About this episode

The episode celebrates the life and legacy of Eddie Sotto with insights from Christopher Merritt.

TSPP returns in 2026 celebrating the life of a good friend and a legend in the Themed Entertainment Industry, Eddie Sotto. Christopher Merritt (Creative Director-Universal Creative/Author of Knott's Preserved, The Happiest Place on Earth) joins Doug, Brent, and Robert to look back on the incredible legacy of Eddie. Enjoy. Links: Chris Merritt & Don Hahn's The Happiest Place on Earth (Amazon Books) Walt Disney Birthplace Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass Contact us: Doug - seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show. Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2026 Season Pass Podcast

People in this episode

Hosts: Doug, Brent, Robert

Guest: Christopher Merritt

Topics covered

• themed entertainment
• legacy
• friendship
• industry impact
• celebration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Universal Creative, Season Pass Podcast

Books & works: Knott's Preserved, The Happiest Place on Earth

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