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Disney’s If You Had Wings: A Tribute

06.30.2021 by Dan Heaton // 16 Comments

The entrance to If You Had Wings in Tomorrowland at The Magic Kingdom. — © Disney

My Walt Disney World memories begin in the early-to-mid ‘80s during the resort’s second decade. Individual ride tickets were gone, and it was long before FastPass. We spent a lot of time in Tomorrowland, easily my favorite Magic Kingdom land at the time.… Read more...

142. Rick Rothschild on Captain EO and the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter

06.14.2021 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The beautiful fountain at the Imagination pavilion in EPCOT.

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In today’s world of immersive lands and high-tech thrills, sitting down for a 3D movie could sound quaint. Back in the mid-’80s, creating even a 17-minute attraction represented the cutting edge of what was possible.… Read more...

134. Disney Imagineer Chris Runco on the Model Shop, Star Tours’ RX-24, and More

03.15.2021 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Former Disney Imagineer Chris Runco poses with his design for the RX-24 robot for Star Tours.

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One of my favorite parts of doing this podcast is learning stories about the people that created Disney’s theme parks. Their paths to reach Walt Disney Imagineering are always so different.… Read more...