John Gullion
It had to be 1978. I would have been four with a thick, blondish brown bowl cut and checkered slacks. I looked like that kid from the Allman Brothers album. We were visiting my grandparents in Lawrenceport, Indiana, a community that consists of little more than an intersection of two … Read More
I don’t want to start this article talking about giant exotic birds. The truth is I have what I believe to be some very clever ruminations about the nature of people. Specifically, people who would go to a magical theme park in sweltering central Florida, a park with seemingly unlimited … Read More
In honor of Theodor Suess Geisel, I thought about writing this in rhyme. Spoiler alert: I made it about three lines, deleted it and started over. That rhyming business is tricky. In fairness to me, Dr. Seuss – aka Theodor Geisel – made up a lot of words whenever he … Read More
The internet is a magnificent tool, offering all the knowledge of the library of Alexandria at our fingertips. We can use it to reach across the world, to share news and information and entertainment. On the internet, we can explore new worlds, hobbies and learn about places we will likely … Read More
There’s a railroad track that runs behind my office. In fact, it is probably 75 yards away from my desk. It’s a dual-track where one train can park to let the other pass. Sometimes when I leave the office in an especially pensive mood, I think about the romance and … Read More
When Universal Studios decided to transport a mythical English magic school from the Harry Potter series to the searing heat of Universal Studios Florida, proper immersion was an issue. How could they give a guest the feeling of being transported to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter when they were … Read More
When you’re booking a trip to Disney World, there are a few questions that must be answered. At the forefront of these – especially now that simply having a ticket isn’t enough – is how many days, how many parks and which parks take precedence over the others. Do I … Read More
Our entertainment world is dominated – for better or worse – in the never-ending search for Intellectual Property, aka IP. Books can be turned into film series or TV shows that can move merchandise. They can also inspire theme park rides or even entire sections. Disney is king, of course, … Read More