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Riding on @tf1design.bsky.social’s coattails as he releases his Build-Outs of Disney World’s parks, here’s my Magic Kingdom reimagining from a few years ago! You can walk through every decision and ride at parklore.com/main/buildout-mk!
January 8, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Riding on @tf1design.bsky.social’s coattails as he releases his Build-Outs of Disney World’s parks, here’s my Magic Kingdom reimagining from a few years ago! You can walk through every decision and ride at parklore.com/main/buildout-mk!
Guests can battle & catch wild Pokémon in four wild zones around Dominio, healing and evolving at Pokémon Centers and challenging friends, family, and other visitors in augmented reality Battle Pods. The raft ride becomes the interactive Pokémon Snap Splash Safari, and we get an E-Ticket dark ride!
December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Guests can battle & catch wild Pokémon in four wild zones around Dominio, healing and evolving at Pokémon Centers and challenging friends, family, and other visitors in augmented reality Battle Pods. The raft ride becomes the interactive Pokémon Snap Splash Safari, and we get an E-Ticket dark ride!
One of the land's attractions is an interactive Pokémon Gym show, wherein viewers can help either the trainer or the Gym Leader make choices – a real-time special-effects show with live actors, puppets, and animatronics with multiple combinations.
December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
One of the land's attractions is an interactive Pokémon Gym show, wherein viewers can help either the trainer or the Gym Leader make choices – a real-time special-effects show with live actors, puppets, and animatronics with multiple combinations.
In Cipresso City's Pokémon Lab, visitors can get oriented to the land's mechanics, then (either via Universal Play app, or a physical Pokéball for purchase) select one of the land's three started who I love like children: Pompeiiano, Aquilonico, and Lontralier.
December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In Cipresso City's Pokémon Lab, visitors can get oriented to the land's mechanics, then (either via Universal Play app, or a physical Pokéball for purchase) select one of the land's three started who I love like children: Pompeiiano, Aquilonico, and Lontralier.
One of my favorite projects I've ever drawn up is THE POKÉMON WORLD: DOMINIO REGION – my concept for converting Toon Lagoon at Universal Islands of Adventure into an Italian-inspired region in the Pokémon World, comprised of Cipresso City, Costa di Spruzzi, and Tempio di Losario. (1/3)
December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
One of my favorite projects I've ever drawn up is THE POKÉMON WORLD: DOMINIO REGION – my concept for converting Toon Lagoon at Universal Islands of Adventure into an Italian-inspired region in the Pokémon World, comprised of Cipresso City, Costa di Spruzzi, and Tempio di Losario. (1/3)
Thank you to everyone who spent time with my deep dive into the history of Walt Disney Studios Park this weekend! (parklore.com/main/walt-di...)
To help tell the story, I drew this pretty sobering look at this park's state when it opened in 2002...
To help tell the story, I drew this pretty sobering look at this park's state when it opened in 2002...
December 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thank you to everyone who spent time with my deep dive into the history of Walt Disney Studios Park this weekend! (parklore.com/main/walt-di...)
To help tell the story, I drew this pretty sobering look at this park's state when it opened in 2002...
To help tell the story, I drew this pretty sobering look at this park's state when it opened in 2002...
It's been a long time since I've published one of my in-depth histories, but the newest entry is here – the full story of WALT DISNEY STUDIOS PARK at Disneyland Paris. It's an absolutely gargantuan feature, but if anyone will read it, I know it's you all.
parklore.com/main/walt-disney-studios
parklore.com/main/walt-disney-studios
December 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It's been a long time since I've published one of my in-depth histories, but the newest entry is here – the full story of WALT DISNEY STUDIOS PARK at Disneyland Paris. It's an absolutely gargantuan feature, but if anyone will read it, I know it's you all.
parklore.com/main/walt-disney-studios
parklore.com/main/walt-disney-studios
One of my favorite #LayoutTuesday comparisons – the before-and-after of JAWS at Universal Studios Florida becoming The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley.
See them overlaid at parklore.com/main/then-now! And join for $2/month to support ad-free theme park storytelling!
See them overlaid at parklore.com/main/then-now! And join for $2/month to support ad-free theme park storytelling!
December 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One of my favorite #LayoutTuesday comparisons – the before-and-after of JAWS at Universal Studios Florida becoming The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley.
See them overlaid at parklore.com/main/then-now! And join for $2/month to support ad-free theme park storytelling!
See them overlaid at parklore.com/main/then-now! And join for $2/month to support ad-free theme park storytelling!
If you're doing any small business shopping this weekend, consider becoming a supporting Member of Park Lore for even $2/month.
It's a great way to support the kind of theme park art & storytelling (with no ads or clickbait) that we all say we want more of! Join at parklore.com/join!
It's a great way to support the kind of theme park art & storytelling (with no ads or clickbait) that we all say we want more of! Join at parklore.com/join!
November 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
If you're doing any small business shopping this weekend, consider becoming a supporting Member of Park Lore for even $2/month.
It's a great way to support the kind of theme park art & storytelling (with no ads or clickbait) that we all say we want more of! Join at parklore.com/join!
It's a great way to support the kind of theme park art & storytelling (with no ads or clickbait) that we all say we want more of! Join at parklore.com/join!
I've added both individual stickers and a Mountain Badge sweatshirt to my online store – shop.parklore.com!
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I've added both individual stickers and a Mountain Badge sweatshirt to my online store – shop.parklore.com!
One of the first things I drew in the early days of Park Lore were "badges" to commemorate the "Disney Mountains." Just for fun, I thought it would be a good time to refresh and upgrade those rough sketches into more refined sticker designs! I think it's a fun collection! #ParkLoreArt
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
One of the first things I drew in the early days of Park Lore were "badges" to commemorate the "Disney Mountains." Just for fun, I thought it would be a good time to refresh and upgrade those rough sketches into more refined sticker designs! I think it's a fun collection! #ParkLoreArt
A brand new #LayoutTuesday illustration this week – a peek inside THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS: OFF THE LEASH! If you're still thinking Universal can't deliver in this genre, this ride will prove otherwise. 60+ animatronics, phenomenal gags, so much detail... A home run! #ParkLoreArt
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A brand new #LayoutTuesday illustration this week – a peek inside THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS: OFF THE LEASH! If you're still thinking Universal can't deliver in this genre, this ride will prove otherwise. 60+ animatronics, phenomenal gags, so much detail... A home run! #ParkLoreArt
For #LayoutTuesday, here's a look at the before & after of Islands of Adventure's Jurassic Park. The world-building walkthrough TRICERATOPS ENCOUNTER and the high speed VELOCICOASTER both bring guests close to dinosaurs...! Just, y'know, at a different speed #ParkLoreArt parklore.com/main/then-now
November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
For #LayoutTuesday, here's a look at the before & after of Islands of Adventure's Jurassic Park. The world-building walkthrough TRICERATOPS ENCOUNTER and the high speed VELOCICOASTER both bring guests close to dinosaurs...! Just, y'know, at a different speed #ParkLoreArt parklore.com/main/then-now
Earlier this year, I shared my hand-drawn Build-Out (and accompanying in-depth written walkthrough) of a dreamy, armchair-Imagineered version of Disney's Animal Kingdom. It's one of the projects I'm proudest of.
Take the journey at parklore.com/main/buildou...!
Take the journey at parklore.com/main/buildou...!
October 31, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Earlier this year, I shared my hand-drawn Build-Out (and accompanying in-depth written walkthrough) of a dreamy, armchair-Imagineered version of Disney's Animal Kingdom. It's one of the projects I'm proudest of.
Take the journey at parklore.com/main/buildou...!
Take the journey at parklore.com/main/buildou...!
Before Nemo, there was THE LIVING SEAS. Guests would access this pavilion through a complex, multi-phase introduction that included a pre-show film, a "descent" in underwater Hydrolators, and an arrival at SeaBase Alpha via an Omnimover through the ocean. #ParkLoreArt #LayoutTuesday
October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Before Nemo, there was THE LIVING SEAS. Guests would access this pavilion through a complex, multi-phase introduction that included a pre-show film, a "descent" in underwater Hydrolators, and an arrival at SeaBase Alpha via an Omnimover through the ocean. #ParkLoreArt #LayoutTuesday
The annual TEA / AECOM theme park attendance estimates for 2024 have been published! So of course, I took that as an opportunity to do some data visualization, then write a 3,000 word reflection on 2024's trends. 😎 Check out my thoughts at parklore.com/vault/attendance-2024! #ParkLoreArt
October 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The annual TEA / AECOM theme park attendance estimates for 2024 have been published! So of course, I took that as an opportunity to do some data visualization, then write a 3,000 word reflection on 2024's trends. 😎 Check out my thoughts at parklore.com/vault/attendance-2024! #ParkLoreArt
I have been trying to diversify beyond the “X” ecosystem for obvious reasons, so if you happen to be on Instagram (bc meta is so great 🙃), join the fun there I guess! Hahaha
October 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I have been trying to diversify beyond the “X” ecosystem for obvious reasons, so if you happen to be on Instagram (bc meta is so great 🙃), join the fun there I guess! Hahaha
Disneyland’s absolutely spectacular Evil Queen (subject of many deservedly viral moments) seems to be hinting (in character!) that the Queen will be switching from year round to seasonal (Halloween) appearances, ending November 1. tiktok.com/t/ZTMHPVnoS/
October 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Disneyland’s absolutely spectacular Evil Queen (subject of many deservedly viral moments) seems to be hinting (in character!) that the Queen will be switching from year round to seasonal (Halloween) appearances, ending November 1. tiktok.com/t/ZTMHPVnoS/
This is so great and if it was $59.99 it would be in my cart, but $160?!?! For 12 mini-plush in a cardboard Advent calendar?! 😩
October 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This is so great and if it was $59.99 it would be in my cart, but $160?!?! For 12 mini-plush in a cardboard Advent calendar?! 😩
In 2024, Antarctica became home to a ride better fitting SeaWorld's modern focus. PENGUIN TREK is a launched family coaster by tried-and-true Swiss manufacturer B&M. It even includes a brief "dark ride" section. And still ends with penguins.
See more at parklore.com/main/then-now!
See more at parklore.com/main/then-now!
October 22, 2025 at 12:13 AM
In 2024, Antarctica became home to a ride better fitting SeaWorld's modern focus. PENGUIN TREK is a launched family coaster by tried-and-true Swiss manufacturer B&M. It even includes a brief "dark ride" section. And still ends with penguins.
See more at parklore.com/main/then-now!
See more at parklore.com/main/then-now!
What *was* notable was that the compact dark ride was part of a sort of "home-grown" Living Land – ANTARCTICA – a sort of immersive (but y'know, SeaWorld-budget-scaled) take on the Wizarding World formula! Later today, we'll see how the dark ride space was re-used... parklore.com/main/then-now!
October 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
What *was* notable was that the compact dark ride was part of a sort of "home-grown" Living Land – ANTARCTICA – a sort of immersive (but y'know, SeaWorld-budget-scaled) take on the Wizarding World formula! Later today, we'll see how the dark ride space was re-used... parklore.com/main/then-now!
It was shocking that the tech we all watched bring Mystic Manor to life would make its U.S. debut in a ride at SeaWorld...! But ads showing riders joyfully sliding atop icy, blue-skied glaciers sort of mis-sold what was a fairly claustrophobic, uneven ride looking for a reason to exist...
October 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It was shocking that the tech we all watched bring Mystic Manor to life would make its U.S. debut in a ride at SeaWorld...! But ads showing riders joyfully sliding atop icy, blue-skied glaciers sort of mis-sold what was a fairly claustrophobic, uneven ride looking for a reason to exist...
It's a brand new #LayoutTuesday, featuring SeaWorld Orlando's EMPIRE OF THE PENGUIN! The product of one of SeaWorld's periodic eras of (invariably doomed) ambition, the ride beat Disney & Universal to the trackless LPS dark ride punch! But the results? Well... 😬 #ParkLoreArt
October 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It's a brand new #LayoutTuesday, featuring SeaWorld Orlando's EMPIRE OF THE PENGUIN! The product of one of SeaWorld's periodic eras of (invariably doomed) ambition, the ride beat Disney & Universal to the trackless LPS dark ride punch! But the results? Well... 😬 #ParkLoreArt
Another #ParkLoreLandline has joined the villa. UNIVERSAL KIDS RESORT in Frisco, Texas will open with seven lands centered on DreamWorks, Illumination, and Nickelodeon properties. What will its landline look like in 25 years? 🤔
See all my hand-drawn land-timelines at parklore.com/main/landlines!
See all my hand-drawn land-timelines at parklore.com/main/landlines!
October 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Another #ParkLoreLandline has joined the villa. UNIVERSAL KIDS RESORT in Frisco, Texas will open with seven lands centered on DreamWorks, Illumination, and Nickelodeon properties. What will its landline look like in 25 years? 🤔
See all my hand-drawn land-timelines at parklore.com/main/landlines!
See all my hand-drawn land-timelines at parklore.com/main/landlines!