Theme Parks Are Real Art | Los Angeles News

Theme parks aren’t fake—they’re masterful art installations designed to tell stories through immersive environments. Legendary Disney designer Joe Rohde argues that places like Animal Kingdom and Pandora draw from real-world inspiration, blending architecture, design, and narrative in ways that rival theater and film. Far from escapism, these parks offer layered storytelling experiences that help us make sense of the world, using unexpected influences like Baroque art or African landscapes. Next time someone calls a theme park “fake,” remember: it’s a surface-level critique of something deeply artistic and emotionally resonant. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2026-09-15/mr-todds-pet-peeve-theme-parks More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57acc212d6852151 Report issues to [email protected]. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews