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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...

61. Rick Harper, Director of Impressions de France

12.17.2018 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Rick Harper directs the climactic Eiffel Tower scene in the Disney film Impressions de France for Epcot.

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We all take the artistry of theme park attractions for granted, especially ones with less obvious work. We marvel at animatronics on Pirates of the Caribbean or thrills in Space Mountain because the work is out in front.… Read more...

Five Small Moves: Future World East at Epcot

11.29.2018 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Mission: Space at Epcot in Future World East has a stunning exterior. — Photo by Dan Heaton

We’ve reached the east side of Future World, and major changes are happening. Once home to Universe of Energy, Horizons, World of Motion, and Wonders of Life, this area now includes none of those pavilions.… Read more...