
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...
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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...
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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. This changed with the growing popularity of gaming in the ’90s and beyond.… Read more...
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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...