THURSDAY SEMINARS CANCELLED !

Transworld Exhibits Inc has decided to cancel Thursday's day-long seminars; however, they will still sponsor the Thursday evening cocktail party with Elvira, open to workshop attendees.    

It’s never been done before! It’s fast paced and high energy! We’re jamming ten industry experts into one room and opening it up for mass information! New “POWER SESSIONS” where you learn from our top ten experts on Marketing, Operations, Safety, Industry Trends and so much more! You’ve never attended seminars like this.

Even attendees from major attractions will learn what’s new in the industry and how to grow even faster and bigger! Those new to the industry will get amazing first hand information that will serve them for years to come.

It took four months to assemble and we’ve collected the best in the industry for this year’s program.   Leaders from Knott’s Berry Farm, Busch Gardens, HauntWorld Magazine, Netherworld, The Maize, Bates Motel, Halloween Productions and even Universal Studios will be on hand to lead this all-day session. Sign up today, space is limited!

Industry Experts:

• Todd Faux, Knotts Berry Farm

• T.J. Mannarinno, Universal Studios

• Robie Lepre, Busch Gardens

• Larry Kirchner, Halloween Productions Inc

• Rich Strelak, R&J Productions Inc

• Ben Armstrong, Netherworld

• Billy Messina, Netherworld

• Rich Hanf, Haunt Professional

• Brett Herbst, The Maize Inc.

• Randy Bates, Bates Motel and Haunted Hayrides

During Each “Power Session” each industry expert will discuss their ideas for that topic. Quickly you will find our experts not only have decades of practical experience but also very different ideas.

Schedule:

• 7:30-8:00
  Registration

• 8:15-8:30
  Welcome Address and introduction of speakers Room 1 & 2

• 8:35-9:30
  Power Session – Marketing & Promotion
  Find out what works and what doesn’t. From mass marketing to promotions that sizzle, learn how the “majors” are doing things and how they keep the dollar flowing in each of their attractions.

  • Room 3
    Todd Faux, Knotts Berry Farm
    T.J. Mannarinno, Universal Studios
    Rich Strelak, R&J Productions Inc

  • Room 4
    Robie Lepre, Busch Gardens
    Larry Kirchner, Halloween Productions Inc
    Billy Messina, Netherworld

  • Room 5
    Ben Armstrong, Netherworld
    Brett Herbst, The Maize Inc.
    Randy Bates, Bates Motel and Haunted Hayrides

• 9:30-9:45
  Break

• 9:45-10:30
  Break Out Sessions

  • Break Out Room 3 – Beginners: Where do I start? Rich Hanf

  • Break Out Room 4 – T.J. Mannarinno, Universal Studios

• 10:35-12:00
  Panel Discussion – Industry Trends Rooms 1 & 2
  The top industry experts will share their “vision” for the direction of the industry. Where are we going? What’s the next big thing?

  • Todd Faux, Knotts Berry Farm

  • T.J. Mannarinno, Universal Studios

  • Robie Lepre, Busch Gardens

  • Larry Kirchner, Halloween Productions Inc

  • Rich Strelak, R&J Productions Inc

  • Billy Messina, Netherworld

  • Rich Hanf, Haunt Professional

  • Brett Herbst, The Maize Inc.

  • Randy Bates, Bates Motel and Haunted Hayrides

• 12:15 -1:15
  Lunch Rooms 6, 7, 8 & 9

• 1:15-2:00      
  Power Session - Insurance/Safety & Operations
  The things that can “break” an attraction. Learn the pitfalls of public safety, insurance and operations. From preventing counterfeit tickets to responding to a crisis, these are things that will prevent you from opening your attraction or forcing you to close early. Don’t fall victim.

  • Room 3
    Rich Strelak, R&J Productions Inc
    Billy Messina, Netherworld
    Randy Bates, Bates Motel and Haunted Hayrides

  • Room 4
    T.J. Mannarinno, Universal Studios
    Larry Kirchner, Halloween Productions Inc
    Brett Herbst, The Maize Inc.

  • Room 5
    Todd Faux, Knotts Berry Farm
    Robie Lepre, Busch Gardens
    Ben Armstrong, Netherworld

• 2:05-3:00
  Break Out Sessions

  • Break Out Room 6 - Advancing your actors – Ben Armstrong

  • Break Out  Room 9– Seriously! What can a consultant do for a 10 year house? Larry Kirchner

• 3:00-3:15      
  Break

• 3:15-4:45
  Panel Discussion – Themes, Costumes and Getting Creative Rooms 1 &  2
  Top industry experts talk about what’s really important in the creative juices of an attraction. Make up or masks? Low lighting or show it off. Everything you wanted to know about props, make up and special effects.Todd Faux, Knotts Berry Farm

  • T.J. Mannarinno, Universal Studios

  • Robie Lepre, Busch Gardens

  • Larry Kirchner, Halloween Productions Inc

  • Rich Strelak, R&J Productions Inc

  • Billy Messina, Netherworld

  • Rich Hanf, Haunt Professional

  • Brett Herbst, The Maize Inc.

  • Randy Bates, Bates Motel and Haunted Hayrides

  • Ben Armstrong, Netherworld

• 4:45-5:15
  Rooms 1 & 2

• 5:30-6:30
  Cocktails. Crowne Plaza