Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
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...
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...
I’ve spent a lot of time writing about EPCOT Center’s glory days and their influence on my fandom. There have been many changes, but some early attractions remain. I can’t say the same thing about the original Disney/MGM Studios, which opened in 1989.… Read more...