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Top 10 Favorite Walt Disney World Attractions

04.05.2022 by Dan Heaton // 11 Comments

A personal favorite is Space Mountain, seen here at night from the People Mover in The Magic Kingdom — Photo by Erin Heaton

How do we determine our favorite Walt Disney World attractions? Are thrills the big draw? Is it nostalgia for experiences we had during vacations as kids? These questions have remained in my mind since I decided to write this post.… Read more...

164. Jonathan Ackley on Creating Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Menehune Adventure Trail, and Play Disney Parks

03.28.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Jonathan Ackley designed games like Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, the Menehune Adventure Trail, and more for Walt Disney Imagineering.

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Theme park attractions largely began as passive experiences where guests observed action from a safe distance. Even a classic like Pirates of the Caribbean largely occurs separate from our experience.… Read more...

Music of the Animal Kingdom Lodge: Afrika Wassa by Vieux Diop

03.03.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Songs from the album Afrika Wassa by Vieux Diop are played regularly at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Our most recent stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge was early 2018, but the overall vibe sticks with me. A primary reason is the music, which brings me back to those trips whenever I listen to the background loop. That feeling has only increased as I’ve discovered more with this project.… Read more...