Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
The best theme park attractions transport you to another place. You aren’t just riding a coaster or watching a movie. You’re taking a journey. The bar is high to reach this plateau, especially for theater attractions. One of the best examples is Impressions de France, an opening day show that still operates (though in limited time slots) more than 38 years after EPCOT opened.… Read more...
The Disney Company has become an international corporation with a brand that’s recognizable everywhere. During the 21st century, they’ve expanded well beyond animated films and theme parks and keep acquiring new parts. It wasn’t always that way, however. Back in the early 1940s, Disney was struggling with finances and had just faced a vicious strike.… Read more...
I love old Walt Disney World souvenir videos. They give us a brief glimpse at a different resort from the one we have today. Marketing sold the actual rides and shows, not just the magic. The vintage presentations are wonderfully cheesy, but not in terms of princesses and pirates.… Read more...