Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
I’m amazed by how many gems from Disney history I’ve uncovered thanks to my parents. My dad visited Disneyland in the summer of 1959 when he was 15 and provided incredible photos of that trip. I had hazy memories of reading an old souvenir guide at my grandparents’ house from that era.… Read more...
Known as the final Imagineer hired by Walt Disney, the late George McGinnis worked on some of my favorite attractions. He designed Monorails, two Space Mountains, and vehicles for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Those contributions pale in comparison to McGinnis’ work as Project Show Designer on my favorite attraction, the one and only Horizons.… Read more...
It’s no secret among Disney fans that the 1964 World’s Fair was a pivotal moment in the company’s history. Its attractions represented new steps forward in Audio-Animatronics and proved that an East Coast park could succeed.
The Carousel of Progress, “it’s a small world”, and Great Moments with Mr.… Read more...