Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
I still remember my first ride on Spaceship Earth in the summer of 1984. As an eight-year-old in days long before the Internet, I knew nothing about what was in store. We walked into EPCOT Center and headed for the park’s iconic centerpiece.… Read more...
EPCOT Center was my jam. I loved it! Looking back on those original Future World pavilions today, I took for granted just how rare they were (and still are) for a theme park. They brought the type of education we see today in science museums to the masses in an entertaining way.… Read more...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
It fascinates me to hear stories about the construction of EPCOT Center, which was a mad dash nearly on par with the original Disneyland. Some attractions failed to make the opening date of October 1st, 1982, while others barely reached it.… Read more...