Author: AttractionPros
Episode 214 – Taylor Bybee talks about marketing to Enthusiasts, documentary filmmaking, and engaging through YouTube
Taylor Bybee is a digital cinema graduate with a passion for the amusement industry. In 2013, he created Coaster Studios, a YouTube channel geared toward coaster and thrill ride enthusiasts. […]
Episode 213 – Kenny Funk talks about brand deposits, retail as gratuity, and one size fits one
Kenny Funk has been in the attractions and resort industry since 1996. With 21 years with Walt Disney World and 3 years at Great Wolf Lodge, Kenny has been leading […]
Episode 212 – Scott Drummond talks about building a playbook, employee empowerment, and protecting your employees
Scott Drummond is the President of Party Center Software. After Scott purchased a children’s entertainment center in the late 1990’s, he identified a gap in organizing birthday parties for easy […]
Episode 211 – AttractionPros LIVE! at Florida Attractions Association
On August 30th, 2021, AttractionPros hosted an interactive podcast with a live audience at the 2021 Florida Attractions Association Annual Conference. While the topics discussed revolved around the lessons learned […]
Episode 210 – Tim Anderson talks about flea markets as an attraction, rides as an amenity, and knowing your demographic
Tim Anderson is the President of Traders Village Marketplaces, a collection of three massive, weekend flea markets in Texas. The first Traders Village flea market was founded in 1973 in […]
Episode 209 – Bridgette Bywater talks about shifting perspectives, leading as an introvert, and letting go of ego
Bridgette Bywater is the Vice President and General Manager of Kings Dominion. Bridgette was inspired to join the attractions industry from hearing the fond memories her parents had working at […]
Episode 208 – John Wood talks about the evolution of dark rides, the best gags and surprises, creating memories and traditions
John Wood is the CEO of Sally Dark Rides. He started the company with two other Johns in 1977, when they showed off their animatronics to the themed entertainment world […]
Episode 207 – Paul Griffiths talks about follies, honoring heritage and cultural tourism
Paul Griffiths is the Director of Painshill Park, an 18th century landscaped garden just south of London. Paul also has an honorary doctorate in Heritage, Conservation, and Tourism from Solent […]
Episode 206 – Josh & Matt talk about innovative new ways for guests to: wait in line, order food, and elevate the experience
In this unique episode, Josh and Matt brainstorm solutions to one of the biggest challenges facing the theme parks and attractions industry today. Taking an innovative approach through a free-flowing […]