Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
I was born in 1976, so my memories of theme park visits begin in the early ’80s. I was lucky enough to visit Disneyland in 1985 when I was nine but don’t remember much about it. We did experience classic attractions like Adventure Thru Inner Space and America Sings, which was a real treat in hindsight.… Read more...
I’m amazed by how many gems from Disney history I’ve uncovered thanks to my parents. My dad visited Disneyland in the summer of 1959 when he was 15 and provided incredible photos of that trip. I had hazy memories of reading an old souvenir guide at my grandparents’ house from that era.… Read more...
This site largely focuses on theme parks, but related topics definitely connect to my fandom. One example is space exploration, especially the Apollo program. It still amazes me to consider what they achieved on Apollo within such a short time. I grew up during the ‘80s in the time of the shuttle program, and it helped fuel my optimism about the future.… Read more...