The Themed Attraction Podcast

Our guest this episode is Johnny Davis, a master of storytelling and immersive experience design.

Johnny is the Senior Creative Director at Storyland Studios and a lifelong storyteller dedicated to c…

Our guest this episode is Roger Tofte, the visionary dreamer and doer behind Oregon’s Enchanted Forest.

We were honored to sit down with Roger Tofte, the legendary creator of Enchanted Forest, a whim…

Our guest is Patrick Kling, a powerhouse of creativity and innovation in themed entertainment.

Patrick is an unstoppable creative force whose work spans interactive attractions, immersive theme park …

Our guest is Theron Skees, a visionary creative executive with 30+ years in themed entertainment. A veteran of Walt Disney Imagineering, he has led multi-billion-dollar projects worldwide, bringing b…

In this episode, we sit down with Jeanette Lomboy, Vice President, Executive Producer, Creative, at Walt Disney Imagineering. Jeanette has led the development of some of Disney’s most beloved modern …

Our guest this episode is audiovisual visionary and Global Ambassador, Chris Conte.

Chris is a legend in audiovisual technology design with over 30 years of experience creating immersive, location-ba…

Our guests this episode are collaborators on the new book How Does Disney Do That?: How Disney Makes Us Feel and Why It Matters, James Warda and Theron Skees.

Many books cover Disney, but James Warda…

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 …

Our guest is Theme Park Developer, DeLisa Guerrier.

With her husband Elde, DeLisa Guerrier personally oversees commercial, residential, and industrial developments in and around Nashville, with a foc…

There’s no shortage of big ideas when you’re with our guest today, Creative Executive Jason McManus. Jason’s journey has taken him around the world from Disney’s magic factory to the themed entertain…

Today, we’re focusing on “designing with purpose” with my friend and mentor, Anthony Esparza.

Anthony is an expert in creating unforgettable guest experiences. With a career spanning SeaWorld Parks &…

Join us as we delve into the intricacies of the project management realm.

Our guest today is Jeff Burton, a former WED Enterprises Imagineer who has played a pivotal role in some of the most renowned…

Our guest is Dark Ride master designer, John Wood of Sally Dark Rides.

John is truly a pioneer and innovator in the theme park industry, and most specifically in the design, development and execution…

Our guest is show control engineer, Linda Alcorn.

Linda is a groundbreaking Theme Park show control engineer with over 40 years of experience bringing some of our favorite experiences to life. Linda,…

Come See Us LIVE at IAAPA 2023

This quick episode gives you all the details of our LIVE Episode Recordings during IAAPA!

Come visit the Storyland Studios Booth #1373 at 11am on Tuesday, Wednesday & T…

Our guest is Architect and Theme Park Master Planner, Jeff Damron.

Jeff is a 30+ year veteran of themed entertainment and destination design providing his expertise as an architect, designer and mast…

Our guests are David and Valeria Beaudry of Beaudry Interactive.

This dynamic duo of dynamic experiences have developed the technology to bring to life in voice and personality some of our most belov…

Our guest today is Theme Park Art Director, Daniel Kerscher.

Daniel Kerscher is an Art Director for theme park projects worldwide with decades of experience ranging from Landmark Entertainment and th…

Our guest is TEA Master and founder of The Bezark Company, Adam Bezark. His storied career from WDI to Landmark Entertainment Group allowed him opportunities to conceive and design monstrous IP attra…

Our guest this episode is Danusia Rogacki, Creative Services Manager at Canada’s Wonderland. Danusia is a long-time Canada’s Wonderland native, who started her career in Halloween haunts and park ope…