Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
It’s easy to dismiss the Disney theme parks as one-note fantasies with little connection to real life. They can point to the corporation behind the scenes as evidence that profits are the only goal.… Read more...
We live in a theme park universe. Designers, engineers, and architects mold public spaces to create specific moods. Tactics that Walt Disney and his artists used to shape Disneyland in the ‘50s and ‘60s are everywhere. Museums and zoos have moved beyond educating the public and become themed entertainment.… Read more...