Disney Parks

Illustration of Disney's Discovery Island

Disney’s Eerily Abandoned Discovery Island Has the Internet Hooked

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

The once-popular attraction has now become practically a legend for urban explorers and dedicated parkgoers.…

January 21, 2022

Illustration of famous landmarks of Disney Parks

The Creative Ways Imagineers Bring Disney Parks to Life

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Through a mix of art and technology, engineers for the theme parks create experiences that truly are magical.…

December 29, 2021

Disneyland’s ‘Magic Key’ Unlocks the Hearts of Legacy Passholders

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

Disney's new annual pass program, offers fans and original passholders a flexible, safe and exciting return to the parks.…

August 18, 2021

In an article about Disney, an art piece of Mickey Mouse holding a sign, silhouetted against an instagram post frame and a red background.

The History of Disney Is Problematic — Can We Still Enjoy Its Work?

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

The entertainment giant has a long history, filled with both success and controversy. How should an individual enjoy media while engaging with it critically?…

July 1, 2021

Nostalgic Disney Park Rides Are Changing for the Better

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

The rides you grew up enjoying may not be the childhood rides of future guests, but if anything, it’s a positive indicator for the direction of the major entertainment company.…

June 21, 2021

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