Hollywood Studios, we mean! What do you get when you mix imagination with engineering? Disney Travelers got up nice and early and headed to Hollywood Studios for their YES Program and to answer that question. While most of us think of Mickey and Minnie, Disney Travelers applied their knowledge of Newton’s Laws is Motion to the science of creating attraction. They reviewed pairs such as speed and motion, kinetic and potential energy, velocity and gravity. Each plays a role in how IMAGINEERS design attractions. With a goal of immersing guests in stories, each park attraction engages the 5 senses. But how to create a roller coaster inside and generate enough energy to not only move, but to go from 0-65 mph in 3 seconds? Or how do you bring the Twilight Zone to life? (Hint: it involves world travel, 1st edition encyclopedia, and applying cobwebs). How do you mix Toy Story with old Hollywood in the same park? Disney Travelers answered these questions all day as they left their YES program and celebrated 30 years of Hollywood Studios. They enjoyed the other attractions, including the less than 1 year old Toy Story Land, Star Tours, etc. They also spent a lot of time exploring live shows. Travelers learned the science and planning that goes into some of the coolest special effects and stunts in Indiana Jones. They watched the infamous Beauty and the Beast performance. They explored the history of Walt himself, and got a sneak peak of the live-action Aladdin. They ended their day by visiting Mickey’s imagination in the laser-light show Fantasmic. Then it was time to board Disney’s fleet of busses and head to the hotel to get ready for another exciting day. Comments are closed.
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AuthorsExperience Disney through the eyes and voice of MASH 8th Graders Archives
May 2018
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