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Podcast: The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Episode: Why Raptor Encounter Works (and Triceratops Didn’t)
Description: Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore how Universal turned a high-maintenance animatronic failure into one of its most popular and shareable meet-and-greets with Raptor Encounter. From behind-the-scenes strategy to guest visibility, they break down what Triceratops Encounter taught Universal—and how that shaped the Jurassic Park experience we know today.
The rise and fall of Triceratops Encounter, and why it never worked as a headline attraction
How Raptor Encounter succeeded by being visible, fast, and built for social sharing
Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe livestream and new Peacock documentary The Epic Ride
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