Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
The biggest theme park story of 2019 is the arrival of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Disney parks on both coasts. It’s hardly the only change that’s happening though, particularly at Walt Disney World. A park that is getting a lot of attention is Epcot, which has received mostly piecemeal updates lately.… Read more...
A remarkable part of the recurring changes to Spaceship Earth has been the consistent vibe across each version. There have been adjustments with the arrival of each narrator, but we can still see the connections across the attraction’s history. This is especially true in the Cro-Magnon and Egyptian scenes, which are similar despite technological and script changes.… Read more...
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It’s easy to look at theme parks as the product of just a small group of brilliant designers. Creative leaders definitely lead projects at Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), but they are only a small part of the picture.… Read more...