Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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An underreported theme park story is the activity happening at Universal Orlando. Limited excitement for the Fast & Furious: Supercharged attraction has pushed Universal to the background as Disney opens Toy Story Land.… Read more...
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I’m fascinated by the early days of the Universal Studio Tour in Hollywood. The trams originated in the mid ‘60s and remain an essential part of the park today. I didn’t visit until 1985 as a kid, but many early special effects like the flash flood and rockslide were still part of it.… Read more...
I’m fascinated by the inner workings of live shows at theme parks, especially ones before the arrival of Broadway-style productions. Operators had limited budgets and tried inventive ways to keep guests returning each year. You couldn’t rely on a gigantic E-ticket ride or immersive land to draw millions of guests from across the country.… Read more...