Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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Marvel has become entrenched in our culture, especially through blockbuster movies. That success might seem obvious now, but it wasn’t a sure thing in 2009 when Disney acquired Marvel Entertainment.… Read more...
The best theme park attractions transport you to another place. You aren’t just riding a coaster or watching a movie. You’re taking a journey. The bar is high to reach this plateau, especially for theater attractions. One of the best examples is Impressions de France, an opening day show that still operates (though in limited time slots) more than 38 years after EPCOT opened.… Read more...
The Great Movie Ride closed on August 13, 2017, but it remains a favorite of many Disney fans. The opening day attraction at the Disney/MGM Studios in 1989 fit perfectly with the park’s mission statement to celebrate movies.… Read more...