this Big âOâ Fun-Fest!   Check out the new âSeason Passportâ VidBlog @ www.youtube.com/seasonpasspodcast.   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. Â 2009 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Paul Ruben â North American Editor for Park World Magazine (www.parkworld-online.com) joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) and Brent Young (Co-Founder/Creative Director of Super 78) in the Season Pass Discussion Room to discuss Paulâs âExperiencedâ career in the Amusement Industry as well his involvement in Theme Park and Attraction Media.  We talk Park World Magazine, coasters, parks, trips, and of course the Favs!   Please join us for this enjoyable and informative conversation. ;)  www.parkworld-online.com   Check out the new âSeason Passportâ VidBlog @ www.youtube.com/seasonpasspodcast.   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks. 2009 Season Pass Podcast

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Live in Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo CA for the 1st Annual Bay Area Bash!  Join Doug Barnes (Season Pass Podcast), Robb Alvey (Theme Park Review), Urso Chappell (ExpoMuseum.com), and Shannon Barnes (The Season Pass Podcast) as they discuss the new and improved SFDK & TPR Event.  Youâll also hear an exclusive interview with SFDK Spokesperson/Park Ambassador, Captain Lee Munro.   This is a fun time you donât want to miss.  Enjoy!!   www.sixflags.com www.themeparkreview. com   Check out the new âSeason Passportâ VidBlog @ www.youtube.com/seasonpasspodcast.   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspod cast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.