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Our guest is Christian Hope, Vice President of Paramount Studios Theme Parks & Resorts. Christian has contributed concept designs in development of world-class attractions here in the US and around the world. His concepts have resulted in some of the most visited location-based entertainment sites around including Disneyland Paris, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and The…
Photo Credit: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/26/theater/stephen-sondheim-dead.html Stephen Sondheim, famed musical theatre composer, lyricist, genius, and a personal idol of mine recently passed away. His death has recently caused me to reexamine a thought I’ve had from time to time: that rides are akin to songs. It might sound a bit strange at first to suggest that rides and…
IAAPA Legends Panel reveals startling secrets behind the groundbreaking attraction “Just over 20 years ago, “The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man” ride opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and changed our world, inspiring both visitors and would-be imitations. Meet four amazing super-star legends of our industry as they explain how they convinced others to let them…
“Chaos & Creativity” peels back the wrapper to show kids the colorful chaos of running the most creative place on earth—Crayola Experience. The new 2022 attraction at Crayola’s premier family entertainment venue captures the antics of Periwinkle and Cat—two new Crayola characters. Join them for a little bit of chaos and a lot of creativity behind the scenes at the Crayola Experience Command Center in Crayola’s first fully animated theater show featuring the brand’s iconic crayon characters.