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Robert Niles
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Robert Niles of Theme Park Insider talks with other industry insiders from the themed entertainment business. themeparkinsider.substack.com

  1. 10/09/2023

    Disneyland on the Mountain

    Robert Niles is joined by Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, authors of "Disneyland on the Mountain," a new book looking at the history of Disney's never-built Mineral King ski resort in California. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themeparkinsider.substack.com

    27 min
  2. Talking Disney With Josh D'Amaro

    01/10/2023

    Talking Disney With Josh D'Amaro

    The Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products joins Robert Niles to talk about Disney's relationship with its fans, its cast members... and local governments. https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202301/9326/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themeparkinsider/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themeparkinsider.substack.com

    22 min

  3. 11/11/2021

    Bob Rogers and 40 Years of BRC Imagination Arts

    We talked with IAAPA Hall of Famer Bob Rogers about starting BRC Imagination Arts, 40 years of designing award-winning attractions and what's next for the themed entertainment design industry - such as custom, 20-liter steel whiskey kegs.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themeparkinsider/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themeparkinsider.substack.com

    59 min
  4. Making Jurassic World VelociCoaster, with Greg Hall

    07/30/2021

    Making Jurassic World VelociCoaster, with Greg Hall

    Greg Hall, Creative Director at Universal Creative, talks about how Universal Orlando Resort brought this fan-favorite new roller coaster to life. Hall also shares with host Robert Niles some of the secrets that have made Jurassic World VelociCoaster such a beloved attraction at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themeparkinsider/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themeparkinsider.substack.com

    24 min
  5. Making Music Soar, with Brian Yessian

    05/19/2021

    Making Music Soar, with Brian Yessian

    Music is one of those elements that can elevate an ordinary attraction into something great. We talk with an expert at making great attraction music - Brian Essien, the music director for the upcoming SkyFly: Soar America, a new flying theater that's coming this summer to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themeparkinsider/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themeparkinsider.substack.com

    22 min
  6. How Do You Find the World's Best Attractions?

    01/14/2021

    How Do You Find the World's Best Attractions?

    What makes a theme park attraction world-class?  I ask that question to the leaders of the Themed Entertainment Association's Thea Awards: Luc Mayrand from Walt Disney Imagineering and experience designer Dave Cobb, who talk about how the TEA finds and selects its Thea Award winners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themeparkinsider/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themeparkinsider.substack.com

    32 min
  7. Making holiday magic at Universal Orlando

    11/24/2019

    Making holiday magic at Universal Orlando

    What makes for a great holiday celebration at a major theme park resort? Universal Orlando's Vice President Entertainment, Deborah Buynak, and Senior Manager of Entertainment Creative Development and Show Direction, Lora Sauls, join Robert to talk about their unique approach at Universal Orlando for its holiday-based IP. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themeparkinsider/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themeparkinsider.substack.com

    27 min
  8. Halloween Horror Nights, with Michael Aiello and Blake Braswell

    09/20/2019

    Halloween Horror Nights, with Michael Aiello and Blake Braswell

    Creative directors Michael Aiello and Blake Braswell talk about the development of Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, including the inspiration for the event and how variety in concepts and tone help develop guest engagement through levels of interactivity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themeparkinsider/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themeparkinsider.substack.com

    30 min
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Robert Niles of Theme Park Insider talks with other industry insiders from the themed entertainment business. themeparkinsider.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Robert Niles
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Theme Park Insider
  • Show Website
    Theme Park Insider

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