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Theme Park Insider

by Robert Niles

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Splitting Six Flags?

October 22, 2026 · 39 min

Jake and Robert consider Six Flags’ plunging stock price (down over 85% from the merger close) and what the company's next moves might be. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe
Processing the Six Flags Goliath tragedy

October 15, 2026 · 38 min

Jake and Robert talk about what Six Flags needs to do to respect the memory of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, by finding out what led to his death on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and sharing the results of that…
The best, and worst, holiday attraction overlays

October 8, 2026 · 44 min

Jake and Robert talk their favorite - and least favorite - theme park attraction holiday overlays, including those at Disney, Universal and Knott's. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe
Can Six Flags restore Magic in its Mountain?

October 1, 2026 · 40 min

Robert and Jake talk about Six Flags Magic Mountain's decision to retire X2 and what the company can do next to help improve the former Thrill Capital of the World. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkin…
Sept. 24 - Troubles at Six Flags

September 24, 2026 · 36 min

Robert and Jake talk about how being a hard-ticket event (or not) affects the quality of a Halloween haunt. We also get into the latest existential threats to Six Flags - the ongoing debt burden and now the prospect of having to pay big…

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September 17, with Joe Rohde

September 17, 2026 · 46 min

We are honored to welcome Disney Legend Joe Rohde as our guest on the Theme Park Insider Podcast this week. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe
September 10, 2026

September 10, 2026 · 34 min

Robert and Jake take on this week’s announcements (and lack of announcements) from Six Flags. Plus, Harry Potter plans in Abu Dhabi, and why Southern California is the haunt capital of America. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at…
Podcast: September 3, with Bob Rogers

September 3, 2026 · 46 min

Industry legend Bob Rogers joins us to talk about the "Deep Story" secrets to great attraction design. Jake and Robert also talk about what works, and doesn't in a haunted house attraction. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at…
Podcast: August 27 - Thank you Dolly

August 27, 2026 · 40 min

Jake and Robert offer their thanks and tribute to Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday. We also talk about her legacy with Dollywood and the lessons that the Tennessee park can offer the rest of the industry. Get full access to…
Podcast: August 20, 2026

August 20, 2026 · 56 min

Robert and Jake talk about the D23 Expo, Knott's Walt Disney-coded Scary Farm maze, and new attractions at Dollywood, Silver Dollar City and Lost Island. Get full access to Theme Park Insider at themeparkinsider.substack.com/subscribe
What to expect from Disney D23

August 13, 2026 · 53 min

Jake and Robert look forward to what to expect from Saturday’s Disney Experiences Showcase at D23. But not until they share their worst bird encounters from working at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, first. Get full access to Theme…
Making it rain, in a good way

August 7, 2026 · 51 min

On this week’s Theme Park Insider Podcast, Robert and Jake dive into this week’s financial reports from Disney (great!), Six Flags (promising!) and United Parks (uh, ew!) Get full access to Theme Park Insider at them…

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The crew from Theme Park Insider talks about the week's news from top theme parks around the world, including Disney and Universal. themeparkinsider.substack.com