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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:

BODY WARS: The "Inside" Story of the Lost Epcot E-Ticket That Left Riders Queasy

LOST LEGENDS: Body Wars: Prepare for an unbelievable journey through the incredible human machine! Today, we trace the in-depth story behind Epcot's lost Wonders of Life and its would-be E-Ticket. How did a cutting-edge thrill ride go from a headliner to a walk-on in a matter of months? What became of the ruins within the Wonders of Life pavilion? Today, we miniaturize to the size of a cell for a rough and wild adventure that you'll never forget...

Lost Legends: How California Adventure's One Soarin' Success Spread Around The World

LOST LEGENDS: Soarin' Over California: When California Adventure opened, successes were few and far between. But the ride's starring E-Ticket was Soarin' Over California, a hang-gliding adventure that proved so popular, it spread across the globe. Take flight on this lost wonder and explore the in-depth story behind its creation, what it was like to ride, how it spread Around the World, and why it's gone today.

Journey into YOUR Imagination: The Unimaginable Story Behind the Ride Epcot Fans Hated

DISASTER FILES: Journey into YOUR Imagination: What happens when "One Little Spark" fizzles out? As the new millennium neared, Epcot readied for an international celebration by giving a well-deserved facelift to a distinctly-80s park. En route, they made at least one horrifying mistake... The beloved Lost Legend Journey into Imagination made way for the most hated ride Epcot's ever had... This is how.

REVEALED: Why Disney's Most Disastrous Attraction Ever Literally Didn't Work

DISASTER FILES: Rocket Rods: In 1998, Disneyland's New Tomorrowland crash-landed, tearing the last of Walt's DNA from the land of "new frontiers in science, adventure and ideals" that he imagined. The worst offender? Its "headlining" attraction, Rocket Rods. Frazzled computers, multi-hour waits, and the closure of a Lost Legend together made Rocket Rods one of Disney's most disastrous attractions ever. This is the full story.

Star Tours: The Stellar Story Behind the Ride That Changed Disney Parks Forever

LOST LEGENDS: Star Tours: A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... A new CEO had a radical plan to make Disney Parks into modern thrill destinations where guests could "ride the movies!" Today, we'll take a turbulent tour through the incredible behind-the-scenes story of the ride that changed Disney Parks forever. Star Tours announces the boarding of the Endor Express. All passengers, prepare for immediate boarding. Lightspeed to Endor!

Disaster Transport: Cedar Point's Unforgettable Disney Knock-off Coaster Catastrophe

DISASTER FILES: Disaster Transport: When you think of Cedar Point, you probably think of the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World," with stunning, record-breaking thrill rides. But even the king can make a mistake. Enter Disaster Transport, a vaguely-70s space adventure from the 1990s (you read that right) based on Disney's Space Mountain. The full story? Read on...

Disney's "Worst Ride Ever" Was So Hated, It Closed After Just One Year. This is Why.

DECLASSIFIED DISASTER: Superstar Limo: Remembered as one of the worst disasters Disney ever allowed, Superstar Limo was an absolute embarrassment. The embodiment of everything wrong with the original Disney's California Adventure, Superstar Limo was a modern spoof featuring C-List "stars" in a terrible, awful dark ride. But it wasn't built in a vacuum. How did California Adventure get the worst ride Disney's ever designed? Let's find out.

Could This be 2017's Most Exciting New Theme Park Ride?

In 2017, a new wooden coaster will take the cumulative lessons learned from Kings Island’s past to create a ride that should be perfect for thrill-seekers, storytellers, families, and everyone in between

Stitch's Great Escape!: The Animation Invasion Behind Disney World's "Worst Attraction Ever"

DISASTER FILES: Stitch's Great Escape: Shattering glass. Pitch black darkness. Racing heartbeats. A guttural growl inches from your ear. Eh, you'll wish. In today's entry into our new series of flops and failures, we dive into the in-depth story behind what's often called Disney worst attraction EVER. Sure, Stitch's Great Escape at Magic Kingdom replaced a fan favorite and cult classic. But that's not even the worst part. Here we go...

Editorial: Why I'm Done With Disneyland

Editorial: I think I'm done with Disneyland. Before you go telling me “Good! Shorter lines for me!” give me a chance to explain myself.

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