Let’s face it- there is a LOT of negative stuff going on in the world at the moment, and something we could all use right now is the promise of a bright, joyful future full of innovation and hope. When EPCOT Center opened to the public on the 1st October 1982, it let us experienceContinue reading “Horizons- The Dark Ride of Dreams”
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A Different Kind of Magic- the strangest, creepiest and outright terrifying attractions to operate at Disney Parks- Part One
The main target market for Disney’s many theme parks around the world has always been families- this was made clear by Walt Disney even before Disneyland opened in 1955, when he said he wanted to create a fun little park for kids and kids-at-heart to enjoy together. But that’s not to say Disney rides andContinue reading “A Different Kind of Magic- the strangest, creepiest and outright terrifying attractions to operate at Disney Parks- Part One”
Frozen vs. Maelstrom: the battle of the Norway Pavilion
Norway is a country of beauty, wonder and of course adventure, and this was represented incredibly well by the Norway Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. The pavilion opened in June 1988, and for over 25 years remained largely the same, with a single darkride that brought the spirit of Norway to Florida, among other servicesContinue reading “Frozen vs. Maelstrom: the battle of the Norway Pavilion”
The Disney Park of the Future: has Epcot lost sight of it’s vision?
Let’s face it: what with all the Disney parks closed, we’re all facing a bit of Disney withdrawal, myself included in that. Today I’ll try to cure a bit of your (and my) theme park withdrawal by diving into the history of one of the world’s most famous theme parks, a park that started withContinue reading “The Disney Park of the Future: has Epcot lost sight of it’s vision?”
Strangeness of Life: The weird and wonderful attractions of Epcot’s Wonders of Life Pavilion
When Walt Disney began drawing up his plans for the Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow, something that was included right from the start was a pavilion dedicated to health and fitness, and the wonders of the human body. Imagineers wanted to stay as close to the original plans as possible when designing Epcot Center, nowContinue reading “Strangeness of Life: The weird and wonderful attractions of Epcot’s Wonders of Life Pavilion”
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