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67. Greg Meader on Sound Design for Spaceship Earth, Tower of Terror, Splash Mountain, and Phantom Manor

03.25.2019 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

One of Greg Meader's projects as a sound designer was the 1994 version of Spaceship Earth with Jeremy Irons.

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It’s easy to look at theme parks as the product of just a small group of brilliant designers. Creative leaders definitely lead projects at Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), but they are only a small part of the picture.… Read more...

65. Len Testa on Galaxy’s Edge, Disney Dining, and the Future of Disney World Transportation

02.25.2019 by Dan Heaton // 5 Comments

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There is so much happening right now at Walt Disney World and beyond, and we’re on the cusp of massive changes. Theme parks continue to grow and look for new ways to draw guests, and Disney remains at the forefront.… Read more...

Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: The Introduction

02.15.2019 by Dan Heaton // 13 Comments

Spaceship Earth sets up its theme well with its introduction. — Photo by Dan Heaton

EPCOT Center was my jam. I loved it! Looking back on those original Future World pavilions today, I took for granted just how rare they were (and still are) for a theme park. They brought the type of education we see today in science museums to the masses in an entertaining way.… Read more...