Alex Varela

May 28, 2025

Tourism Game-Changer: Orlando’s Brand New Theme Park

Casandra Matej, President & CEO of Visit Orlando, joins us in today’s new episode! With the long-anticipated opening of Universal Epic Universe, Casandra shares how Visit Orlando is helping to position this monumental moment on the global stage. We also dive into the impact on the local economy and the power of the experience economy as a whole. Plus, you don’t want to miss our lightning round with our Media Production Coordinator Jaysa Ramirez
March 12, 2025

25th Anniversary Podcast 

This year marks a major milestone for Falcon’s Creative Group—25 years of innovation, creativity, and pushing the boundaries of themed entertainment. On February 1st, the company officially turned a quarter-century old, and to celebrate, we’re diving deep into the incredible journey that brought us here in a special anniversary video episode of Experience Imagination.
December 16, 2024

Master Planning: Blueprints for Success

Join us for a fascinating chat with three of our talented theme park designers, where we tackle all things master planning. Buckle up and enjoy the ride
November 25, 2024

IAAPA Expo 2024 Press Event Recap

On Tuesday Nov. 19, we shared some big company growth news in a very fun Falcon’s way through a late-night talk show version of our award-winning podcast Experience Imagination. Falcon's Beyond and Infinite Acquisitions Partners have just entered into a letter of intent for Falcon's to operate Oceaneering Entertainment Systems (OES) in early 2025
November 18, 2024

Behind the Curtain with Bob Weis

We have another theme park titan in the house! Bob Weis, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering joins us for our all-new podcast episode—out now! Give a listen to "Behind the Curtain with Bob Weis" for an insightful chat between him and our CEO Cecil D. Magpuri.
October 28, 2024

Ringling Students Want To Know

We are excited to bring you another episode dedicated to answering student questions! This time, we’re thrilled to feature students from Ringling College of Art & Design’s Entertainment Design program. Jamie DeRuyter, the program’s department head, helped us gather questions that several of our Falcon’s answered.
September 30, 2024

The Psychology Behind Attractions

Uncover the emotional psychology that makes attractions so thrilling and captivating in our all-new podcast episode. Discover how sensory engagement, emotional triggers, and immersive storytelling create unforgettable experiences that keep guests coming back for more.
July 29, 2024

The Power of Fandom

This new episode is all about FANDOM! We are joined by three experts in the field, to talk through the impact and importance of fandom in themed entertainment. Our special guests are Jeff Gomez, co-founder and CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment, and Gary Pope, co-founder of Kids Industries, joined by our EVP of Creative Development Eric Calderon. Give it a listen!
June 26, 2024

Mastering Character Animation

Ever wonder how your favorite animated characters come to life? Check out this podcast episode to learn all about the character animation process with our Falcon's team! This month we are having a conversation with two of our talented animators, John Tamoria and Alexis Lariscy, as well as our Creative Director Patrick Finley.