We are excited to bring you another episode dedicated to answering student questions! This time, we’re thrilled to feature students from Ringling College of Art & Design’s Entertainment Design program. Jamie DeRuyter, the program’s department head, helped us gather questions that several of our Falcon’s answered.

Whether you’re interested in theme parks, exhibitions, or immersive experiences, the advice from our team will provide valuable insight on how to be a successful themed entertainment professional. Turn it up and give it a listen!🌟

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"Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com

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Uncover the emotional psychology that makes attractions so thrilling and captivating in our all-new podcast episode. 🎢✨ Discover how sensory engagement, emotional triggers, and immersive storytelling create unforgettable experiences that keep guests coming back for more.

🎙️🎧Tune in for an insightful discussion with former President of Universal Creative Mike Hightower and our CEO Cecil D. Magpuri on the psychology that drives world-class attraction design and leaves lasting memories!

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"Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com

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We're serving up something delicious for this month's podcast episode! 🍽️ Listen to "The Scoop on Themed Dining" to enter the world of immersive dining experiences and explore how the lines between restaurants and themed entertainment are blurring like never before. Whether you’re a foodie, a theme park fan, or just curious about the latest trends in the experience economy, this episode is a must-listen! 🍴✨

🎧 Featuring insights from:

Matthew Cross, Founding Partner and CEO of OE Experiences  Larry Wittenberg, Operations Consultant and food service expert at OE Experiences  Falcon's VP of Technical Design Joe Schaefer, Design Director Eric Loperena , and our incredible Host/Executive Producer Audrey DeLong 

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

"Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com

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This new episode is all about ✨FANDOM!✨ We are joined by three experts in the field, to talk through the impact and importance of fandom in themed entertainment. Our special guests are Jeff Gomez, co-founder and CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment, and Gary Pope, co-founder of Kids Industries, joined by our EVP of Creative Development Eric Calderon. Give it a listen!

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

"Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com

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Ever wonder how your favorite animated characters come to life? Check out this podcast episode to learn all about the character animation process with our Falcon's team! This month we are having a conversation with two of our talented animators, John Tamoria and Alexis Lariscy, as well as our Creative Director Patrick Finley.

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

"Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com

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🎙️💥Get ready to be sparked with our all new podcast episode, "Sparking Creativity"! In this episode, we're talking through ways to keep the creative spark going, with helpful tips from various creative designers in the themed entertainment design industry.✍️ Tune in now and get inspired to unleash your creative potential, and to learn new ways to overcome creative blocks. Listen on your favorite podcast platform. 🎧 Special thanks to 5-star Innovation Catalyst Lee Kitchen for being a guest on this episode, as well as our Creative Director Mark Spenser and Concept Designer III, Christine Arnold.

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

"Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com

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Find out what it takes to design a revolutionary, story-driven, eco-friendly, themed entertainment experience like Qiddiya’s landmark water theme park, currently under construction near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The water theme park will be a marquee attraction in Qiddiya City, a massive entertainment, cultural, and residential development that will also be home to the world’s first Dragon Ball Theme Park. The year-round park is a real game-changer. Nothing like it has ever been attempted before. It will alter our thinking about what a water park, or a theme park, for that matter, should look and feel like.

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

"Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com

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Dive into the world of themed entertainment education on our latest #podcast episode! 🎓🎙️ We're thrilled to welcome distinguished university program leaders in themed entertainment, as well as current students and alumni to lead today's discussion. We have Peter Weishar, Director of Themed Experience at UCF, Jamie DeRuyter, Department Head for Ringling College's Entertainment Design program, and Dr. Chris Rogers, Department Director for Purdue University's themed Entertainment Design program. We also have Shellsea Coe, Madison Schnurpel, and Audrey Nelson, who are current students, as well as our very own Designer at Falcon's, Carrie Schweiger, who's a proud graduate of UCF's Themed Experience Design program. Make sure to tune in for all the helpful tips to work in what's known as, "the industry of fun!"

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

"Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com

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Step into the world of theme park influencers with our new podcast episode, "Influencing the Theme Park Community," with special guests Cole Brown from Park Pros and Ryan Williams from Parkineer! Tune in to hear all about their adventures as theme park content creators. From capturing the pulse-pounding excitement of thrill rides to giving the inside scoop on theme parks and attractions, their content shares top tips to help you make the most out of your park visits!

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

"Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com

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New year, new season, new TRENDS! 🎧🎙️ We're dropping our first episode of 2024 with a prediction - you'll want to tune in to hear all about what's hot on the horizon for themed entertainment. Industry experts IAAPA President & CEO Jakob Wahl, Business Development Director Ella Baskerville, and Coaster 101 host Shane Joseph join us to discuss "Trends to Watch for in 2024".

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

"Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com

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The IAAPA Expo has a reputation as "the expo of fun," with all of its thrilling rides and delicious treats to try out. This year, we interviewed several themed entertainment superstars directly on the show floor. Listen to an all-new podcast episode of #ExperienceImagination to get to know some of the industry's biggest names including Sally Dark Rides, Christie Digital, ProSlide Technology, Zamperla, Electrosonic, and Mack Rides.

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

"Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com

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