Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
Known as the final Imagineer hired by Walt Disney, the late George McGinnis worked on some of my favorite attractions. He designed Monorails, two Space Mountains, and vehicles for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Those contributions pale in comparison to McGinnis’ work as Project Show Designer on my favorite attraction, the one and only Horizons.… Read more...
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EPCOT remains one of my favorite places despite changes during the past 40 years. I still remember my first visit to EPCOT Center in 1984 when I was only eight years old.… Read more...
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When I think about sculpting figures for Disney’s theme parks, my mind goes to Blaine Gibson. The photo of him and Walt examining Abe Lincoln’s head remains ingrained in my memory.… Read more...