My parents have been longtime Disney fans, and they are one of the main reasons for my passion for theme parks. Our annual trips to Walt Disney World (and one to Disneyland in 1985) made me into the fan that I am today.… Read more...
The Galaxy’s Edge Effect: What Happened to Crowds at Disneyland?
Ever since Disney announced in August 2015 that they were building two lands based on the Star Wars universe, I have anticipated that massive crowds would descend on the parks when they opened. The success of The Force Awakens later that year only solidified the franchise’s popularity.… Read more...
Elbow Grease and Pixie Dust by Rand Boyd
Part of what makes theme parks fascinating is the small stories from behind the scenes. It’s exciting to read about grand creations from the brilliant minds that design the attractions. That material just scratches the surface of what makes the parks tick each day.… Read more...