In this episode, Adam and Mark are joined by theme park veteran Jeremy Grunert for a candid conversation about the art and craft of theme park design.
Jeremy is a veteran of the themed entertainment industry. His early experiences working at major theme parks laid the foundation for career that led him to success at previous positions with Universal Creative and Thinkwell Group. Jeremy’s work with world-renowned IP partners and brands like Virgin Voyages, Warner Bros., and Harry Potter is showcased in experiences throughout North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
Jeremy’s career began in park operations at some of the world’s most iconic destinations, before making the leap to the creative side with FrankNDesign. Now, he’s helping shape some of the most EPIC and exciting projects in the industry.
Tune in as we explore Jeremy’s journey, from the front lines of operations to designing the future of themed entertainment — this one’s not to be missed!
The Theme Park Academy
Produced in partnership with blooloop, Theme Park Academy is a new podcast exploring the hidden facets of the theme park business.
Hosted by industry insiders Mark Lofthouse (senior manager of business development at RWS Global) and Adam Sandy (roller coaster sales and marketing director at Zamperla), Theme Park Academy is a go-to source for everything theme park-related, whether listeners are trying to break into the field or are looking to deepen their understanding.
Previous episodes have looked at industry trends, nostalgia, Dollywood and haunts.
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