Katapult | Themed Attraction Podcast

Join the Katapult team and special guest Katrina Mena Rick, themed entertainment professional (Disney Live Entertainment, Walt Disney Imagineering) as they discuss the power and passion for themed entertainment.

Welcome to Studio Stories presented by Rhianna McGonigal, a podcast series from Katapult as we explore the people we are and the projects we work on. This episode we talk to our Writer and Project Producer, James Lawbuary, about his involvement in our Helping Hands project and his love of rollercoasters.

Join Dr Cathy Manning from the University of Birmingham, alongside host, Robbie Jones, as they unveil details of a four-year PHD study into neuroinclusion within themed attractions, and take a deepdive into the impact of today's public spaces for the neuroinclusive community.

Welcome to Studio Stories presented by Rhianna McGonigal, a new podcast feature from Katapult as we explore the people we are and the projects we work on. This episode we talk to our Art Director, Andy Gilmore and his involvement designing dream projects for The LEGO® Group and many more clients.

Join our special guest Juliane Aufdembrinke, Senior Design Manager at The LEGO® Group, and Katapult Co-Founder Dawn Foote, as we discuss the importance of play within theme parks, visitor attractions and experiences.

Welcome to Studio Stories, a new podcast feature from Katapult as we explore the people we are and the projects we work on. This episode we talk to our Production Assistant, George Ward-Thompson and his involvement on the WW2 Tunnels Experience we designed in Gibraltar.

Join the Katapult team and special guest, Matt Clarkson from Simworx, as they delve into the world of horror attractions, exploring the thrill, technology and art of storytelling.

Join our Co-Founder Phil Higgins and Aardman's Head of Attractions & Live Entertainment, Ngaio Harding-Hill, as they discuss the transition of digital content into fully-fledged physical experiences within theme parks.

Discover the level of detail required to create a highly thematic, yet comfortable themed hotel suite as part of a theme park development. Learn how the narrative and initial moodboards, transforms into 3D rendered designs - ready for vendors to take into construction.

In this conversation, Insights Director Robbie Jones and Creative Director Andy Sinclair-Harris discuss the creative process behind Pirate Cove, a themed attraction centered around pirates. They explore the inspiration for the project, the importance of escapism, and how they aim to reinvent pirate stories for a modern audience.

We speak to Parkcast's Bex Callinswood, following news of NEW theme park developments coming to the UK, plus, her thoughts on what makes the perfect day out a theme park. We also review the top 10 reasons why guests leave theme parks unhappy, and how these issues could be solved!

Join international theme park design company Katapult as they take a deep dive into the most hidden and secretive theme park Easter Eggs in existence.

We go to theme parks for fun and laughter, but they always makes us feel so much more than this. Discover how powerful audio can make or break and experience on our latest podcast with Brian Yessian.

Join Katapult Insights Director, Robbie Jones, and LDP's Senior Partner, Yael Coifman, as they debate why 25% of Generation Z are considering living permanently in theme parks.

Join Katapult Co-Founders Dawn Foote and Phil Higgins as they look back on a successful 2024, after growing the team and working on 3 dream projects in the year.

In this engaging conversation, Katapult Co-Founders Dawn and Phil discuss their top theme park rides for 2024, sharing personal experiences and insights from their travels around the world. They explore the thrill and joy of various rides, including Jurassic World Velocicoaster, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, and Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The discussion also touches on notable new rides and retrofits, highlighting the evolving landscape of theme parks and the excitement for upcoming attractions in 2025.

Katapult Insights Director Robbie Jones is joined by Attractions.IO's Ellen Kasinopoulou to talk about the current impact, issues and opportunities fo delivering a successful digital guest journey at theme parks and attractions.Topics covered, include: digital guest experience, theme parks, technology, guest journey, personalization, data analytics, human connection, AI, immersive experiences and customer expectations.

Following our recent visit to Brand Licensing Expo, we asked our Creative Director, Andy Sinclair-Harris, and Creative Strategy Director, Kelly Herrick, on whether there's still potential for IPs in theme parks and visitor attractions.

One of the key revelations from the Katapult Theme Park Fans Survey 2024, launched in the summer, was guests' tendency to enjoy traditional rides more than screen-based rides. Just 11% of respondents said they had more fun on screen-based systems, such as dark rides, VR and AR rides. We spoke to our Project Producer Alex Tyrrell on the findings.