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Theme Park Insider

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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43:38

The best, and worst, holiday attraction overlays

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/10/08

Jake and Robert talk their favorite - and least favorite - theme park attraction holiday overlays, including those at Disney, Universal and Knott's. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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39:53

Can Six Flags restore Magic in its Mountain?

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2026/10/01

Robert and Jake talk about Six Flags Magic Mountain's decision to retire X2 and what the company can do next to help improve the former Thrill Capital of the World. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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36:13

Sept. 24 - Troubles at Six Flags

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/09/24

Robert and Jake talk about how being a hard-ticket event (or not) affects the quality of a Halloween haunt. We also get into the latest existential threats to Six Flags - the ongoing debt burden and now the prospect of having to pay big legal settlements over the X2 roller coaster. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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46:19

September 17, with Joe Rohde

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/09/17

We are honored to welcome Disney Legend Joe Rohde as our guest on the Theme Park Insider Podcast this week. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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33:50

September 10, 2026

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/09/10

Robert and Jake take on this week’s announcements (and lack of announcements) from Six Flags. Plus, Harry Potter plans in Abu Dhabi, and why Southern California is the haunt capital of America. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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46:22

Podcast: September 3, with Bob Rogers

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/09/03

Industry legend Bob Rogers joins us to talk about the "Deep Story" secrets to great attraction design. Jake and Robert also talk about what works, and doesn't in a haunted house attraction. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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39:53

Podcast: August 27 - Thank you Dolly

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/08/27

Jake and Robert offer their thanks and tribute to Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday. We also talk about her legacy with Dollywood and the lessons that the Tennessee park can offer the rest of the industry. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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55:33

Podcast: August 20, 2026

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/08/20

Robert and Jake talk about the D23 Expo, Knott's Walt Disney-coded Scary Farm maze, and new attractions at Dollywood, Silver Dollar City and Lost Island. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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52:55

What to expect from Disney D23

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/08/13

Jake and Robert look forward to what to expect from Saturday’s Disney Experiences Showcase at D23. But not until they share their worst bird encounters from working at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, first. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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50:32

Making it rain, in a good way

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/08/07

On this week’s Theme Park Insider Podcast, Robert and Jake dive into this week’s financial reports from Disney (great!), Six Flags (promising!) and United Parks (uh, ew!) Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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40:53

What's new at Six Flags and Disney

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/08/01

Jake and Robert talk about what’s coming to major parks in 2027, as well as this year’s Halloween plans, the Holiday Hunger Games, and what is Disney’s version of the Costco hot dog. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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52:41

Inside Universal's 'soft' summer

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2026/07/25

Robert and Jake break down Universal’s latest earnings call… and that “softness” that Universal reported in its theme park attendance. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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47:55

Murphy's Law at Universal

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/07/17

Robert and Jake discuss the latest Universal, Knott's, Disney, and United Parks news. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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50:49

Time for a coaster comeback

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/07/11

We’re back after a one-week break for the U.S. Independence Day holiday. So Jake and Robert are recapping two weeks of news in this week’s podcast episode. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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53:14

A tough week for coaster fans

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/06/26

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44:56

What was Universal thinking in Texas?

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2026/06/19

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45:14

Tell a story, or else!

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2026/06/13

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48:08

What is a family coaster, anyway?

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2026/06/06

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49:28

Ex-cast members talk Disney, and more

Theme Park Insider ·

2026/05/30

The crew at ThemeParkInsider.com talks about the week's news from top theme parks around the world, including Disney and Universal. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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27:28

Disneyland on the Mountain

Theme Park Insider ·

2023/10/09

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

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