Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
I still remember my first ride on Spaceship Earth in the summer of 1984. As an eight-year-old in days long before the Internet, I knew nothing about what was in store. We walked into EPCOT Center and headed for the park’s iconic centerpiece.… Read more...
EPCOT Center was my jam. I loved it! Looking back on those original Future World pavilions today, I took for granted just how rare they were (and still are) for a theme park. They brought the type of education we see today in science museums to the masses in an entertaining way.… Read more...
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We all take the artistry of theme park attractions for granted, especially ones with less obvious work. We marvel at animatronics on Pirates of the Caribbean or thrills in Space Mountain because the work is out in front.… Read more...