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Operational Strategies
Guest flow, staffing hacks, automation tools, and process improvements that reduce waste and increase efficiency.


The Middle Has Gone Missing
The missing middle isn’t coming back on its own. Here’s how we rebuild it—one season at a time. *A leadership series from Attraxion.ai ...

Kari
Oct 116 min read


Don’t Wait Until 2026: Run Your Post-Season Analysis While It’s Still Fresh
The gates are quieting down. The daily sound of turnstiles, kids laughing and screaming in excitement, and summer playlists is giving way...

Kari
Aug 313 min read


If Joe Maddon Ran Your Attraction…What the 2016 Cubs Would Teach You About Finishing the Summer Strong
What if Joe Maddon ran your theme park?
This leadership playbook for attraction operators is packed with 2016 Cubs grit, “Try Not to Suck” wisdom, and real advice for finishing the season strong.
August isn’t the wind-down — it’s the rally.

Kari
Aug 13 min read


Not the Coldplay Concert Story You Thought It Would Be
But It Should Shape Your Next Season's Strategy...( Dave fan's, you can unsubscribe, just kidding ). Things I wish — as a 5-time...

Kari
Jul 184 min read


What Elite Operators Do Differently After the First Big Weekend
What is your operational mirror telling you?
Alex C
Jun 63 min read


Friction Kills Revenue: Stop Making Guests Spend Less
Guest expectations are not static. They are shifting faster than ever due to political, economic, and cultural changes. Operators who do not adapt to those changing behaviors will lose Guests to those who do.
Clayton Talley
May 94 min read


The Summer Staffing Squeeze: How to Actually Attract Gen Z This Year
Let’s not sugarcoat it. If you’re running an attraction right now, you’re probably feeling the heat—and not just from the weather. You're...

Kari
May 23 min read


You Didn’t Wait for IT to Write your Mobile Phone Policy. Don’t Wait on AI.
AI use is already happening inside your operation—without a policy. This blog walks you through five simple steps to create your first AI use policy: what tools to allow, what lines not to cross, and how to train your team before risk becomes reality. Don’t wait for a mistake to define your AI strategy.
Alex C
Apr 252 min read


The Culture You Build in May Is the One You Live With in July
What shows up in July—the burnout, the energy, the resilience—was built in May. Inspired by The Bear, this leadership piece explores how culture is forged under pressure, what Carmy and Richie can teach us, and how AI can help you check the pulse before burnout hits. Don’t lead on vibes alone. Build it now.

Kari
Apr 184 min read


Make AI Your Coworker, Not Your Competition: How Executives Can Reclaim Time and Boost Work Life Balance
AI isn't here to replace your creativity—it's here to tackle the busywork so you can get home for dinner more often!

Kari
Apr 42 min read


Stop the Labor Leak: How AI Tackles Costly Staffing Inefficiencies
Operational inefficiencies quietly drain profits across attractions, theme parks, and leisure experiences. Among these, labor...

Kari
Mar 212 min read
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