Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
“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...
It’s so easy to stay in touch with the magic at home with the latest technology. YouTube live streamers visit Walt Disney World every day, and you can also view excellent POV videos of every attraction. The situation was quite different at the parks when I was younger.… Read more...