1. Introduction
a. Opening Statement
If you ask me, each of the 4 parks in WDW represent a central aspect of Disney, both the man and the company. MK represents his overall mission, EPCOT shows his love of progress and diversity, DHS celebrates the company's most effective means of storytelling, and AK represents Walt's love of nature and the wilderness. Pretty impressive, huh? So what else is there that Disney specializes in that could make a magical adventure for families worldwide?
Well, I thought about it and eventually stumbled upon something obvious. An aspect which Disney has specialized in and has been successful at almost from the beginning. The answer: MUSIC.
b. Why Music?
When looking at Disney's history, Walt's turning point was the release of Steamboat Willie. What made it so special was it's use of sound, particularly in melody. Of course, Disney's feature animation and even live-action films are particularly well known for the catchy tunes, be it from the pen of Sherman or Menken. Even the company's current (perhaps misguided) attempt at churning out pop-stars speaks of the company's obsession with music. In short, one of Disney's vital fibers is music.
Outside of Disney, I honestly believe that music is the most universal form of human expression. No matter your culture or creed, almost every genre of music can reach just about anybody. Unlike a script, speech, or even most drawings, music relies on rhythms, beats, and other such phenomena of sound to be successful. Such appriciation I feel relies more on individual standards rather than cultural ones. Music is thereby a theme which appeals to a huge audience.
Finally, like animals, movies, or ideas, there are so many genres and applications of music that it's mind-boggling. This can provide rich material in crafting themed areas, restaurants, shops, rides and other such park features. I feel music is certainly big and varied enough to carry a theme park.
Authors Note: Although I will be posting area ideas for my proposal, you are all welcome to post your own thoughts and ideas. Also, feel free to critique my own ideas.
a. Opening Statement
If you ask me, each of the 4 parks in WDW represent a central aspect of Disney, both the man and the company. MK represents his overall mission, EPCOT shows his love of progress and diversity, DHS celebrates the company's most effective means of storytelling, and AK represents Walt's love of nature and the wilderness. Pretty impressive, huh? So what else is there that Disney specializes in that could make a magical adventure for families worldwide?
Well, I thought about it and eventually stumbled upon something obvious. An aspect which Disney has specialized in and has been successful at almost from the beginning. The answer: MUSIC.
b. Why Music?
When looking at Disney's history, Walt's turning point was the release of Steamboat Willie. What made it so special was it's use of sound, particularly in melody. Of course, Disney's feature animation and even live-action films are particularly well known for the catchy tunes, be it from the pen of Sherman or Menken. Even the company's current (perhaps misguided) attempt at churning out pop-stars speaks of the company's obsession with music. In short, one of Disney's vital fibers is music.
Outside of Disney, I honestly believe that music is the most universal form of human expression. No matter your culture or creed, almost every genre of music can reach just about anybody. Unlike a script, speech, or even most drawings, music relies on rhythms, beats, and other such phenomena of sound to be successful. Such appriciation I feel relies more on individual standards rather than cultural ones. Music is thereby a theme which appeals to a huge audience.
Finally, like animals, movies, or ideas, there are so many genres and applications of music that it's mind-boggling. This can provide rich material in crafting themed areas, restaurants, shops, rides and other such park features. I feel music is certainly big and varied enough to carry a theme park.
Authors Note: Although I will be posting area ideas for my proposal, you are all welcome to post your own thoughts and ideas. Also, feel free to critique my own ideas.