Alec and Danny

Theme Park Perspective

Society EN ↓ 11 episodes

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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Alec and Danny

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Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

The World-Famous Studio Tour - Universal Studios Hollywood (Feat. D'Angelo Reyes) 30.06.2026

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 G...

Blue Sky: Disney's Atlantis - The Lost Empire 15.06.2026

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

Alice in Wonderland - Disneyland (Feat. Don Carson) 28.05.2026

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 Introd...

Blue Sky: Disney's Villains Land 13.05.2026

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 the...

Star Trek: The Experience (Feat. Kevin Cardani) 29.04.2026

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 Credi...

Cars Land - California Adventure (Feat. Griffin Douglass) 24.03.2026

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 Refurbishm...

Jurassic Park: The Ride - Universal Studios Hollywood 04.03.2026

Hold onto your butts! In this episode, Danny and Alec venture deep into the jungles of Jurassic Park: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood to break down the design behind one of the most iconic water rides in theme park history.  Music Credits: Welcome to Jurassic Park - Composed by John Williams Journey to the Island - Composed by John Williams

Main Street U.S.A - Disneyland Paris 06.02.2026

Grab a baguette and a glass of wine because in this episode, Danny and Alec hop across the pond to talk about Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Paris. This version of a turn-of-the-century American town is the stunning, detail-rich creation of the late, great Eddie Soto. We've dedicated this episode to Eddie and his lasting legacy. Music Credits:

Special Report: Disneyland Handcrafted 23.01.2026

To all who come to this Happy Podcast, Welcome! In this special report, Danny and Alec eview the newly released Disney+ documentary Disneyland Handcrafted and their time spent at the Blue Carpet Premiere on the Walt Disney Studios lot. Music Credits: Fantasyland Overture and Finale from "Walt Disney Takes You to Disneyland" by Tutti Camarata When You Wish Upon a Star - Written by Leigh Harline & N...

Big Thunder Mountain - Disneyland 24.12.2025

All aboard! On this episode, Danny and Alec hop on a runaway mine train and rattle their way through the twists, turns, and thrills of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. So, hang on to your hats and glasses—because this here's THE WILDEST PODCAST IN THE WILDERNEEESSSS! Music Credits: Theme from "The Big Country" - Written by Jerome Moross All Aboard the Mine Train (From "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad"...

Celestial Park - Epic Universe 19.11.2025

For their first episode, Danny and Alec take a journey through the cosmos - to explore gardens green and epic worlds to fill your dreams as they venture through Celestial Park at Epic Universe. Music Credits: Court of the Moon Theme (Day) - Composed by Apollon de Moura, Andreas Kübler & Adrian Gucze Stardust Racers (Day) - Composed by Andreas Kübler

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