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224. Susan Bonds on the Indiana Jones Adventure, Alien Encounter, and Mission: Space

03.04.2024 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The outside queue of the Indiana Jones Adventure includes this stunning temple entrance.

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It’s amazing to look back at how much growth happened at Disney’s theme parks under Michael Eisner and Frank Wells. During the “Disney Decade”, they added new attractions that have become classics.… Read more...

221. Disneyland’s House of the Future with Author Dave Bossert

02.12.2024 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Dave Bossert presents his new book The House of the Future and its award.

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When I think about which past versions of lands that I’d love to visit in Disneyland, early Tomorrowland is near the top of that list. Despite lacking the high-tech headliners, the mix of weirdness and ambitious visions of the future in the ’50s and ’60s are fascinating.… Read more...

At the Corner of Fantasy and Main: Disneyland, Midlife and Churros by Matt Mason

11.09.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The cover of At the Corner of Fantasy and Main, a book of poetry about Disneyland by Matt Mason.

I’m 46 years old and have spent a lot of time lately daydreaming about visiting Disneyland again. It may not be a mid-life crisis, but the draw of Walt’s original park just keeps getting stronger. Part of this allure is nostalgia for past visits, but there’s something more here.… Read more...