Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
It’s easy to dismiss the Disney theme parks as one-note fantasies with little connection to real life. They can point to the corporation behind the scenes as evidence that profits are the only goal.… Read more...
“Walt Disney was not content to be the most influential entertainment figure of the 20th century; he also wanted to become the most influential urban planner of the 21st century.” – Sam Gennawey, Walt and the Promise of Progress City
When most people think of Disney theme parks, it brings to mind Mickey Mouse, princesses, and creating magic.… Read more...
We live in a theme park universe. Designers, engineers, and architects mold public spaces to create specific moods. Tactics that Walt Disney and his artists used to shape Disneyland in the ‘50s and ‘60s are everywhere. Museums and zoos have moved beyond educating the public and become themed entertainment.… Read more...