I recently had the privilege of speaking at the Internet Summit technology conference in Raleigh, North Carolina about Walt Disney and how his processes and ideas could be applied in user experience design. In pulling together the presentation deck for…
Category: Disney
Disney, Movies, My Quora answers
Why did Disney choose to create new characters in Wreck-It-Ralph instead of using existing video game characters?
The answer is simple, and to explain it I will quote Yogurt from Spaceballs: "Merchandising! Merchandising!" If Disney used existing characters from classic video games as the protagonists, they would have to share/pay substantial licensing fees to the companies that…
Disney, Geek, Movies
Disney buys Star Wars: One fan’s perspective
Slow news day. As we are all still reeling in the east coast from Hurricane Sandy, and seeing the devastating aftermath, there is no logical reason at all to get worked up over an announcement of yet another corporate acquisition.…
Apple, Disney, Technology, UX Articles
Walt Disney, the world’s first user experience designer
I’m a huge fan of the Walt Disney Park experience, and my family has traveled several times to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The service we receive is unparalleled to any other vacation spot, and I always return from every…
Disney, My Quora answers
What are some least pleasant aspects of the Disney theme parks?
I’ve gone to the Disney parks a lot. And when I say “a lot” I mean “over 20 times.” I’ve hit the parks on both coasts, and hope to someday visit the parks outside the US. When comes to least…
Disney, Movies
Cars 2 dazzles but ultimately disappoints
The streak is over. Cars 2 isn’t a bad film by any measure. It’s visually dazzling, it has some fine action set pieces, and it has a breakneck pace that is far from boring. It also features a witty spy…
Disney
Toy Story 3 delivers powerfully good entertainment and meaning
One of the frustrations in my life right now is that I am away from home for prolonged periods. My career is in the midst of a big transition and I’ve been given an opportunity to really make an impact…
Disney, Trek
My Geek Dream: Star Trek + Disney Parks = AWESOME!
Warning: This post contains extreme geekery and wish-fulfillment and should not be considered as anything more than my blue-sky fantasy on my part. I think it is a good idea, and hope that someone somewhere with the ability to “make…
Disney
VIDEO: D23 Expo Announcement of Star Tours 2
This looks great, even if it does feature the Episode 1 Podrace… Forgive the 3D effect (youtube doesn’t come with glasses)
Disney
Fantasyland at Walt Disney World to double in size by 2013
The rumors two months ago were true – Disney just announced that they will be doubling Fantasyland by 2013. They will also be revising Star Tours by 2011, integrating prequel trilogy aspects such as the Episode I pod race. More…
Disney, Geek
Disney buys Marvel – so what happens to Universal’s Super Hero Island? UPDATED!
Comic geeks across the globe felt a tremor in the force this morning when it was announced that Disney is acquiring Marvel Entertainment for 4 (Doctor Evil voice) BILLION dollars. Disney hopes to capitalize on Marvel’s 5000 characters (a long…
Disney
Hmm… Leaked blueprints show an expanded Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World UPDATED: Disney just confirmed at D23
Look’s like it’s “Disney weekend” at josephdickerson.com, as I have to note the huge amount of attention being paid to a leaked blueprint that shows (supposedly) an expanded Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. Gone is Mickey’s Toon…
Disney, Movies
Review: Pixar’s UP
Well, since I spent a couple of hundred words writing about Mega Shark versus Giant Octopus the other day, I owe UP at least as much “ink”… so here it goes. My initial reaction was simple: the movie’s a masterpiece.…
Disney
Photos from Disneyland…
Here’s some photos from a recent trip to Disneyland…
Disney, Movies
Lots of Love for The Rocketeer…
Seen in this Digg link here.
Disney, Movies, Neglected Cinema
Retro Movie Review – The Rocketeer
MAN, I love this movie. And I sometimes think I’m the only one who does. Backstory: I saw the film on opening day, 1991. And was entranced. The ’30s sets, costumes, and dialogue. The wonderful acting by then-Bind Timothy Dalton…