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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:
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…
The Ultimate Coaster Wars Challenge: How Many of These Industry-Changing Thrill Rides Have You Conquered?
Here's our suggested Bucket List for roadtrip-ready ride warriors who want to ride through history and experience landmarks of the Coaster Wars firsthand...
Want to Write, Podcast, or Blog About Theme Parks? Here’s Our Advice on How To Get Started!
Becoming a writer, podcaster, blogger, YouTuber or other “content creator” who can make some money on the side – or even as a primary income – while thinking, writing, and talking about theme parks is a dream job for many. But how do you get started?
Do You Know MCO? 6 Stories, Secrets, and Surprises From The Orlando International Airport
Today, we'll take a look at a few of the surprising stories you may not know about Orlando International Airport, as well as dig into the oddities and features of this airport that you know and love. Take your seats; place tray-tables in their upright and locked position, please, as we take off into the true stories of MCO...
The Year That Theme Came Back: How Cedar Fair Is Going Big on More Than Just Coasters for 2023
We can't wait for these immersive areas to bring a little theme back into our local, regional parks. Do you like this model, or do you wish these parks would stick to coasters?
