Theme Park Perspective

Alec and Danny
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Welcome to Theme Park Perspective: A designer's guide to the rides and realms of Disney, Universal, and beyond! On this pod, Danny and Alec nerd out on their favorite theme park design details, tell behind-the-scenes stories, and occasionally partake in some "armchair Imagineering" as part of their Blue Sky series featuring friend-of-the-pod Griffin Douglass.

  1. 10 ago

    Special Report: D23 Wishlist (2026)

    In this special report, Danny and Alec discuss the roster for this year's D23 Expo Disney Experiences Showcase and add in a few wishlist items as well. Will they get what they want? We'll see! Music Credit: "When You Wish Upon a Star" Written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington - Euro Disneyland Entrance Music Arrangement by Unknown Artist

    Special Report: D23 Wishlist (2026)

  2. 15 jul

    Blue Sky: Gideon's Bakehouse

    Get ready to take a bite of this sweet and spooky episode! Alec, Danny, and Griffin discuss the design of Gideon's Bakehouse at Disney Springs and dream up a potential West Coast location.  Music Credit: "La Valse d'Amélie" Composed by Yann Tiersen

    Blue Sky: Gideon's Bakehouse

  3. 30 jun

    The World-Famous Studio Tour - Universal Studios Hollywood (Feat. D'Angelo Reyes)

    Get your cameras ready! In this epsiode, Danny and Alec are joined by their friend D'Angelo to discuss one of the most unique theme park experiences out there - the Universal Studio Tour. You can find D'Angelo on his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dangelo1260/ Music Credits: "Peter Pan Ballet: Act Two Opening Waltz" Composed by Carmon DeLeone "Universal Studios Logo" Composed by Jerry Goldsmith "Main Theme from Jaws" Composed by John Williams "Gasolina" Written by Daddy Yankee and Eddie Dee "King Kong" Composed by James Newton Howard "End Credits from Liar Liar" Composed by John Debney Tram-tastic Written by Jimmy Fallon

    The World-Famous Studio Tour - Universal Studios Hollywood (Feat. D'Angelo Reyes)

  4. 15 jun

    Blue Sky: Disney's Atlantis - The Lost Empire

    Hold your breath - to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Danny, Alec, and Griffin board a submarine and battle a leviathan to discuss the fan-favorite film as well as Imagineering's attempts to bring it to Disneyland, giving their own takes on what they'd like to see in the parks one day. Music Credits: "The Submarine" and "Atlantis" Composed by James Newton Howard

    Blue Sky: Disney's Atlantis - The Lost Empire

  5. 28 may

    Alice in Wonderland - Disneyland (Feat. Don Carson)

    In this very special epsiode, Danny and Alec journey down the rabbit hole with legendary concept designer Don Carson, who provides insight on the design and details of this iconic and unique attraction. We'll also discuss his virtual recreation of the 1958 version of the attraction, which you can find on YouTube: Alice in Wonderland (1958 Version) Virtual Recreation Music Credits: Alice in Introduction Performed by Kathryn Beaumont "March of the Cards" Composed by Oliver Wallace, Arranged by John Debney "All in the Golden Afternoon" Written by Sammy Fain and Bob Hilliard, Arranged by John Debney

    Alice in Wonderland - Disneyland (Feat. Don Carson)

  6. 13 may

    Blue Sky: Disney's Villains Land

    Calling all sorcerers, mistresses of evil, sea witches, and lords of the underworld: In this new series, Danny and Alec are joined again by their friend Griffin Douglass to discuss the upcoming Villains land coming to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. They'll do a bit of blue sky brainstorming to express their hopes and dreams (or should that be nightmares?) about this highly anticipated theme park project. Music Credit: The Awakening by Peter Gundry and The Friendly Ghost by Arthur Benson - Both heard as a part of the background music loop for Villains: Unfairly Ever After at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

    Blue Sky: Disney's Villains Land

  7. 29 abr

    Star Trek: The Experience (Feat. Kevin Cardani)

    Theme Parks. The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the Theme Park Perspective podcast. For this episode, Danny and Alec bring on industry veteran Kevin Cardani who has boldly gone where they haven't - the legendary Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas! Listen in for an industry perspetive into the layout, effects, and cast interactions that made this themed experience so memorable. Music Credits: Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Titles and End Credits - Arranged by Dennis McCarthy based on themes by Alexander Courage and Jerry Goldsmith

    Star Trek: The Experience (Feat. Kevin Cardani)

  8. 24 mar

    Cars Land - California Adventure (Feat. Griffin Douglass)

    Start your engines! Danny and Alec hit the road and drive into Cars Land at DCA to chat about the magic behind Radiator Springs and how it expertly brings the world of Pixar's Cars to life. They're joined by filmmaker Griffin Douglass with insights into what makes this land a gold standard in theme park design. You can find more from Griffin, including his award-winning short film Under Refurbishment, on his YouTube channel - Griffin Douglass YouTube Music Credits: (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 (The Music of Cars Land Version) - Writte by Bobby Troup, Performed by Larry the Cable Guy and Chuck Berry Welcome to Radiator Springs - Written by Bruno Coon, Performed by Joe Louis Walker Radiator Rock - Written by Bruno Coon, Performed by Joe Louis Walker Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream) - Written by James Keyes, Claude Feaster, Carl Feaster, Floyd F. McRae, and William Edwards, Performed by The Chords

    Cars Land - California Adventure (Feat. Griffin Douglass)
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Welcome to Theme Park Perspective: A designer's guide to the rides and realms of Disney, Universal, and beyond! On this pod, Danny and Alec nerd out on their favorite theme park design details, tell behind-the-scenes stories, and occasionally partake in some "armchair Imagineering" as part of their Blue Sky series featuring friend-of-the-pod Griffin Douglass.

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  • Creador
    Alec and Danny
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    13
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