T.L. Taylor
@tltaylor.bsky.social
Not sure I'm ready for another platform but let's see.
Theme park play research these days (yup, Disney).
tltaylor.com (links to most of my work, inc books, that are OA) & instagram.com/ybikapix (for the fun stuff!)
Theme park play research these days (yup, Disney).
tltaylor.com (links to most of my work, inc books, that are OA) & instagram.com/ybikapix (for the fun stuff!)
Excited to be presenting at TEAAS this year (case study of Galaxies Edge): teaacademicsociety.org/our-symposium/
Our Symposium – 2025 – Themed Experience & Attractions Academic Society
teaacademicsociety.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Excited to be presenting at TEAAS this year (case study of Galaxies Edge): teaacademicsociety.org/our-symposium/
We were treated to a showing of the new doc Halcyon Daze tonight (www.halcyondazefilm.com). Really cool chronicle of the life & impact of the Galactic Starcruiser on the people who got to experience it. It’s hitting the festival circuit soon but you can still snag a digital copy for a bit longer!
halcyondazefilm.com
DID YOU MISS THE KICKSTARTER?
BUT YOU WANT A DIGITAL COPY OF HALCYON DAZE?
CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR KICKSTARTER PAGE & BACK US TO GET THE DIGITAL COPY.
THIS OPTION WILL CLOSE IN OCTOBER 2025.
www.halcyondazefilm.com
October 18, 2025 at 3:59 AM
We were treated to a showing of the new doc Halcyon Daze tonight (www.halcyondazefilm.com). Really cool chronicle of the life & impact of the Galactic Starcruiser on the people who got to experience it. It’s hitting the festival circuit soon but you can still snag a digital copy for a bit longer!
More pics throughout the weekend over at my Insta fwiw: www.instagram.com/ybikapix/
October 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
More pics throughout the weekend over at my Insta fwiw: www.instagram.com/ybikapix/
Back in Orlando for Halcy-Con. Have I mentioned how fun fieldwork has been for this project on play in theme parks? 🤩 Assuming my role of intergalactic ethnographer means I’ll be dressing up again.❤️ the fantastic toy thermal print camera I’ve added to my gear (with some Aurebesh customization 😉)
October 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Back in Orlando for Halcy-Con. Have I mentioned how fun fieldwork has been for this project on play in theme parks? 🤩 Assuming my role of intergalactic ethnographer means I’ll be dressing up again.❤️ the fantastic toy thermal print camera I’ve added to my gear (with some Aurebesh customization 😉)
Workshop for streamers & content creators on media manipulation. Might be of interest to some. (I'm not affiliated, just sharing): www.poynter.org/mediawise/pr...
- Poynter
Play smart. Dodge manipulation. G.A.M.E. empowers streamers, fans, and industry stakeholders to reclaim game spaces from harmful stereotypes, extremist rhetoric, and common disinformation tricks. Thro...
www.poynter.org
October 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Workshop for streamers & content creators on media manipulation. Might be of interest to some. (I'm not affiliated, just sharing): www.poynter.org/mediawise/pr...
Looking forward to speaking at this upcoming event in DC on trust & safety in online games. www.eventbrite.com/e/mainstream...
Mainstreaming Trust and Safety in Online Games
Eventbrite - School of International Service presents Mainstreaming Trust and Safety in Online Games - Monday, September 29, 2025 at NYU Washington, DC, Washington, DC. Find event and ticket informati...
www.eventbrite.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Looking forward to speaking at this upcoming event in DC on trust & safety in online games. www.eventbrite.com/e/mainstream...
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We're pleased to announce the arrival of The 2025 Immersive Industry Report, which we are co-publishing with the renowned global design firm Gensler.
#experiential #experienceeconomy #industryreport #LBE #XR #themedentertainment #performingarts
www.gensler.com/gri/immersiv...
#experiential #experienceeconomy #industryreport #LBE #XR #themedentertainment #performingarts
www.gensler.com/gri/immersiv...
Evolving Immersive: The 2025 Immersive Industry Report
Explore the most comprehensive evaluation of the state of Immersive Experience available today, published in partnership by Gensler and the Immersive Experience Institute.
www.gensler.com
March 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
We're pleased to announce the arrival of The 2025 Immersive Industry Report, which we are co-publishing with the renowned global design firm Gensler.
#experiential #experienceeconomy #industryreport #LBE #XR #themedentertainment #performingarts
www.gensler.com/gri/immersiv...
#experiential #experienceeconomy #industryreport #LBE #XR #themedentertainment #performingarts
www.gensler.com/gri/immersiv...
Yay! Excited I'll get to present again at the annual DisNet conference this summer. Great event and fantastic org (linktr.ee/disnet), def worth checking out if you are doing work on Disney. This time I'll be presenting on the Galactic Starcruiser (part of my project on play in theme parks).
DisNet | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
International network for scholars & students researching Disney
linktr.ee
March 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Yay! Excited I'll get to present again at the annual DisNet conference this summer. Great event and fantastic org (linktr.ee/disnet), def worth checking out if you are doing work on Disney. This time I'll be presenting on the Galactic Starcruiser (part of my project on play in theme parks).
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Excited to run a Climate Game workshop with MIT’s System Awareness Lab & Scheller Teacher Education Program today! We’re critiquing and playing #boardgames that imagine #climate futures.
March 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Excited to run a Climate Game workshop with MIT’s System Awareness Lab & Scheller Teacher Education Program today! We’re critiquing and playing #boardgames that imagine #climate futures.
whew (had totally missed the cfp this year for some reason)! this is a great online conf for those working on theme park stuff :)
Need a little bit more time for your abstract?
Deadline for Abstracts is extended to 16th February!
Deadline for Abstracts is extended to 16th February!
February 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
whew (had totally missed the cfp this year for some reason)! this is a great online conf for those working on theme park stuff :)
❤️ AARP reporting on the landscape of 50+ players (of which I'm decidedly one 😆). The numbers often surprise folks, as does the diversity found in that cohort. I generally caveat industry reports, but until other outlets (*coughPewcough*) start tackling, I'll take it! www.aarp.org/pri/topics/s...
Gamers 50-Plus Are a Growing Force in the Tech Market
The number of gamers 50-plus has grown to 52.4 million, according to a recent AARP survey, and they're ready to spend on games designed with them in mind
www.aarp.org
January 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
❤️ AARP reporting on the landscape of 50+ players (of which I'm decidedly one 😆). The numbers often surprise folks, as does the diversity found in that cohort. I generally caveat industry reports, but until other outlets (*coughPewcough*) start tackling, I'll take it! www.aarp.org/pri/topics/s...
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Writing workshop around dilemmas in video games - a preview of our current research work for MIT undergrads calendar.mit.edu/event/query-...
Query the Quandary: A Game Writing Workshop
When storyboarding a game, how do you create interesting problems that really make your players go “hmm”? How do you write a conflict that is both fun and challenging?
At Query the Quandary, you will...
calendar.mit.edu
January 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Writing workshop around dilemmas in video games - a preview of our current research work for MIT undergrads calendar.mit.edu/event/query-...
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Board game playing event - Playing Workers: worker representation and resistance, Jan 30 & 31 calendar.mit.edu/event/playin...
IAP 2025: Playing Workers – Worker Representation and Resistance in Board Games
Worker placement games are beloved by modern board gamers. The act of placing cubes or discs in factories or farms to increase production and profit is certainly enticing, but what do the workers want...
calendar.mit.edu
January 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Board game playing event - Playing Workers: worker representation and resistance, Jan 30 & 31 calendar.mit.edu/event/playin...
Fellow internet studies friends: fascinating right now to listen in/watch on the platform itself as the SC debates the TikTok ban. Looking forward to reading future work on this!
January 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Fellow internet studies friends: fascinating right now to listen in/watch on the platform itself as the SC debates the TikTok ban. Looking forward to reading future work on this!
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If you are wondering how to help a family in Gaza directly, go to www.gazafunds.com
All the campaigns there have been vetted.
All the campaigns there have been vetted.
Gaza Funds Spotlight Campaign
Find vetted fundraisers for Gaza here
www.gazafunds.com
December 4, 2024 at 1:56 PM
If you are wondering how to help a family in Gaza directly, go to www.gazafunds.com
All the campaigns there have been vetted.
All the campaigns there have been vetted.
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DisTwitter this morning
November 22, 2024 at 3:54 PM
DisTwitter this morning
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Is your Following feed overcrowded? Do you wish you could check in on one little world at a time? Not only does Bluesky have purpose-built feeds and lists for this, but you can convert any starter pack to a list using @wandrme.paxex.aero's terrific tool. Then you can pin it for easy access!
Convert BSky Starter Pack to List
nws-bot.us
November 20, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Is your Following feed overcrowded? Do you wish you could check in on one little world at a time? Not only does Bluesky have purpose-built feeds and lists for this, but you can convert any starter pack to a list using @wandrme.paxex.aero's terrific tool. Then you can pin it for easy access!
Appreciate this piece by @nathangrayson.bsky.social that tackles some of the importance, and complicated future, of what is happening with political convo on platforms often ignored by the mainstream (inc both dems and scholars alike) aftermath.site/twitch-youtu...
After The Election, Leftist Influencers Are At A Crossroads - Aftermath
Joe Rogan – the man and the cultural phenomenon – is not something you can simply grow in a tube. But cries for a liberal Joe Rogan elide a more salient point: There is already a left-leaning content ...
aftermath.site
November 18, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Appreciate this piece by @nathangrayson.bsky.social that tackles some of the importance, and complicated future, of what is happening with political convo on platforms often ignored by the mainstream (inc both dems and scholars alike) aftermath.site/twitch-youtu...
yesss, delicious! theonion.com/heres-why-i-...
Here’s Why I Decided To Buy ‘InfoWars’
Today we celebrate a new addition to the Global Tetrahedron LLC family of brands. And let me say, I really do see it as a family. Much like family members, our brands are abstract nodes of wealth, int...
theonion.com
November 15, 2024 at 1:32 AM
yesss, delicious! theonion.com/heres-why-i-...
Had a fun time talking about gaming with Henry and Colin! www.howdoyoulikeitsofar.org
How Do You Like It So Far - A podcast by Henry Jenkins & Colin Maclay
How Do You Like It So Far uses pop culture to take soundings of a society in transition, exploring intersections with civic imagination and engagement, and social and political change.
www.howdoyoulikeitsofar.org
October 21, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Had a fun time talking about gaming with Henry and Colin! www.howdoyoulikeitsofar.org
amazing project well worth plugging into and supporting ❤️
We got to screen a few minutes of Halcyon Daze: The Final Voyages of Disney's Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser at a con last weekend. But, we are planning an online encore. If you are interested, join the mailing list! mailchi.mp/d62a08c617c0...
Halcyon Daze Coms Crew
mailchi.mp
October 9, 2024 at 4:16 PM
amazing project well worth plugging into and supporting ❤️
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ConceptsOfAPlanFINALVERSION.doc
September 11, 2024 at 2:30 AM
ConceptsOfAPlanFINALVERSION.doc
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Radio Tave, Meow Wolf’s new location in Houston, will open to the public on October 31. #Immersive
www.billboard.com/pro/meow-wol...
www.billboard.com/pro/meow-wol...
Meow Wolf Reveals Opening Date & Theme for New Houston Location: ‘Music & Sound Play An Even Bigger Role’
Meow Wolf Houston's opening date and them have been announced. The radio-themed space opens in the city's Fifth Ward neighborhood on Oct. 31.
www.billboard.com
September 10, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Radio Tave, Meow Wolf’s new location in Houston, will open to the public on October 31. #Immersive
www.billboard.com/pro/meow-wol...
www.billboard.com/pro/meow-wol...
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Todd Martens of the LA Times covers this year's Ghost Town Alive! immersive show and the joys of playing pretend in a theme park. www.latimes.com/travel/story...
The hootin'-hollerin' allure of Knott's Berry Farm's summer staple Ghost Town Alive!
You never know what you'll be asked to do during the participation-driven experience. Act in a moving-picture show? Participate in a mustache contest? Help a gang rob a bank?
www.latimes.com
August 12, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Todd Martens of the LA Times covers this year's Ghost Town Alive! immersive show and the joys of playing pretend in a theme park. www.latimes.com/travel/story...