Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
I love old Walt Disney World souvenir videos. They give us a brief glimpse at a different resort from the one we have today. Marketing sold the actual rides and shows, not just the magic. The vintage presentations are wonderfully cheesy, but not in terms of princesses and pirates.… Read more...
When Mission: Space opened in 2003, it signaled a different approach to Future World. Along with the nearby Test Track, this ride emphasized thrills to draw more guests to the park.… Read more...
EPCOT is one of my favorite places, especially its early days. It started with a much-different concept for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. When Walt Disney looked at the Florida project, the Magic Kingdom park that would mirror Disneyland was not a priority.… Read more...