Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
We’re slowly progressing through the 1940s, and life keeps getting more complicated for Disney. The animators’ strike tore the company apart in 1941, and World War II raged across Europe. When Bambi arrived in theaters in August 1942, it was a different world than Snow White‘s blockbuster release five years earlier.… Read more...
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The theme park industry is facing serious challenges right now. Disney recently announced layoffs of 28,000 employees, which is a significant percentage of its workforce. Dan Cockerell was a leader at Disney in past difficult times including 9/11, and he has an interesting perspective.… Read more...
It’s common thinking among some Disney fans that Walt Disney had the artistic vision while his brother Roy watched the money. This statement is accurate, but it diminishes both sides of the relationship. The Disney brothers kept each other in check, and their combined power led to incredible success.… Read more...