Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
A member of the original 55ers, Dick Nunis played a key role in shaping Disney’s theme parks for 44 years. He describes himself as Walt’s “apprentice“, and it’s clear he took that role very seriously. His window at Disneyland’s Main Street notes “COAST TO COAST PEOPLE MOVING”, which describes both his focus on capacity and strong personality.… Read more...
I’m amazed by how many gems from Disney history I’ve uncovered thanks to my parents. My dad visited Disneyland in the summer of 1959 when he was 15 and provided incredible photos of that trip. I had hazy memories of reading an old souvenir guide at my grandparents’ house from that era.… Read more...
This site largely focuses on theme parks, but related topics definitely connect to my fandom. One example is space exploration, especially the Apollo program. It still amazes me to consider what they achieved on Apollo within such a short time. I grew up during the ‘80s in the time of the shuttle program, and it helped fuel my optimism about the future.… Read more...