Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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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...
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...
I was born in 1976, so my memories of theme park visits begin in the early ’80s. I was lucky enough to visit Disneyland in 1985 when I was nine but don’t remember much about it. We did experience classic attractions like Adventure Thru Inner Space and America Sings, which was a real treat in hindsight.… Read more...