Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
Part of what makes theme parks fascinating is the small stories from behind the scenes. It’s exciting to read about grand creations from the brilliant minds that design the attractions. That material just scratches the surface of what makes the parks tick each day.… Read more...
I’m frequently amazed by the prolific output of author and Disney historian Didier Ghez. His Walt’s People series is up to 21 volumes of interviews with key figures in Disney history. And those titles are just part of the story. Ghez’s other major project is They Drew As They Pleased, an ongoing collection of striking books presenting concept artists from the ‘30s to the ‘90s.… Read more...
Growing up in the ‘80s as a Walt Disney World fan, I loved the experiencing a little bit of the parks through guidebooks. We’d borrow a Birnbaum Guide from the library and marvel at the wonders in store for our next trip.… Read more...