You don't have to be a wise old sage who was blessed to be around at the opening of Disneyland to understand what makes great park attractions and which philosophies to toss and which to keep.
After viewing the excellent Disney+ series, The Imagineering Story, my youngest daughter shared these bits of gleaned theme park wisdom:
"Important lessons: Leadership at Disney is a two person job. The creative and the risk adverse financial guy. Second, always say yes to Tony Baxter. And when you’re in a bind, resurrect one of his old ideas. Third, dry your concrete and asphalt several days before opening people! And write something down!"
Well said, very well said.
Like the concept art above? It's from an unrealized project by Imagineer Tony Baxter. Want more Discovery Bay? Go here.
(Concept art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)
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