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Just your friendly neighborhood fan of tropical hideaways, Victorian boardwalks, mid-century tomorrows, ancient temples, and cursed forests! In between dreaming of Dole Whips, I'm a museum experience developer. I'm also the researcher behind Theme Park Tourist's Legend Library – filled with stories of Lost Legends, Modern Marvels, Declassified Disasters, and more.
Articles by Brian:
"Touch Grass!" Do You Think Disneyland's Controversial New Green Space is a Plus or a Minus?
Is it another apocalyptic chip away at Disney Parks legacy? Or an improvement that, in practice, will make Toontown ever better? We'll let you decide when we dig into the details of what used to be, what it's become, and why?...
The Coaster Crown Countdown: Which Parks Have The Most Coasters? Maybe Not The Ones You'd Expect...
Now that the chaos of the Coaster Wars have largely subsided, it's probably a good time to pause and look at the industry today. Which parks actually ended up with the biggest coaster counts? You may be surprised...
Love Disney's Roller Coasters? Then Try Guessing These 10 Based ONLY On Their Layouts...
How well do you know your Disney roller coasters? How many out of 10 can you get?
Imagineering Secrets Revealed: A Diagram of How "STAR WARS: Rise of the Resistance" Takes You To Space
Today, we’ll peel back the wrap on the first of many amazing tricks in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Are you impressed by Disney’s showmanship on this next generation “U-Ticket” experience?
Disney100: How (and Where) Disney's Biggest Celebration Ever Will Show Up In Its Theme Parks This Year!
The Walt Disney Company is launching the 100 Years of Wonder promotion with some splashy entries at its theme parks. What has the Mouse House got in store for those who visit its global destinations in 2023? Here's a sampling...
TOP THRILL DRAGSTER: The High Octane Life of Cedar Point's Coaster Wars Icon... And Its Race to Relaunch
Top Thrill Dragster, the world's first "stratocoaster" which has been standing but not operating will return in 2024! Here is its story starting from the very beginning...
Ride, Sally, Ride! The Industry-Changing Stories and Scares of Sally Dark Rides
Welcome to the Industry of Imagination, a new series in which we’ll peel back the curtains to explore some of the real organizations who design, develop, fabricate, and install the rides we know and love...
Ho-Ho-Holidays at the Parks: The Best (and Worst) Parks for Celebrating the Holiday Season!
If you could visit one park on Christmas Day with no crowds to contend with, which would give you the most holiday bang for your buck? Here's our countdown of the best (and worst) parks to visit to celebrate the holidays this year...
5 Last Minute, "E-Ticket" Gift Ideas for the Theme Park Lover in Your Life...
If you're looking for some surefire, can't-miss ideas for what to get for your friend, family member, or loved one who adores Disney Parks, we've got some small, medium, and big-ticket ideas that might jumpstart your creativity and earn you major kudos for what ends up under the tree...
California Dreamin': A Fan-Made, Armchair-Imagineered Reimagining of California Adventure
Today we’ll step through my own, hand-drawn “built-out” version of Disney California Adventure. I hope you’ll enjoy my vision for what could’ve been…
