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At the Corner of Fantasy and Main: Disneyland, Midlife and Churros by Matt Mason

11.09.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The cover of At the Corner of Fantasy and Main, a book of poetry about Disneyland by Matt Mason.

I’m 46 years old and have spent a lot of time lately daydreaming about visiting Disneyland again. It may not be a mid-life crisis, but the draw of Walt’s original park just keeps getting stronger. Part of this allure is nostalgia for past visits, but there’s something more here.… Read more...

183. Len Testa on the Future of Disney’s Theme Parks and Universal’s Epic Universe

11.07.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Len Testa talks to Dan Heaton about the concepts for an expansion Beyond Big Thunder from Disney.

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It’s an interesting time in the world of theme parks, especially for Disney. Their parks are still drawing large crowds, but not everything is going so well. Following the announcements at the recent D23 Expo, I had a lot of questions about Disney’s future.… Read more...

Walt’s Apprentice: Keeping the Disney Dream Alive by Dick Nunis

11.04.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Dick Nunis has written the excellent new book Walt's Apprentice: Keeping the Disney Dream Alive about his life and work for Disney.

A member of the original 55ers, Dick Nunis played a key role in shaping Disney’s theme parks for 44 years. He describes himself as Walt’s “apprentice“, and it’s clear he took that role very seriously. His window at Disneyland’s Main Street notes “COAST TO COAST PEOPLE MOVING”, which describes both his focus on capacity and strong personality.… Read more...