Theme Park Perspective

Theme Parks. The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the Theme Park Perspective podcast. For this episode, we bring on industry veteran Kevin Cardani who has boldly gone where we haven't - the legendary Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas! Listen in for an industry perspetive into the layout, effects, and cast interactions that made this themed experience so memorable.

Start your engines! Danny and Alec hit the road and drive into Cars Land at DCA to chat about the magic behind Radiator Springs and how it expertly brings the world of Pixar's Cars to life. They're joined by filmmaker Griffin Douglass with insights into what makes this land a gold standard in theme park design. You can find more from Griffin, including his award-winning short film Under Refurbishment, on his YouTube channel - Griffin Douglass YouTube

Hold onto your butts!  In this episode, Alec and Danny venture deep into the jungles of Jurassic Park: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood to break down the design behind one of the most iconic water rides in theme park history. 

Grab a baguette and a glass of wine, because in this episode Danny and Alec hop across the pond to talk about Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Paris. This version of a turn-of-the-century American town is the stunning, detail-rich creation of the late, great Eddie Soto. We've dedicated this episode to Eddie and his lasting legacy.

To all who come to this Happy Podcast, Welcome! In this special episode, we review the newly released Disney+ documentary Disneyland Handcrafted. Bringing the park we all know and love to life was no small feat, and Leslie Iwerks beautifully captures the incredible story of Disneyland's original construction. Featuring never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage from 1954–1955, the documentary offers a rare look at how the land was built from the ground up—and the craftsmanship that made the magic possible.

All aboard, miners!  On this episode of the podcast, we hop into a runaway mine train and rattle our way through the twists, turns, and thrills of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. So hang on to your hats and glasses—because this here ain't just a podcast… it's the WILDEST PODCAST IN THE WILDERNEEESSSS!   If you have any questions or want to reach out to the show, please email us at [email protected].

For our first episode, we'll be taking a journey through the cosmos - to explore gardens green and epic worlds to fill your dreams. We're talking about Celestial Park, the shining star of Epic Universe. If you have any questions or want to reach out to the show, please email us at [email protected].