Unsung EPCOT Center hero honored with Academy Award, continues groundbreaking work in theme park attractions
The creation of Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Center was the work of many talented artists and designers, most less widely-known than the few whom Disney publicly... Read more.
Preview – Despicable Me Minion Mayhem takes over for Terminator at Universal Studios Hollywood, set to open April 11
It took something really despicable to get the Terminator out of Universal Studios Hollywood, but it looks like the Minions from “Despicable Me” were finally... Read more.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad bursts back into action as Disneyland officially unveils new effects with upgraded ride experience
Visitors to Disneyland can ride the rails again on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The attraction has been testing this week with cast member and annual passholder... Read more.
New Starbucks opens in Downtown Disney at Disneyland with stylish look, interactive features complimenting classic menu
The Starbucks invasion of the Disneyland Resort continued with the opening of its first shop in Downtown Disney yesterday. Located next to the Sunglass Icon shop... Read more.
Finding a Voice for Star Tours – How Disney’s Star Wars Casting Began a Long Time Ago in an Office Not so Far Away
Casting “Episode VII” isn’t the first time Disney has been involved in creating a new “Star Wars” film. I spent nearly three years... Read more.
A Marvel-ous Plot At Disneyland – The Park’s Changing Landscape As Superheroes Move In To Innoventions
Disneyland is a marvelous place to visit for all ages. To keep Guests coming back, it also needs to be ever-changing, just as Walt Disney promised. But those changes,... Read more.
Golden Dream Was Nearly A Nightmare – How Imagineers Created Disney History Worthy Of An American Adventure
I’ve written about my introduction to Walt Disney Imagineering, putting me on a project presenting some of EPCOT Center’s original films. Getting those... Read more.
Does Disney Want to Build a Snowman? Why attraction development so often feels “Frozen” in time
The overwhelming success of Disney Animation’s movie “Frozen” has led many theme park fans to wonder why no big ride yet? Many ask why the only attraction... Read more.