Top Journalists in Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, Arcades
Robert Niles Theme Park Insider
Founder and editor of Theme Park Insider, a long-running, award‑winning publication covering theme parks worldwide; frequently quoted industry expert. Specialties: Theme parks industry news and analysis; Disney and Universal coverage; global parks; consumer guides.
Brady MacDonald Orange County Register
Theme park reporter for the Orange County Register, covering Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, and Legoland with daily news and analysis. Specialties: Disneyland and Southern California parks; industry trends; seasonal events like Halloween Horror Nights.
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Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel
Veteran Orlando Sentinel reporter focused on Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and other Central Florida attractions; co‑host of the Theme Park Rangers podcast. Specialties: Central Florida attractions news; event coverage; openings and operations.
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Ashley Carter Spectrum News 13 (Attractions Insider)
Digital journalist and host of Spectrum News 13’s Attractions Insider podcast and newsletter, covering Central Florida’s attractions industry weekly. Specialties: Florida theme parks and attractions; podcast and newsletter coverage; openings and tips.
Carlye Wisel Freelance (Very Amusing podcast)
Award‑winning freelance theme park journalist and host of the Very Amusing podcast; contributor to major outlets including Travel + Leisure and others. Specialties: Theme park features and service journalism; Disney and Universal; travel/consumer advice.
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Alicia Stella Orlando ParkStop
Reporter and analyst focused on Orlando parks; founder of Orlando ParkStop and co‑author of The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando. Specialties: New attraction development; Universal Orlando/Epic Universe deep dives; permits and construction tracking.
Seth Kubersky Orlando Weekly
Orlando Weekly columnist (Live Active Cultures) covering theme parks and attractions; co‑author of The Unofficial Guides series. Specialties: Orlando attractions commentary, reviews and industry interviews; arts/attractions crossover.
Arthur Levine Arthur’s About Theme Parks (Substack)
Longtime theme parks journalist and Substack publisher (Arthur’s About Theme Parks); formerly USA Today/TripSavvy theme parks expert and ongoing Funworld contributor. Specialties: Theme and amusement parks worldwide; ride reviews; trade‑side reporting for IAAPA’s Funworld.
Tarah Chieffi The Points Guy
Senior writer at The Points Guy specializing in theme parks and family travel, producing in‑depth guides and news coverage. Specialties: Theme park planning and news; family travel; Disney and Universal service content.
Julie Tremaine SFGATE
Theme Parks Contributing Editor at SFGATE with a deep focus on Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood and California theme park travel. Specialties: Disneyland/SoCal theme parks; features, history and service pieces.
Richard Bilbao Orlando Business Journal
Editor‑in‑Chief (and longtime tourism reporter) at Orlando Business Journal, covering the business of Central Florida’s theme park and attractions sector. Specialties: Tourism and attractions business; Epic Universe/Disney expansion economics; development and policy impacts.
Brooke Geiger McDonald TravelPulse / Better
Chicago‑based writer known for comprehensive coverage of Universal’s Epic Universe and Disney parks for outlets including TravelPulse and Better. Specialties: Disney and Universal parks; in‑depth previews and features; family travel.
Scott Gustin Nexstar / KTLA (syndicated)
Reporter and content strategist whose theme park scoops and explainers appear across Nexstar stations (e.g., KTLA) and on his widely followed feeds. Specialties: Breaking parks news; policy and operations updates; multimedia hits across Nexstar outlets.
Jim Hill Jim Hill Media
Entertainment writer and theme park historian with decades of Disney/Universal coverage; founder of Jim Hill Media and co‑host of the Disney Dish podcast. Specialties: Disney/Universal insider reporting; history and development; podcasting (Disney Dish).
Len Testa TouringPlans / The Unofficial Guides
Co‑author of The Unofficial Guides and president of TouringPlans; co‑hosts Disney Dish and publishes research‑based park planning insights. Specialties: Data‑driven theme park analysis; Disney/Universal operations; consumer planning and crowd science.
Tom Corless WDW News Today
Founder and CEO of WDW News Today, a prolific Disney Parks news outlet with daily reporting and live programming. Specialties: Disney Parks breaking news; event coverage; live shows and multimedia.
Charlotte Coates Blooloop
Editor at Blooloop, publishing daily news and in‑depth features on the worldwide visitor attractions industry, including theme parks and arcades. Specialties: Global attractions industry (B2B); suppliers and technology; theme park developments and FECs.
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Lalla Merlin Blooloop
Lead features writer at Blooloop known for long‑form interviews and analyses on attractions design, operations and innovation. Specialties: Feature interviews and deep dives across theme parks, immersive experiences, zoos/aquariums and museums.
Scott Fais IAAPA Funworld
Director of Global Editorial and Digital Content for IAAPA and editorial lead for Funworld, the association’s official magazine covering the attractions industry. Specialties: Trade‑side coverage of parks and attractions; trends, technology and best practices; IAAPA expo reporting.
Judith Rubin InPark Magazine
Advisory editor and longtime journalist at InPark Magazine, reporting on the intersection of themed entertainment and technology for global attractions. Specialties: Themed entertainment design/technology; project management; worldwide parks, FECs and expos.
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