Technology Trends: The Mechanics Behind The Magic

[nemofinder22]

A great interview with some members from WDI, about how new technology has been added to DL, theres also a great segment on the LED lighting that now pretty much dominates it's a small world.

http://todaysfacilitymanager.com/articles/technology-trends-more-than-simply-technology.php

From its televised preview back in 1955 to its recurring backdrop as the opening to The Wonderful World of Disney (which ran on the ABC network until 2008), Disneyland has been in the public eye for more than a half a century. During that time, this theme park—the only one designed and built under the direction of Walt Disney himself—has hosted the largest cumulative number of guests compared to any other place of its kind. It has also been the testing ground for some of the most innovative technology, due to the work of the talented engineers (or “Imagineers” as they’re referred to in Disney lingo), facilities people, and business partners who have contributed to the aesthetically sensitive evolution of this iconic site

This part was interesting, is Disneyland being held to a higher standard because of its fan base/AP'ers? works for me if that means it will always be in a prime condition.

Baxter:.....Does it not only fit into Disneyland, but then does it fit in the logical subset of Fantasyland or Adventureland? These are things we ask ourselves a lot stronger in California, because there is that level we have to uphold not only for ourselves but also for a very discriminating audience.
Sheranian: Our clientele here at this park is extremely discriminating. We get much more critical issues written up on the Internet for our part, because guests come and visit Disneyland multiple times in a year.
McIntyre: The reality of the theme park business here at Disneyland is that we need new products, attractions, and entertainment experiences to give our guests reasons to come back. A ride has an approximate five year development cycle and can cost tens to hundreds of millions of dollars. Smaller special events can be turned around faster.

Im guessing the smaller special events can be Space Mountain:Ghost Galaxy, Haunted Mansion Holiday, it's a small world holiday, Halloween Roundup, Santa's Reindeer Roundup...

 

[TP2000]

Great article! Thanks for the link.