Header image via Disney When discussing the Walt Disney Studios live action presentation at the 2015 D23 Expo, I described it as “something of a mess.” Well, if that’s true than the Disney Parks & Resorts presentation held a mere two-and-a-half hours later was more or less a garbage fire. As I alluded to when … Continue reading D23: The Unmitigated Disaster of the Disney Parks & Resorts Presentation
I read an article on MiceChat recently which suggested that part of the reason Universal’s recent aggressive expansion in theme parks has been working is because fans of Universal are less particular about “thematic intrusions” or the “appropriateness of intellectual property,” than Disney fans, who are far more vocal about such things. There may or … Continue reading On the Subject of “Theme” in Theme Parks
I’m back again with another set of pictures from Disneyland. This month I decided to spend some more time with Disneyland’s sister park, Disney California Adventure. California Adventure is a park that has had a fairly remarkable transformation, yet still has a few areas that still are problematic from both a design and thematic standpoint. … Continue reading Pictures from Disneyland – February 2014
As you may or may not already be aware, I’m a pretty hardcore theme park nerd. I’m fascinated by the way they combine ideals found in film, theater, and classical arts in order to transport you to a place that exists in three dimensions all around you, the way they can design things from the … Continue reading Pictures from Disneyland – January 2014
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