Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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...
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Theme park attractions are usually locked into a particular time. Even the most popular attractions eventually fade. Two exceptions are The American Adventure and Soarin’ Over California. Both examples generate a strong emotional response from guests.… Read more...
It still amazes me to realize how far Disney progressed with feature animation during the period before World War II. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was a great achievement and changed the medium, but that was just the starting point.… Read more...