Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
The best theme park attractions feel like magic. We don’t question how they came into being; they just exist. A film like Rick Harper’s Impressions de France glides through the French countryside like it’s free of rules. This feeling is everywhere in the best Circle-Vision 360 attractions.… Read more...
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The theme park industry is facing serious challenges right now. Disney recently announced layoffs of 28,000 employees, which is a significant percentage of its workforce. Dan Cockerell was a leader at Disney in past difficult times including 9/11, and he has an interesting perspective.… Read more...
It’s common thinking among some Disney fans that Walt Disney had the artistic vision while his brother Roy watched the money. This statement is accurate, but it diminishes both sides of the relationship. The Disney brothers kept each other in check, and their combined power led to incredible success.… Read more...