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The Attractions Group Podcast
Theme park industry news and analysis as well as interviews with Attractions Industry leaders.
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s6, e017 | BEHIND THE SCARE: Dark Nights. Hersheypark | the Attractions Group Podcast
🎙️ BEHIND THE SCARE: Hersheypark Dark Nights — Master Planning, Immersive Design & The Business of Fear What does it take to turn Sweet Town into a realm of…
The Attractions Group Podcasts6, e016- Gourd Behind the Scenes | Holiday World Happy Halloween Weekends | the Attractions Group
🎃 Holiday World’s Happy Halloween Weekends with Lauren Crosby | Gourd Behind the Scenes In this episode of our 2026 Gourd Behind the Scenes series (recorded…
The Attractions Group Podcasts6, e15 Gourd Behind the Scenes | Dollywood Great Pumpkin LumiNights | the Attractions Group Podcast
🎃🎃 Gourd Behind the Scenes at Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin LumiNights! 🎃 Experience the ultimate fall family getaway at Dollywood’s Harvest Festival and the…
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s6, e014 | Gourd Behind the Scenes- Bengsten's Pumpkin Farm (IL) | the Attractions Group Podcast
Season 6, Episode 14- Gourd Behind the Scenes: Building the Ultimate Fall Tradition with Scott Bengsten How Bengsten’s Pumpkin Farm Scales Fall Family Fun |…
The Attractions Group Podcasts6, e013 | Gourd Behind the Scenes- Lake Compounce Phantom Fall Fest | the Attractions Group Podcast
Season 6, Episode 013- this episode of the Attractions Group Podcast takes us behind the scenes to the insight behind the Lake Compounce Phantom Fall Fest. We…
The Attractions Group Podcasts6, e012- Behind the Scare: Inside Brimstone Haunt with Jordan Jones | the Attractions Group Podcast
Welcome to another episode of Behind the Scare, brought to you by the Attractions Group Podcast! In this episode, host Clete Reinberger is joined by guest…
The Attractions Group Podcasts6, e010 | the Attractions Group Podcast: "Behind the Scare"- the Darkness St. Louis. Larry Kirchner
Go Behind the Scenes of The Darkness with Haunt Industry Legend Larry Kirchner! 🎃 Why do some haunted houses terrify millions while others fail to make an…
The Attractions Group Podcasts6, e009 | the Attractions Group Podcast: Behind the Scare | the Oaks Park (Portland, OR)
Season 6, Episode 009 of the Attractions Group Podcast "Behind the Scare" series takes us all the way to Portland, Oregon to the states largest Haunted…
The Attractions Group Podcasts6, e008: the Attractions Group Podcast | Behind the Gourd at "Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom"
🎃 Gourd Behind the Scenes at Kentucky Kingdom's Pumpkins Event! 🎃 In this episode of The Attractions Group Podcast, host David Detling sits down with Logan…
The Attractions Group PodcastGourd Behind the Scenes w/ Six Flags Boo Fest and Tricks & Treats! | the Attractions Group Podcast
Gourd Behind the Scenes: Six Flags Tricks & Treats & Boo Fest with Natalie Conte | The Attractions Group Podcast Welcome back to another episode of Gourd…
The Attractions Group Podcasts6, e005- Behind the Scare: Cincinnati's "the Dent Schoolhouse" | the Attractions Group Podast
In this episode of The Attractions Group Podcast Fall Series: "Behind the Scare," co-hosts Clete Reinberger and David Detling sit down with Bud Stross…
The Attractions Group Podcast"Haunt" Perspectives by Don Helbig (& Guest Return!) | The Attractions Group Podcast
Don Helbig returns to The Attractions Group Podcast! In this special Behind the Scare episode (Season 6, Episode 005), host David Detling sits down with theme…
The Attractions Group Podcast"Gourd Behind the Scenes" of Silver Dollar City’s Harvest Festival! | the Attractions Group Podcast
Step inside the magic of Silver Dollar City’s iconic Harvest Festival! In this episode of the Gourd Behind the Scenes series (Fall 2026), host David Detling…
The Attractions Group PodcasttAG Podcast: "Behind the Scare" Episode 004 – Ghost City Tours | Tim Nealon, Founder & CEO
In this episode of Behind the Scare on the Attractions Group Podcast, host David Detling interviews Tim Nealon, the Founder and CEO of Ghost City Tours. From…
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s6 e03- Behind the Scare & Gourd Behind the Scenes (Prequel Episode) | the Attractions Group Podcast
Welcome to the special prequel episode of our seasonal favorite: Behind the Scare and Gourd Behind the Scenes! 👻🍁 Join Clete and David as they kick off the…
The Attractions Group Podcasts6, e002- Post Mortem of ArieForce One & where it could fly next | the Attractions Group Podcast
In Season 6, Episode 002 of The Attractions Group Podcast, hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger dive deep into a post-mortem breakdown of ArieForce One…
The Attractions Group PodcastSummer Travel Recap, 11-Park Marathon & Top Thrill 2 Rollback Drama! | The Attractions Group Podcast
The Attractions Group Podcast is BACK! After an unintentional 6-to-7-week summer hiatus, David Detling and Clete Reinberger catch up on a massive season of…
The Attractions Group PodcastSeason 5, Episode 40- Holiday World’s Massive Announcement, & Saying Goodbye to Fun Spot Atlanta!
Is the summer heatwave driving you crazy, or is it just the roller coaster news cycle heating up? In today's episode, David and Clete dive deep into a wild…
The Attractions Group PodcastS5, E39- the Attractions Group Podcast | Theme Park Travel, Industry Technology & Major Coaster News
In this episode of the podcast, Clete and David are back after a brief recording hiatus to catch up on a packed summer of theme park travel, industry tech, and…
The Attractions Group PodcastGatemaster Technology CEO and Podcast Host, Sondra Shannon
Season 5, Episode 038 Sondra Shannon on Frankenstein Tech, the Dynamic Pricing Debate, and Gamifying the Guest Journey Are your attraction's systems working…
The Attractions Group PodcastInside Dollywood: Eugene Naughton on Leadership, Guest Experience, and "Nightflight" Expedition 2026
Season 5, Episode 037 Join the Attractions Group Podcast for an exclusive deep dive with Eugene Naughton, President of The Dollywood Company. In this episode…
The Attractions Group PodcastS5, E036 President & CEO of Holiday World, Matt Eckert talks about 2026!
This episode of "The Attractions Group Podcast" features an interview with Matt Eckert, the President and CEO of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, who stops by…
The Attractions Group Podcasts5, e035- A Z Coaster Challenge Play Along Podcast Attractions Group Podcast
If this were baseball, David would be on the 10-day injured list—meanwhile, Clete is carrying the load like a true "big leaguer!" 🎢⚾️ With David sidelined for…
The Attractions Group PodcastDesigning Phantom Theater! 🎭 Drew Edward Hunter of Sally Dark Rides | the Attractions Group Podcast
How do you resurrect a legend? Just three days before its world premiere, we sit down with Drew Edward Hunter, Creative Lead for Sally Dark Rides, to discuss…
The Attractions Group Podcasts5, e033- Matt Miller fills In. Here comes Enchanted Parks. Challenge: Know your IAAPA Acronyms
With Clete away in Chicago, David is in the studio and is joined by special Guest Host: Matt Miller of Innovated Studios. Known across the industry as…
The Attractions Group PodcastS5, E032 | Elizabeth Ringas: The Business of Thrills & The American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE)
ACE's Elizabeth Ringas Returns! | Roller Coasters, Coaster Con 2026, & Industry Insights Join Clete Reinberger and David Detling on the Attractions Group…
The Attractions Group PodcastS5, E031- Things Park Operators Wish Guests Would Stop Doing! | The Attractions Group Podcast
Welcome to Opening Day Eve! 🎢 This week on The Attractions Group Podcast, hosts Clete Reinberger and David Detling are pulling back the curtain on the…
The Attractions Group PodcastS5, E030- 36 Years of Disney Hospitality: A Masterclass with Jeff Korte
How do you sustain "world-class" hospitality for over three decades at the most famous vacation destination on Earth? In this episode of the Attractions Group…
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S5, E029: The Tech Behind Legoland’s Galacticoaster & Dollywood’s Night Flight Expedition
Theme Park News & Industry Analysis with Special Guest Matt Miller This week on the Attractions Group Podcast, hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger dive…
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S5, E 028- Six Flags SHOCKER: 7 Parks Sold! The Rise of Enchanted Parks & EPR Properties
The landscape of the theme park industry just shifted forever. In this emergency breakdown, hosts Clete Reinberger and David Detling dive deep into the massive…
The Attractions Group PodcastS5, E027- The Future of Malls + Six Flags Adapts Regional Gold Passes | Attractions Group Podcast
The Attractions Group Podcast | Season5, Episode 27 Clete and David officially at the 1-year mark hosting the tAG Podcast! In this episode, we’re moving beyond…
The Attractions Group PodcastS5, E 026- Roller Coaster Episode: What separates a "Good" coaster from a "GREAT" Coaster?
2026 is already shaping up to be one of the most transformative years the attractions industry has seen in decades—and the news isn’t slowing down. In Season…
The Attractions Group PodcastS: 5, E: 025- NEW EPISODE: A Legend’s First Look Back
After decades of shaping the global attractions industry, David Mandt (Former IAAPA Chief Governance Officer & Executive Director of the IAAPA Foundation) has…
The Attractions Group PodcastS:5, E: 024- The Attractions Group Podcast is Back in 2026! | Attractions Group Podcast
Welcome to another exciting year for the Attractions Group Podcast! Buckle up for an awesome ride, we're excited that you are joining us! We break down what…
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tAG Webinar- Power Factor Correction: The Invisible Green Machine
Welcome to "Inside the Park," where we explore the hidden mechanics that keep the Attractions Industry running efficiently. Today’s focus is on a technology…
The Attractions Group PodcastSeason 5, Episode 022: Six Flags' New CEO: John Reilly Takes the Helm & more IAAPA Expo Aftermath
🎢 Six Flags New CEO John Reilly: IAAPA Fallout & What's Next | Attractions Group Podcast The biggest attractions business news is here! Join hosts Clete…
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Episode 5:021- IAAPA Week 2025 + A Look Into The Future | Attractions Group Podcast
Join hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger for a deep-dive breakdown of everything that went down at IAAPA Expo 2025 — the biggest global gathering for…
The Attractions Group PodcasttAG Webinar: Theme Park Energy Savings: Power Factor Correction (PFC) Unlocked!
Join Alex & Isabelle from the Attractions Group and the Energy Efficiency Group (both based in Cincinnati!) for this "high-voltage" webinar on a critical…
The Attractions Group PodcastEpisode 5:020 | A Smoky Mountain Expedition with Dollywood President Eugene Naughton
⛰️ Attractions Group Podcast: A Smoky Mountain Expedition with Dollywood President Eugene Naughton 🎢 Join hosts Clete Reinberger and David Detling for a…
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Episode 5:019 | National Roller Coaster Museum's Kris Rowberry & Mark Rosenzweig
Get ready for a deep dive into the thrilling world of coaster history! 🎢 In this episode, hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger sit down with two incredible…
The Attractions Group PodcastEpisode 5:018 | Beyond the Park Gates: Interview with Former Disney Exec Djuan Rivers
🚀 Beyond the Theme Park Gates: Interview with Former Disney Executive Djuan Rivers 🏔️ Join The Attractions Group Podcast hosts Clete Reinberger, David Detling…
The Attractions Group PodcastEpisode 5-016 | David Rosenberg talks Guest Experience & Sustainability | Attractions Group Podcast
Don't miss our latest episode featuring David Rosenberg, EVP of SSA Group! David dives deep into the future of the Attractions Industry, focusing on the…
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Behind the Scare, Episode 11- Scott Swenson | Attractions Group Podcast
🎙️ Calling all haunt fans and creative minds! 🎙️👻 🎃 Get ready for the thrilling conclusion of our "Behind the Scare" series on the Attractions Group Podcast!…
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Season 5, Episode 014- Matt Eckert Holiday World Park President Returns! | Attractions Group Podcast
🚀 HUGE Attractions Group Podcast Alert! 🚀 He's back! You absolutely need to tune in as hosts Clete Reinberger & David Detling sit down once again with Matt…
The Attractions Group PodcastBehind the Scare, Episode 10- Nightfall at Old Tucson | Attractions Group Podcast
Prepare for a terrifyingly good time! 🎃 The Attractions Group Podcast Halloween Series, "Behind the Scare," is back with a new episode! Hosts David Detling and…
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Season 5, Episode 012- Matt Heller of the popular AttractionPros Podcast | Attractions Group Podcast
Join the Attractions Group Podcast hosts, Clete Reinberger and David Detling, for a fascinating conversation with industry veteran Matt Heller! Matt is the…
The Attractions Group PodcastBtS #8- Hershey Park, "Dark Nights"- with guests: Chris Brown and Brewer Lister
Join us on a spine-chilling journey "Behind the Scare"! In this episode, the Attractions Group Podcast welcomes Brewer Lister and Chris Brown from Hersheypark…
The Attractions Group PodcasttAG- "Behind the Scare", Episode #7 - "Universal's Horror Unleashed" featuring Matt Miller, America's Theme Park Technologist
Step into the fog with The Attractions Group Podcast! 🎃 Hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger are back with another chilling episode of "Behind the Scare,"…
The Attractions Group PodcastGourd Behind the Scenes, BtS #6- Wes Ramey, Dollywood | the Attractions Group Podcast
Get ready for some pumpkin-spiced secrets! 🎃 In this episode of the "Behind the Scare" Halloween series, David Detling and Clete Reinberger dive into the world…
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Behind the Scare #5- Rich Hill, COO & Drew Hunter. Sally Dark Rides
Prepare for a terrifyingly good time! The Attractions Group Podcast "Behind the Scare" series is back with a spine-chilling new episode... #5. Hosts David…
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Season 5, Episode 006- President of American Coaster Enthusiasts | Attractions Group Podcast
Tune in to a fascinating conversation on the Attractions Group Podcast with special guest Elizabeth Ringas, President of American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE)!…
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Behind the Scare, Episode #3- Cassie Tucker, Discover Universal Podcast Co-Host
Prepare for a terrifyingly good time! In Episode 3 of the Attractions Group Podcast, "Behind the Scare," we're diving headfirst into the world of Universal…
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Gourd Behind the Scenes- #1 Lauren Crosby, Holiday World
Join Attractions Group Podcast hosts Clete and David for a special episode of "Behind the Gourd," the sub-series of "Behind the Scare" that focuses on…
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BEHIND THE SCARE (an Attractions Group Podcast): Don Helbig, Theme Parks by Don
"Behind the Scare": A Halloween Series by Attractions Group Podcast 🎃 Welcome to Behind the Scare, the ultimate Halloween series from the Attractions Group…
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Season 5, Episode 002: Whats next for America's Theme Parks Technologist? Matt Miller Returns! | Attractions Group Podcast
Join us on the Attractions Group Podcast for an exclusive interview with Matt Miller, a true visionary in the themed entertainment industry! 🎢 Previously a…
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Season 5, Episode 001- Wild Adventures' Adam Floyd Kicks of Season 5 | Attractions Group Podcast
We’re back with Season 5 of the Attractions Group Podcast! To kick things off, we dive into Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia — a park with a unique mix of…
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Season 4, Episode 026- New Sea World Parks + Six Flags Q2 Report | The Attractions Group Podcast
In the Season 4 finale of the Attractions Group Podcast, hosts Clete Reinberger and David Detling are wrapping up an incredible season and looking ahead to the…
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2025 Summer Replay #3- WWE Hall of Famer, Producer, Author, and more... Eric Bischoff (from 2023)
In this fascinating replay from March 2023, we sit down with a true disruptor in the world of entertainment—pro wrestling legend and media mogul, Eric…
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Season 4, Episode 025- East Coast "Slammer" Trip Recap! | Attractions Group Podcast
This week on the Attractions Group Podcast, David and Clete are back! Clete just returned from an A detailed recap of Clete's 15-park East Coast trip Reviews…
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Webinar- the Attractions Group- Delivering World Class Experiences with Consistency
Get ready to elevate your guest experience! This is your chance to catch the replay of our dynamic webinar from The Attractions Group, featuring Dan Cockerell…