
How do we determine our favorite Walt Disney World attractions? Are thrills the big draw? Is it nostalgia for experiences we had during vacations as kids? These questions have remained in my mind since I decided to write this post.… Read more...
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How do we determine our favorite Walt Disney World attractions? Are thrills the big draw? Is it nostalgia for experiences we had during vacations as kids? These questions have remained in my mind since I decided to write this post.… Read more...
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Theme park attractions largely began as passive experiences where guests observed action from a safe distance. Even a classic like Pirates of the Caribbean largely occurs separate from our experience. This changed with the growing popularity of gaming in the ’90s and beyond.… Read more...
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In January 2020, Disney unveiled their new film Awesome Planet in EPCOT’s Land pavilion, and reviews are generally positive. Its predecessor, Circle Of Life: An Environmental Fable, had been in place for 23 years. There was a definite need for an update.… Read more...