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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...

59. Dan Cockerell, Former Vice President of The Magic Kingdom

11.19.2018 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Dan Cockerell is the former Vice President of The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

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It’s easy as theme park fans to focus solely on the design process when thinking about the parks. Walt Disney Imagineering excites us because it promises endless possibilities for new creations.… Read more...