back·story \ˈbak-ˌstȯr-ē noun, plural back·sto·ries. a narrative providing a history or background context, especially for a character or situation in a literary work, film, or dramatic series. In themed entertainment design, we regularly employ a literary tool called […]
Every theme park designer should know what’s been done in the past. Benchmarks and precedents are extremely important. With that in mind, you should learn the ten guidelines to theme park design developed by Walt Disney Imagineering President Marty Sklar. […]
Part Three with Eddie Sotto: Sotto Studios’ latest project: Rivera Eddie Sotto is a thinker, a visionary and a Disney Imagineer. One of the world’s most respected creative consultants and theme park attraction designers, Eddie is CEO of Sotto Studios […]
“The human spirit in design is one of the strongest thematic elements there is. A sincere and passionate project drawn straight from the heart can succeed at a deeper level as the audience can sense the sincerity but not point […]
This is part three of our 1999 interview with Disney Imagineering’s theme park guru Eddie Sotto Eddie Sotto has played a large role in the design of some of the most successful themed attractions in history. With Walt Disney Imagineering, […]
Part Two with Eddie Sotto: Experiential Design & Learning from the Legends Eddie Sotto is a thinker, a visionary and a Disney Imagineer. One of the world’s most respected creative consultants and theme park attraction designers, Eddie is CEO of […]
Exclusive Interview with Eddie Sotto, Part One: Social Entertainment Aspirational Design Eddie Sotto is a thinker, a visionary and a Disney Imagineer. One of the world’s most respected creative consultants and theme park attraction designers, Eddie Sotto is CEO of […]
An Attraction Designer Explores Universal Studios Islands of Adventure; by Adam M. Berger, ITEC Productions This article originally appeared in ATTRACTIONS MANAGEMENT magazine and is re-printed here by permission. Visit the magazine on-line at: http://www.leisuremedia.co.uk It’s been a long time […]
By Peter Alexander President Totally Fun Company So you want to design a theme entertainment project? Okay, so where do you start? You start by selecting an architect, right? Well, not necessarily! Asking an architect to create a theme project […]
by Nate Naversen On a hot day in August, a family of 5 walks up to the hottest new “E-ticket” attraction and gets in line for a staggering 90 minute wait. At the end of the line is a new […]
“The key to great storytelling is not just in the content, but in the timing. . .” — Tom Soranno He’s a talented ride and show engineer who has played a major role in the design of many of the […]
So you want to build a theme park? by Peter Alexander President; Totally Fun Company What do you do? Where do you start? How about taking some cool rides, and putting them together with some good restaurants, fun stores and […]
John Wood is one of the driving forces of themed entertainment today. Here’s our conversation with the President of “The Great American Dark Ride Company,” the Sally Corporation of Jacksonville, Florida. We have constantly been creating characters, shows and rides […]
A transcript of a speech by Bob Rogers at a forum on the future of themed entertainment From the IAAPA Tradeshow, Orlando, Florida 1997. Image and article used by permission from BRC staff and Bob Rogers. Introduction Harrison “Buzz” Price Bob […]
Part Four with Eddie Sotto: Fear Minus Death = Fun! Eddie Sotto is a thinker, a visionary and a Disney Imagineer. As one of the world’s most respected creative consultants and theme park attraction designers, Eddie is CEO of Sotto […]
