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An Imagination update (with Dreamfinder!), a new Tomorrowland at Disneyland, fixing the Yeti. These three changes have been on my bucket list for a long time, possibly for the past decade. I thought maybe one would get announced at this weekend’s D23 Experiences showcase.… Read more...

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It’s time to close out this podcast miniseries and sum up my Disneyland solo trip! First of all, we’ll spend a little more time with me as I travel back to St. Louis. I start at the Long Beach Airport, take a brief stop in Phoenix, and ultimately make it home.… Read more...

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We’re back for the second park day on my Disneyland solo trip report! I spent more than 17 hours at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. It was such a blast to enjoy so many attractions. After enjoying 36 attractions on my first park day, I nearly equaled that with 31 on my second day.… Read more...

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It’s time to step through the gates and sprint through the Disneyland Resort! For this second part of my Disneyland solo trip podcast, we’re rope dropping the parks and staying until they close. This Tomorrow Society Podcast episode includes clips recorded throughout my park day; I cover everything I did and my thoughts on all the big attractions.… Read more...

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Last week, I spent two solo days at the Disneyland Resort in California and had an incredible trip. My sprint through the park included nearly 70 attractions, great food, and a lot more. I recorded multiple hours of audio throughout my entire trip.… Read more...

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In this special episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast, Dan Heaton talks about his summer trips to Six Flags parks and Disney's year so far. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

On the finale of the Tomorrow Society Podcast, Dan Heaton looks back at nearly a decade of the show's history and answers listener questions. Thanks so much for supporting the show in the past 10 years! Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

Dan Heaton gives a trip report of his weekend trip to the Universal Orlando resort in early January, including the VelociCoaster and Hagrid's. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

Seth Kubersky of the Unofficial Guide returns to the Tomorrow Society Podcast to preview Universal's Epic Universe theme park. Learn more and check out the show notes for this episode at https://tomorrowsociety.com.

Tim Grassey returns to the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about Universal's Epic Universe, Disney's 2025 openings, and wide range of other theme park topics. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

Ken Bruce joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about his book "Before the Birds Sang Words" about Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

Becky Gandillon joins Dan Heaton on the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about the latest changes that impact Walt Disney World's parks. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

Skipper Ben Rebstock returns to the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk with Dan Heaton about 35 years of the Disney/MGM Studios park. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com.

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Daniel “Rover” Singer began his entertainment career in the theater world, and he found great success there before joining Walt Disney Imagineering. As a co-founder of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, he helped create The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).… Read more...

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Amy Ratcliffe joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about her books like the Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy, and Thrill Ride. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the Tomorrow Society through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

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We keep learning more about Disney history, particularly events that haven’t been covered as closely. A good example is the trip to Latin America in 1941. It was depicted in the 2009 documentary Walt & El Grupo, but we’ve since found out even more.… Read more...

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Shane Bettenhausen joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk with Dan Heaton about his recent trip to Tokyo Disneyland and the Fantasy Springs expansion. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the Tomorrow Society through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

Dan Heaton adds an epilogue to his thoughts on the Tomorrow Society Podcast about the news that the Rivers of America is being replaced by Cars. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the Tomorrow Society on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

Dan Heaton gives his reactions to Disney's theme park announcements at D23 2024: The Ultimate Fan Event on the Tomorrow Society Podcast. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the Tomorrow Society Podcast through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

Dan Heaton gives a trip report of his visit to the Lost Island Theme Park in Waterloo, Iowa on this episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the Tomorrow Society through Patreon on https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

Lou Mongello of WDW Radio returns to the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk with Dan Heaton about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Country Bears Musical Jamboree, and what's next for Walt Disney World. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

Dan Heaton gives five things he likes and dislikes about Disney's new Lightning Lane Multipass service on the Tomorrow Society Podcast. Learn more and check out the show notes for the episode at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the podcast and access exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

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During the late ’90s and early 2000s, we saw a wave of interactive attractions that went beyond just shooting games. Along with separate destinations like DisneyQuest, a new take on interactivity arrived with Turtle Talk with Crush; Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor; and more.… Read more...

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Dan Heaton gives his review of the new Fire in the Hole 2.0 on a trip report of Silver Dollar City on the Tomorrow Society Podcast. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the podcast through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

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When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in May and August of 2019, Star Wars fans were thrilled at the chance to pilot the Millennium Falcon, escape from the First Order, and interact with Stormtroopers on Batuu. Five years later, both lands are still popular and draw big lines for the two attractions.… Read more...

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It’s easy to overlook how important sound design is to the success of theme parks. Music in particular lifts our experience beyond what we see on the attractions. Composer Ron Fish worked closely at Walt Disney Imagineering for eight years on many classic rides and shows.… Read more...

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Dan Heaton talks about his plans for the summer plus all the latest Universal Orlando news on this episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast. Support the Tomorrow Society through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

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We’ve entered a new world of immersive theme park lands that just keep getting more detailed every time. It’s easy to forget that expansions on this scale basically started with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Opening in 2010 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Hogsmeade set the standard.… Read more...

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Dan Heaton continues his Walt Disney World trip report and talks about his stay at the Port Orleans French Quarter and visit to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Support the Tomorrow Society at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

Dan Heaton talks about his latest trip to Walt Disney World, including TRON Lightcycle Run and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, on this episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast. Support the podcast through Patreon and access cool perks at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety. Check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

Imagineer Trevor Bryant joins Dan Heaton on the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about Horizons, binaural audio, and Test Track 2.0. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the podcast through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

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An unappreciated reason for the success of Disney’s theme parks and resorts is the brilliant architecture. It creates that feeling of reassurance and immersion that keeps us coming back every year. Imagineer Bob Holland worked closely on a wide range of projects as an architect, project manager, and executive during a period of rapid growth.… Read more...

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Dan Heaton previews all the details about his upcoming family trip to Walt Disney World during Spring Break on this episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the podcast through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

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It’s amazing to look back at how much growth happened at Disney’s theme parks under Michael Eisner and Frank Wells. During the “Disney Decade”, they added new attractions that have become classics. Imagineer Susan Bonds worked in the middle of this exciting and busy time period.… Read more...

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With the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny last year, the popular franchise has concluded with Harrison Ford donning his trademark hat for the last time. This feels like the perfect time to discuss everything Indy for Disney’s theme parks.… Read more...

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Doug McKnight and Derek Sasman of Rope Drop Radio join Dan Heaton on the Tomorrow Society Podcast to give their take on many theme park topics about Walt Disney World and more. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the podcast through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

Dave Bossert returns to the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk with Dan Heaton about his new book The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto's Vision of the Future. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

Jessica Liese returns to the Tomorrow Society Podcast for a trip report of her holiday visit to Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood, including Super Nintendo World. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

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We’ve all marveled at audio-animatronic technology at Disney’s theme parks, particularly at the original EPCOT Center. But we rarely think about how much work it took to bring them to life. Davy Feiten was a key part of animating figures around the world for Walt Disney Imagineering.… Read more...

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Tim Grassey returns to the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk with Dan Heaton on Luminous, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and what's next for Disney theme parks. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the podcast and access cool perks on https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

Arthur Levine joins Dan Heaton on the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about all the major new attractions from Disney, Universal, and other parks opening in 2024. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/. Support the podcast and access cool perks at https://www.patreon.com/tomorrowsociety.

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When you think about projects from Disney history that never happened, Mineral King is one of the most interesting examples. The concepts for this California ski resort were a serious dream for Walt Disney in the 1960s. Those plans ultimately led to a conflict with environmentalists in the Sierra Club who had concerns with developing the pristine land.… Read more...

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We’ve all heard the stories about Walt Disney’s original ideas for EPCOT the city and how they evolved into EPCOT Center. But how much do we really know about that process following Walt’s passing? We might enjoy a straightforward documentary about those 16 years with talking heads explaining the milestones.… Read more...

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There’s a lot happening at the Disneyland Resort, especially as Disney prepares for major investments in their parks in the next decade. They just added the Adventureland Treehouse, which takes a classic approach to the longtime attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure should open next year to replace Splash Mountain, and plenty more changes are on the way.… Read more...

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J. Jeff Kober joins Dan Heaton on the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about his new book A Century of Powerful Disney Insights: Volume 1. Learn more and check out the show notes for this episode at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

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Jackie Ogden, PhD, played a key role in the development and evolution of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Her educational background in psychology and animal behavior made her the right choice to work on this complicated new park. She joined Disney in 1997 just eight months prior to opening and became the Curator for Conservation Station.… Read more...

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Mary Kwiatkowski joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about the DarKoaster and Curse of Darkastle plus updates to the Loch Ness Monster coaster.at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

This episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast is all about ways that we would update Spaceship Earth at EPCOT including your ideas. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

Dan Heaton gives a trip report of his first visit to Kings Island in Mason, Ohio on this episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

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When Greg Combs was studying Theatre in college in the early 1980s, he could not have predicted his ultimate destination at Walt Disney Imagineering. After moving to California, he took a temporary job at Disney as a Show Set Designer and stayed there for more than 30 years.… Read more...

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