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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...

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...