Experience Imagination: A Themed Entertainment Podcast by Falcon's Creative Group

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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: www.facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/    The views expressed by our guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: www.facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/    The views expressed by our guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: www.facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: www.facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: www.facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

This episode of #ExperienceImagination is all about the TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) and the work they do to represent the world’s leading creators, developers, designers, and producers in the themed entertainment industry. TEA International Board Members Melissa Oviedo (President) and Evi Sari (Secretary) join us to discuss all of the ways TEA can provide you with professional growth and create everlasting industry connections.  

🎃👻 Tune in if you dare! In the spirit of Halloween, we are going batty by re-releasing one of our “spookiest” episodes of Experience Imagination. Our guests discuss all the various frightfully fun tricks and treats brought to life through holiday themed entertainment in theme parks and resorts. Make sure to give it a listen - you're in for a real scream!   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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: www.facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

Each member of the Falcon’s team has a unique story of how they started their career in themed entertainment. This episode takes a closer look at some of those journeys through a collection of brief interviews that give insight on professional influences, turning points in careers, advice for breaking into the industry, and more.   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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/   

Have you ever wondered what all the fuss is about with Comic-Con, or what the audiovisual pros discuss at InfoComm, or what happens when thousands of game developers meet up at GDC? Well then you're in luck! On this episode of Experience Imagination, we’re learning from three of our Falcon’s team members what it means to attend some of the entertainment industry's most popular events.    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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

In this episode of #ExperienceImagination, we introduce you to Falcon's first satellite office, Falcon's Creative | Philippines, where we speak with our talented new team members! 🎙️🎧 To learn more about our Philippines office, visit: https://falconscreativegroup.com/philippines/  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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/falcons-creative-group/ Instagram: instagram.com/falconscg/

In this new #podcast episode, we discuss the topic of brand licensing. A big goal of brand licensing is to reinforce an existing brand’s image or bring awareness to a brand that is new to consumers. We have special guests Maura Regan, President of Licensing International, and Michael Connolly, Founder and CEO of Retail Monster to bring insight to this episode's topic!   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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/falcons-creative-group/ Instagram: instagram.com/falconscg/

In this episode of #ExperienceImagination, we are exploring the topic of transmedia storytelling. We’re discussing how Falcon’s Beyond has activated the Katmandu IP not only in theme parks, but in other forms of entertainment, specifically a Roblox game, a trading card game, and a mobile game.   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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

In this episode of #ExperienceImagination, we're conversing with Falcon's new President, Simon Philips, about his new role and experience moving from London to sunny Orlando, Florida. Simon discusses his experience with some of the world's most iconic franchises and how he is going to use his expertise to impact Falcon's.   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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

Throughout #WomensHistoryMonth, we have enjoyed sharing inspiring stories of women who have made a profound impact in the past or who are currently pushing society forward with their influence. One such individual who is near and dear to our own hearts at Falcon's is Jane Goodall! In honor of Jane's extraordinary life, we are taking a look back at a podcast episode we ran in December of 2020 that focused on the award-winning "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall", which debuted at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC, in late 2019. Throughout this #podcast episode, you'll learn what it takes to create a transformative guest experience that gives new meaning to the term "immersive storytelling".   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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/falconscg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

In this episode of #ExperienceImagination, we continue a topic we spotlighted in a previous episode, "Building a Culture of Innovation", where we discuss the entrepreneurial growth in Florida and why Orlando particularly, has such a bright future when it comes to growth in technology.   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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

This episode kicks off the sixth season of #ExperienceImagination by inviting different members of our team to revisit some of their favorite Falcon’s memories from the past year. We discuss various projects and what they learned during the process of creating themed entertainment experiences.   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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

This holiday season, we are re-releasing one of our favorite podcast episodes, “Entertainment That Gives Back”!🎁🎙️This episode looks at all the unique ways the themed entertainment industry is able to give back and help make the world a better place. We want to thank our special guests Elise Boyles from Give Kids The World, Tara Stoinski from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Cole NeSmith from Creative City Project for being part of this very special episode!   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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

Ever wonder what it takes to open a theme park? There are millions of decisions that get made during the process of designing, building, and opening a theme park. In this episode of Experience Imagination, we are giving our listeners an inside look at the process, from our experience building our own theme park, Katmandu Park | Punta Cana.    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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

Get ready for another "spooktacular" episode of Experience Imagination! In this episode, we discuss how the holiday season is brought to life through themed entertainment. We are bringing in guests with experience doing this very thing for many different industries, including theme parks and resorts. Make sure to give it a listen to learn all of the spooky tricks!    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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/ 

In this episode of Experience Imagination, we discuss how Florida has become an incredibly popular choice for entrepreneurs and how Orlando, specifically, is leading the way for innovation, especially as it pertains to the metaverse. Our special guests from the Orlando Economic Partnership and Synapse Florida will discuss these exciting topics and more.   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   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falconscg/