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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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

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. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

The Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products joins Robert Niles to talk about Disney's relationship with its fans, its cast members... and local governments. https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202301/9326/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themeparkinsider/support Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

We talked with IAAPA Hall of Famer Bob Rogers about starting BRC Imagination Arts, 40 years of designing award-winning attractions and what's next for the themed entertainment design industry - such as custom, 20-liter steel whiskey kegs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themeparkinsider/support Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe

Greg Hall, Creative Director at Universal Creative, talks about how Universal Orlando Resort brought this fan-favorite new roller coaster to life. Hall also shares with host Robert Niles some of the secrets that have made Jurassic World VelociCoaster such a beloved attraction at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themeparkinsider/support Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe