Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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When I think about which past versions of lands that I’d love to visit in Disneyland, early Tomorrowland is near the top of that list. Despite lacking the high-tech headliners, the mix of weirdness and ambitious visions of the future in the ’50s and ’60s are fascinating.… Read more...
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When you think about projects from Disney history that never happened, Mineral King is one of the most interesting examples. The concepts for this California ski resort were a serious dream for Walt Disney in the 1960s.… Read more...
One of my favorite aspects of visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland as a kid was the exciting future it depicted. Everywhere you looked, there were cool monorails and fun ride systems that (in theory) could be put into place at home.… Read more...