Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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When you think about classic theme park attractions, many are passive experiences. Pirates of the Caribbean, Spaceship Earth, and “it’s a small world” all involve sitting in a vehicle while action happens around you.… Read more...
When I spoke to Ken Kebow about his Rolly Crump documentary The Whimsical Imagineer, we briefly discussed Crump’s prolific art. Kebow offered glimpses at that work in the film, and that is just the tip of the iceberg. Disney fans know Crump from It’s a Small World, The Enchanted Tiki Room and The Haunted Mansion, but that represents a small part of his output.… Read more...
One of my favorite Imagineers is Rolly Crump, who worked on classics like the Enchanted Tiki Room, It’s a Small World, and early designs for The Haunted Mansion. But that description only scratches the surface of Crump’s lengthy career. A perfect starting point is his 2012 autobiography It’s Kind of a Cute Story, which he co-wrote with Jeff Heimbuch.… Read more...