(Interview) Joe Rohde talks Disney, creativity, family and “Floating Mountains”
Joe Rohde’s “Floating Mountains” inspired a deeply human conversation about creativity, collaboration and protecting family life amid a legendary Disney career.
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Interview: Silver Dollar City’s theme park stories are original and real
At Silver Dollar City, the best stories don’t have to come from a screen. Herschend’s Merrill Puckett Miller explains how real history, a sense of place and meaningful messages help create attractions families can experience — and remember — together.
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Interview: Mack Rides on the airtime, caves and terrain of Miner’s Mountain Express
Mack Rides takes us inside the design of Miner’s Mountain Express, from 15 airtime moments and a cave to a station fly-through and a layout shaped by Silver Dollar City’s Ozark terrain.
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(Interview) Inside Legoland Florida’s decision to preserve its wooden coaster, Coastersaurus
Legoland Florida’s wooden coaster Coastersaurus is about to roar back into the park’s ride lineup after under going an extensive refurbishment. Our interview showcases why this is a momentous occasion and what guests can be on the lookout for.
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(Interview) How Celestial Goodnight represents a new era for Universal Orlando
Celestial Goodnight may signal a new creative era for Universal Orlando. We explore its emotional impact and ask one of the minds behind the Epic Universe spectacular how it came to life.
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(Interview) Why Enchanted Parks eliminated dining plans at its former Six Flags parks
Enchanted Parks CEO James Harhi says eliminating legacy dining plans at the company’s six former Six Flags parks was one of its most difficult decisions. In an interview with Attractions Magazine, he explains why the company believes investing in rides, improvements, and long-term sustainability ultimately matters more than “chicken tenders.”
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(Interview) Enchanted Parks CEO shares strategy for former Six Flags parks
According to Enchanted Parks CEO James Harhi, the company’s first year has been about laying a foundation built on employees, guest feedback and a long-term vision for growth.
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Epic Universe’s first year: guest behavior shapes the park’s evolution (Interview)
As Universal Epic Universe celebrates its first anniversary, park president Jeff Polk says guest behavior continues influencing how the park evolves. During a small-group interview with Attractions Magazine and other theme park publications, Polk discussed entertainment growth, operational flexibility, seasonal offerings, and how guest reactions continue shaping the future of Epic Universe.
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The creature designer known as Disney & Universal’s ‘secret weapon’
Lee Romaire, an animatronics producer — known in the industry as a “secret weapon” for Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Creative — sat down with Attractions Magazine to share about his 25 years in special effects.
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A different side of Walt in new documentary ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ (Exclusive)
New documentary “Disneyland Handcrafted” features recently discovered footage of Walt Disney; we spoke with director Leslie Iwerks about it.
