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I spent a lot of time at theme parks as a kid, but most of it was at destination parks like Walt Disney World. We did venture to our local Six Flags and regional spots like Silver Dollar City. Even so, my knowledge of the industry was limited. The rise of podcasts in the mid-2000s helped to change my perspective. Entertaining shows like Coaster Radio and The Season Pass Podcast (especially) revealed a world of other spots that were new to me. We visited regional gems like Holiday World because I heard raves on those podcasts. The Season Pass also introduced me to behind-the-scenes figures pivotal to the industry’s growth. Hosts Doug Barnes and Brent Young have an insider’s knowledge yet always keep the content understandable.
Brent is my guest on this episode of The Tomorrow Society Podcast, and we talk about his background working on theme parks. He is the president and creative director for Super 78 Studios, a new media design and production studio formed in 1997. Brent’s experience on attractions around the world gives him an up-close perspective on what’s happening today. Our conversation focuses on big issues affecting theme parks, including reliance on intellectual property and challenges for regional parks. We cover Brent’s key projects throughout his career plus his current work on Flying Over Indonesia.
Brent is also a project director and founder of the Walt Disney Birthplace project in Chicago. This restoration of Walt’s childhood home is challenging but so important to preserving Walt’s legacy. Brent has a passion for keeping Disney history alive, and that enthusiasm carries through to his work at Super 78 and on The Season Pass. I really enjoyed the chance to speak with Brent and hear his insights about theme parks.
Show Notes : Brent Young
Learn more about Super 78 Studios at their official website.
Listen to Brent, Doug Barnes, and Robert Coker on The Season Pass Podcast.
Discover more details about the restoration of The Walt Disney Birthplace in Chicago.
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Doug Barnes of The Season Pass on Episode 12 of The Tomorrow Society Podcast
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