Podcasts about Dutch Wonderland

Sneakers, Scholastic Aid, and Santa: Supporting Lancaster's Kids Host: Dale Johnson Guest: Cori Steiner Description: The focus of the podcast is the Willow Valley Community Outreach Program, which was established in 1998 to assist children in need in the greater Lancaster community. They discuss three main annual initiatives: a cornhole tournament supporting high school seniors' post-graduation plans, a "Sneakers for School" project providing new shoes, and a holiday gift-giving program, including an annual event at Dutch Wonderland. The podcast highlights the impact of resident and team member involvement in these programs through volunteering, donations, and providing support, with a strong emphasis on the intergenerational connections fostered and the significant accomplishments over the years.

Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HEREIf your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE!In this episode, Braxton Critcher sits down with Bret Fadley to dive into the growth and unique culture of the TOOLS training event in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Bret shares how TOOLS has evolved from a struggling show to a regional cornerstone, emphasizing its focus on networking, training, and creating a welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of other major industry events like ASTA. They also discuss the fun community traditions—like the “jacket exchange”—and the family-friendly experience attendees can expect at this year's TOOLS, making it a must-attend for shop owners, technicians, and their teams in the Northeast.00:00 Annoying Flashing Table Lights04:47 Rebranding Revived Struggling Show09:35 Event Schedule: Training & Trade Show12:50 Networking: Key to Training Events13:49 "Step Outside Your Comfort Zone"19:57 Weekend Event Schedule Highlights23:47 "Excited for New Location Expansion"25:29 Delayed Registration for Event27:39 "Event Planning Date Dilemma"31:43 "Engage & Improve Industry Together"

Tap into innovation at IAAPA Expo, the biggest industry event of the year. Join us and other AttractionsPros in Orlando, FL, Nov. 18-22 to engage with the global community. Learn from the experts, leave with new ideas, and turn your passion for the industry into new possibilities. Register now to save up to 30%.   Megan Hartman is the General Manager of Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA, along with the Cartoon Network Hotel and Old Mill Stream Campground. With a career that began in 2004 at Paramount Kings Island as a lifeguard, Megan's journey has spanned numerous roles, including leadership positions at Great Wolf Lodge and Splish Splash Water Park. Now at Dutch Wonderland, a family-focused amusement park designed for children, Megan has embraced the slower, family-friendly pace of Lancaster while bringing in guests from larger cities like Philadelphia and New York. In this interview, Megan talks about seeing through the lens of a lifeguard, letting your team have the vision, and being comfortable with the uncomfortable. The Lens of a Lifeguard "Being a lifeguard is all about being observant. It's looking for the thing that is different or isn't normal or watching for human behavior." Megan shares how her early experiences as a lifeguard have shaped her leadership style, particularly in her ability to observe and respond quickly to situations. This heightened awareness translates into her daily work as she walks through the park, noticing details others might miss—whether it's a piece of trash out of place or a guest who might need assistance. Her sharp observational skills, honed through years of lifeguard training, now guide her in managing Dutch Wonderland, ensuring that both guest experience and safety are maintained at high levels. Letting Your Team Have the Vision "My purpose here is, what is your vision? And how do we enact that?" Megan emphasizes the importance of empowering her team to develop and implement their own vision for the park. She recognizes that her role is not to dictate every decision but to support her staff in bringing their ideas to life. By stepping back and allowing her team to take the lead, Megan fosters a sense of ownership and creativity among her employees. This leadership philosophy has helped create a collaborative environment at Dutch Wonderland, where team members feel valued and are encouraged to innovate. Being Comfortable with the Uncomfortable "I'm comfortable in the not knowing. If you have people who are passionate and who care, you can combine those visions." Megan acknowledges that stepping into the unknown is a natural part of leadership. Whether it's navigating the complexities of managing a multi-faceted property or making decisions with incomplete information, she has learned to embrace discomfort. Her openness to admitting when she doesn't have all the answers has allowed her to rely on her team's expertise. This mindset has been instrumental in her leadership approach, where creating a supportive space for her staff to learn from mistakes and grow is key to long-term success.   To learn more about Dutch Wonderland, visit www.dutchwonderland.com.  Megan can be reached at megan.hartman@palaceentertainment.com, where she welcomes inquiries or further discussion.   This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Audio and Video editing by Abby Giganan   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)  

 #LancasterReport: Dutch Wonderland bustling on Good Friday as tourists start early this year. Jim McTague, former Washington Editor, Barrons. @MCTagueJ.  Author of the "Martin and Twyla Boundary Series."  #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSocietyag https://www.dutchwonderland.com/ 1945 LANCASTER COUNTY PA

The campaign team for Philadelphia's sheriff admitted AI was used to make positive “news” stories. PPL customers have until the end of this month to comment on the utilities' proposed $17 million settlement. Dutch Wonderland is opening “earlier than ever.” Lastly, this program was nipped in the bud.

Discover the wonder and learn about not only the creation of the Pennsylvania-based game, but also the fun family theme park DUTCH WONDERLAND, located in Lancaster, PA! To bring this episode to the level it deserves, we have the World Champion Dutch Blitz and Lancaster native join us to discuss the game and the theme park! Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/previously-recorded-network

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Jackie and Charlotte get personal this week, telling a long avoided tale of finding our biological Grandfather using DNA. Tales of Dutch Wonderland in PA turned to a trip across the ocean to a place called Gambatesa, Italy. Spoiler alert, we've had wine. 

Come along with us to Amish country as we break down our trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We did everything from the kind of disappointing Dutch Wonderland to Hershey park and Farmers Markets (Whoopie Pies!!!). Hear why Greg's dad loves hotel lobbies (and how our twin girls loved running around all over) and how Alex blacked out while shopping at the Disney outlet. We had a better time than we originally thought we would and we hope you enjoy this episode just as much!!

Our 2017 amusement park season finally ended with one more ride at our home park (Hersheypark) we a quick ride on Cocoa Cruiser as credit 131.  When we finished we reflected on some other roller coasters we had the opportunity to ride together before the adventure and they included rides from Hersheypark, Knoebels, Kings Dominion, Cedar Point and even Dutch Wonderland.  This episode will also discuss those coaster credit which left our first year coaster count at 140. Let's get Social. YouTube - Daily videos, Shorts, Explore and more = 125 Roller Coaster Challenge Facebook - All your amusement park news can be found here - 125rollercoaster Instagram - Polls and Reels - 125rollercoaster Twitter - News and Updates - 125rollercoast We can't wait to see you still in the queue in 2022

Coasterbro and the executive producer Brittni talk about their road trip through Pennsylvania. They hit 11 parks in 11 days. Part I covers Kentucky Kingdom, Camden Park, Adventure Park USA, Dutch Wonderland, and Hersheypark. You'll learn about Appalachian Fatalism (we forget what it's called), the best kiddie park in America, and hear our review of Fast Track at Hersheypark!

Hersheypark is on of the best coaster parks, and best regional amusement park resorts in America. Chef Jeff and CoasterBro highlight its features as well as things to do in the area. The same is done for Dutch Wonderland and the city of Lancaster.

When our listeners have a suggestion or a really cool idea, we love it and will make sure we cover it.  A month ago we had a suggestion from an anonymous listener on the Audible platform (we actually didn't know we were on it) who asked us our thoughts on the next RMC conversion which is a fantastic subject so here you go.  Which current roller coasters do we think RMC should turn into the newest Twisted Timbers, Steel Vengeance, and of course Iron Gwazi? While you have to listen to the episode to hear the coasters, here are the parks that get mentioned : Morey's Piers, Indiana Beach, Hersheypark, Mt Olympus, Silverwood, Universal Orlando, Dutch Wonderland, and numerous Cedar Fair, Sea World and Six Flags parks. We go over the Dinn and CCI coasters that would make good layouts along with five parks we think need an RMC.  Finally we give your our top 5 (actually 6 because Janine mentioned one that Paul forgot about).  So you love RMC coasters, this is our thoughts on who might be next to be CONVERTED. Can't get enough of Paul & Janine?  Check out the BXG Podcast episode 81 where they sit down and discuss Cedar Point, Top Coasters and of course the sad history of Geauga Lake Amusement Park.  We had an amazing time being interviewed and make sure you follow our friends at BXG Podcast if all your cultural insights and fun. Next week's episode will focus on Paul's recent trip to Busch Gardens Tampa and Sea World and will have his opinions of the parks and of course Ice Breaker and Iron Gwazi.  It will come out on Thursday due to being out of town (hard to pre record this episode when you have to ride them first).  Love to meet you and will be at Busch Gardens Tampa on the 18th and Sea World on the 22nd. Let's get social!!! Instagram / Facebook - 125rollercoaster Twitter - 125rollercoast YouTube - 125 Roller Coaster Challenge We can't wait to see you in the queue in 2022.

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. The theme for our July story slam was GREAT ESCAPES. We heard stories about narrowly missing trouble with the authorities, escaping from undesirable circumstances, and even one story about being terrified on a kiddie ride at Dutch Wonderland. In the end, our winner was Traci Neal, who shared her story about how she overcame her fear and found a way out.  Traci earned a spot in our Grand Slam in November. Next up we have Jackson Gillman, who shared his story of spending the night in a jail cell. Our final story on this month's podcast comes from Mark Lentz. Mark shared the story of a particularly treacherous wintertime backpacking trip. All the winners from this year's open mic story slam events will return to compete for the title of Best Storyteller in York. Updates on our events are available on our website, and while you're there, you can sign up for our monthly newsletter.  A big thank-you to our 2021 sponsor, KBG Injury Law, whose generous support is making this season possible. We hope to see you virtually or on stage soon! Thanks for listening.

It's the beginning of the month and you know what that means!  It's time for our queue episode and wow did we ever have a busy July. Parks that we visited were Seabreeze, Six Flags Darien Lake, Knoebels, Dorney Park, Hersheypark, Kennywood, and Carowinds! What is our new favorite ride at Carowinds? Is Seabreeze worth the visit? How are parks dealing with being short staffed? and why is Janine yelling Disneyland so much? We had a simply fantastic July and we can't wait to share it with you, and don't look now but August is going to be just as amazing with Kentucky Kingdom, Great Escape, Dutch Wonderland, and maybe even Six Flags Great America in our sights. Our August winner is BaldGuyToday so reach on out to us to claim your giveaway! Social Media : Instagram & Facebook = 125rollercoaster Have a great month and we can't wait to see you in the queue.

Fall is coming and as attractions ramp up, some are scrambling to find employees. We discuss why that is, how attractions are adding incentives, and what training will look like in the new normal. Stories Covered: Genting SkyWorlds in Malaysia seeks 1,500 new workers; Great Wolf Resorts has almost 2,000 job openings available at 16 of its locations; 900 jobs available at Pennsylvania parks for 2021 season; Dutch Wonderland in Pennsylvania hiring 200 employees; Walt Disney World begins mass hiring again; Meow Wolf is hiring for various positions; A third of Basecamp's workers resign after a ban on talking politics; Current Research Surrounding Social Distancing (April 2021) From IAAPA and UCF; Japan to introduce 'vaccine passports' for international travel

Fall is coming and as attractions ramp up, some are scrambling to find employees. We discuss why that is, how attractions are adding incentives, and what training will look like in the new normal. Stories Covered: Genting SkyWorlds in Malaysia seeks 1,500 new workers; Great Wolf Resorts has almost 2,000 job openings available at 16 of its locations; 900 jobs available at Pennsylvania parks for 2021 season; Dutch Wonderland in Pennsylvania hiring 200 employees; Walt Disney World begins mass hiring again; Meow Wolf is hiring for various positions; A third of Basecamp’s workers resign after a ban on talking politics; Current Research Surrounding Social Distancing (April 2021) From IAAPA and UCF; Japan to introduce 'vaccine passports' for international travel

Fall is coming and as attractions ramp up, some are scrambling to find employees. We discuss why that is, how attractions are adding incentives, and what training will look like in the new normal. Stories Covered: Genting SkyWorlds in Malaysia seeks 1,500 new workers; Great Wolf Resorts has almost 2,000 job openings available at 16 of its locations; 900 jobs available at Pennsylvania parks for 2021 season; Dutch Wonderland in Pennsylvania hiring 200 employees; Walt Disney World begins mass hiring again; Meow Wolf is hiring for various positions; A third of Basecamp’s workers resign after a ban on talking politics; Current Research Surrounding Social Distancing (April 2021) From IAAPA and UCF; Japan to introduce 'vaccine passports' for international travel

James (and especially) Bob have very little to criticize this week. Busch Gardens Williamsburg is reopening, and while the guys had their doubts, it seems they're doing everything right thus far concerning their pass holders. Knotts Berry Farm is introducing “Taste of Knotts” a new food festival while the amusement rides themselves remain closed. Also, they guys must take a new stance on Holiday World, as they are now requiring masks. In the second half of the show, Bob talks about his new opinions on Candymonium and his short but fun trip to Dutch Wonderland.  To finish things off, they discuss if they think that Intamin copied their new concepts too heavily from other manufacturers.

Colleen & Catie take us across the lake to visit some notable places for a weekend getaway by yourself or with the entire family. Colleen loves the Dutch Wonderland city of Holland, while Catie travels further north to the city of Petoskey and the fabulous Inn at Bay Harbor. As always, the Trip Sisters have the latest travel news, tips, and recommendations for items and apps to take with you on your next excursion.

Today, Marc and Lowell fly solo for a bit before they're joined by Lowell's sister and celebrity make-up artist, Jamie Greenberg! (@jamiemakeup) We discuss, mass hysteria for free food in the work place, Lowell and Jamie's Dutch Wonderland adventures, returning to our old stompin' grounds and we flashback to Jamie's very first appearance on MandL…

Chaps is out this week because he smashed a banana into his eye or some shit. So with him out, Large and Clem talk about the big news in "grown up" Barstool land of Smitty getting engaged to his girlfriend before delving into who would be invited to a Barstool wedding and how hard it is to keep a secret from your wife that a friend is proposing. The guys also discuss their trips to two different Pennsylvania amusement parks (Hershey Park and Dutch Wonderland), with Large giving tips on how to live like a king on vacation while paying like a peasant.

In this episode of the #ActingRealtor podcast, I get to perform in both of my understudy roles for the first time in two months. I also spend some time enjoying the summer weather with my family at the beach, Dutch Wonderland, and taking in some fireworks.

In this episode of the #ActingRealtor, I get to perform in both of my understudy roles for the first time in two months. I also spend some time enjoying the summer weather with my family at the beach, Dutch Wonderland, and taking in some fireworks.

In this episode of the #ActingRealtor podcast, I get to perform in both of my understudy roles for the first time in two months. I also spend some time enjoying the summer weather with my family at the beach, Dutch Wonderland, and taking in some fireworks.

Episode 48 finds Megan officially one year older, which sets she and Michael off on a slew of birthday-related topics and a recap of their weekend, which included a pooping Santa and a trip to Dutch Wonderland that nearly turned into Blunder-land. The show shifts to more talk about birthday stress and Megan's realization that sometimes you just need the people who brought you into the world in the first place to salvage the day (and spring for the wine). The jar offers up a song lyric this week, which leads to a discussion about color invention, poetry writing and how there are just too many damn quotes. Somewhere along the way a humorous moment causes Megan to unleash a new disturbing laugh which may ring in your ears long after this episode ends. There's all that and a whole lot more on Episode 48 of 100 THINGS IN A JAR!EPISODE WINE - 2012 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonCLOSING SONG - "Happy Birthday To Me" CrackerE-mail us comments, show suggestions and whatever else you deem appropriate at 100thingsinajar@gmail.com. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW at ITUNES or wherever you enjoy our show. Thanks for listening.

CNC (Coaster Nerd Con) is an annual coaster trip taken by Matt and two buddies.  Their goal? Ride as many coasters as they can in a 7-8 day period.  2018 marks the 8th year of CNC's, and there is no indication it will stop anytime soon!  In this episode, Matt relays a few of the experiences and observations from the trip, and he and Josh extrapolate some interesting learning and discussion points.  Here are some of the highlights: Soft-closing times give a positive impression at the end of the day Engaging your guests’ sense of smell to enhance the experience and increase revenue Technology’s role in helping staff deliver bad news The future of loose article The charm of older, smaller parks Here are all of the parks visited on CNC 18: Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Dutch Wonderland, Hersheypark, Knoebels, Dorney Park, DelGrosso's, Kennywood, Waldameer, and Cedar Point.   

The recently opened Merlin's Mayhem at Dutch Wonderland is thoroughly discussed as is the shocking development from Kennywood about their 2019 plans.  Thanks for Riding would like to think that Arrow is living on in some way with these new roller coasters from S&S.  This episode is for Ron.   released August 31st, 2018 

This week, it's Part 2 of a listener favorite! Arthur Levine, the Theme Parks Industry Expert from about.com and USA Today joins Mike and EB to discuss and debate all of the new attractions for 2017. We'll talk about new attractions coming to parks like Disney's Animal Kingdom, Dollywood, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags New England, Sea World San Antonio, Universal Orlando, Canada's Wonderland, Knotts Berry Farm, Fun Spot, Ferrari World, Valleyfair, Tokyo Disneyland, Dutch Wonderland and MORE. Thanks for listening to the show!

Halloween is over. That means the off-season has arrived at parks around the country. We'l start off by taking a look at some news around the industry. There's a rumor that Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando might be thinking about removing "Dragon Challenge." Could this really happen?. We also have news about new 2017 attractions at Dollywood and Dutch Wonderland. Plus, details on how Six Flags attendance as down over the important summer season. We speculate on the reasons. Plus, we have a Live Trip Report from Gilroy Gardens and stories from EB and Mike's Halloween. As a bonus, we have an on-site interview with the Creative Director of "Fields of Fear" at Cox Farms in Centerville, VA. He'll give us a behind-the-scenes look at this innovative haunt on a real farm.

This week we tell our car stories. Sponsor Loot Crate is giving away THE MOST IMPORTANT OBJECT IN THE UNIVERSE. Is that The Glaive or The Infinity Guantlet? California is requiring self-driving vehicles have manual controls. Jon fondly remembers his VW Rabbit. Moltz loved his mom's Saab 900 and his dad's BMW 2002. His Acura Integra got stolen once. Lex will not drive the baby sitter home lest he go through what Homer Simpson did. In New Jersey you can't have an unrestricted driver's license until age 18. Lex talks about his trip to Dutch Wonderland and Turkey Hill. Our thanks this week to Loot Crate, a monthly subscription box service for epic geek items. For less than $20 a month you get 6-8 items that include licensed gear, apparel and collectible items. And they are awesome. Subscribed at LootCrate.com/TTCA and enter code "TTCA" to save $3. And thanks as well to FanDuel, the leader in one-week fantasy football with more winners and more payouts than any other site. Go to FanDuel.com and click on the microphone in the upper right hand corner. Use the code "TURNING" and sign up now. For every dollar you deposit, FanDuel will match it with up to two hundred bucks that get earned as you play. (Offer good for the first 50 people.) Fanduel, where every day is a new season. Follow us: @ttcashow. Lex Friedman can be found @lexfri, John Moltz can be found @Moltz and Jon Armstrong is @blurb.

This episode was recorded a few weeks back but it's about summer plans so it's a good time for a gut check. Jon recommends sea-bands for car sickness. Aren't those car-bands? Lex's family is going to Dutch Wonderland and Hershey Park. The Dutch Wonderland dragon may be a ripoff of Figment. Later in the year, Lex's kids may go to an indoor water park like Great Wolf Lodge but not Great Wolf Lodge, Aquatopia. A large part of the episode is about sneaking booze onto cruises. And for that we recommend Rum Runner flasks. You can get them on Amazon along with Shampbooze. But don't drink Beer-Enriched Body on Tap, no matter what Kim Basinger says. Then Jon and Moltz wax poetic about the lovely ladies of the 1970s like Lauren Tewes and Maren Jensen. And then the original Battlestar Galactica. And Lex talks about his love for Courtney Thorne-Smith. We're very sorry. Not really. The kids in the cabin Moltz was chaperoning a few months back talked about their love of the women of Pokemon. Follow us: @ttcashow. Lex Friedman can be found @lexfri, John Moltz can be found @Moltz and Jon Armstrong is @blurb.