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Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks

Former Disney Imagineer Bill Watkins on Designing Space Mountain

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Former Imagineer Bill Watkins takes a ride on Space Mountain.
Photo by Bill Watkins

It’s easy for us to take Disney attractions for granted, especially classics that don’t show their age. Space Mountain remains one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World, and it opened more than 43 years ago.… Read more...

49. Shannon Albert on WDW Prep School.com

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Cinderella Castle at The Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World


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It’s a challenge to keep up with all the latest changes at Walt Disney World; I visit regularly and still can’t stay on top of everything. This creates a huge challenge for first-time guests or anyone that hasn’t visited for a while.… Read more...

Richard Bellis on Composing Music for Disney’s Parks

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Richard Bellis composed the music for many of Disney's classic attractions.
Composer Richard Bellis

If you’re a fan of the music of Disney’s theme parks, you’ve enjoyed the work of Composer Richard Bellis. His extensive work for Disney goes back to arranging music for the opening of EPCOT Center. Since that point, he’s written music for diverse attractions including the original Star Tours and Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland.… Read more...