Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
I’m amazed by how many gems from Disney history I’ve uncovered thanks to my parents. My dad visited Disneyland in the summer of 1959 when he was 15 and provided incredible photos of that trip. I had hazy memories of reading an old souvenir guide at my grandparents’ house from that era.… Read more...
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...
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Mark Page never planned to work for Walt Disney Imagineering; he nearly missed his interview and was focused on film projects. That first meeting ultimately led to more than 15 years at WDI.… Read more...