Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
Known as the final Imagineer hired by Walt Disney, the late George McGinnis worked on some of my favorite attractions. He designed Monorails, two Space Mountains, and vehicles for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Those contributions pale in comparison to McGinnis’ work as Project Show Designer on my favorite attraction, the one and only Horizons.… Read more...
It’s no secret among Disney fans that the 1964 World’s Fair was a pivotal moment in the company’s history. Its attractions represented new steps forward in Audio-Animatronics and proved that an East Coast park could succeed.
The Carousel of Progress, “it’s a small world”, and Great Moments with Mr.… Read more...
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We often hear from Disney Imagineers about developing the concepts that ultimately become attractions and lands at the parks. But what about the artists that bring those visions to life on the ground?… Read more...