Judith Rubin

St. Louis

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Destination: Hallmark

Mar 1, 2025 | inparkmagazine.com | Judith Rubin

As a leading brand with a passionate following, Hallmark has embarked on a fresh and bold venture into the experiential space. One might have expected even Hallmark to take it slow on its first such foray. Even with the brand’s very strong Christmas presence, it is a mighty tall order to motivate tens of thousands of people to travel to Kansas City, Missouri – in the midst of winter – to participate in a brand new seasonal experience.
Issue #105 - Hallmark Christmas Experience/2025 Thea Awards

Mar 1, 2025 | inparkmagazine.com | Judith Rubin |Jim Ogul |David Willrich |Gene Jeffers

Hallmark turned to a team of seasoned professionals to help craftteam & contributors the first ever Hallmark Christmas Experience in Kansas City, MO.
#104 - 20th Anniversary issue

Oct 29, 2024 | inparkmagazine.com | Joe Kleiman |Gabrielle Russon |Judith Rubin |Andrew J. Friedenthal

“We need to re-introduce ourselves,” says Tom Zaller, Founder and CEO of Imagine, now celebrating its 15th anniversary.
Quince Imaging: Smoky Mountain memories

Oct 29, 2024 | inparkmagazine.com | Judith Rubin

A large, colorful butterfly marks the portal to Songteller, a multifaceted walkthrough museum exploring Dolly Parton’s life, work and career. Songteller is one of three facilities that make up the new Dolly Parton Experience at Dollywood park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Located near the park entrance and open since May 2024, the Dolly Parton Experience, one of the theme park’s 11 themed zones, is a reimagining of the former “Adventures in Imagination” area.
Celebrating 15 Years: Imagine’s extraordinary evolution

Oct 28, 2024 | inparkmagazine.com | Judith Rubin

When Tom Zaller founded Imagine Exhibitions fifteen years ago, his business philosophy was simple: “Create great experiences; treat our clients, colleagues, and partners with respect; and have fun. The rest will take care of itself.” While this mantra has served Zaller and the company well since its inception, Imagine has grown significantly over a decade and has quietly transformed from a modest exhibition company to a global force in the museum and attractions sector.
Quince Imaging: Helping a legend shine even more brightly

Sep 10, 2024 | inparkmagazine.com | Judith Rubin

A little more Dolly in the world is a really good thing,” said Eugene Naughton, President of Dollywood® Parks & Resorts, at the grand opening of the new Dolly Parton Experience in May 2024. With the park’s 40th anniversary approaching in 2025, Dollywood has been rolling out updates and teasing more. The 160-acre park founded by country music legend Dolly Parton features some 50 rides and attractions and is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Issue 101 editorial: The march of time

Apr 30, 2024 | inparkmagazine.com | Judith Rubin

The year was 1987. I was 30 years old and I had moved cross-country from Manhattan to Oakland, hoping to find a place in the Bay Area publishing community. I had reached out to potential employers and Alfred Heller, publisher of World’s Fair magazine, invited me to interview. My subsequent eight-year adventure and learning curve with World’s Fair launched me into the world of themed entertainment.
#100 - 2024 TEA INSPIRE and Thea Awards

Mar 2, 2024 | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Judith Rubin |Wendy Grant |Peter Weishar

Care Bears™ are bringing their magical brand to LBE experiences around the world.
The power of the Thea awards

Mar 2, 2024 | inparkmagazine.com | Judith Rubin

Another year, another TEA Thea Awards cycle! The Theas transformed the way the world sees the attractions industry, the way operators and suppliers interact, and the way the industry sees itself. Capping a thorough selection process with a formal Gala was the crowning touch. TEA has from the start been about fostering dialogue and appreciation. There was some pushback at first.
Chloe Hausfeld talks TEA

Jan 23, 2024 | inparkmagazine.com | Judith Rubin

Exclusive conversation with Chloe Hausfeld, Global Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in anticipation of the 2024 TEA Thea Awards Gala and TEA INSPIRE Conference, taking place in Los Angeles March 14-16. For sponsorship opportunities at TEA INSPIRE and the Theas, .