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Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks

137. Disney Imagineer Chris Runco on Typhoon Lagoon and Grizzly River Run (Part 2)

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Imagineer Chris Runco visits Typhoon Lagoon, a park he helped create at Walt Disney World.


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There’s so much to cover from Disney’s rapid expansion during what Michael Eisner named “The Disney Decade”. Beginning in the late ’80s and progressing for more than 10 years, it was an exciting time for both fans and the people that created the parks.… Read more...

112. Former Imagineer Rick Rothschild on The American Adventure and Soarin’ Over California

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The American Adventure has the best queue at Epcot.


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Theme park attractions are usually locked into a particular time. Even the most popular attractions eventually fade. Two exceptions are The American Adventure and Soarin’ Over California. Both examples generate a strong emotional response from guests.… Read more...

The Imagineering Story, Episode 5: “A Carousel of Progress”

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Radiator Springs Racers at Cars Land in DCA was a big part of the park's renovation.
Cars Land in The Imagineering Story

We’ve reached a tricky point in telling the story of Walt Disney Imagineering. Bob Iger has replaced Michael Eisner as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company in 2005. Unlike past episodes, “A Carousel of Progress” presents events under the current leadership.… Read more...