America did not exist. Four centuries of work, bloodshed, loneliness and fear created this land. We built America and the process made us Americans. A new breed, rooted in all races, stained and tinted with all colors. A seeming ethnic anarchy. Then in of little time we became more alike than we were different. A new society, not great, but fitted by our very faults for greatness.The inspiring words of John Steinbeck, as presented by our genuine American antique Ben Franklin, open what is easily one of Walt Disney World’s premiere attractions, and likely one of the single greatest accomplishments of Walt Disney Imagineering.
The American Adventure.
In keeping with the spirit of the recent Independence Day holiday, Lou and I venture to World Showcase for our newest Disney Scene Investigation on the latest episode of the WDW Radio Show. We explore the development and history of this wonderful attraction and point out all those hidden (and sometimes not so hidden) details that make Disney theme park entertainment so notable and special. Interviews with American Adventure and Voices of Liberty cast members round out the segment and provide unique behind the scenes perspectives. Join us as we unapologetically wax patriotic and sentimental; it’s a great time.
We also went back into the 2719 archives and retrieved our Lost Imagineering post that detailed some of the early concept ideas for the American Adventure. Enjoy!
2 comments:
It was a great segment. It is amazing the details that you guys can share with us.
So, what about a giant arm of Mark Twain holding a cigar over the American Adventure Pavilion?
George, if ANYONE'S giant arm is going to be over the American Adventure Pavilion holding a cigar, it would be Bill Clinton's.
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