Built by Experience Creators. Designed as a Destination.
RetroEscapes is being developed in partnership with experienced planners, designers, and operators behind major entertainment destinations. From master planning and guest flow to operations and revenue strategy, the project is being structured as a scalable, real-world development — not a themed attraction concept.
The Founders
Daniel L. Wittenkeller
Founder & Vision Keeper
Daniel L. Wittenkeller is the founder and creative force behind RetroEscapes. An entrepreneur by nature, he has spent a lifetime turning original ideas into reality. For the past seven years, he has shaped RetroEscapes from a single idea sketched on a napkin into a scalable entertainment platform designed for resorts, tourism districts, and mixed-use developments. His work is grounded in one core belief: people don't just want rides and attractions anymore — they want to step back inside the worlds that shaped who they are."
Daniel Leo Wittenkeller
Co-Founder - Brand Development
Daniel Leo Wittenkeller is the Co-Founder and Brand Developer of RetroEscapes. A prominent Las Vegas influencer with a large and engaged following, he brings deep roots in the city's culture, business landscape, and entertainment scene — giving RetroEscapes an organic connection to the market it's built for. He leads the work of translating nostalgia and pop-culture connection into real-world places people want to visit, linger in, and return to, bridging creative storytelling with practical development and partnership opportunities.
Creative & Development Team
RetroEscapes is being developed with designers and operators behind some of the world's most recognized theme parks, resorts, and live entertainment destinations.
David “Dez” Hernandez
Creative Director
​David “Dez” Hernandez will serve as Creative Director of RetroEscapes. A veteran of themed entertainment and attraction development, he translates the RetroEscapes vision into physical spaces that feel authentic, cinematic, and interactive — guiding visual storytelling, environment design, and guest experience across the destination's decade-themed worlds.
PGAV Destinations
Master Planner
PGAV Destinations will serve as the planning and design partner for RetroEscapes, bringing world-class expertise in themed entertainment, attraction development, and destination placemaking. The firm specializes in translating big creative ideas into feasible, buildable environments through master planning, concept design, guest experience strategy, and development support.