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Leaving Orbit by Margaret Lazarus Dean: A Must-Read for Space Fans

10.12.2022 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

The book Leaving Orbit by Margaret Lazarus Dean is a must for space fans.

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...

Categories // Books Tags // Apollo, Apollo 11, Books, Reviews, Space Shuttle

From Horizons to Space Mountain by George McGinnis

10.05.2022 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

George McGinnis' book From Horizons to Space Mountain is a gem for Disney fans.

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...

Categories // Books Tags // Books, EPCOT Center, Horizons, Tomorrowland, Walt Disney World

Tomorrow-land: The 1964-65 World’s Fair and the Transformation of America by Joseph Tirella

09.21.2022 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Photo of the book Tomorrow-land: The 1964-65 World's Fair and the Transformation of America

It’s no secret among Disney fans that the 1964 World’s Fair was a pivotal moment in the company’s history. Its attractions represented new steps forward in Audio-Animatronics and proved that an East Coast park could succeed.

The Carousel of Progress, “it’s a small world”, and Great Moments with Mr.… Read more...

Categories // Books Tags // 1964-65 World's Fair, Books, Carousel of Progress, Reviews, Tomorrowland, Walt Disney

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