The Attractions Group Podcast
The Attractions Group Podcast
Podcast Description
Theme park industry news and analysis as well as interviews with Attractions Industry leaders.
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This podcast covers a variety of themes related to the theme park industry, including park openings, closures, new attractions, and industry challenges. Specific topics include a deep dive into Universal's upcoming Epic Universe, discussions on park management amid closures like Six Flags America, and exploration of roller coaster definitions and innovations, such as new coaster designs discussed in episodes like 'What is a Roller Coaster?'

Theme park industry news and analysis as well as interviews with Attractions Industry leaders.
With Clete away in Chicago, David is in the studio and is joined by special Guest Host: Matt Miller of Innovated Studios. Known across the industry as “America’s Theme Park Technologist,”
Matt joins David to peel back the curtain on how technology is reshaping the guest experience. In
This Episode:
- The Origins of a Technologist: We dive into Matt’s unique career path and how he earned the title of America’s Theme Park Technologist.
- The Big Sale: Now that the deal is officially closed, David and Matt break down the acquisition of six Six Flags properties by Enchanted Parks.
- The “Matt Miller” Blueprint: We ask the big question: If Matt were in charge of these six newly acquired parks, what would be his first move?
New Segment Alert! David surprises Matt with a brand-new challenge. The attractions industry is famous for its “alphabet soup,” and we’re putting Matt to the test in our inaugural segment: “Know Your IAAPA Acronyms.”
“Dumb Games = Dumb Prizes”: Guests are at it again.
Timestamps:
- 0:00 – Introduction: David in the Studio
- 2:15 – America’s Theme Park Technologist: Defining the Role
- 15:40 – The Enchanted Parks & Six Flags Deal
- 28:10 – If Matt Miller Ran the Parks…
- 40:25 – NEW SEGMENT: Know Your IAAPA Acronyms
- 55:00 – Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Matt
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Matt Miller:
- Website: https://www.themeparkmiller.com/
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin./ matthew-miller-theme-parks
- Innovated Studios: https://innovatedstudios.com/
the Attractions Group:
- Website: https://theattractionsgroup.com
- Facebook: / theattractionsgroup
- Instagram: @theattractionsgroup
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/attractions_grp
- LinkedIn: / attractions-group
- Attractions Network: /12649603
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Meta Description: Join David Detling and Matt Miller of Innovated Studios as they discuss the Enchanted Parks acquisition of Six Flags properties, themed entertainment technology, and the new “Know Your IAAPA Acronyms” challenge.

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