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By Michael - February 2nd, 2012
Courtesy of John Donaldson come these sketches by Herb Ryman; they are preliminary studies for EPCOT’s Italy pavilion. While they are merely sketches, they do convey a Rymanesque sense of atmosphere and – of course – hint at a cast of interesting characters in the foreground.
The landmarks depicted do differ somewhat from [...]
By Michael - January 14th, 2012
When we old people bemoan the need for ambition, scope, and class in Disney’s current efforts, this is what we mean…
By Michael - December 2nd, 2011
A subject that comes up often when discussing EPCOT of old is the strange giant dolls that used to roam the promenade around World Showcase before characters were allowed in the parks. Disney wanted to offer a completely different theme park experience at EPCOT; if people wanted characters, went the thinking, they could [...]
By Michael - November 12th, 2011
The next time you’re in the Italy pavilion at EPCOT…
Don’t blink.
DON’T
BLINK [...]
By Michael - July 9th, 2011
Two snaps and a sarape
I’m not sure when this seriously awesome coaster dates to, but it has to be pretty close to 1982. Not only does it use the original Mexico pavilion logotype, but it uses the fairly rare World Showcase typeface as well.
Also, I love Donald’s jaunty [...]
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Four Decades of Magic

Essays about the first forty years of Walt Disney World, including two pieces by yours truly. Available in print and for Kindle.
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