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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...

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...