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The 108-year-old San Antonio Zoo is located in a big hospitality city. With two theme parks, the Alamo, the Riverwalk, World Heritage Sites, and more, there's plenty to see and do in San Antonio. So how do they keep it fresh and give visitors a reason to keep coming back? The zoo is currently addressing that through a multi-year re-development and re-imagining process. InPark Magazine's Joe Kleiman sat down with Tim Morrow, San Antonio Zoo's CEO, to talk about the changes and plans.
When Disney decided to enter the cruise industry in the mid-90s, other cruise lines were skeptical that Disney could succeed, because how do you take the expansive experience of a theme park and plop it on the limited confines of a boat? What they failed to consider was Disney's previous experience disrupting the theme park industry and Disney designers' legendary attention to detail, which came together to create a brand-new cruising category: the family cruise that has something for everyone. Colleen McDaniel of Cruise Critic and Joe Kleiman of InPark Magazine recount Disney's impact on family vacations with the launch of Disney Cruises while marketing consultant and Disney Institute graduate Arnold Tijerina describes the central role customer experience played. Repeat Customer is an original podcast from Zendesk about great customer experiences. Learn more about the podcast at zendesk.com/repeatcustomer You can rate or review Repeat Customer at Apple Podcasts. We'd love to know what you think.
China is experiencing tremendous growth in the popularity, number and size of family attractions under development, especially aquariums featuring marine mammals. In recent years, Russia has been a primary source of the larger marine mammal species sent to these major aquarium projects. Against the backdrop of this demand which is projected to grow, scant reports, including one by CBS News late last year, have raised concerns over the status of approximately 100 orcas and beluga whales collected from Russian waters and currently temporarily housed in "cramped and potentially illegal" near shore sea pens on Russia's Pacific east coast near the city of Nakhodka. This situation and the broader implications of these collections raise at least 3 potential concerns for zoological professionals from accredited public display facilities: 1) whether the animals from Russia are being collected humanely and sustainably based upon previously conducted and up to date scientific environmental impact assessments? 2) how well the veterinary care and welfare of the animals while housed in temporary sea pen facilities are being maintained? and 3) whether the long term housing, husbandry, and reproductive plans for larger cetaceans like orcas once they are transferred to China will meet their social, behavioral, and health needs? To shed light on the situation and help separate fact from fiction, long time amusement park and family entertainment attractions insider, journalist, and blogger, Joe Kleiman, joins us. Plus, an all new That Sounds Wild and a personal aloha to an animal friend and teacher. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-whale-jail-investigated-prosecutors-nakhodka-orca-beluga-whales-held/ www.iReinforce.com www.facebook.com/ZooLogicpodcast/ www.finaldaysofwisdom.wordpress.com/2018/10/18/final-days-synopsis-on-the-expanding-future-of-killer-whale-exhibition/
The guys are joined by theme park reporter Joe Kleiman, who spills the beans on all sorts of projects from Disney and Universal to SeaWorld and Cedar Fair. Plus, it's food and wine festival season in Southern California and we've got all the info for you. HOSTS: Dusty Sage CEO of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes Owner of the SeasonPassPodcast SPECIAL GUEST: Joe Kleiman theme park expert and reporter ThemedReality SPONSOR: Today's show is brought to you by: Hello Fresh - Healthy, delicious meals delivered straight to your door! Save $30 off your first week of deliveries, visit hellofresh.com, and use promo code: MiceChat30 RX Bar Kids - The delicious & healthy snack for adults and kids alike. Just perfect for throwing in your backpack for extra theme park energy or into your kid's lunch box! Save 25% off of your first order by visiting RXBAR.com/micechat and use promo code: micechat Away Travel - For $20 off a suitcase, visit AwayTravel.com/micechat and use promo code: micechat CONTACT US: Podcast@MiceChat.com Or call 609-935-2147 Find all of the MicePod shows at: http://MicePod.com We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat Instagram: http://instagram/MiceChat Amazing MiceChat theme song by Steve Williard and Andrew Taylor from Amplify This Music!!! We'll see you online at MiceChat.com ! ! !
*Subscribe @ iTunes* HAPPY HOLIDAYS! TSPP IS BACK!! We bring you the TEA Summit: DAY 2 with the Thea Award Recipients of 2016! This is part 2 of 2 episodes covering the event, based on the “Afternoon Sessions.” Contains conversations on Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty: Victoria & Albert Museum w/ Dr. Kate Bethune (Senior Researcher for Victoria & Albert Museum); Moments of Happiness: World of Coca-Cola w/ Craig Lovin (Creative Director for World of Coca-Cola) & Christian Lachel (Executive Creative Director/VP of BRC Imagination Arts); Inspector Training Course: Discovery Cube LA w/ Janet Yamaguchi (VP Education for Discovery Science Foundation) & David Beaudry (Principal of Beaudry Interactive, LLC); Les Amoureux de Verdun: Puy du Fou w/ Phillippe de Villiers (Creator of Puy du Fou), Thierry Retif (Scenic Designer for Puy du Fou) & Stephan Villet (Co-Founder of Smart Monkeys Inc.—Interpreter); Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden w/ Mary Brinegar (President & CEO of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, Inc.) & Andrea A. Rolleri (Founding Principal of Van Sickle & Rolleri, LLC); and Fountain of Dreams: Wuyishan w/ Jean-Christophe Canizares (Chairman & CEO - Show Producer at ECA2). InPark Magazine's Martin Palicki and Joe Kleiman join in as well. Enjoy! Links: TEA Website Victoria & Albert Museum World of Coca-Cola BRC Imagination Arts Discovery Cube LA Beaudry Interactive Puy du Fou Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden ECA2 InPark Magazine Walt Disney Birthplace MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show. Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2016 Season Pass Podcast
*Subscribe @ iTunes* HAPPY HOLIDAYS! TSPP IS BACK!! We finally bring to you, the TEA Summit: DAY 2 with the Thea Award Recipients of 2016! This is part 1 of 2 episodes covering the event, based on the “Morning Sessions.” Contains conversations on One World Observatory: New York w/ John Urban (VP/General Manager of Legends Attractions/One World Observatory) & Phil Hettema (President/CEO of The Hettema Group); Manufacturing Innovation: The Ford Rouge Factory Tour-The Henry Ford w/ Cynthia Jones (General Manager of Ford Rouge Factory Tour), Christian Overland (VP of The Henry Ford) & Christian Lachel (Executive Creative Director/VP of BRC Imagination Arts); Foresta Lumina: Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, Quebec w/ Caroline Sage (General Manager of Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook) & Marie Belzil (Multimedia Director of Moment Factory); Spongebob SubPants Adventure: Moody Gardens w/ John A. Zendt (President and CEO of Moody Gardens), Zane Jensch (Director - Attractions & Exhibits at Nickelodeon) & Mark Cornell (Senior VP of Attractions Development for SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment); Geppetto Animation Control System w/ Brent Young (President/Creative Director of Super 78), John Kokum (Senior Producer of Super 78) & Michael “Oz” Smith (Technical Director of Super 78); Gantom Torch Technology w/ Quan Gan (President of Gantom Lighting & Controls); Integrated Environmental Media System: LAX, Tom Bradley Terminal w/ Michael Doucette (Deputy Executive Director at Los Angeles World Airports) & Stephan Villet (Co-Founder of Smart Monkeys Inc.). Joe Kleiman of InPark Magazine also crashes the podcast! Enjoy!! Links: TEA Website One World Observatory Legends Attractions The Hettema Group Ford Rouge Factory Tour BRC Imagination Arts Foresta Lumina Moody Gardens Nickelodeon Attractions SimEx-Iwerks Super 78 Gantom Lighting & Controls LAX-Tom Bradley International Terminal Walt Disney Birthplace MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show. Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2016 Season Pass Podcast
Summer 2014 is in full swing and theme parks all across the country are preparing their offerings. This month's show is your guide to the best of what theme parks have to offer you this year. From Disney to Universal, SeaWorld to Knott's Berry Farm and all points in between. Slap on some sunscreen and press play to hear our thoughts on where you should spend your hard earned vacation dollars this summer. Hosts: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the Season Pass Podcast Special guest: Joe Kleiman of inpark Magazine, inparkmagazine.com Jeffrey Epstein D23 spokesman. Jeffrey tells us all about the amazing Faniversary events taking place across the country. More information HERE. Sponsor: O-Zell Soda. A portion of every O-Zell purchase supports the restoration of the Walt Disney Birthplace in Chicago. Pick up some delicious natural soda AND help a great cause at the same time: Http://www.O-Zell.com Contact Us:If you leave us a question, we’ll do our best to answer on the air! Podcast@MiceChat.com Or call 609-935-2147 We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat Amazing MiceChat theme song by Steve Williard and Andrew Taylor from Amplify This Music!!! Thank you for listening. You’ve made our little show one of the most successful theme park podcasts available. We are humbled and thankful for you and your support.
Summer 2013 is upon us and theme parks all across the country are preparing their offerings. This month's show is your guide to the best of what theme parks have in store for you this year. From Disney to Universal, SeaWorld to Knott's Berry Farm and all points in between. We think you'll be surprised by which parks have the best attractions and which seem to be sitting this summer out. Hosts: Dusty Sage of MiceChat.com Doug Barnes of the Season Pass Podcast Special guest: Joe Kleiman of inpark Magazine, inparkmagazine.com Special Offer: Today's podcast is sponsored by Audible. Get a FREE audio book from Audible. Simply visit: audiblepodcast.com/micechat Contact Us:If you leave us a question, we’ll do our best to answer Podcast@MiceChat.com Or call 609-935-2147 We’re social, are you? Follow us and share with your friends and family. Facebook: http://facebook.com/MiceBook Twitter: http://twitter.com/MiceChat Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/micechat Thank you for listening. You’ve made our little show one of the most successful theme park podcasts available. We are humbled and thankful for you and your support.
*Subscribe @ iTunes* Martin Palicki from InPark Magazine returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room with InPark's new Online News Editor Joe Kleiman. The group discusses Joe's position and his history in the industry as well as the latest coverage of InPark Magazine. The debate of “Disney vs. Universal” arises as well. ;) Enjoy! Links: InPark Magazine The TEA Thea Awards and TEA Summit Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com nick@seasonpasspodcast.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show. Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2012 Season Pass Podcast