Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
It’s so easy to stay in touch with the magic at home with the latest technology. YouTube live streamers visit Walt Disney World every day, and you can also view excellent POV videos of every attraction. The situation was quite different at the parks when I was younger.… Read more...
It’s easy to forget what central Florida was like before the “Florida Project” arrived in 1971. You can still catch glimpses of the sleepy towns if you venture a little bit away from I-4 and the other major highways. Initially called the “Orlando Expressway”, that massive project was completed in 1965 and set the stage for Walt Disney World.… Read more...
I’ve spent a lot of time writing about EPCOT Center’s glory days and their influence on my fandom. There have been many changes, but some early attractions remain. I can’t say the same thing about the original Disney/MGM Studios, which opened in 1989.… Read more...