Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
Few extinct attractions receive more praise than Horizons, which charmed visitors to Future World in EPCOT for more than 15 years. Why does Horizons resonate with so many, including some that never rode it? One of my first posts for this site was about what I believe is the “legitimate nostalgia” for Horizons.… Read more...
I’m sad that it’s time to write a tribute to Rivers of Light. The show barely played for three years at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and went through multiple updates. The original version with live performers aligned perfectly with the park’s theme.… Read more...
During my early visits to Walt Disney World in the ’80s, I loved If You Had Wings. We visited the parks in June, and the charming Omnimover ride offered a relaxing escape from the Florida sun with little wait. Most of it remained for the replacement If You Could Fly, but its more generic song created a strange experience.… Read more...