Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
The second generation of Imagineers took charge and created a brilliant new castle park for Disney’s fourth resort (at the time). Originally named Euro Disneyland, Disneyland Paris included cool updates to classics like Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.… Read more...
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One of my favorite aspects of this podcast is learning about how attractions really work. The technical hurdles to make them function properly every time are massive, especially for new technologies.… Read more...
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I’m always interested to learn more about how Disney Imagineers got started early in their careers. Few take the predictable route to a job in theme parks. Glenn Barker played drums in parades at Disneyland before ultimately joining Disney’s sound department.… Read more...