Our fabulous YES instructors Robyn and Karlie led Disney Travelers through a variety of experiences to explore the science behind roller coasters and other attractions. Travelers reviewed Newton’s Laws of Motion as they participated in different demonstrations. Ask a Traveler: how do pulleys and magnets play a role in Hollywood Studios? And what do engines with the power of 270 corvettes have to do with Disney?
But the parks are more than science. Each guest’s experience is impacted by the story Imagineers choose to tell. Robyn and Karlie asked Travelers to pay attention to the details: from the overgrown vegetation to the colors and textures of the buildings. The sounds, smells, garbage can colors, uniforms all contribute to the anticipation and experience of an attraction. Disney is a story telling company. How far do they go?? Did you know that Tower Of Terror is Disney’s most expensive attraction, currently? It’s not just because of those engines. The creepy lobby is filled with artifacts that were collected and then covered in cobwebs to ensure guests feel like they are stepping into the 1930s. Ok, so then which Imagineers get stuck designing the bathrooms, Jimmy asked? He was assured it’s a team effort! The rest of the attraction is designed first and a bathroom building is added to fit the theme. And just in case Travelers forgot they were in Disney, there were several “Hidden Mickeys” incorporated into attractions. (hint: look by the drum on Rock n Rollercoaster). Travelers were left with the challenge to continue to think like Imagineers beyond their Disney stay. There will be lots of challenges and problems that they will need to be creative and solve! The details and magic continued as Travelers explored the rest of the the park. They expanded their knowledge around video production with Indiana Jones’ Stunt Show, where they learned how stunt doubles and the teams around them help create the exciting scenes as safely as possible. They watched Disney classics like Beauty and the Beast and Frozen comes to life in spectacular stage shows. They took a walk through Disney Presents and learned how technology has evolved to impact movies and TV. They saw Walt Disney’s childhood desk (with a bit of vandalism) and toured models of many other Disney lands and parks, including the new Toy Story Land openning in June. Many travelers added details to their own stories with some very creative face paint. They met lots of characters. Some met: Star Lord, Kylo Ren, Olaf, Chip n Dale, Mickey and Minnie. We ended the night watching Mickey battle the evils of the Villians in Fantasmic. Here technology is used again the create a number of effects. There are fireworks, performers, projections on water all used to tell the story of Mickey battling for his imagination! 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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