Mar. 5th, 2010 Todd Heiden: Disney Parks’ Tilt Shift Videos Boost Customer Engagement

“The video launched simultaneously with our Disney Parks Blog, which has turned out to be a huge social media success.”

Mar. 5th, 2010 World Expos: Vancouver and other Canadian cities leverage mega-events into legacy development

Although the sight of a malfunctioning support column during the raising of the Olympic torch and the news of the tragic death of an athlete gave pause to many as the Vancouver Winter Olympics started

Mar. 4th, 2010 Themed Design: Future-Proofing, Elephants and Guinness - TiLEzone

This year’s TiLezone took place Thursday 25th February at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden...

Mar. 3rd, 2010 Tracy's Vital Statistics – Museum attendance in San Francisco & Chicago

Exploratorium draws mostly domestic visitors; Chicago museums see big attendance jump

Feb. 22nd, 2010 Theme Parks - Marketing the Universal Orlando Resort: Vince LaRuffa

“Because our hotels were designed to be integrated into the entertainment backdrop at Universal, there are themed elements to our properties that really do enhance guest experience.”

Feb. 8th, 2010 The Major Theme Park Rides of 2009

Interactivity was the theme of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster that opened at Universal Studios Florida, and the Buccaneer Battle water ride that opened at Six Flags Great America. The Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit allows riders to choose a personal soundtrack while being filmed by their own individual camera for the duration of the ride, while Buccaneer Battle is a pirate themed water ride that allows participants to battle opposing ships with large, hand-pumped water pistols.

Feb. 2nd, 2010 Theme Parks: Boosting brand loyalty with gift cards - George Aguel, Sr VP Disney Parks & Resorts

Disney consolidated its gift card and expanded the applicable product range. Collectors value them too.

Jan. 26th, 2010 Tracy's Vital Statistics - US Presidential Libraries and Europa-Park

Franklin Roosevelt pioneered Presidential Libraries; “Confertainment” pays for Europa-Park

Jan. 22nd, 2010 Art & Technology : Bill Novey and the Business of Theme Park Special Effects

Art & Technology, WET and Technifex were three of the companies started by former Illusioneers following the Epcot layoffs in the 1980s, and each had a strong hand in creating what we know as today’s special-effects industry for themed entertainment.

Jan. 18th, 2010 Theme parks: Dewayne Bevil of the Orlando Sentinel talks about amusement industry reporting

“I knew there was a subculture of Disney fanatics. I didn’t realize how segmented and diverse it is.”