Greg Maletic's Disney Columns

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The Meaning of Disneyland

October 14, 2005Have we all forgotten what Disneyland was originally about?

Defending Walt Disney World

September 9, 2005Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom takes a lot of flak from theme park fans. But a closer look reveals just how special it really is.

The Florida Project

June 3, 2003Why would Walt Disney spend his last days trying to solve the world's transportation problems rather than entertain us?

Haunted Mansion Holiday

Haunted Mansion Holiday does a fantasic job of making-over a classic attraction.

So Long, Honest Abe

July 23, 2002It's no fun saying it, but it's time to get rid of Mr. Lincoln—or at least radically re-think what Disney's trying to accomplish with its history lessons.

Seaworthy

July 3, 2002In sheer richness and detail, Tokyo DisneySea does set a new standard for theme park design. But considering how much it cost, did the Oriental Land Company buy itself the best theme park ever?

Tomorrow Never Dies

April 25, 2002Disney's next-generation Tomorrowlands head off in an entirely new direction from their predecessors, with mostly amazing results.

Greatest Disney Attraction...Ever?

February 11, 2002Is it possible to choose the greatest Disney attraction ever?

Disney Returns To Its Roots

January 24, 2002Yes, Disney's California Adventure could be better. But Disneyland's newest park and Tokyo DisneySea illustrate that Walt Disney Imagineering has finally remembered what an amusement park is supposed to be like.

Fixing Future World

January 17, 2002General Motor's Test Track attraction points the way towards making Epcot a substantially better park.

What Went Wrong With Disney's Zoo

January 10, 2002By failing to tackle the complexities of the ecological issues it presents, Disney's Animal Kingdom gives its critics the ammunition they need to denigrate the company's environmental message. Worse still, it's not very fun.