Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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Walt Disney Imagineering draws the most attention from its big theme park attractions, but there’s a lot more happening beyond the headliners. For example, they have worked closely with educational institutions and industry organizations on research and many other activities.… Read more...
“You are not the first to pass this way. Nor shall you be the last.“
These words begin your journey into Norway’s past and present on Maelstrom, which opened on July 5, 1988. Although fairly tame by modern standards, this boat ride was EPCOT Center’s first thrill ride.… Read more...
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When Eli Erlandson joined WED Enterprises in 1975, it was a different place from the Walt Disney Imagineering we know today. Iconic figures like Marc Davis and Harper Goff worked alongside young designers on the next phase for Disney’s theme parks.… Read more...