Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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...
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It’s easy for Disney fans to be protective of the parks, especially our favorite attractions. We’re nervous that management is just looking for an opportunity to change them, and not necessarily for the better.… Read more...
Last week, Disney announced that Stitch’s Great Escape would move to seasonal operations at Walt Disney World. When you combine that news with rumors of a Wreck-It-Ralph attraction taking over that space, the choice makes sense. Stitch’s days in the Magic Kingdom are numbered.… Read more...