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The Details of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (Photo Essay)

02.04.2019 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The sign for Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge includes some cool details that fit with the resort's theme. — Photo by Dan Heaton

When I was first stepped into Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge in January 2016, it was one of those eye-opening moments for a Walt Disney World fan. Could I go back to a normal hotel after staying there?… Read more...

63. Skipper Ben Rebstock on Working at Walt Disney World, Inside the Magic, and the Disney/MGM Studios

01.28.2019 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Skipper Ben Rebstock worked at the Disney/MGM Studios as part of the Disney College Program.

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I’ve closely studied theme parks by visiting in person, reading books, and talking with experts. That information still pares in comparison to working at Walt Disney World. That close perspective gives a different outlook on what it takes to operate the parks.… Read more...

Data Science and Disney: Analyzing the Future

01.02.2019 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World represents an optimistic future that was a key theme of the park. — Photo by Dan Heaton

So much planning goes into Disney trips; many of us create spreadsheets to track our budgets, FastPasses, ADRs, and more for our complex vacations. That work pales in comparison to what’s happening on the other side of the aisle.… Read more...