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Theme Park Insider

Robert Niles
Disney
Universal Studios Hollywood
Six Flags
Horror Nights
Six Flags Fright Fest
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Universal
Walt Disney Company
Efteling
Goliath
Not Scary Farm
Family Roller Coaster
Universal Parks & Resorts
Six Flags Over Georgia
Epic Universe
Roller Coaster Safety
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Holiday World
Orlando, United States
Creativity

The crew from Theme Park Insider talks about the week's news from top theme parks around the world, including Disney and Universal. themeparkinsider.substack.com

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Jake and Robert offer their suggestions for the perfect Six Flags Magic Mountain, in advance of the park’s plans to announce a big transformation starting next year.

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The theme park industry's annual attendance report has bad news for a lot of parks. So what can Disney, Universal and Six Flags do to get their numbers back up again?

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Jake and Robert consider Six Flags’ plunging stock price (down over 85% from the merger close) and what the company's next moves might be.

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Jake and Robert talk about what Six Flags needs to do to respect the memory of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, by finding out what led to his death on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and sharing the results of that investigation with th... more

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Russell Meyer
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Hosts

Robert Niles
Host of Theme Park Insider; noted for industry leadership and deep park operations knowledge.
Jake Sundstrom
Co-host with a background in attractions; contributes analysis on park operations and guest experiences.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Good content but production needs work

    I would love to keep listening to this podcast—the hosts are affable and knowledgeable, and the content is interesting. But one of the hosts is rather soft-spoken and the other is a bit of a yeller. That would be fine if they balanced the levels to account for this—but they don’t, so there’s no volume level where both hosts are comfortably audible. Either one is too quiet or the other is too loud. I hope they can fix this!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mastodonfarm
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    An awesome glimpse into the world of theme parks and attractions! Hope you continue to put out great episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    estim8tedpropht
    United States8 years ago
  • Great podcast from a great website!

    The website is a great news source that has a lot of insider connections and interviews that make it wonderful. This podcast makes that even better by providing longer interviews and I love listening to it!

    Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DISNEYLAND999
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans praise insider access and interviews with industry luminaries.
Episodes consistently connect big park news to concrete implications for guests and operators.
Able to explain complex park economics clearly, though production level on some episodes could improve.

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Splitting Six Flags?
Q: Quickly, will you explain to people what market cap is and why that is important to a company like Six Flags?
Robert explains that market capitalization is the share price multiplied by the number of shares. It estimates the value of the company's equity, but acquiring Six Flags would also mean taking on its substantial debt.
Splitting Six Flags?
Q: Why was the borrowing of Six Flags and Cedar Fair and SeaWorld so much worse for them than it was for Universal and for Disney?
Robert says Disney and Universal are much larger businesses with more revenue sources and greater ability to raise prices. Regional park operators, particularly Six Flags with its heavily discounted annual passes, have less capacity to generate revenue and manage debt.
September 17, with Joe Rohde
Q: What did you learn from the process of writing this book?
Rohde explains that writing a book with a schedule and contract forced discipline, but also allowed him to structure ideas in a way that is accessible to a broad audience, balancing depth with readability. He emphasizes that the book is not a chronological memoir but a structured thesis on creativity and group dynamics.
Podcast: September 3, with Bob Rogers
Q: What distinguishes a Deep Story from a regular story?
Deep Story goes beyond clever ideas by building an emotional connection that pre-exists in both the audience and the subject or brand, ultimately linking them in a lasting way.

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A show focused on weekly developments from major theme parks worldwide, with frequent deep-dives into Disney, Universal, Six Flags, and other players. Episodes blend news analysis, industry trends, and interviews with notable figures shaping immersive experiences and guest experiences. Notable strengths include in-depth discussions of design philosophy, storytelling, economics, and operations, often paired with timely park updates and practical takeaways for operators and marketers. A standout element is the regular expert context the hosts bring to complex park-related topics, making it helpful for listeners considering sponsorship, media opportunities, or informed attendance planning.

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