Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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Composer Bruce Broughton has written the music for many Disney attractions, especially at EPCOT. His theme park work includes Ellen’s Energy Adventure; the current version of Spaceship Earth; Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!;… Read more...
One of the biggest questions for Disney fans is how to fix Epcot, particularly Future World. It remains a great place to visit, but the front half of the park falls short of its glory days. A typical argument explains the issues as stemming from one main reason — the future moves too quickly.… Read more...
The best theme parks create a specific mood that you can’t experience anywhere else. If the tone of each land doesn’t match the theme, it feels jarring instead of reassuring. My local Six Flags struggles mightily to build an effective atmosphere.… Read more...