Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the September 10th Designer Times by Bob Gurr at: <a href="News-ID108200.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID108200.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By fabdisbabe Reading Bob Gurr's articles on LaughingPlace.com was the first thing that made me go "Hmm, maybe a change in real estate is in order..." I love hearing from "the horse's mouth" how attractions were decided. I thought the part about the Rotojets was pretty funny. Off the shelf gun turrets become a beloved Disneyland ride. Fab
Originally Posted By jaxtrip Great Article! Bob Gurr's so cool. <a href="http://www.dlmonorail.com" target="_blank">http://www.dlmonorail.com</a>
Originally Posted By ParrotHead I can't pretend to understand all of the technical terms used, but I still love reading these. It amazes me how much work went into designing unique Disney attractions. Even attractions bought from someone else (like the rockets) took quite a bit of work to give them that Disney touch. This is what Disney theme parks are all about--offering unique experiences that can't be had anywhere else.
Originally Posted By imtigger2 THANKS again Bob... GREAT stories. I'm still sitting around the campfire waiting for more.. Dan Bejma imtigger
Originally Posted By Big Thunder Bob Gurr's articles are definately thee "E-Ticket" attraction of Laughing Place.com I luv it... "I used our infamous AR-240 strong motion accelerograph recording device to measure the ride motions" This is great... I actually knew what this was now Also want to mention that this article was great because it is about my favorite area and era of the park... 1967's "new Tomorrowland, a world on the move"
Originally Posted By HawaiianShirtGuy I could sit in a room all day listening to Mr. Gurr tell stories. If you haven't, grab the "E-Ticket" Monorail Issue.
