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Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: The Age of Invention!

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The newspaper printing scene in Spaceship Earth begins the show scenes on the Age of Invention.
The Age of Invention begins at Spaceship Earth.

The advances keep coming as we blitz through the upward section of Spaceship Earth and the age of invention. Beginning with a steam-powered printing press from 1863, the scenes progress quickly. Technology is evolving full steam ahead, and there’s no way to stop it.… Read more...

90. Dustin Engels, Around the Worlds in 80 Days

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The cover image for Dustin Engels' book Around the Worlds in 80 Days, published by Theme Park Press.


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It’s common for Disney fans to dream about the perfect trip. It could involve doing all four Walt Disney World parks in one day or visiting Walt’s original park at Disneyland.… Read more...

The Imagineering Story, Episode 5: “A Carousel of Progress”

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Radiator Springs Racers at Cars Land in DCA was a big part of the park's renovation.
Cars Land in The Imagineering Story

We’ve reached a tricky point in telling the story of Walt Disney Imagineering. Bob Iger has replaced Michael Eisner as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company in 2005. Unlike past episodes, “A Carousel of Progress” presents events under the current leadership.… Read more...