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En mayo de 1995 se inauguró PortAventura. La evolución en estos 30 años ha sido impresionante. A día de hoy no es un parque de atracciones, es un destino turístico en sí mismo, que compite en Europa con Disneyland Paris, con tres parques: el de PortAventura, Ferrari Land y el Caribe Aquatic Park, 6 hoteles temáticos que suman más de 2 mil habitaciones y un centro de convenciones.Como puedes imaginar cada vez las reservas se hacen más a través de su web. Su directora de marketing y ecommerce es Raquel Florenza. La entrevistamos para conocer cómo ha sido ese proceso de digitalización de la experiencia y sobre todo que nos cuente cómo trabajan el aspecto del contenido generado por el usuario, el User Generated Content, tan esencial en un modelo de negocio como el de PortAventura.Enlaces de interés:[Beloved sponsor] Hicari.io: maximiza tu User Generated Content con el código HICARI para lograr un 10% de descuentoVen al Ecommerce Moment MadridWeb de PortAventura

2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss Niall's trip to Portaventura, the issues people have with health anxiety and have we failed the elderly as a society.Support the show

El Parque de Atracciones del Tibidabo celebra este año su 125 aniversario, un recinto que se creó por iniciativa del doctor Andreu, el farmaceutico famoso por las pastillas de la Tos, primero con unas atracciones muy modestas. El doctor Andreu pretendía atraer a la montaña más alta de Barcelona a la burguesía catalana para que vieran su proyecto de ciudad jardín y con esa finalidad, hizo construir también el tramvia azul y un funicular. El fácil acceso de una montaña hasta entonces casi imposible, despertó la curiosidad de los barceloneses, los mismos transportes eran ya por si una atracción y el funicular, actualizado, sigue siéndolo en la actualidad.El Parque, siempre muy querido, triunfó ya desde el primer momento y fue evolucionando hasta que en el año 2000, el ayuntamiento se hizo cargo de la gestión ante el riesgo severo de cierre, por sus deudas con hacienda de su último propietario, el empresario Javier de la Rosa. El gobierno local aceptó el reto.Con un programa educativo, benéfico y también relacionado con la sostenibilidad, el TIBIDABO conserva muchas de sus atracciones más antiguas y queridas, como la réplica del primer avión que en 1927 hizo el recorrido entre Barcelona y Madrid, el Carrusel, la Atalaia, la Noria, o el Museo de los Autómatas que quiso comprar Walt Disney. Otras, como la Montaña rusa se han actualizado y se han creado nuevos propuestas "adrenalínicas" como Merlín, la famosa caída de 50 metros o el terrorífico Hotel 666.Pero si algo hace que el parque de atracciones sea único y espectacular son, sin duda, las vistas que ofrece de la ciudad, pocos se resisten a ellas.En este enclave privilegiado, el parque tiene también para las familias un atractivo nostálgico. En este lugar se han divertido nuestros padres, nosotros y también nuestros hijos.A lo largo de la historia en el Tibidabo han pasado cosas curiosas como su colectivización durante la Guerra Civil o la exhibición en 1913 de una tribu exótica de Senegal. El Tibidabo compitió en su momento con otros parques incluso en la misma ciudad y ahora lo hace con otros denominados de "destino" como Port Aventura o Disneyland Paris. En la actualidad el Tibidabo es el parque de atracciones más antiguo de España y el tercero de Europa. Para muchos, un lugar nostálgico, para otros una válvula de escape en todos los sentidos.....Escuchar audio

In this Skip the Queue podcast episode, our guest host Ruth Read, Director of blooloop and greenloop, is joined by Vero Celis, CEO and Founder of Valumia and Sustainability Advisor at Skutek Consulting, and Marie Rayner, Director of Project Development and Sustainability Lead at Storyland Studios, to discuss sustainability in the attractions industry, focusing on practical climate action, key risks, and how small, data-driven steps can create meaningful progress. Topics Discussed: what sustainability and climate action mean for attractions how to get started using existing data and simple steps integrating sustainability into storytelling and guest experience designing attractions with biodiversity and long term impact in mind attractions as spaces to test and showcase sustainable innovation risks of not acting including climate impacts and infrastructure challenges supply chain risks and ESG considerations growing guest expectations around sustainability practical operational improvements and quick wins barriers to progress including cost, alignment, and lack of clarity circular design and reducing waste across projects engaging and educating guests through visible sustainability efforts   Show references:    Guest Host:  Ruth Read, Director at blooloop, the go-to source for attractions news and its sustainability platform greenloop. https://blooloop.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/blooloop/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthread/ Join the greenloop newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/blooloop.com/greenloops-reasons-to-be-cheerful   Veronica Celis Vergara, CEO and founder of Valumia and Sustainability Advisor at Skutek Consulting https://skutek-consulting.de/ https://www.valumia.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-celis-vergara/   Marie Rayner, Director of Project Development and Sustainability Lead at Storyland Studios https://www.storylandstudios.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/storyland-studios/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-r-138b181b/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Ruth Read. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

Nos hemos metido en la 5ª Jornada de Clubes de LaLiga en PortAventura, un encuentro que reúne a algunos de los perfiles más relevantes de la industria del fútbol profesional, para intentar entender cómo funciona realmente el fútbol por dentro. Durante el episodio hablamos con cinco personas clave del ecosistema de LaLiga para descifrar el presente y el futuro de la competición: cómo se construyen los ingresos de los clubes, qué papel juegan los derechos audiovisuales, cómo funciona el control económico, por qué los patrocinios han cambiado tanto, qué nuevas vías de negocio están explorando los clubes, cómo se monetizan los estadios más allá del día de partido y qué importancia tiene hoy la relación entre marcas, contenidos, jugadores y aficionados. También analizamos algunos de los grandes retos que tiene por delante la industria: la competencia con la Premier League, la entrada de inversión extranjera, el crecimiento de mercados como Arabia o Brasil, la sostenibilidad económica de los clubes, el impacto de las nuevas competiciones, el futuro del consumo audiovisual y la necesidad de que el fútbol siga siendo una industria viable para todos, no solo para los grandes clubes. Un episodio grabado desde dentro de LaLiga para entender mejor quién toma las decisiones, cómo se genera el dinero, qué problemas hay encima de la mesa y hacia dónde puede ir el fútbol en los próximos años. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Click&Go Holidays Podcast! This week, Paul and Gill are taking you to sunny Salou on Spain's Costa Daurada as we dive into everything you need to know about PortAventura World. From thrilling rollercoasters and family-friendly attractions across its three incredible parks, to the best places to stay and some handy tips to make the most of your trip — we've got you covered.Whether you're planning your next family getaway or a fun-filled escape with friends, stick with us as we explore why PortAventura World continues to be one of Europe's top theme park destinations.

In deze draak van een aflevering vertellen we je alles over Dragon Khan in het Spaanse Port Aventura. Toen deze achtbaan van B&M opende in 1995, was dit de achtbaan met records waar je van ondersteboven kon zijn. Maar de totstandkoming van deze iconische achtbaan is wel een heel bijzonder verhaal. Van de impact die de komst van Disney op Europa had tot en met waarom deze baan nou eigenlijk rood is, je hoort het allemaal in deze aflevering!Hoofdstukken00:00:00 Welkom00:09:42 Van 0 tot Dragon Khan00:19:17 Kenmerken & Statistieken00:35:00 Thematisering & Storytelling00:45:58 Dragon Khan in het Nieuws00:52:25 Klant is Koning01:04:00 Eigen Mening & Ervaring01:12:32 Van 0 tot 8Volg ons ook op onze socials!Shop: shop.van0tot8baan.nlPetje af: www.petjeaf.com/van0tot8baanTiktok: @van0tot8baanInstagram: @van0tot8baanX: @van0tot8baanThreads: @van0tot8baanFacebook: Van 0 Tot 8BaanWebsite: www.van0tot8baan.nlE-mail: info@van0tot8baan.nlSupport the show

In this episode of Skip the Queue, host Andy Povey is joined by Robbie Jones from Katapult to discuss how guest insights and psychology shape the design of modern visitor attractions. Robbie shares how Katapult works with IPs, theme parks and destinations to create experiences that focus on guest behaviour, emotions and expectations. The conversation centres on a groundbreaking four-year research project with University of Birmingham and Drayton Manor Resort exploring how attractions can better support neurodivergent guests. The project aims to develop a global blueprint for neuroinclusive design that improves accessibility while maintaining exciting and immersive experiences. Key Topics Discussed: Insights-led design in themed attractions Neurodiversity and inclusion in theme parks A four-year research project with the University of Birmingham and Drayton Manor Breaking misconceptions around sensory experiences and neurodivergence Personalisation and guest autonomy in attractions Reducing friction in queues and guest journeys The role of analogue, interactive experiences in museums and parks The commercial and social impact of inclusive attraction design   Show References:   Robbie Jones, Insights Director at Katapult https://www.katapult.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrrobbiejones/ https://blooloop.com/katapult-neuroinclusion-research/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching 'Skip the Queue' or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn.   Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

SKY Airline anunció su incorporación al sistema BSP de IATA en España, lo que permite a las agencias de viajes emitir billetes de la aerolínea directamente mediante su propia placa (H2). Con esta integración, la compañía refuerza su presencia en el mercado español y su distribución a través de sistemas globales como Amadeus y Sabre.Qatar Airways opera esta semana vuelos especiales para pasajeros afectados por el cierre del espacio aéreo, con destinos como Madrid y Londres. Paralelamente, el estado catarí ha activado una estrategia nacional de apoyo a los viajeros, que incluye alojamiento gratuito, prórroga de visados y asistencia integral en hoteles, con el objetivo de garantizar seguridad y bienestar hasta que puedan continuar su viaje.Ávoris Corporación Empresarial ha creado el área de Turoperación Regular, que integrará las operaciones de Catai, Vivatours y Disney Destinations. Al frente de esta nueva unidad ha sido nombrado Raúl Serrano como director general, mientras que Amaya Hernangómez asume la dirección de Catai dentro de la reorganización.La futura Ciudad del Deporte del Atlético de Madrid, junto al estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano, incorporará la mayor laguna artificial de surf de Europa, con 23.000 m², más de 20 tipos de olas y capacidad para 120 surfistas simultáneamente. El complejo deportivo y de ocio tiene prevista su apertura en 2027.Avasa Travel Group cerró 2025 con un volumen de negocio de 1.121 millones de euros, superando su objetivo inicial y consolidándose como uno de los principales grupos de agencias independientes en España. Durante su 28.ª Convención en PortAventura destacó el crecimiento en el negocio corporativo y MICE, la inversión en tecnología y el lanzamiento de Avasa 365 Connect, un servicio de asistencia permanente para agencias y viajeros.

"Con qué ánimo te montas después en el Dragón Khan", declara un viajero abrumado por el horror. El conductor, licenciado en historia, no acertó con el momento ni el lugar.

"Con qué ánimo te montas después en el Dragón Khan", declara un viajero abrumado por el horror. El conductor, licenciado en historia, no acertó con el momento ni el lugar.

"Con qué ánimo te montas después en el Dragón Khan", declara un viajero abrumado por el horror. El conductor, licenciado en historia, no acertó con el momento ni el lugar.

"Con qué ánimo te montas después en el Dragón Khan", declara un viajero abrumado por el horror. El conductor, licenciado en historia, no acertó con el momento ni el lugar.

Terwijl het buiten steeds kouder wordt, blikken we nog even terug op de laatste dagen van onze trip door het warme Spanje. Deze dagen hebben we zowel ingevuld met een bezoek aan Ferrari Land als PortAventura. Voor ons beide was dit de eerste keer! Wat vinden we van deze parken en moet je per se een fastpass kopen? Kloppen de verhalen over de vreselijke operations of valt het allemaal wel mee? Je hoort het allemaal in deze nieuwe aflevering!Volg ons ook op onze socials!Shop: shop.van0tot8baan.nlPetje af: www.petjeaf.com/van0tot8baanTiktok: @van0tot8baanInstagram: @van0tot8baanX: @van0tot8baanThreads: @van0tot8baanFacebook: Van 0 Tot 8BaanWebsite: www.van0tot8baan.nlE-mail: info@van0tot8baan.nlSupport the show

In de laatste nieuwsaflevering van 2025 blikken we terug op het afgelopen jaar én kijken we vooruit naar 2026. Maar natuurlijk praten we je ook bij over het laatste Efteling-nieuws! Zo blikken we terug op de Villa Pardoes WinterRun en de première van de musical "Efteling vertelt... Joris en de Draak". We kunnen het niet laten toch nog even stil te staan bij het nieuws over de Chinese Nachtegaal en bespreken de vernieuwingen in de Abdij van Danse Macabre. Ook delen we wat laatste updates over de Winter Efteling, de Wereld van Parkeren en diverse onderhoudsprojecten. Fijne feestdagen! Show notes Kleine Boodschap Sjaal | (https://www.pretparkwinkel.nl/product/20961562/kleine-boodschap-sjaal)Pretparkwinkel.nl (http://Pretparkwinkel.nl) Kleine Boodschap 426: De Villa Pardoes WinterRun 2024 (https://kleineboodschap.com/afleveringen/2024/12/18/426-de-villa-pardoes-winterrun-2024) Kleine Boodschap 475: 25 Jaar Villa Pardoes (https://kleineboodschap.com/afleveringen/2025/10/26/475-25-jaar-villa-pardoes) Villa Pardoes Winterrun! | Villa Pardoes | Efttalk - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4iLp36e6jc) Familiemusical: Efteling vertelt... Joris en de Draak (https://www.efteling.com/nl/theater/efteling-vertelt-joris-en-de-draak) Hoe De Efteling steeds nadrukkelijker het dagelijks leven binnenstapt | Brabant | (https://www.bd.nl/brabant/hoe-de-efteling-steeds-nadrukkelijker-het-dagelijks-leven-binnenstapt~a52a0765/)BD.nl (http://BD.nl) Bouwfoto Chinese Nachtegaal 1 (https://www.eftepedia.nl/lemma/images/c/c3/Bouwnachtegaal2.jpg) Bouwfoto Chinese Nachtegaal 2 (https://www.eftepedia.nl/lemma/images/9/9c/Bouwchina.jpg) Kerstvideo van Efteling, Europa-Park, Legoland, Movie Park, Plopsaland, PortAventura, Toverland... - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63IWTQZIwLE) Efteling vernieuwt Danse Macabre: nieuwe muzikanten en videoprojecties (december 2025) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhGAEEfDmWY) Efteling-entreetickets bestellen (https://www.efteling.com/nl/tickets/bestellen/2026) Doornroosje - Single by Efteling | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/6McNDDUDVOlF8WRqEpakAW) Efteling misbruikt de dreiging van een buitenlandse investeerder om verzet tegen groei te breken | Opinie | (https://www.bd.nl/opinie/efteling-misbruikt-de-dreiging-van-een-buitenlandse-investeerder-om-verzet-tegen-groei-te-breken~ae05a528/)BD.nl (http://BD.nl) Eten en drinken - Efteling Wonder Hotel (https://www.efteling.com/nl/wonder-hotel/eten-en-drinken) De grootste strik ter wereld krijgt een tweede leven (https://www.efteling.com/nl/blog/corporate/de-grootste-strik-ter-wereld-krijgt-een-tweede-leven) Werken bij de Efteling (https://werken-bij.efteling.com/nl/vacatures) Feest! 12,5 jaar Prisma Pakhuys in de Efteling (https://www.efteling.com/nl/blog/corporate/feest-twaalf-en-een-half-jaar-prisma-pakhuys-in-de-efteling) Efteling viert 12,5 jaar samenwerking met Prisma Pakhuys - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1WhqLtNh1g) Hoe werd de Python in de Efteling ontworpen? - Achtbaanontwerper worden met Intamin! | TPS Talks #1 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiA9wdxuDbA) De F*ckulteit op Videoland (https://v2.videoland.com/de-f-ckulteit-p_4616) Hjem til jul kijken | Officiële Netflix-website (https://www.netflix.com/nl/title/81083590)

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Según un estudio de SiteMinder, el 51% de los españoles planea viajar dentro y fuera del país en 2026, superando en diez puntos la media global. Pese a presupuestos ajustados, mantienen disposición a pagar suplementos, especialmente por desayuno (49%), buenas vistas (33%) y parking cercano (25%), además de experiencias como servicios de spa (39%), cenas gourmet y catas (27%) y música en directo (24%).Lufthansa ha presentado formalmente su interés en participar en la privatización de TAP, sumándose a Air France-KLM y a la aún no oficializada IAG. El grupo alemán ha remitido una carta a Parpública mostrando su intención de optar a una participación minoritaria —medios germanos apuntan a un posible 19,9%— dentro del proceso que permitirá privatizar hasta el 49,9% de la aerolínea portuguesa, manteniendo el Estado la mayoría.PortAventura prevé cerrar la temporada 2025 con más visitantes que el año anterior, tras un 2024 marcado por circunstancias “atípicas” como la caída del mercado francés durante los Juegos Olímpicos de París y el impacto de la DANA de octubre. Según su presidente, Arturo Mas-Sardá, el parque recupera ritmo y avanza en su consolidación como destino vacacional con capacidad de seguir creciendo.Norwegian reforzará su presencia en Gran Canaria con dos nuevas rutas a Bergen y Stavanger el próximo verano. Los vuelos comenzarán en marzo y abril, respectivamente, con frecuencias ajustadas a la demanda, respondiendo al creciente interés del mercado nórdico por el destino.La Val d'Aran será la sede del congreso internacional AdventureELEVATE Europe del 19 al 21 de mayo de 2026, un encuentro promovido por la Adventure Travel Trade Association y la Agencia Catalana de Turismo que reunirá a unos 350 profesionales de turismo de aventura y naturaleza provenientes de una docena de países, incluidos Estados Unidos, Canadá, Alemania y varias naciones nórdicas.

In this episode, we chat with Choni Fernández, Chief Sustainability Officer and Customer at PortAventura World, the first carbon-neutral theme park in the world, and now proudly B Corp certified.Choni isn't just ticking ESG boxes, she's leading a cultural shift in how attractions operate. From zero-emissions hotels to renewable energy and deep supply chain work, PortAventura is setting the global standard.In this episode, we dive into the real work behind the headlines. How do you build a sustainability culture that actually sticks? Can you lead without a big green team? And what does digital sustainability really mean?If you're serious about sustainability, or wondering where to start, this is the conversation you need to hear.Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is Paul Marden, with co host Andy Povey and roving reporter Claire Furnival.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Show references:  PortAventura World website: https://www.portaventuraworld.com/nosotros/trabaja-con-nosotrosChoni Fernández on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/choni-fern%C3%A1ndez-veciana/Choni Fernández is Customer, Sustainability and Communications Director at PortAventura World. With a background in Economics and over a decade at BASF, she joined PortAventura in 2007, where she has led Procurement, Logistics, and Sustainability. She spearheaded the company's sustainability strategy, achieving the milestone of B Corp Certification, and now leads the newly created Customer Department to drive a more customer-centric approach. Choni also serves as Catalonia Delegate at DIRSE and is Chair of the IAAPA EMEA Sustainability Committee. Plus, live from the IAAPA Expo Europe show floor, we catch up with:Jakob Wahl, President & CEO of IAAPAhttps://iaapa.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-wahl/Elliot Hall from Expression Capital Partners LLPhttps://expressioncapitalpartners.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-h-1b804a6a/Matt Barton, CEO / Co-Founder CurtainUp Ltd. & President of Themed Entertainment Association TEA https://www.curtainup.livehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-barton-99a8039/Melissa Oviedo, Chief Executive Officer, Themed Entertainment Association TEA https://www.teaconnect.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-oviedo-ruminot-90a63228/Kevin Murphy, Senior VP, Kraftwerk Living Technologieshttp://www.kraftwerk.athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-murphy-854439/Jacob Thompson, CX Director, Attractions.io https://attractions.iohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-thompson-icap-151271149/ Transcriptions:  Welcome, skip the queue, to Barcelona.Paul Marden: Welcome to Skip the Queue, the podcast about the world's best attractions and the amazing people that work in them. I'm your host, Paul Marden, and along with my co-host, Andy Povey, and roving reporter Claire Furnival, we're bringing you the latest news from IAAPA Expo Europe in Barcelona.Paul Marden: You join me today tired and just a little bit emotional at the airport after an amazing week at the show.Paul Marden: In this episode, we wrap up our time at IAAPA Expo Europe with a final look back at the show floor buzz. I catch up with Jakob Wahl, Chief Executive Officer of IAAPA, to get his reflections on an unforgettable week, from standout innovations to what's next for the global attractions industry. But first, Andy sits down with Choni Fernandez, Chief Sustainability Officer at PortAventura World, to explore what it really takes to become the first carbon neutral theme park on the planet and why sustainability must be at the heart of guest experience going forward.Andy Povey: So hello, everybody. I'm joined today by Choni Fernandez from PortAventura World. Choni is responsible for sustainability and guest experience and a number of other things, I believe, Choni. Hello and welcome to Skip the Queue. Hello. Choni Fernandez: Thank you very much for your invitation. Andy Povey: So, Choni, you guys at PortAventura World are really leading the industry and probably more than just our industry. In terms of sustainability, you were the first carbon neutral theme park in the world and in '24, the first theme park company to achieve a BCorp certification. Am I right?Choni Fernandez: Yes, you're right. It was, in fact, we are VCOPS since 2022. And yes, we were operational carbon neutral because we reduced our emissions during several years. And after that, we acquired some carbon credits to compensate the result of the balancing emissions. For scope one and two. Yes. So since then we are operational carbon neutral. That is not really an official name, but it's easy to explain what we are doing. Andy Povey: Okay. So what is the official name?Choni Fernandez: The official name, in fact, now that's interesting because it's a big discussion in the European community. We chat the terms we can use or not. In the new CCRG, that is going to change. Some words like green, sustainable, are probably forbidden, words that cannot be used any longer. And you need to speak properly about the impact of your activity without using these words that can lead to a type of greenwashing. And you need to be more clear about when you say, for instance, 'carbon neutral,' you need to say, 'we have reduced emissions, we compensate.' More explanation than just using one word that can be easily misunderstood.Andy Povey: Okay, yeah, yeah. That makes a lot of sense. Just buying carbon credits. You're actually doing something positive. Taking action. Like, is it Europe's largest solar farm?Choni Fernandez: It's the largest solar farm. That was one of the biggest at the source of Europe. And for sure, I guess, is still the biggest in Spain.Andy Povey: The biggest solar farm in Spain.Choni Fernandez: Sorry, in a holiday resort, yes. There are other very big solar plants that they produce energy for third parties, but they are not linked to a tourist industry.Andy Povey: No, that makes absolute sense. So you're generating your own power.Choni Fernandez: We generate 30%. The plant is not big enough and we have some restrictions of the government. So we cannot sell the surplus of energy we produce. So we could only make the plan as big as the low on consumption we have in a period of a year.Andy Povey: That makes absolute sense.Choni Fernandez: So that means that there are several months where we produce 100% energy we need. But then, obviously, in the peak of the season, we need extra energy. We buy from the net, but we always buy green energy from the net, too. Then 100% of the energy we consume is green energy, not coming from non-renewable.Andy Povey: It all becomes much more complicated as you dive into the detail, doesn't it?Choni Fernandez: Yes, yes, yes. Everything is much more complicated. And in Europe, yes, I would say even one step more complicated than the rest of the world because of all the regulations.Andy Povey: So what was it that inspired PortAventura World and how did you persuade PortAventura World to take sustainability so seriously?Choni Fernandez Okay, the history starts really with, I would say, a huge pain point, even when they were designing the park. And it was related to water. We are established in an area where we suffer from water scarcity many periods. So for those designers, they already designed the park with sustainability in mind. So they have created a complex system to recover all water rains in a big tank that is our Mediterranean lake.Andy Povey: Yeah, yeah, yeah.Choni Fernandez: So water was a treasure since the beginning. And they have also in a private-public investment. Take all the gray waters from the park, sending it to a water treatment plant several kilometres far away from the resort, and making the pipe bring the recycled water back to the resort for gardening. So PortAventura was using recycled water since 30 years ago. And that was really the starting point of sustainability at PortAventura. So we start with all the environmental impacts that the activity was going to have. And they created the park open doors in 1995. So in 1997, just two years after that, they have created the Green Team.Choni Fernandez: It's a team from different members of different departments who takes care of the environmental impacts and how they can reduce the use of water, energy and so on. And this team is still working nowadays and takes care of more complex things, certifications, but with the same, I would say, purpose, you know, that is to reduce the environmental impact of the resort, and now we start to regenerate different areas. So it's not producing impact, it's creating positive impact through regeneration.Choni Fernandez: And that was a starting point. But I like to repeat that sustainability has not fixed rules. So that is the story of Pota Aventura, because we are what we are. We are located where we are. But for instance, in the Global Sustainability Committee of IAAPA, SCARBRED was a member of that. And SCARBRED, the sustainability, had not begun for the water scarcity. They don't have this problem.Choni Fernandez: So sustainability there was more linked to the social sustainability, how to integrate communities in the project. So it really depends, again, in that moment, the momentum, you know, that we call. Where you are, who you are, what is your future footprint of your activity in your community and in the environment.Choni Fernandez: So we start with that. And year after year, we consolidate this beginning. So any new activity of PortAventura, it doesn't matter— new hotel, new park, convention centre has always followed the same philosophy that we started in 1997.Andy Povey: Very good.Choni Fernandez: Yes, because I think that this makes the project really coherent, consistent, and resilient. So it's something that we have not done from day to night, you know. It's something that we have. It's like a dish you have cooked in a low, low temperature, you know. Andy Povey: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Slow cooker. Choni Fernandez: Slow cook. That is. Sustainable PortAventura is slow cook. But at the end, you know, the dish is very good cooked and it's good.Andy Povey: Absolutely. And then, as the person responsible for customer experience within PortAventura World, before talking to you, I wouldn't necessarily have put... sustainability and customer experience together in the same group.Choni Fernandez: You're right because, okay, that is something that has changed also through years, you know, so sustainability was linked and happened at PortAventura. It was totally linked to the environmental part. But that is only one third of what sustainability means. Sustainability is also the social impact and obviously the governance.Choni Fernandez: We call also ESG. Okay, it has some difference because it has more financial meaning. But what is clear when you talk, when we talk about sustainability, we talk about the environmental impacts and the social impacts. And the social impacts are the impacts that your activity, our activity has on people. And when we talk about people, we talk about employees, we talk about our community that's surrounding us, we talk about shareholders, we talk about suppliers, and we talk about guests or visitors. And the activity of any company should have a positive impact on these people that are affected by the activity, that they are also called stakeholders.Choni Fernandez: So, and here is the reason why we try to improve every year the guest experience in order to improve this positive impact. And at the end of the day, because we are not NGOs. We strongly believe that a positive impact on the guest experience is going to be translated in future revenues, more attendance for our parks, and makes our resort more resilient because it's more profitable in the long term.Andy Povey: So this really is a sort of a wheel or a cycle. Choni Fernandez: You are right. You are right. You are right. So we really differentiate at PortAventura. I mean, sustainability is also a new angle to see your business. There is the financial angle. And then there is the angle— how your activity affects the difference they hold up. But that is clear that both need to go together. I mean, business and sustainability. In fact... One of the reasons to become a BCorp company is to evolve our mission and vision with a purpose that integrates sustainability in the business model. So it is much easier for us to talk to employees, to talk to suppliers, to talk to guests. About what is the reason why it exists and why it's important to have sustainability included in order, again, to make our business resilient through the past of the years.Andy Povey: So we have a lot of listeners around the world. What would be your advice to someone running a venue that doesn't have the advantage of starting with sustainability right at the heart and from where they started their business? How do you make a start on this?Choni Fernandez: That is a very interesting question. And the first I think any company needs to do is really to understand the stakeholders they are affecting too. Because just with this complete transparent and dialogue with the different stakeholders, you really can understand what is the impact you are producing on them. And from this result, then you know where are your main pain points, where you need to focus first on. Obviously, there are some general rules. Your impact on the environment, as I told you before, normally a new venue has, for sure, clients, or at least customer guests, employees, probably shareholders, and then in another level, suppliers, community, etc.Choni Fernandez: So, and depends what is the situation, you need to start with that. You need to prepare a good analysis because, if not, what could happen? Imagine that you focus a lot on the environmental part and you start with that because you have seen that PortAventura has started with that.Choni Fernandez: But then that is not your problem because you are in an area where your resources are really well controlled or your resort has very good standards, very efficient, because it has done with high technology, but you have an employee problem.Choni Fernandez: You have problems perhaps to attract employees, to retain the talent, or really to make them happy working with you. Then you have to start the sustainability for not the most important topic in your company. So the most important is to understand what the stakeholders need from you and then to prepare. And it's also very interesting, I think, to start, you know, things small.Choni Fernandez: Making small projects that can be consolidated and embedded into the company. Because what is really important in a company is that each department, each area of the company, maintenance, procurement, human resources, marketing, and each of the departments really is doing the part of sustainability they need to, because it is impossible that one person on every team produces all the sustainability that the whole company needs to do.Choni Fernandez: So if sustainability is really not embedded in the activity of each Japan, it's really impossible to be a successful company in terms of sustainability. You know what I mean?Andy Povey: I know exactly what you mean. That rule is so true for so many things, isn't it? You could replace the word sustainability with guest experience or ride safety. Choni Fernandez: Yes, it's the same. Andy Povey: Any number of different things.Choni Fernandez: I always explain when people say, 'but you have done a lot, Choni.' I say, 'no, no, no, no, no.' Choni has not done a lot.Choni Fernandez: Many people are doing a lot, you know. And sustainability managers or directors normally are orchestra directors. But each one needs to play its own instrument so we have a nice music, you know. If not, it does not work at all, you know, like in orchestra. So we need the maintenance guy, really. or the energy manager to really take care of that. And human resources really to prepare inclusivity, et cetera, policies linked to employees. And marketing, doing really an ethic marketing to guests. So, and that is how everyone is really doing a part of the peak and sustainability of the company.Andy Povey: That sounds very familiar and I'm sure for our guests will ring true in many different areas. It's interesting you talk about really understanding where you are. What it is you're doing. We've done some work here in the UK on the sustainability of websites. So by not printing a park map, you obviously save resources, you save paper. But if you put that on a really inefficient webpage, then you're just consuming someone else's electricity. It doesn't make you any more sustainable.Choni Fernandez: And one thing I would like to tell you is that one of the big steps for us was when our investors make the management very clear that investors of the private funds that own PortAventura were asking for sustainable investments. So that was also a way, really, to receive more money from the investors to the owners. And that is very important because when the financial markets really recognise that sustainability is a plus for an investment, then, you know, things change. Things happen. And we had two moments in this company, in my opinion, for us, for sustainability managers, that make this big change in our mindset. Choni Fernandez: One is the world of our shareholders. And that was really a big, big step forward. Because we realised then, 'oh my God, we are sustainable. We can be sustainable. Our sustainability is a lever really to receive more funds to our business.'Choni Fernandez: And the second one was when we have two different businesses, really a B2C— final customer— and a B2E— travel agencies, companies who do their conventions in our convention, et cetera, et cetera. Once upon a time, a company came to PortAventura asking for a quotation for a big convention, European size, very big one.Choni Fernandez: And before receiving the quotation, they asked, 'Please, can you send us your sustainability report?' Because we would like to see if that's the venue where we want to go. Now, everything changed.Andy Povey: Absolutely.Choni Fernandez: Because at first time, sustainability was bringing business to the company. It was not a nice to have, something that we need to have. It was really part of the business. And that changed the history of the, I would say, the sustainability journey of this company when we have both shareholders' commitment and really request to continue on that. And on the other side, we were recognised for our sustainability activity in a business case.Andy Povey: It's very interesting when you get push or pull from both sides. Choni Fernandez: You're right. Then you realise that there is no other way to do that, you know, so you need pushing, pushing.Andy Povey: You're doing a lot of work about education, work, and working with schools, and having to engage them in your journey.Choni Fernandez: That's again the same case, you know. So in our guest segmentation, school groups are one of them. And it is a very important group for us and I guess for other operators too. As we receive many schoolers. But, you know, the teachers, not students, they thought that the trip to PortAventura was really 100% entertainment. And schools were looking for something more cultural, educational.Choni Fernandez: So then, at that moment, we prepare some workshops at the beginning of the day before the park opens. If the park opens at 10, we can deliver a sustainability workshop from 9 to 10. For instance, talking to kids about biodiversity, about waste management, how to produce green energy. So in the solar plant, we don't have only solar panels. We also have some instruments, some elements to explain children how to produce green energy with movement, with wind, with sun, with solar energy. And they can experiment with their hands. With this element, how to produce this green energy. And they understand very well because that is part of the curriculum that they have to study at school. But now they can put it in practice in a different way, in a way... that our industry delivers very well, that is entertainment, you know?Andy Povey: Yes, yeah, yeah.Choni Fernandez: And that is driving more schools to visit us. So again, there is another link with sustainability, more business, more attendance, more revenues.Andy Povey: We're back on the cycle.Choni Fernandez: Yeah, again, the cycle. We close the loop, you know.Andy Povey: Absolutely. Choni, is there something you'd like to leave as a sort of parting message or a final thought to everybody that's listening to the podcast? A single sentence about how they can emulate your success.Choni Fernandez: No, I think that, okay, sometimes in life, you know, for sustainability managers, I mean, and now in the world, perhaps you feel like Talmon, you know, coming up to the river.Andy Povey: Yeah, yeah, yeah.Choni Fernandez: In a difficult situation, but it doesn't matter. So the evidence is so strong that, if you really can close the loop, as we have been talking, if you can really demonstrate and we can close the gap. Between the sustainability impacts and the financial impacts, then sustainability is part of your business. I think that should be the goal— to really don't have sustainability as something nice to have additional to the business. Avoid that at all.Choni Fernandez: Sustainability is part of the business and makes the business more resilient and more profitable in the long term.Andy Povey: Lovely. That's a great message to leave us with. Paul Marden: Now let's hear some of the buzz from the show floor.Claire Furnival: So day three of IAAPA and I've just bumped into Matt Barton. Matt Barton: Hello. Claire Furnival: Matt, you wear many hats.Matt Barton: My day job is I'm the founder and CEO of Curtain Up. I'm also the owner of 7th Sense, a company that makes media servers and pixel management systems. But I'm also the president of the Themed Entertainment Association, better known as the TEA.Claire Furnival: Crumbs, the busy man. I hear you had a party last night. Matt Barton: We did. Yeah, we had a very successful mixer. We have a great relationship with IAAPA and we have a mixer at all of IAAPA's events around the globe. And we bring our members together, usually on the second or third night of the event.Claire Furnival: Anything announced last night at the party?Matt Barton: Yeah, so we announced our next SAIT conference, and SAIT stands for Storytelling, Architecture, Technology equals Experience. So it's a thought leadership conference where we talk about trends in the industry, best practices to follow, that kind of thing. We've just finished our SAIT Asia event just three weeks ago now, and that was in New Zealand this year. And we just last announced that we're going to be in Dubai next year. Again, building on that great relationship we have with IAAPA, we're actually doing it almost like a pre-conference event. So it's tied in with IAAPA Middle East, which is going to be in Abu Dhabi. We're going to be the week before. So people can then come to SAIT, enjoy SAIT with us, and then go straight down to Abu Dhabi for the IAAPA conference.Claire Furnival: What activities is it that the TEA do? What do you offer your members?Matt Barton: So a whole range of things. And what I'm going to do now is introduce our CEO, Melissa. Melissa Oviedo.Claire Furnival: Great to meet you, Melissa. So what is it that TEA offers its members?Melissa  Oviedo: We are really the connection community. The connection community for the design, the makers, the builders, the creators. Everybody who delivers world-class experiences around the world, that's really who we are and what we represent. That can be from theme parks to museums to cultural to location-based entertainment. Claire Furnival: So I understand that the TEA does an annual benchmark report. Melissa  Oviedo: Yeah, we've just rebranded this. This is the TEA Theme Experience Index. This is the 19th year that we're doing this benchmark study. Yeah, it's really exciting for us. And what this is, is this is the annual attendance report that tracks attendance data from around the globe for the top theme parks, water parks, and museums globally. It really looks at trends, so we can understand where are the guests going, where are they spending their time, how are the parks, especially as they're coming new on the market, how do they influence those trends? And we're actually going to be launching this on October 22nd.Claire Furnival: So a couple of questions spring to mind on that one. So first of all, can anybody access the report?Melissa  Oviedo: Yeah, sure can. It's a completely free resource. You can go online. If you're not a member, we just ask for you to fill out a quick form so we know who's downloading the report. And you will have full access to all of the data, and we will have actual books to hand out at IAAPA in Orlando in November.Claire Furnival: The sector's very, very, very lucky to have this piece of research. So can you give us any snippets as to what we might see in the report?Melissa  Oviedo: I think you'll see that the theme parks are really consistent. The big players are still the big players with Disney and Universal really driving the... main attendance data. And then China, with Chimalong Park, really still holding rank at number one water park in the world. We're seeing the attendance coming back in a fierce way in China.Melissa  Oviedo: Outlook is positive. Overall, though, you'll be able to find in the report a lot of the trends that we're seeing. A lot of what we're not only anticipating in 2025, but in the future as well, with all of the developments that are happening. So, really exciting, this year's report. Claire Furnival: And what about 2026? What does that bring the TEA? Melissa  Oviedo: Momentum is high, right? The community continues to look at how they diversify as an organisation or as a business. Theme parks is our core, but we're so much more than just that. So I think you're going to see. More people doing really cool and immersive things in new places. I think the definition of themed entertainment gets broadened and further defined. I think that you're going to see more activity and more collaboration because collaboration is really when the magic happens. And you're going to start to see that even more robustly in 2026 and beyond. Claire Furnival: Sounds exciting. So last thought from you, Matt.Matt Barton: Yeah, I just wanted to touch on a couple of things we've got left in 2025 before we look to 2026. So I mentioned SAIT earlier. We also have our SAIT conference in North America coming up. So that's in October. at Knott's Berry Farm, and that ties in with when we're launching the Global Experience Index. And then in November, we've got our mixer, our international mixer, combined with the IAAPA conference in Orlando. And so on the Tuesday night of IAAPA, we have our international mixer at the Isle of Berk attraction at Epic Universe. We've got the whole land, we've got dinner and drinks, and it's going to be a good one, so make sure you get your tickets in.Claire Furnival: One not to miss. Well, it's fabulous to catch up with both you, Matt, and you, Melissa. So thank you very much for your time.Matt Barton: Thank you.Melissa  Oviedo:  Thank you so much, Claire.Andy Povey: So we're on day three, and I'm sitting here with Elliot Hall, who's one of the founding partners behind Expression Capital Partners. Elliot, hello. Elliot Hall: Hi, Andy. Good to see you. Andy Povey: For our listeners at home, can you just tell me what Expression Capital Partners do and treat me like an idiot because I really don't understand the world of investment banking and all that kind of stuff.Elliot Hall: Okay, so Expression Capital Partners is the advisory firm to Entertainment Investments 1LP. Which is specialising in the entertainment industry. Andy Povey: Interesting. So I understand you're doing some work with Hasbro and in particular things like Monopoly.Elliot Hall: Yes, yes, yes, absolutely. So we're looking to open monopoly-themed hotels and casinos around the world. Andy Povey: Wow. Elliot Hall: Along with many of the different types of brands, as we're rather across their 1000 plus brands. Andy Povey: I understand there's also some sporting connections. Tell us a little bit about, tell us what you can. Elliot Hall: Yeah, so what we can. We are working with some brands that have relationships and contracts for the IP for UEFA, FIFA and the FA. Yeah, so some really exciting products there and businesses. And we are in a position to be able to sign licenses and lease agreements and so on. And we're looking at bringing all of those brands together, either in the same cluster of IP attractions or within one building under one roof. Andy Povey: So, Elliot, you guys really are the people that are bringing the magic together. The IP, the operators, and then working out how someone funds it all.Elliot Hall: Yes, absolutely, yes. Andy Povey: Fantastic.Claire Furnival: So I'm here talking to Kevin Murphy from Kraftwerk Living Technologies. How are you finding the show this year and what do you see the trends for 2026 for you, Kraftwerk or also the industry?Kevin Murphy: I think in many respects, the trend at the moment is survival, which isn't being negative, but the world is a different place from how it was pre-COVID. The industry, though, is very, very alive. There's a lot happening out there. It's good to see the show for full. We actually tried to get a booth this year and couldn't. Everything had sold out. It's busy. People are wandering around with a very positive vein. But there's no doubt that there's— world tensions and there's problems with investment— and it does affect the industry and you know we're not immune from that. Kevin Murphy: But what's been good about this show is that a lot of the partners and Clients that we're working with are starting to announce their new projects. You have to bear in mind, for us, we do high technology behind the scenes in parks and museums and science centres. We can be working on them for many, many years. So we've had projects that have been brewing and they're just starting to get announced now. So what I'm seeing is, although there's concern about the industry, there is a slightly more positive vein coming through. I think the economy is improving out there, investors are starting to come out, and you can make money out of our industry.Claire Furnival: So what in particular have you got going on in 2026? Anything you can talk about and share with us?Kevin Murphy: Well, we're very, very pleased it's been announced, so I can talk about it. Plopsaland, which is a park in Belgium, are working with Mac. And I'm delighted to see that they've just announced, earlier than we expected, we're still working behind the scenes, but they've now announced their new flying theatre. Which will be ready and prepared at the end of 2026 for the 2027 opening.Claire Furnival: Congratulations, that's really, really exciting news.Kevin Murphy: Sadly, a lot of the other projects, I still can't say too, too much, because they may not have announced.Claire Furnival: Yeah, the dreaded NDAs.Claire Furnival: Just bumped into Jacob from Attractions. io. How's the show been for you?Jacob   Thompson: Great. This is my second time at IAAPA in Barcelona. It's been even better than the first time. So the weather's held out. Great conversations, great company. So overall, a success.Claire Furnival: And a little birdie has told me that you have a new feature coming out.Jacob   Thompson: That is true. So, yeah, we have launched a new product this month called GX Pulse. And the idea is it's enabling operators to make sense of all the noise of guest reviews and sentiment by breaking... reviews down from TripAdvisor, Google reviews, their own internal platforms to make sense and map that across a guest journey, specifically for attractions. So it's able to understand sentiment across things like queue management, your attractions, your food and beverage, give you scores and benchmark you against other venues. But most importantly, give you actionable insights to make improvements to the guest experience.Claire Furnival: Brilliant use of data there. Really, really, really good. So is this product now launched?Jacob  Thompson: Yes, yes it is. So we've been demoing it across some attractions at the trade show floor this week and it's had some really positive feedback. This product is completely separate from our core app platform and experience. So even if you don't have a mobile app and don't need a mobile app, this can be valuable for anybody that is looking to understand the sentiment and experience of their guests across their attractions.Claire Furnival: Fabulous. Guest will be seeing you in IAAPA Orlando.Jacob   Thompson: Yes, and I heard there's going to be a great party hosted by Skip the Queue.Claire Furnival: I'm not sure we'll be hosting a party, but we'll certainly be partying.Jacob   Thompson: Well, I'll be there to join you nonetheless.Paul Marden: So we're here for the final day of IAAPA Expo Europe. I've had a whale of a time and I'm sat here with Jakob Wahl, who amazingly, considering three days into this fantastic expo, is still looking fresh and bright. Jakob, please introduce yourself for our listeners who may not know you.Jakob  Wahl: I'm president and CEO of IAAPA, the Global Association for the Attractions Industry. I've done that now for two and a half years, but in total I've been with IAPA for, I think, nearly 15 years.Paul Marden: Wow, so man and boy almost.Jakob  Wahl: Yeah, you know, and I always say the kid in the candy store— I love doing what we do and bringing people together.Paul Marden: How could you not? So this is my first IAAPA. It has been fantastic and stood on the show floor. I think it was yesterday. I was on my own, done so many interviews. I've been bouncing around, but I just had a few minutes by myself and just stood in the middle of it all. Totally is like being a kid in a candy store, the Willy Wonka moment isn't it? Of what this place is like, because it is so fantastic.Jakob  Wahl:  It is and the most wonderful thing about it is, you know, we as an association, we create a framework, but it is actually all of you, our members, who fill it with life. Because everybody comes together. It's just a massive class reunion. People know each other. And the best thing about it is they're all willing to help and support each other. So obviously, the trade show floor is one component, but we have all those networking sessions, the education sessions, safety corners, we have places where people can exchange, depending on what they work in or where they work, and everybody comes together to share. That is so wonderful, because it's not only family-owned parks, small parks, big parks, but it's also the big private equity corporate players. They're all here to really benefit from this platform, and that fills me with pride.Paul Marden: Good. So, as the week draws to a close, what's been the real highlights for you?Jakob  Wahl: How much time do I have? First of all, the people. It's always the people. It's, you know, for me, it's my team coming together from all around the world, putting this together. And then it's... the people coming and creating those education sessions, creating those moments together, sharing their knowledge. That is just wonderful. There's not one specific moment like that, but it happens all the time. Jakob  Wahl: And then one of the highlights for me is always, always, always the opening reception. That is our Tuesday night event, which took place at Tibidabo, this classic historic amusement park on top of Barcelona. We were a little bit concerned Monday. Will it rain? Will it not rain? So we had to rent tents to make sure that everybody will stay dry. And what happens if you're intense? Obviously, it doesn't rain. Jakob  Wahl: There was an expensive insurance, but it turned out to be exactly that evening. And we have been to Barcelona three times now. We have been to the Tibidabo three times and I think I can be pretty sure that when we go back to Barcelona in three years, we will also go again to Tibidabo because, you know, it's just this evening filled with magic and good people.Paul Marden: Excellent. You've had some time wandering the show floors, I'm sure, talking to suppliers, getting a feel for what's happening in the industry. What have you heard from the show floor that you think is going to influence the sector over the year ahead?Jakob  Wahl: I would have loved to ask you that question, actually. What is your impression?Paul Marden: Oh, the blending of tech with real life I find really interesting. We all want to take our kids to attractions because we want to pull them away from their screens. But there's got to be a hook, I think. And in many cases, there are rides or there are amusements of some form that is a skillful blending of that tech with an in-life, in-real-life experience that I think is the hook to get the kids in. But then we're still wrenching them away from the screens. They're doing something for real with family.Jakob  Wahl: Yeah, I think technology enhances the experience. It doesn't replace the experience. I think that is something which is very clear on the show floor, that there are different ways of how you can combine existing attractions with new technology. And we sometimes call it fusion attractions, where you bring several elements into play with each other. And I think that is very important. What we have seen also is an increase in what I would call smart technology. How can you use technology... to improve the guest flow, to make it even smoother. We all want to have a smooth process. It should be easy on the phone. All those things, besides the classic coasters and water slides and inflatables, that is, I think, some area which has really grown on our trade show floor over the past years.Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely. If you can smooth that process from the moment that they hit the website all the way through, getting them to the experience and then back out the other side and encouraging them to want to return again is really important, isn't it?Jakob  Wahl: And the same is for operations and maintenance, the front of house for the customer, but also the back of house. And we learned some fascinating things. We talked in our leadership breakfast with the CEO of a large park group, and he said, 'There are tools that can now predict 93% of the attendance of every day.' And that is just fascinating because that helps operational planning, that helps food and beverage planning, that helps all those aspects in running a park successfully or running an attraction successfully.Paul Marden: Absolutely. So, as we come to the end of IAAPA Expo Europe, there are many US listeners, I'm sure, also quite a few Brits as well, anticipating IAAPA Expo Orlando in November. Have you got any insider tips or things that we can look forward to in Orlando? Jakob  Wahl: I can say it will be epic. There's quite a significant theme park which opened this year, Epic Universe, which is just down the road from the convention centre.Jakob  Wahl: And we actually have not only... Mark Woodbury is speaking in our keynote in our leadership breakfast. But we also have privatised the park on Thursday evening for the IAAPA Celebrates for four hours. So it is Epic Universe, just for IAAPA members, which will be amazing. I've had the luck to visit the park several times. And I can only tell you, you know, you should be there. The evening before the show opens on Monday, IAAPA has the Legends event, the honorary evening for the Hall of Fame. And this year we're actually inducting five inductees. Among them is Dolly Parton. So if you have ever wanted to meet Dolly Parton. Paul Marden: The real Dolly Parton. Wow.Jakob  Wahl: Yeah, Dolly Parton is getting into the IAAPA Hall of Fame, besides some other really fantastic candidates or inductees. And she will be there to receive that accolade. And as you said, you have many British listeners. Next year, IAAPA Expo Europe is in London.Paul Marden: Now, I'd quite like to do an edit for my family that might be listening, because that did sound quite epic. And we need to be absolutely clear that there's lots of hard work to be done in Orlando, as well as enjoying ourselves at Epic and seeing Dolly Parton.Jakob  Wahl: Yeah, I'm pretty sure we need to Skip the Queue on site for a podcast from Orlando.Paul Marden: Oh, there we go. There we go. I think we should end it there. Jakob, it has been delightful to meet you. I've really enjoyed it. I'm so grateful for being invited to come to IAAPA this year. Bring the podcast here. I've had so much fun. I've learned so much. It's been wonderful. Thank you.Jakob  Wahl: Oh, we love what you do. Thank you, you know, for making the attractions industry present in the digital space. And we are all great listeners of your podcast. So thank you for what you do for us.Paul Marden: Wow, what a week. A massive thank you to IAAPA for hosting us in Barcelona. It was an incredible few days of connection, innovation, and inspiration. We've absolutely loved being part of it. And who knows, maybe we'll see you again sooner than you think. If you liked today's episode, please like us or leave a comment on your podcast platform. It really does help people to find us. And lastly, thank you to all of the team that made these daily episodes and today's wrap-up session. A possibility without the team it could not have been possible to have done this— thank you to Emily and Sami at Plaster, Steve at Folland Co. Wenayn, Claire, and Andy back at Skip the Queue HQ. It has been a delight to be with you and I look forward to seeing you again next week. The 2025 Visitor Attraction Website Survey is now LIVE! Dive into groundbreaking benchmarks for the industryGain a better understanding of how to achieve the highest conversion ratesExplore the "why" behind visitor attraction site performanceLearn the impact of website optimisation and visitor engagement on conversion ratesUncover key steps to enhance user experience for greater conversionsTake the Rubber Cheese Visitor Attraction Website Survey Report

Aujourd'hui, Curien vient vous expliquer pourquoi à ses yeux Universal va tout chambouler en Europe... au moins sur certains points. Universal va apporter quelque chose qu'Efteling, Disneyland Paris, Europa-Park, Phantasialand, le Parc Astérix, Port Aventura, le Futuroscope et tous les autres n'ont pas vraiment, mais quoi donc ? Et promis, on ne va pas débattre à l'infini sur éventuellement quelles licences y aura-t-il possiblementou pas (tout ça de façon peut-être hypothétique). Pas de débat sans fin sur Wicked, Harry Potter, le Seigneur des Anneaux, Shrek, Retour vers le Futur, Fast & Furious, tout ça, non, ça c'est juste des mots clés pour la description (hé, au moins je la fais pas écrire par IA). Du coup bah j'espère sincèrement que cet édito vous plaira et qu'il vous transmettra quelque chose, que ce soit une réflexion, un questionnement, de la hype ou peut-être même du désespoir, tout cela voudra dire que cette suite de bits et de hertz aura pas été créée en vain. C'est déjà pas mal. Parce que ça pourrait être créé sans vain dans le menu avec vin à 120 ou 100 au menu sans vin mais avec vain. 'fin, un sacré foutoir quoi. Si vous avez lu jusqu'ici dites "je suis un éminent fan de Naglatacha et de Tom de Nultros." Sinon, ben allez soutenir sur Patreon et allez écouter les meilleurs contenus du label, genre... tous les contenus du label. Mais là j'vais faire la promo de Tu connais cette série parce que c'est le plus récent, c'est pas du favoritisme, c'est juste que ptet un jour ça y parlera de For All Mankind on sait pas ????

Balaguer presenta els actes amb motiu de la Diada Nacional de Catalunya. Els actes començaran el dimecres dia 10 de setembre amb l’acte institucional a l’església de Santa Maria. Enguany es commemoraran els 50 anys del Congrés de Cultura catalana, els 150 anys del naixement del compositor de sardanes Juli Garreta i del Mil•lenari de Montserrat. El dimecres dia 11 de setembre se celebrarà al migdia una trobada al monument l’Escull on s’interpretarà la proposta de música i poesia ‘Mai la direm prou’ a càrrec de David Pradas i Núria Miret Aquest dimecres ha tingut lloc la sortida a PortAventura de tots els participants del Jova. En total han estat prop de 400 els participants de 22 municipis de la comarca que han realitzat activitats de voluntariat durant l’època estival per millorar espais del seu municipi Els alcaldes dels municipis afectats pels incendis del Baix Ebre. la Segarra i La Noguera que han estat reconeguts pel govern espanyol com a afectats per una emergència de protecció civil reclamen la màxima celeritat possible en l’arribada dels ajuts. Una rapidesa que consideren essencial per garantir que els agricultors i ramaders afectats puguin mantenir la seva activitat Agricultura desenvolupa un projecte per reduir un 15% el malbaratament alimentari als menjadors escolars. El departament implementarà un projecte pilot a deu escoles de Catalunya des de l’octubre fins al juny de 2026 La delegada del Govern a Lleida, Núria Gil, es reuneix amb UGT per abordar la campanya agrària i les condicions laborals de les persones temporeres Gairebé 69.000 persones participen en un any en les activitats organitzades pels nous rols de l’atenció primària de Lleida i el Pirineu Aquest divendres el Monestir de Santa Maria de les Franqueses acollirà una nova proposta familiar amb l’activitat “Els enigmes d’en Pius”, que tindrà lloc de les 17 a les 19.30 h a l’entorn de l’Aiguabarreig Segre-Noguera Ribagorçana Dissabte continua el cicle “Música sota les Estrelles” al Parc Astronòmic del Montsec amb l’actuació del music Kelly Isaiah Baldomar viurà la seva Festa Major amb una programació plena d’activitats. També Fontllonga celebra la seva Festa Major Esports La Noguera Balaguer es convertirà en la capital del pàdel lleidatà el cap de setmana del 29 al 31 d’agost. El quadre comptarà amb figures destacades del circuit lleidatà de pàdel, i Pablo Burdeos en serà el principal cap de sèrie El balaguerí Antonio Carreño, convocat amb l’equip espanyol +85 del Mundial de Tennis de VeteransDescarregar àudio (26:17 min / 12 MB)

El passat divendres es va posar punt final al segon torn del JoVa (Joves i Valors) a Balaguer, una proposta de voluntariat per a adolescents que combina compromís cívic i activitats lúdiques. En aquesta segona quinzena hi han participat 15 joves de 1r i 2n d’ESO, que han elaborat un mural a l’escola Àngel Guimerà sota la guia de l’il•lustrador Jordi Tordera. El projecte, impulsat per la Paeria amb suport de l’Oficina Jove de la Noguera, inclou la sortida final a PortAventura prevista pel 27 d’agost. Pel que fa a les estades d’estiu municipals, s’encara ja l’última setmana amb una valoració molt positiva S’instal•la Cartelleria d’impacte a Camarasa per alertar del perill de banyar-se. Es tracta d’una de les mesures aprovades per les autoritats arran dels ofegaments de la setmana passada. Des de l’any 2.000 11 persones s’han ofegat en aquesta zona Els Agents Rurals reforcen la vigilància en espais protegits com Mont-rebei coincidint amb el pic de l’estiu. Després de tres anys de sequera, repunta el nombre de visitants i es controla que les barques tinguin autorització Controlada la població de mosca negra a les finques d’arbres fruiters on enguany destaca la proliferació del trip. El sector assegura estar “desarmat” en la lluita per combatre l’insecte i reclama l’autorització de més insecticides Vuit sales de cine de la província de Lleida, entre elles el Cinema Balaguer, s’adhereixen a la tercera edició del programa Cine Sènior. Les persones de més de 65 anys poden assistir al cine un dia de la setmana a un preu reduït de 2€. Avui es podrà veure SUPERMAN i també UN “LIKE” DE BOB TREVINO Balaguer acull una nova campanya de donació de sang i plasma aquest dilluns i demà dimarts “L’enigma Garreta” tanca la 14a edició del cicle Juliol de Música i Poesia a Balaguer, que ja pensa en noves propostes i possibles escenaris per l’edició de l’any vinent Esports El nedador Joel Farré destaca al Campionat Estatal Júnior d’Estiu a Castelló Aquest diumenge s’ha celebrat una nova edició de les 24 hores de pesca de Balaguer, una activitat que no es duia a terme des del 2022 i que enguany ha superat les expectatives de participacióDescarregar àudio (24:15 min / 11 MB)

Hoy vuelve a las charlas de Faq-Mac Edu Herranz, socio en Spatial Voyagers y con quien ya hemos hablado en anteriores ocasiones, como su pionera experiencia de realidad mixta en Port Aventura. Además, en uno de los grandes expertos en España (y posiblemente Europa) en este tipo de entornos innovadores y por lo tanto, recurrimos a él para que nos cuente cómo ve la evolución de Apple Vision Pro, qué impacto pueden tener las novedades anunciadas en visionOS 2 y cuál es su opinión sobre lo que necesita el dispositivo para ser la revolución transformadora que todos esperamos de Apple. Si tienes comentarios, ya sabes, la web, Telegram o en la propia app de podcasts.

TONDI TGB Cap.74 "INQUISIICIONES". Continuamos con nuestros especiales remasterizados para los muy Yonki-Tondis. Inquisición, tema clásico del misterio el de esta semana donde tendremos de invitado al escritor Diego Valor presentándonos su recién publicado libro "200 casos de brujería". Pero contrastando con otras época y páises comprobaremos que lo de España fué poco menos que Port-Aventura... Nuestros colaboradores habituales: José Manuel G. Bautista, Laura Vivancos, Don Luis Luis , Paco Buitrago, Alfonso Fernández y Carlos Horrillo completan los contenidos de esta noche. Dirige y presenta: Carlos Dueñas. Contacto: todonosdaigual@outlook.com

Pese a ser un programa especial sin invitados, Carlo Padial habla brevemente con Bob Dylan, que presenta su libro "Miles Davis secuestró a mi familia (y otros datos valiosos de los mejores músicos de jazz)" y con Xavier De Erausquin, Manager de BRACAFE, sobre cómo la situación internacional está afectando al precio del café. Por lo demás, Carlo habla sobre perros y petardos, su viaje a Port Aventura, ejercicios de respiración en lugares inadecuados, ansiedad, palomitas, panaderos con complejo de superioridad, y el por qué de vez en cuando necesita hacer programas en los que no haya invitado como forma de terapia personal. MEDIA OFFLINE es un podcast presentado por Carlo Padial y producido por Pioneros del s. XXI donde el escritor, humorista y director de cine comparte su peculiar visión del mundo y recibe a invitados, algunos famosos y otros desconocidos, para hablar de cosas que le resultan interesantes. Desde cine, música, hasta insectos, enfermedades, ciencia, café con hielo y economía, todo ello sin restricciones de ningún tipo. A partir de hoy, Carlo Padial será tu mejor amigo en Internet. Online. Y Offline. En Media Offline. Entra en LA MOVIDE.Un programa esponsorizado por Bracafé, C.R.E.M.A. Barber y WODS.Entra hoy en WODS. ES/LAMOVIDEWODS es un box atípico de “crossfit. En L'Hospitalet. Carrer de Sauri 39Si vienes con la contraseña secreta: “la movide WODS” te hacemos 10€ de descuento en tu primer pago (matrícula o cuota mensual).

¿Quién no ha vivido momentos inolvidables en PortAventura World en familia o con amigos? Lo que no todos saben es que detrás de cada experiencia mágica hay un equipo humano impresionante. En este episodio del podcast Humanos con Recursos, hablamos con Belén Badia, Chief People & Culture Officer del resort, para descubrir cómo se gestiona una organización que no solo crea diversión, sino también cultura, propósito y desarrollo.Con 4.000 profesionales y más de 100 millones de visitantes a lo largo de sus 30 años, PortAventura World es uno de los destinos de ocio familiar más importantes de Europa. Pero su magia va mucho más allá de las atracciones.Según Belén, la clave está en ofrecer una experiencia tan inolvidable para el cliente como para el empleado. Y eso implica trabajar el liderazgo, la formación, el reconocimiento y el bienestar con la misma pasión con la que se diseña una montaña rusa.Puntos clave de la entrevistaEmployer Experience desde el primer díaLa experiencia del empleado comienza en el proceso de selección y se extiende a lo largo de todo su ciclo en la compañía. Desde el onboarding hasta la despedida, todo está pensado para que el paso por PortAventura sea memorable.Liderazgo con método propioHan creado su propio modelo de liderazgo: COMETA (Conectar, Orientar, Movilizar, Empatizar, Transformar, Apreciar). Una metodología que guía la formación de más de 600 líderes en todos los niveles de la organización.Reconocimiento que transformaEl programa PowerPoints premia a los empleados por vivir los valores de la empresa. Estos puntos se pueden canjear por experiencias y regalos, reforzando así una cultura de reconocimiento continuo.Bienestar integral todo el añoEl programa PAW365 cuida de la salud física, mental y personal de los equipos. Incluye desde gimnasio propio y actividades dirigidas hasta apoyo psicológico y asesoramiento legal o financiero.Engagement que se celebraLa campaña PauTeam impulsa el orgullo de pertenencia con eventos, afterworks y celebraciones como la gran fiesta del 30 aniversario, creada solo para empleados, en las atracciones del parque.Formación con impacto realGracias a la colaboración con la Universidad Rovira i Virgili han lanzado PAW Academy: un programa con grados y micro credenciales específicas para el sector del turismo y los parques temáticos.Te invitamos a escuchar esta charla con Belén Badía y descubrir cómo el propósito puede convertirse en cultura, y cómo la experiencia del empleado puede estar al nivel de la del visitante. En PortAventura World no solo se construyen recuerdos, también se construye una organización donde las personas brillan.¿Te gustaría ser un líder inusual dispuesto a aprender, crecer y cambiar para hacer una diferencia positiva en el mundo? Reserva tu plaza en el MBA INUSUAL, lo que nunca aprenderás en una escuela de negocios.Este programa de transformación y reeducación ejecutiva te llevará más allá de la administración de empresas, para convertirte en un líder innovador, audaz y con visión de futuro, una oportunidad para reinventar el liderazgo y a ti mismo. ¡Te esperamos!

T'expliquem de viva veu els 27 Premis Roc Boronat de literatura en català. La cerimònia d’entrega del Premi Literari Roc Boronat va tenir lloc dimecres 9 d’abril a l’Auditori de l’ONCE a Barcelona, en memòria d’aquest escriptor i polític republicà, promotor del Sindicat de Cecs de Catalunya. L’acte va estar presidit per Francesc Xavier Vila, conseller de Política Lingüística de la Generalitat de Catalunya. El jurat va escollir l’autor Toni Rodríguez Piris com a guanyador per l’obra presentada amb el títol Aproximadament dos quilos i mig, una novel·la que reflexiona sobre la necessitat d’aprofitar el temps. El premi està dotat amb 6.000 €. L’obra de Toni Rodríguez Piris arribarà a les llibreries a la tardor publicada per Univers. A la categoria exclusiva per a escriptors cecs o amb discapacitat visual greu, Antonio Lozano i Rabaneda va guanyar en l’apartat de prosa amb l’obra Soc a casa, amb un premi de 900 €. Narra, amb molta ironia i com si fos una carrera d’obstacles, les dificultats per viatjar sent cec de Ripollet a Barcelona. El delegat de l’ONCE a Catalunya Enric Botí destacà el compromís de la institució amb la llengua catalana i la producció literària. Durant la vetllada, es va retre homenatge a l’escriptor Xavier Bosch. La Gran Setmana de l’ONCE a Catalunya. La Setmana del Grup Social ONCE a Catalunya, sota el lema ‘Braille, 200 anys obrint portes’, va tenir lloc del 21 al 31 de maig i es van realitzar activitats a 17 centres i agències que l'ONCE té a Catalunya. Culminà amb la celebració del Diada de la Gran Família del Grup Social ONCE a Catalunya, dissabte 31 de maig, a PortAventura. Jugadors del Terrassa FC, el tenista Tommy Robredo, els escriptors Rafel Nadal, Martí Gironell, Tània Juste, Coia Valls, el Màgic Andreu, el Conseller d’Esports,... es van posar en la pell d’una persona cega per un dia. Les activitats de la Setmana del Grup Social ONCE a Catalunya van tenir una finalitat múltiple: compartir les capacitats i habilitats de les persones amb discapacitat visual; amplificar la necessitat de disposar d'entorns, béns i productes accessibles i inclusius; visibilitzar la importància de la igualtat d'oportunitats de totes les persones, i potenciar els valors de la il·lusió, la solidaritat i sensibilitzar la ciutadania donant-li l’opció de posar-se en la pell d’una persona cega. Aquest any la gran setmana va ser també un homenatge al braille, el sistema de lectoescriptura més important per a milions de persones cegues a tot el món i que enguany celebra el seu bicentenari. Dia Internacional de Persones amb sordceguesa. El passat 27 de juny es va celebrar el Dia Internacional de les persones amb sordceguesa. Per tal de donar-li visibilitat i amb l’objectiu d’oferir una experiència sensorial única al col·lectiu, l’ONCE Catalunya organitzà, com cada any, una sortida inclusiva i accessible. Aquest any, més de 60 persones amb sordceguesa, juntament amb els seus mediadors, han realitzat una visita guiada al Park Güell. Gràcies a aquesta iniciativa, els participants es van submergir, mitjançant el tacte, en aquesta joia del Modernisme. En el cas de les persones amb sordceguesa, a Catalunya n’hi ha més de 500 afiliats a l’ONCE, el tacte és la seva manera de comunicar-se i entendre el món que els envolta. Carlos Martínez va ser un dels assistents a la visita al Park Güell i, a través de la seva mediadora Eva Maria García, ens explica l’emoció que va sentir durant la visita i la importància de comptar amb entorns adaptats, per tal que les persones amb discapacitat puguin gaudir i descobrir llocs nous en igualtat de condicions. Actes de celebració 40 aniversari CRE ONCE Barcelona: la importància de la música i les famílies. El passat dissabte 24 de maig, en el marc de la celebració dels 40 anys de la signatura del conveni entre el Departament d’Educació i l’ONCE i la inauguració del Centre de Recursos Educatius (CRE) ONCE Barcelona, va tenir lloc, a la seu de l’Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC), la XIX Trobada ‘Música a les Mans’, una jornada on van participar estudiants cecs o amb discapacitat visual greu d’escoles de música i conservatoris de Catalunya, Aragó i Navarra. També amb motiu del 40 aniversari del CRE, el dissabte 26 d’abril va tenir lloc la IV Jornada amb Famílies, un dia ple de sorpreses i activitats lúdiques per compartir entre alumnes, famílies i professionals. Els assistents van poder conèixer alguns dels personatges de Star Wars, ballar zumba, fer batucada, realitzar dibuixos amb textures, escriure en braille, participar en el concurs de mecanografia... https://boletinnoticiascatalunya.once.es

Según el III Estudio de Oney sobre hábitos de consumo, los españoles gastarán un 48 % más en sus vacaciones de verano que en 2024, con una media de 1.339 € por persona. A pesar de la inflación, el 94 % tiene previsto viajar, aunque un 22 % recurrirá a la financiación. La playa será el destino favorito, mientras que los viajes internacionales concentrarán el mayor gasto.OK Mobility se convierte en partner oficial de movilidad de PortAventura World, coincidiendo con el 30º aniversario del resort temático. La compañía proporcionará vehículos eléctricos e híbridos para cubrir los desplazamientos internos y necesidades de movilidad del equipo de PortAventura, en una alianza que refuerza el compromiso conjunto con la innovación y la sostenibilidad en el sector del ocio.El 1 de julio se abre el plazo para solicitar los viajes del Imserso para la temporada 2025/2026, que contará con 879.213 plazas, ligeramente menos que el año pasado. Las solicitudes podrán presentarse hasta el 23 de julio y los primeros turnos de viaje están previstos a partir de octubre.Turespaña redefine su estrategia de promoción turística con un enfoque en los destinos del interior y el turismo sostenible, dejando de lado el tradicional sol y playa. Con motivo de su 40 aniversario, lanza la campaña internacional bajo el lema "Think You Know Spain? Think Again", destinada a fomentar viajes fuera de temporada y promocionar destinos menos conocidos. En los próximos tres años invertirá 30 millones de euros en marketing, contando en su fase inicial con la participación de 12 comunidades mayoritariamente interiores.

Salvador Illa presenta la seva proposta per a l'ampliació de l'aeroport: en Mohamed no s'ho acaba de creure. El Professor de Debò resol el misteri de l'aeroport fantasma. El Doctor de Femta respon preguntes sobre el primer banc de femta català.

El primer parque temático español cumplió el 1 de mayo su 30º aniversario, sí, de cuando Jordi Pujol y Marta Ferrusola subieron al Dragon Khan y ella dijo lo de “És una sensació”. Nos juntamos con Oscar Elgarrista, de adrenalina.cat, que ha llevado a cabo durante varios años una investigación y entrevistas a miembros del parque en sus primeros años. Con ello ha lanzado la serie PortAventura Casting ‘95 en YouTube. Nos servirá de guía para hablar de aquella época, así como para darnos su punto de vista desde el mundo de la ingeniería. No nos faltarán las opiniones de los oyentes con 14 anécdotas que nos han mandado para compartir ese momento.

Portaventura World in Spanje viert dit jaar zijn dertigste verjaardag en dat is enigszins in mineur: het park staat al even te koop. Tijd dus voor een kritische SWOT-analyse van het Spaanse resort: wat doet het resort goed en wat kan beter?

In D-Tales 413 bespreken we samen met Dennis van Oossanen de Upperlot Podcast de komst van Universal naar Europa. Welke impact gaat dit hebben, en is dit goed of slecht nieuws voor Disneyland Parijs? Daarnaast bespreken we de ontwikkeling in de Disney parken, op Disney+ en kijken we kort terug naar Jorn's vakantie in Azië. 00:00 Introductie02:16 Aankondiging van Universal Studios Europa

In this extra episode, Sven and Andreu talk about the novelties coming to PortAventura Resort this year. As the park celebrates its 30th anniversary, they showcased many reasons to come and visit this major resort in Europe.

Hey There, Hi There, Ho There and welcome to another Disneyland Paris Show! We're live from 8:30 BST every Sunday with the latest DLP news, audience trip reports, and usual fun and frolics! This week we have more trip reports including a view of Port Aventura in Spain from a DLP enthusiast... We're raising money for Dementia UK: https://www.justgiving.com/page/37disneystreetlive DLP Show - https://link.chtbl.com/DlpShow Classics Show - https://link.chtbl.com/37disneystreet Get in touch with the show: Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253883834248894/ Instagram @37disney_street | Facebook facebook.com/37DisneyStreet | email mailbox@37disneystreet.co.uk Check out our new merch on teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/disneystreet Support us on Patreon and catch the Extra Magic Time Show: https://www.patreon.com/37disneystreet

OUI on fait Noël en février, ET ALORS ? Curien et nagla, avec l'aide des nouveaux membres de l'association Kannloar, PierreH2O et Tom (qui n'est pas là mais qui a beaucoup aidé, encore merci à lui !), on fait le tour d'Europe des fêtes de Noël ou de l'hiver dans les parcs. Et vous savez quoi, y'a une souris qui FERAIT BIEN DE REGARDER CE QUI SE FAIT AILLEURS MOI JDIS ÇA JDIS RIEN. 7:24 Le Point Spot10:17 Phantasialand : Wintertraum0:53:30 Port Aventura : comme les rois mages (en Galilée)1:10:55 Walibi Belgium : Walibi Winter1:19:40 Plopsaland : Winter Magic1:34:45 Parc astérix : Noël Gaulois2:19:36 Et Disneyland Paris alors ? Le bilan Découvrez tout ce que notre association a à offrir et soutenez-nous sur elabete.com ! Et pensez à notre Patreon !

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Est-ce une bonne idée d'aller de la chaleur et des coasters en Espagne début janvier ? Oui... Et non. C'est ce qu'a essayé nagla et il vous raconte Port Aventura World, avec donc Port Aventura et Ferrari Land ! On discute coaster, dark-ride (pas beaucoup), théma, hôtels, bouffe... Mais aussi problèmes d'organisation et temps d'attente ! Est-ce qu'un Universal aurait bien raison de racheter, et qu'est-ce qu'ils devraient y faire ? Tant de QUESTIONS Rien que d'y penser est un podcast du label Élabète, et si vous voulez savoir ce que l'association de pain d'épic... vous propose, normalement, faut aller sur le TRÈS BEAU site de nagla : http://elabete.com et pour nous soutenir, c'est sur Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/rienquedypenser !

De eerste aflevering van 2024 is een feit! Dennis en Nicky praten je bij rond het laatste Universal nieuws.

Notre envoyé spécial Sebastien Ganzer est de retour comme chaque année pour un gros débrief de la saison d'Halloween! Et cette année, la tendance est au renouveau. Apres une vingtaine d'années de maisons hantées et mazes basées principalement sur l'horreur et les jump scares, cette année les ambiances oppressantes et anxiogènes sont au rendez-vous. En cette saison d'halloween 2023 Seb a eu la chance de visiter Toverland, Walibi Holland, Walibi Belgium, Parc Astérix, Port Aventura, Parque Warner Madrid et Europa Park. Rien que ça! Et au rayon digressions, on revient brièvement sur vos hot takes sulfureuses de l'épisode précédent et Sebastien nous racontera peut-être sa rencontre avec... Lena Situations! Merci pour votre écoute!

We are deep into spooky and Swiftie season. Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Jemima! Happy birthday to Ann's dad too! Phoenix Register: MinaLima's pop-up House of MinaLima is open in Paris from October 27 to March 9! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter, and the release of MinaLima's Prisoner of Azkaban, the Franklin Roosevelt station in Paris has been decorated with huge Harry Potter illustrations. Check out the La Gazette article here. No owl post ☹ Tell us why your favorite public transit system should have a stop named after Newt Scamander! Main Discussion: theme parks! Amy needs immersion in her theme park experiences. Could we be getting a Wizarding World in Europe? More information on Universal's possible acquisition of PortAventura here. (Article by Shannen!) How many of us are roller coaster people? (Spoiler: none of us) Watch a Hippogriff lesson at Universal Osaka here. Shannen tells the story of a sneaky, magical wedding. Brief spoilers for Hagrid's Motorbike Adventures at 00:25:19 - 00:25:30. Pro-tip: ride the Hogwarts Express both ways! Watch Celestina Warbeck's Christmas show here. Epic Universe discussion, including pretty major spoilers, runs from 00:46:45 – 01:10:45. Specific ride spoilers from 00:53:20 – 1:00:51. Skip if you want to go into Epic Universe unspoiled! We get to armchair Imagineer! SpeakBeasty meetup in 2025! Newtcase: vampires! “He was born in 1776, as all Americans were.” Some owls have a scientific name of strigoi! We discuss our first vampires. Podcast Question: What do you expect from the Circus Arcanus show in Epic Universe?

Los Martín viajan al lugar más maravilloso de la Tierra, Port Aventura, en el product Placement más espectacular hasta la fecha. Tú únele a eso a Juani y Poli intentando hacer una paella dominguera y a Matías organizando una House Party descontrolada y el resultado es uno de los mejores capítulos de esta santa serie hasta el momento.

Tour PortAventura World with Sean and Alex in Spain! From Shambhala to Furios Baco, discover every inch of the resort. Note: Episode was recorded prior to the news (on 9/12) that the resort is for sale. Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

Si algo tienen en común los cementerios, los parques de atracciones y Nicholas Cage, es el episodio de esta semana. Acompáñanos a hacer una ruta por el cementerio más maldito del mundo, a hablar de peces y las profundidades del océano y a descubrir un parque de atracciones de lo más peculiar. Agárrate, se vienen curvas. Casos: Cementerio St. Louis 1 y Lake Shawnee Amusement Park Dónde encontrarnos 👇 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Simequereismorirse/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simequereispodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simequereismorirse Twitter: https://twitter.com/SMQpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simequereispodcast/ Si quieres acceder a más contenido, considera apoyarnos en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simequereispodcast

Buckle up! Filling the Sink goes on a roller coaster ride through Catalonia's theme parks and water parks. We venture into ‘Uncharted' territory at PortAventura, checking out the park's new dark ride, based on the hit video game and movie of the same name.  Plus, a guide to various parks, past and present, and a look at how some water parks are coping with the ongoing drought.  This week's Catalan phrase is 'fer dentetes.' Literally 'making small teeth,' it means to make someone envious.  Presented by Lorcan Doherty with Kate Naessens and Gerard Esciach Folch   

Lots of theme park news to sink our teeth into in this delayed episode of the Park Rush podcast; including theme park attendance figures for 2022, Uncharted's grand opening at PortAventura, The Last Of Us coming to Halloween Horror Nights, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parkrush/message

Tom gives Josh the lowdown on his trip to PortAventura. Follow along with the day one Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1651629577343574033 And day two - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1651965202647097344 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parkrush/message

Diego Fortea recupera un momento único de la radio, cuando Luis del Olmo envió a su tertuliano Javier Nart a probar la atracción del Dragon Khan en la inauguración de Port Aventura. 

Tom is back with another hotel room debrief on his second and final day at PortAventura. Here's the day's Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1651854952665317377 And here's the YouTube live stream from the park - https://youtube.com/live/VqabcuY9nQw?feature=share --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parkrush/message

Tom comes at you from his hotel room in Salou with his thoughts on day one at PortAventura! Here's the day's Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1651488289277263878 And here's the YouTube live stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSy4b8LjAMA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parkrush/message

Nick talks to scare attraction performer and show captain Cathy about her experience in China, what she thought of the Disney parks out there and Nick also talks about experiencing Port Aventura for the first time!