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Episode 40: Forty-year veteran concept designer and creative leader in the location-based entertainment industry, including both Disney and Universal, Christian Hope. For four decades, Christian Hope has been instrumental in the creative development of world-class theme parks and attractions around the world. His clever and witty drawings are reflections of his clever and witty brain — passionate, humorous, and always ready with another original idea. Plan now to join us as Christian boards the time machine to discuss his years as a Disney Imagineer, designing new lands and attractions for Universal Creative, as well as tales from the trenches on the dozens of innovative projects he's conceived, designed, and shepherded to successful realities! If you know Christian, you'll know this may be the funniest journey yet!
On this episode Ed talks about this year IAAPA and the trends. After that Ed has interview with Storyland Studios about the new city they are working on called Trinity. Later Ed goes over wrestling news of week. NOV 22, 2024 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL The post Ep. 445- IAAPA 2024 appeared first on Orlando Tourism Report .
On this episode Ed joined with Ken as he shares is thoughts on the floor this year. After that Ed goes over Storyland Studios announcement of the new city they are working on in Florida. Later Ed has an interview with Shawn Keeney and Ryan Palmer about Iron, Wood, and Glitter acquiring Keen Designs. NOV […] The post IAAPA 2024 Day Three appeared first on Orlando Tourism Report .
Join us at IAAPA Expo 2024 in Orlando for live events at the Storyland Studios booth #1073! Wednesday, Nov. 20 11am – Live interview with Disney Imagineering's Jeanette Lomboy 4pm – Storyland Design Challenge Grand Prize announcement Thursday, Nov. 21 11am – Live interview with Universal Creative's Bob Ward 4pm – Exclusive unveiling of Storyland's new 800-acre sports development Meet and greet with us and our guests each day—see you there!
Our guest is Architect and Theme Park Master Planner, Kevin Blakeney. In this episode, we've invited master planner and landscape architect, Kevin Blakeney to join us. Kevin's been on the frontlines of planning and area development for the top themed attraction lands people are talking about today. We're talking about Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Toy Story Land, Galaxy's Edge, Universal's Beijing Resort, and fresh off the presses, Epic Universe. He also happens to be the Director of Master Planning at Storyland Studios and it's truly an honor to have him on board. Connect with Kevin around all things theme park design on LinkedIn. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!
In this mini-episode, Freddy announces the Storyland Studios Design Challenge for 2024. In partnership with Gensler, Storyland is offering a $25k grand prize to the individual or team that presents the winning attraction design concept. Go to designchallenge.storylandstudios.com for more information.
Welcome to The Real Estate Syndication Show, I'm your host Deana Berg, today we journey into the world of transformative storytelling within the realm of real estate with our esteemed guest, Matt Ferguson.Prepare to be captivated as Matt shares his remarkable journey of reviving a deserted 1948 motor lodge in North Carolina. Discover how his love for mid-century mountain themes breathed new life into what is now the celebrated boutique hotel, Route 19, proving once and for all that strategic storytelling is both a lucrative investment strategy and a form of art.Matt and I will delve into the nuances of hospitality, the unparalleled effect of nuanced storytelling in real estate, and how this approach can vastly differentiate a property. With his rich background as a creative powerhouse at the Walt Disney Company and a chief innovation officer at Storyland Studios, Matt will illuminate how blending narrative and space can create unforgettable experiences and drive financial success.Furthermore, we'll uncover the symbiotic relationship between real estate and storytelling in not just transforming spaces but sparking significant social change. Join us as we discuss how Storyland Studios employs immersive experiences to support nonprofits, shining a light on major issues like human trafficking and poverty.And don't miss our discussion on the visionary Trillith Studios—how a film studio's philosophy of service and community can inspire filmmakers, residents, and beyond.So, if you're ready to break through the conventional mold and tap into the emotional core of real estate investment, this episode is for you. Let's explore the plot twists, character development, and settings that are reshaping the industry. If you've been inspired by Matt Ferguson's innovative approach to storytelling, especially in the realm of real estate and experiential design, and would like to discover how Storyland Studios can transform your next project into a compelling narrative experience, don't hesitate to reach out. Connect with Matt directly via email mattf@storylandstudios.com to explore the possibilities and bring your story-driven visions to life. He's always eager to discuss new ideas and collaborations.VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow
The ACE Ride With Us Podcast team had a busy week at the IAAPA Expo. We've had a great time walking the show floor, meeting theme park industry partners and spending time together. Bringing our listeners along for the ride has been a real treat for your podcast team. Our final broadcast from the event brings the event to a close. Join co-host Jessica Gardner as she talks with ACE Communications Director Derek Perry about their immersive experience at the expo. In this Episode: [02:30] Check out ACE's YouTube channel for our interview with S&S [06:05] Derek's interview with Adam Sandy from Zamperla (live from the Top Thrill 2 train!) [08:00] Derek talks about ACE's interview with 3DX and their work on Holiday World's new Good Gravy! coaster [12:20] Matt Ferguson, Chief Innovation Officer at Storyland Studios talks about the two new parks they're opening [23:02] Interview with Jake Kilcup from Rocky Mountain Construction [32:44] The episode wraps up with ACE President Elizabeth Ringas ACE's YouTube channel has all of the awesome video coverage from the week (and a lot more). Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts. Join the team of ACE volunteers. Volunteering offers different ways to share your talents by: Having an impact on the future of ACE Providing opportunities for rewarding experiences Developing friendships in a small group Learning new skills or sharing your talents with ACE Podcast Volunteer Team Hosts: Jessica Gardner and Derek Perry Producer: Derek Perry Editors: Bob Randolph Show Notes: Liz Tan Production Manager: Corey Wooten
Matt Ferguson is the CIO (Chief Innovation Officer) and Head of Storymaking at Storyland Studios and PlainJoe (A Storyland Studio). Matt is a master of encouragement and leadership. His creative and insightful nature has led him to incredible opportunities vastly beyond our time together, when he was a student in my youth group. Our main focus in this episode is about Matt's work with PlainJoe. This part of Storyland Studios focuses on non-profits, churches, schools, and more. They help develop these non-profits to make clear their vision and value within their community and the rest of the world. We hope you enjoy this interview between Matt and Doug! _______________________________ Learn more Storyland Studios here: https://www.storylandstudios.com/ Learn more PlainJoe here: https://www.plainjoestudios.com/ _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 (Listen to more at: https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ ) Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms ( https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy ) Edited by: Secret Roots Music House
In this episode, Vance and Zoe chat with Peter McGowan from Storyland Studios on what he has learned from building and creating immersive "worlds" and experiences at the Disney and Universal Theme parks, expanding visual vocabularies, and what the church can do to create unbelievable guest experiences and tell even better stories.This podcast is presented by Overflow, the most powerful giving platform on the planet. Giving cash, stock, or crypto to your church or non-profit has never been easier. Visit overflow.co to experience and step into future of giving.If you want to receive even more insights on church innovation, culture, and giving, now you can sign up for free to be an Overflow Insider, where you'll receive exclusive content, discounts, direct access to Vance Roush to get your questions answered, and also invite-only access to our monthly Fundraising Leadership Forums! Head to overflow.co/insider now! Did you know we are also on YouTube? For those that prefer the visual version of the podcast, click here!
As we've been digging into Season 4: Jesus, Gamers, and Church we've explored many different types of gaming church, and we're seeing many different people with different skill sets fit into different roles. Gaming church is a beautiful picture where churches, missionaries, and moderators all come together to create not just a single church, but a fully functioning ministry! Church planters know of this idea (revived in recent years by Alan Hirsch and others) called APEST & the Fivefold Ministry. Modern Church Planters (and arguably all church leaders) should be encouraged to build out their leadership teams representing APEST: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Shepherds and Teachers. As we dig into each role, we recognize the strengths and weaknesses of each role, but more than that, we see how APEST works together best when these roles are unified, when they work together. How does APEST apply to Gaming Church, and to Gaming Culture? Let's find out when we ask Lux Digital Church's Mark Lutz, as well as Zach Miller from Storyland Studios (and Nerd Culture Ministry Collective) as we explore APEST in Gaming Church. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechurchdigital/message
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
We welcome back Environmental Design expert Mel McGowan of Storyland Studios to chat about his work on the Neverland Pool at the Disneyland Hotel, the creation of the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Resort District, and more! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com
Peter McGowan is an immersive storyteller with over two decades of experience bringing iconic stories to life in physical, digital, and strategic spaces. As co-founder, President & Chief Storyteller at Storyland Studios, Peter has worked with some of the most recognizable corporate and creative brands in the world, including The Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios, LEGO®, Ubisoft, Mars Wrigley M&M'S®, Nissan, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, FAO Schwarz, and many more. Peter is a champion of bringing brands' unique stories to life by broadening their visual vocabulary beyond words and helping shape the cultural influence of their organizations. His robust background in technology, art, and architecture has equipped him to skillfully integrate multiple fields of design to tell immersive stories on the graphic and environmental stages. Peter is especially passionate about partnering with non-profit and cause-based organizations through PlainJoe - A Storyland Studio to reflect their missions with excellence and heart.At the end of the day, he loves spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and their three kids making memories that usually involve LEGO® sets, Star Wars, Disney, or all three.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reallivetalk/donations
Today's show is all about storytelling, crafting memorable experiences, and the world of themed entertainment. Our guest is Mel McGowan, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Storyland Studios. Mel got his start in film, design, and spent a decade at the Disney Company. You've probably heard the term “Imagineer” — someone who combines the art and the craft of telling stories in three dimensions. Mel was an Imagineer and he got to work on some pretty fun projects, including a little theme park called Disney's California Adventure, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Downtown Disney, and more. Mel has continued that practice, called spatial storytelling, at Storyland Studios. Mel has led teams that have won multiple Solomon Awards for “Best Church Architect,” and “Best Builder.” He was named one of the top 25 influencers by OC Metro Magazine, is a contributing editor to Outreach Magazine, and an Adjunct Professor at the College of Architecture, Visual Arts & Design at Cal Baptist University. Mel is passionate about creating compelling experiences and immersive environments around the world. He's also the creator and co-host of the Themed Attraction Podcast. We hope you are blessed by our conversation with Mel McGowan. Mel McGowan - https://www.storylandstudios.com/slsteam/mel-mcgowan/ Storyland Studios - https://www.storylandstudios.com/
Every week, the InPark Magazine Editors send out their Top 5 news stories. Today, we're reading summaries of those stories for you. Think of this as a curated audio digest of the most important stories from the past week. Stories: Gardaland premieres first Jumanji theme park ride, Futura Form brings animatronics and theming to life; EPCOT's newest attraction Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind gets official opening date; Storyland Studios to plan and design series of Sports Illustrated resorts, first location set for this year; Christie projectors deliver new recurring projection show at India's Red Fort Festival; Licensing Expo releases its timetable for this year's in-person events.
Peter McGowan is one of the founders of PlainJoe and Storyland Studios. He is a champion of bringing clients' unique stories to life by broadening their visual vocabulary beyond words and helping shape the cultural influence of their organizations. Having worked with large-scale corporate clients such as Infinity, Nissan, IBM and Johnson & Johnson, as well as creative pioneers including Disney, Universal and Lego – Peter has a robust background in technology, art, and architecture which has equipped him to skillfully integrate these fields of design to tell immersive stories on the graphic and environmental stages. He is especially passionate about partnering with non-profit and cause-based organizations to reflect their missions with excellence and heart. https://www.storylandstudios.com/slsteam/peter-mcgowan/ In this episode, I ask Peter a bunch of questions about the future of tech, self-driving cars, neurolink, SpaceX, the future of smartphones, space travel, and related stuff. Peter is super techy and loves to keep up on where things are headed and how we can think Christianly about these things. Theology in the Raw Conference - Exiles in Babylon At the Theology in the Raw conference, we will be challenged to think like exiles about race, sexuality, gender, critical race theory, hell, transgender identities, climate change, creation care, American politics, and what it means to love your democratic or republican neighbor as yourself. Different views will be presented. No question is off limits. No political party will be praised. Everyone will be challenged to think. And Jesus will be upheld as supreme. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Youtube | Preston Sprinkle Check out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.com Stay Up to Date with the Podcast Twitter | @RawTheology Instagram | @TheologyintheRaw If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.
Stories: Insurance hikes threaten show rides and amusement parks, Vienna museums take to OnlyFans to share uncensored art, InPark Tracks is now available from InPark Magazine, Storyland Studios to create luxury tattoo experience for Fine Ink Studios, The labor shortage is spooking a new victim: haunted houses. Takeaways from The Vault of Souls, The Clown Academy, and Sir Henry's Haunted Trail. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Stories: Insurance hikes threaten show rides and amusement parks, Vienna museums take to OnlyFans to share uncensored art, InPark Tracks is now available from InPark Magazine, Storyland Studios to create luxury tattoo experience for Fine Ink Studios, The labor shortage is spooking a new victim: haunted houses. Takeaways from The Vault of Souls, The Clown Academy, and Sir Henry's Haunted Trail.
Stories: Insurance hikes threaten show rides and amusement parks, Vienna museums take to OnlyFans to share uncensored art, InPark Tracks is now available from InPark Magazine, Storyland Studios to create luxury tattoo experience for Fine Ink Studios, The labor shortage is spooking a new victim: haunted houses. Takeaways from The Vault of Souls, The Clown Academy, and Sir Henry's Haunted Trail. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Our guest is Tony Bruno, former VP of the Disneyland Resort Hotels & the Downtown Disney District. Under his guidance, over 4000 cast members operated The 4 Diamond Grand Californian Hotel & Disneyland Hotel - as well as the 49 unique brands that comprise Downtown Disney. Today he leads Hospitality Development at Storyland Studios helping other resort brands elevate their hospitality initiatives to include exclusive and unforgettable experiences.
The stories in today's show deal with attractions choosing between wide audience appeal versus targeting audience segments. Stories: Walt Disney World Annual Pass sales to resume Sept. 8 with four new pass types; Merlin Entertainments & LEGO break ground on LEGOLAND Shenzhen Resort; Storyland Studios to design experiences around Ubisoft franchises; Europa-Park to launch its own on-demand streaming service on VEEJOY; InPark Magazine's interview with Cedar Point's new GM.
We're one year old! This stories in today's show deal with attractions choosing between wide audience appeal versus targeting audience segments. Stories: Walt Disney World Annual Pass sales to resume Sept. 8 with four new pass types; Merlin Entertainments & LEGO break ground on LEGOLAND Shenzhen Resort; Storyland Studios to design experiences around Ubisoft franchises; Europa-Park to launch its own on-demand streaming service on VEEJOY; InPark Magazine's interview with Cedar Point's new GM.
The stories in today's show deal with attractions choosing between wide audience appeal versus targeting audience segments. Stories: Walt Disney World Annual Pass sales to resume Sept. 8 with four new pass types; Merlin Entertainments & LEGO break ground on LEGOLAND Shenzhen Resort; Storyland Studios to design experiences around Ubisoft franchises; Europa-Park to launch its own on-demand streaming service on VEEJOY; InPark Magazine's interview with Cedar Point's new GM.
On today's IGN The Fix: Games, Halo Infinite has a final release date, confirmed after leaks earlier today: December 8. Announced during the Gamescom Xbox Stream 2021, we saw a brand new story trailer for Halo Infinite's first free-to-play multiplayer season, featuring a new character, Commander Laurette Agryna, and her history with the Spartans. Commander Agryna is responsible for training new Spartan recruits at the Academy in Halo Infinite, which serves as the hub for the game's multiplayer campaign and integrates it into the main story. The California Department of Fair Employment & Housing [DFEH] updated its lawsuit against Activision Blizzard today, adding temp workers to the original complaint while accusing the publisher of withholding key documents. Axios was the first to report on the updated lawsuit. One of the key passages says that "documents and records have not been maintained as required by law" and that "documents related to investigations and complaints were shredded by human resource personnel and emails are deleted 30 days after an employee's separation." It seems that Nintendo won't be the only game developer with a theme park, as Ubisoft plans to open one of their own. While the plans aren't new, first appearing in 2015, Ubisoft has recently partnered with Storyland Studios to create attractions at the park. Two of these include VR experiences based on the Assassin's Creed and Prince of Persia franchises. Imagine diving from a church steeple in VR! Kim has all that in your Daily Fix!
This is BONUS content as we continue the conversation with Matt Ferguson from Storyland Studios. In this brief Bonus episode, Matt discusses: The opening of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios featuring Aerosmith Having spent 20+ years on the agency side of the business, Matt talks about what makes a good agency/client relationship As a football player for Florida State University, Matt talks about the influence of Coach Bobby Bowden Matt talks about one of his fun projects, the Route 19 Inn in Maggie Valley, NC https://www.route19inn.com/ Matt discusses the brand of Deion "Primetime" Sanders and what he was like as a teammate. #Disney #Marketing #Podcast #Advertising #AdAgency #NOLES #FSU EPISODE 102B
Storyland Studios imagines, designs, and creates three dimensional immersive experiences. Join host Rob Collins and Storyland's Chief Innovation Officer, Matt Ferguson, for a lively discussion on experiential marketing, the growth of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, and the tenets of good advertising creative. We'll also hear about the influence of Coach Bobby Bowden and "Primetime" Deion Sanders from Matt's days on the Florida State University football team.
Jason Surrell's career truly is a Cinderella story. From The Disney College Program all the way to Imagineering, Jason has worked on some of our favorite attractions. He joins us this week to share some of his best memories at Disney and to talk about his current role as Executive Creative Director at Storyland Studios. Plus we'll tell you about the Ear For Each Other Facebook group that's helping furloughed Cast Members. Have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.