Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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Many of us have dreamed about working for Walt Disney Imagineering, especially during the massive expansions of the parks in the ’80s and ’90s. This goal actually happened for Ryan Harmon while he was still in college in 1987.… Read more...
I’ve spent a lot of time writing about EPCOT Center’s glory days and their influence on my fandom. There have been many changes, but some early attractions remain. I can’t say the same thing about the original Disney/MGM Studios, which opened in 1989.… Read more...
The Great Movie Ride closed on August 13, 2017, but it remains a favorite of many Disney fans. The opening day attraction at the Disney/MGM Studios in 1989 fit perfectly with the park’s mission statement to celebrate movies.… Read more...