• Pirate Tales

    Stories about the construction of “Pirates of the Caribbean” at Disneyland Paris.

  • Disneyland Paris at 25

    Exclusive interview with mister Tony Baxter.

  • Bringing back the Sparkle – Designing the Rivers of the Far West

    Embark on a guided tour with Imagineers Jeff Burke and Beth Clapperton.

  • Bringing back the Sparkle – Designing Adventure Isle

    Learn about the design and origins of “Adventure Isle”, Disneyland Paris.

  • Sweet Christmas at Disneyland Paris – Photo Report

    Relive the magic of this year’s Christmas season at Disneyland Paris!

Welcome to Designing Disney Research Center.

Fan website, investigating, and encouraging others to investigate, the art and history of Disney theme parks, in the firm belief that a good understanding of their creation and roots will fuel higher appreciation of their beauty and unique charm. Read more.

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DesignWe take you behind the scenes and show you how Disney theme park magic is made.

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HistoryPast and Present. We give you an overview of the evolution of the Disney parks and resorts.

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PeopleEverything you need to know about the most legendary Walt Disney Imagineers.

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On this DayRead about mayor events that happened today in Disney theme park history.

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Book ReviewsDiscover the ‘must-read’ books about the art and history of Disney parks and resorts.

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Current EventsStay up-to-date with the latest from all of the Disney theme parks across the globe.

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Pirate Tales

Retired Walt Disney Imagineer, mister Chris Tietz (Show Producer Adventureland) reminisces about the construction of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” attraction at Disneyland Paris.
 

Disneyland Paris at 25

In this exclusive interview, we discuss with retired Walt Disney Imagineer mister Tony Baxter the history of the most magical place in Europe.
 

Bringing back the Sparkle – Designing the Rivers of the Far West

We invite you to embark on a steam-powered journey along the Rivers of the Far West with Walt Disney Imagineers Jeff Burke and Beth Clapperton.
 

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