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Brian

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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:

Western River Expedition: Inside the Epic Ride That Would've Changed Magic Kingdom Forever

POSSIBILITYLAND: Western River Expedition: In the late 1960s, Disney designers were hard at work detailing exactly what this new "Walt Disney World" should borrow from Disneyland... and what it shouldn't. For a while, Magic Kingdom was destined to house an epic, animatronic, musical adventure through the Old West meeting and even exceeding the standards set by Pirates of the Caribbean. Then, it was cancelled. This is what it would've been like...

The Fall of DarKastle: A Look Inside Busch Gardens' Icy Lost Legend

LOST LEGENDS: Curse of DarKastle: Deep in the heart of Bavaria, a lost young prince and his dark destiny invite you to face a curse head on... or in this case, straight down. Few would've expected that the first follow-up to Universal's famed Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man would open in a regional, seasonal theme park... and yet, Busch Gardens' Curse of DarKastle was every bit as astounding... Explore its icy past and why it's melting away forever...

With This Lost Legend’s Curtain Call, the Age of the Studio Park is Officially Over.

LOST LEGENDS: The Great Movie Ride: From its 1989 opening, the Disney-MGM Studios walked a fine line between a "behind-the-scenes" of moviemaking and an immersive celebration of Hollywood's Golden Age. Luckily, its thesis attraction – housed in a stunning park icon – bridged the gap between its two destinies via an epic, 22-minute dark ride! But what happens when the park's thesis changes? Today, we look back on a ride that lived up to its name. Lights, camera, action!

EXTINCT: Does the End of this Lost Legend Mean the Final End of EPCOT Center?

LOST LEGENDS: Universe of Energy and Ellen's Energy Adventure: A living embodiment of EPCOT Center's philosophy, Universe of Energy was an epic, educational dark ride that brought to life the 200 million year story of the fossil fuels that powered our planet. A 1996 update was one of the park's first forays into celebrity, characters, and corporate synergy, redefining Future World. Let's trace this unusual ride's story and see how its replacement will change Epcot forever...

DisneyQuest: Why Disney's Plans To Bring Its Theme Parks Closer To YOU Crashed and Burned

DISASTER FILES: DisneyQuest: Wouldn't it be nice to leave your world behind and escape to Disneyland or Walt Disney World? But all the saving, planning, traveling... what if Disney could bring a new kind of interactive theme park to your own back yard? DisneyQuest was supposed to revolutionize the industry, but the massive "interactive, indoor theme park" crashed and burned. Walk through its history, its floor plan, and its demise in this in-depth feature.

This Modern Marvel is Disney's Best Ride EVER... And You've Probably Never Ridden It!

MODERN MARVELS: Journey to the Center of the Earth: Buried deep within the subterranean catacombs under Tokyo DisneySea reside the beautiful, thrilling, harrowing mysteries of the unknown. Across the globe, Disney Parks fans call this Modern Marvel the best 21st century dark ride on Earth; a living example of what Imagineering can do. Join us on a journey through the history of Disney Parks strained relationship with the fantasies of Jules Verne and on to the Center of the Earth!

Do You Remember EPCOT’s Animatronic “Dinner” Shows? Dig In to the Full Story.

LOST LEGENDS: Kitchen Kabaret: Got a case of the meal time blues? We've got just the remedy. Sponsored by Kraft Foods and brought to life by Disney Imagineers, the animatronic "dinner shows" in EPCOT Center's The Land taught a generation how to savor the "four basic food groups..." Then, it closed forever. We'll trace the history of The Land and its contents as we dig in to the story of this forgotten fan favorite that's often lost in the sea of Epcot's closed classics.

If You've Ever Walked In To a Disney Park, You've Probably Passed Dozens of These...And Never Even Noticed!

Anyone who’s ever visited a Disney Park knows exactly the kind of magic, mystery, and wonder that awaits within… For everyone else, Disney Parks Attraction Posters were developed to do just what movie posters do: to entice, excite, and inform. In this special feature, we'll look into the poster art of Disney Parks and highlight some of our favorite ride collections.

How Well Do You Know the $17 Million Music Video That Changed Disney Parks Forever? Here's The Story.

LOST LEGENDS: Captain EO: Upon arriving at the tired Walt Disney Productions, Michael Eisner set out to reconfigure Disney's theme parks into trendy, hip, must-visit destinations where everyone – even teenagers! – could find something to love. His hole-in-one? Incorporate the biggest star on the planet – the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. Like no other attraction on Earth, Captain EO set out to change the world... and changed Disney World along the way!

Revenge of the Mummy: Unearthing the In-Depth Story Behind Universal's Mummified Marvel

MODERN MARVELS: Revenge of the Mummy: For three thousand years, the restless spirit of the evil Imhotep has been sealed away inside of his tomb. But now, you are all that stands between the Mummy and the power to destroy the world. Join us as we dive into the tomb and explore the in-depth story behind Universal Orlando's astounding "psychological thrill ride" from curse to concept to clones. We'll brush away the sands of time and take a first-person ride on this E-Ticket adventure.

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