Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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The theme park industry is facing serious challenges right now. Disney recently announced layoffs of 28,000 employees, which is a significant percentage of its workforce. Dan Cockerell was a leader at Disney in past difficult times including 9/11, and he has an interesting perspective.… Read more...
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To put it mildly, it’s been a very different kind of year. Cases of COVID-19 remain high as we enter the last quarter of 2020. Even so, Walt Disney World was able to reopen in July and is starting to draw more guests.… Read more...
We’ have reached the 244th anniversary of the United States of America, and it’s the perfect time to revisit one of Disney’s oddest parades. During the Bicentennial celebration in 1975 and 1976, Disney presented the America on Parade daily on both coasts.… Read more...