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Former Universal Studios Hollywood exec David Miller joins San Diego Zoo Global as Chief Marketing Officer

Former Universal Studios Hollywood exec David Miller joins San Diego Zoo Global as Chief Marketing Officer

Feb 12, 2021 Attractions, Business, News, North America, People, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Former Universal Studios Hollywood exec David Miller joins San Diego Zoo Global as Chief Marketing Officer

As CMO, Miller will lead the nonprofit conservation organization's marketing department in planning, crafting and executing communications, sales, membership, licensing and sponsorship initiatives.
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Theme park storytelling

Theme park storytelling

Sep 28, 2020 #83 - Waterparks and more!, 2020, Business, Education, Features, Homepage Slider, Theme Parks Comments Off on Theme park storytelling

"One of my large-scale research projects involved determining the characteristics of theme park narratives and how they have changed over time."
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Halloween Horror Nights canceled at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort

Halloween Horror Nights canceled at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort

Jul 24, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Haunts, Homepage Slider, Live Shows and Spectacles, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Halloween Horror Nights canceled at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort

The Halloween Horror Nights team looks forward to creating an amazing event in 2021.
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When will California’s theme parks reopen?

When will California’s theme parks reopen?

Jul 13, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Features, Homepage Slider, North America, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on When will California’s theme parks reopen?

The parks' plans involve a partnership between the parks, their employees, and their guests. All need to comply with their roles for the system to work.
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Who’s Universal Studios gonna call for their first Halloween Horror Night mazes in franchise history? Ghostbusters

Who’s Universal Studios gonna call for their first Halloween Horror Night mazes in franchise history? Ghostbusters

Jul 18, 2019 Attractions, Haunts, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Who’s Universal Studios gonna call for their first Halloween Horror Night mazes in franchise history? Ghostbusters

For the first time ever, Sony Pictures’ classic film, Ghostbusters, is coming to “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios...
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Millions of years in the making, Jurassic World opens its gates at Universal Studios Hollywood

Millions of years in the making, Jurassic World opens its gates at Universal Studios Hollywood

Jul 18, 2019 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Millions of years in the making, Jurassic World opens its gates at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Creative collaborated with Industrial Light & Magic and the filmmakers in the creation of the new ride.
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Technifex celebrates 35th anniversary with Thea Award for Volcano Bay

Technifex celebrates 35th anniversary with Thea Award for Volcano Bay

Apr 15, 2019 Attractions, Business, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks Comments Off on Technifex celebrates 35th anniversary with Thea Award for Volcano Bay

Technifex's themed entertainment legacy began with their work on the original King Kong attraction in Hollywood.
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Universal Studios Hollywood guests can experience the Secret Life of Pets in new 2020 attraction

Universal Studios Hollywood guests can experience the Secret Life of Pets in new 2020 attraction

Apr 11, 2019 Homepage Slider, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Universal Studios Hollywood guests can experience the Secret Life of Pets in new 2020 attraction

In this all-new fully immersive experience,guests will assume the roles of stray puppies as they join a familiar cast of leading characters from The Secret Life of Pets
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Comcast reports $2.6 billion in theme park revenue for first half of 2018

Comcast reports $2.6 billion in theme park revenue for first half of 2018

Jul 26, 2018 Asia, Business, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Comcast reports $2.6 billion in theme park revenue for first half of 2018

The parks saw higher per capita spending driven by the successful openings of several new attractions including Fast & Furious -Supercharged in Orlando , partially offset by the timing of spring...
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From new coaster designs to live animals, IAAPA members showcase new attractions for 2018

From new coaster designs to live animals, IAAPA members showcase new attractions for 2018

May 28, 2018 Attractions, News, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on From new coaster designs to live animals, IAAPA members showcase new attractions for 2018

In 2018 the anticipated U.S. theme and amusement park attendance estimate is 398.5 million and guest spending will grow to an estimated $23.58 billion.
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