Philip Hernandez
May 3, 2023
Add Killer Food & Beverage to Your Haunt
Adding Killer Food & Beverage to your haunt is a great way to boost revenue, and these Bar & Restaurant Expo trends will get you started. Subscribe to future episodes of Green Tagged https://greentaggedshow.com/.
April 20, 2023
Signals from IAAPA: Safety and Sustainability
Sustainability, Safety, and Staffing- these areas continue to be challenging in the attractions industry. We don't have answers yet, but IAAPA plans to ask questions. We'll discuss what it might mean for the industry and whether politics has anything...
April 11, 2023
DeSantis VS Disney: The Saga Continues
Everything you need to know about the Disney VS DeSantis debacle involving the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. We're moving Green Tagged to a standalone feed; if you want to subscribe, visit https://greentaggedshow.com/ or...
April 4, 2023
2023: The Year of Year-Round Horror Experiences?
Theme parks nationwide have announced expanded Halloween schedules; meanwhile, more horror experiences are opening up in the off-season. Will 2023 be the Year of Year-round horror? In this episode, we look at the Creepiest Trends for 2023. Support for...
March 28, 2023
SPECIAL: Exploring Authentic Reality at the IAAPA North American Trade Summit
We recap the major takeaways from the First Annual IAAPA North American Trade Summit, specifically, the central theme of Authentic Reality. The IAAPA Trade Summits have replaced the former Leadership Summits, and each region will host a local trade...
Jan. 20, 2023
Why Your Haunt should NOT be using TikTok
In this session, taught by yours truly, we’ll explain what TikTok is and best practices for using it for your haunt. This audio recording is taken from the January Haunter’s Toolbox Haunt Master class. Participate in future sessions by becoming a...
Nov. 29, 2022
The Return of Bob Iger
We discuss the return of Bob Iger as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.
Nov. 15, 2022
Preparing for IAAPA Expo 2022
Scott and Philip outline their plan for the annual IAAPA expo in Orlando.
Nov. 12, 2022
Cedar Fair Earnings and Halloween Enthusiasm
Cedar Fair Earnings are great; Supply chains will be strained more for Chinese New Year; Seoul's Halloween Stampede is a cautionary tale.
Oct. 30, 2022
BONUS: Halloween Special from Green Tagged
Scott and Philip discuss the 2022 Halloween Season
Oct. 27, 2022
BONUS: Marketing your Halloween Event
Scott and Philip take a break from the news to discuss marketing a Halloween event at your attraction.
Oct. 19, 2022
BONUS: Genie+ Price Increases, TikTok, and Secret Bars
The price of Genie+ will increase at both Disneyland and the Walt Disney World resort. Plus, we review a listener message about TikTok and takeaways from the new secret bars at Hush haunted attraction.
Oct. 11, 2022
BONUS: The WTO & Takeaways from Eastern State Penitentiary
The WTO's outlook for 2023 isn't great. Scott and discuss what that means for the attraction industry, plus takeaways from Eastern State Penitentiary.
Oct. 4, 2022
BONUS: Hurricanes, Chaperones, and Shootings
While parks have reopened after Hurricane Ian, Knott’s tweaked their chaperone policy, and Kennywood reels from shooting during Phantom Fall Fest. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Oct. 2, 2022
BONUS: Iger's take, Dark Nights at Hersheypark, and DARK
We break down Bob Iger's interview for Code, Dark Nights at Hersheypark, and DARK at Fort Edmonton park.
Oct. 2, 2022
BONUS: Disney Parks Announcements from D23
We recap the Disney Parks announcements from D23, including Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure Park to Be Reimagined into San Fransokyo from “Big Hero 6;” Disney100 Celebration at Disneyland Resort Kicks Off in Late January 2023, and EPCOT's...
Sept. 14, 2022
Earlier
Scott and Philip celebrate their 2 year anniversary by reflecting on Lost island's early closure and the opening of Halloween Horror Nights
Aug. 29, 2022
Disney is Learning, Seaworld Orlando’s Halloween
Disney is listening to guest reactions and is adjusting several policies, including Magic Keys and reservations. Plus, Year 2 of Seaworld Orlando’s Howl-o-Scream demonstrates an impressive amount of story cohesion. Subscribe to all our offerings:...
Aug. 22, 2022
The Demise of Cable, Shutdowns, and Chaperone Policies
For the first time, streaming outperformed cable & broadcast TV; Shanghai factories are shut down again due to record heat waves; Both Knott’s and Universal Orlando test chaperone policies to curb violence at their parks in preparation for Halloween....
Aug. 15, 2022
Earnings: Six Flags Lags while Disney Exceeds Predictions
More earnings reports are out, and we'll compare and contrast Six Flags with Disney. Despite record attendance at its competitors, Six Flags is losing crowds. The chain will attempt to copy the Disney playbook, despite having assets that don't align...
Aug. 8, 2022
Earnings from Universal and Cedar Fair, Plus Tokyo Disney Ticketing Changes
Coming up, we’re discuss the earnings reports from Universal and Cedar Fair – plus changing ticketing policies at Tokyo Disney. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
Aug. 1, 2022
Should we be talking about a recession?
Today we discuss the CDC lifting restrictions for Cruise Ships; Hong Kong Disneyland Resort enhancing cast benefits; GDP data fanning concerns about a U.S. recession; and why Meta’s Profit is down 36%. Subscribe to all our offerings:...
July 26, 2022
Knott’s Chaperone Policy, ICON Theme Recall, and Universal Japan Halloween
Scott and Philip go on an extended discussion about chaperone policies at your attraction and preparing for violence in the Fall Season. Then, we discuss the ICON park theme recall and the new Halloween announcements from Universal Studios Japan....
July 18, 2022
Dark Nights at Hersheypark, Lego Monster Party, & Nope
This week: Hersheypark announces Dark Nights Halloween event with haunted houses and Scare Zones; Legoland's Lego Monster Party returns; Nope Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood. Subscribe to all our offerings:...
July 11, 2022
Flying Cellphones, Oogie Boogie Sells Out, and Nope Arrives
This week we’re sticking to I-5 for a few stories including girl injured by flying cellphone, Oogie Boogie Bash has sold out, Universal Studios Hollywood adds ‘Nope’ Jupiter’s Claim set to Studio Tour, and United has expanded their pilot program. We...
July 4, 2022
Chapek’s Extension, California’s Great America To Close, Pride Day
Coming up, we’ll discuss Bob Chapek’s extension, the closing of California’s Great America, and Pride Day celebrates inclusion at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
June 28, 2022
The Politics of Staffing
Today we discuss Disney’s new Abortion Travel Credit, 13th Floor Entertainment Group’s new event Shaqtoberfest, and the opening of Volkanu from Sally Dark Rides. Subscribe to all our offerings: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork
June 21, 2022
How Much Would You Pay To Go On A DISNEY DREAM VACATION For 24 Days?
Disney unveils a new luxury experience, Universal Orlando unveils escape rooms, Ghost Town Alive! and Forbidden Frontier are returning for the 2022 season, and Electric Ocean comes to SeaWorld Orlando.
June 13, 2022
IRL: Indianapolis Zoo & BMorrow Productions
In our first "IRL" episode, Scott takes us on-location to the Indianapolis Zoo for a construction update. Then, Philip speaks with Brian Morrow at BMorrow Productions HQ about the recession, staffing, upcoming projects, and working with IP.
June 6, 2022
2022 Summer Travel Industry Trends
Tiqets.com published “Must-Know Travel Industry Trends For the 2022 High Season” and we dig into the report and discuss some key takeaways. We also discuss the Shanghai reopening, Castaway Cove’s staffing, the live production of “The Greatest Show On...
May 31, 2022
New Product in the Current Uncertain Time
This week we recap Licensing Expo 2022, discuss Ocean Park Hong Kong’s new water park, Hersheypark’s 2 new rides, Rocky Mountain Construction’s apprentice program, the Milwaukee County Zoo requiring masks, and the Drive-thru zoo experience returns to...
May 27, 2022
Big Moves in the Right Direction
Coming up, Big Moves in the Right Direction. We’ll talk about Disney’s pride collection, Pirates of Speelunker Cave, the Summer Celebration at Busch Gardens Tampa, and how attractions are using TikTok. All that and more on this episode of GT TP in 30.
May 17, 2022
Make Your Position Known
This week Scott and Philip argue quite a bit over the Six Flags Q1 Earnings and Meow Wolf’s 2 new locations. Plus, are teens convinced about the Metaverse? Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-make-your-position-known
May 10, 2022
Mitigating the Rush
Attractions are doing everything they can to mitigate the upcoming rush. This week: The new queueless experience from Disney, SeaWorld and Cedar Fair are seeing financial recovery (despite still losing millions), Universal staffs up, and performer safety.