Human factors, accessibility and not making assumptions. Attraction pros podcast. 2021 January 26.
Category: In the media
What should themed experience graduates know, say, and do?
Weishar, P. 2020 April 13, What should Themed Experience graduates know, say and do? InPark magazine #81
Continue reading “What should themed experience graduates know, say, and do?”Newsweek
This piece in Newsweek reports on a roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highlands that reportedly has unusual number of riders sustaining fractured bones.
The piece cites this paper in Safety Science, although it attributes the report to the journal and not to the author, and just uses the paper to cite IAAPA, and doesn’t get into the actual findings reported in the paper. We received no media inquiry for comment .
Print/digital media coverage
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Continue reading “Print/digital media coverage”Broadcast media coverage
These media hits were recorded prior to website migration. Any links were valid when posted but we cannot assure all expired links are promptly removed.
Continue reading “Broadcast media coverage”Theme Park Twitter 101
Thanks to @Coaster101, I’m one of 101 Must-Follow Theme park-related accounts. 2021 February 16. @safeandsilent
Blooloop 50 Theme Park Influencer List 2020
Dr. Kathryn Woodcock, Director of the THRILL Lab, was included in the 2020 Blooloop 50 Theme Park Influencer list, a highly regarded industry honour compiled by themed entertainment industry media outlet Blooloop, in association with Gateway Ticketing Systems.
Continue reading “Blooloop 50 Theme Park Influencer List 2020”Contribution to article in Thrillist
I enjoyed corresponding with Wil for this thoughtful article on carnival ride safety.
Amusement ride accidents are spectacular, but experts say they’re rare: CBC
Happy to provide information and quotes for this good effort by CBC to provide a balanced report.
“Amusement ride accidents are spectacular, but experts say they’re rare”.
Continue reading “Amusement ride accidents are spectacular, but experts say they’re rare: CBC”Time magazine covers amusement ride safety
Had a great interview with well-informed reporter Kevin Lui from Time. Check the article.