A Lifetime of Themed Entertainment with Rick Rothschild
At the 2025 Themed Entertainment Awards Gala, the THEA’s, the Buzz Price Life Achievement Award Recognizing a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievements was awarded to Rick Rothschild. Our host Jessica Gardner was granted an impromptu sit-down with this legend who helped create memorable theme park attractions like Soarin’, The American Adventure, The Adventurers Club, Captain EO, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, and ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. Hear about Rothschild’s storied career as a Walt Disney Imagineer and beyond. 2:30 - Meet Rick Rothschild and learn how he got his first job at Disney. 20:25 - Captain EO 26:57 - ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter 37:17 - Soarin’ and the FLY theatres 46:01 - Advice for working in the Themed Entertainment Industry Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts. Podcast Episode Team Host: Jessica Gardner Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editors: Bob Randolph Correspondent: Gerik Gooch Production Manager: Corey Wooten