Austin LangThe MeltdownThe most embarrassing moment of my life took place on a carribean cruise. We were just about to arrive in Jamaica, and I had spent the past…Nov 5, 2020Nov 5, 2020
Austin LangSo Close and Yet So Far Far Away.Immersive theme park experiences are the future, but what do they mean for the nature of storytelling?Nov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020
Austin LangFatal Attractions: The Walt Disney World SpeedwayThe Walt Disney World Speedway was once home to the fastest thrills in Orlando. In 2015, however, it became the site of a tragedy.Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020
Austin LangThe Nightmare of Nostalgia: How Classic Games Became the Stars of Modern Ghost StoriesGhosts haunting your Nintendo 64? According to certain parts of the internet, it’s more likely than you think…Oct 20, 2020Oct 20, 2020
Austin LangI Went to Walt Disney World During the Pandemic; Here’s What I Learned.When Walt Disney World first reopened, I found myself volunteering for an experiment; one that could reshape how we design public spaces .Oct 15, 2020Oct 15, 2020
Austin LangThe Strange Tale of the Flying LegAn urban legend about an unfortunate amputee and his wayward prosthetic reveals an uncomfortable truth about the amusement industry.Oct 14, 2020Oct 14, 2020
Austin LangLiving on the Spectrum in the Shadow of COVID-19My life honestly didn’t change that much when COVID-19 hit. At least, not at first. As someone with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, I was…Oct 13, 2020Oct 13, 2020