The Tomorrow Society Podcast

I spent a lot of time at theme parks as a kid, but most of it was at destination parks like Walt Disney World. We did venture to our local Six Flags and regional spots like Silver Dollar City. Even so, my knowledge of the industry was limited.… Read more... The post TTSP #54: Brent Young, Super 78 Studios appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Many Disney fans idolize Walt Disney, and it’s easy to see why we place him on a pedestal. But how many of us know much about his life beyond the common narratives? Marceline, Missouri is known for being the Walt Disney’s hometown during his young life.… Read more... The post TTSP #53: A Trip to Walt Disney’s Marceline appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

I recently visited Marceline for the first time, and I was struck by how little I know about Walt Disney the man. I’ve learned about his work on Disney’s classic animated films and Disneyland, but there is more to the story.… Read more... The post TTSP #52: Tony Cortese on Walt Disney: Master of Dreamers appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

It is easy to look at Walt Disney Imagineering as a magical place where artists imagine new worlds. That’s part of the equation, but the reality is hardly that simple. Imagineering is a still an arm of the Walt Disney Company and follows processes you see at other businesses.… Read more... The post TTSP #51: Lou Prosperi on The Imagineering Process appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Despite being an avid theme park fan, I rarely visit the parks on my own. This is especially true of Six Flags St. Louis, my local amusement park. Situated just a half-hour drive away from my house, it provides a convenient way to experience a few thrills on a day trip.… Read more... The post TTSP #50: A Visit to Six Flags St. Louis appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

It’s a challenge to keep up with all the latest changes at Walt Disney World; I visit regularly and still can’t stay on top of everything. This creates a huge challenge for first-time guests or anyone that hasn’t visited for a while.… Read more... The post TTSP #49: Shannon Albert, WDW Prep School.com appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

It’s a boom time for podcasting, which has evolved into big business. A BBC News article from July 22nd states that 11% of people in the UK listen to a podcast every week. That’s a huge percentage compared to where podcasts were just a short while ago.… Read more... The post TTSP #48: Ricky Brigante, Inside the Magic and Pseudonym Productions appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

An underreported theme park story is the activity happening at Universal Orlando. Limited excitement for the Fast & Furious: Supercharged attraction has pushed Universal to the background as Disney opens Toy Story Land. The attention on Disney’s new area makes sense; it’s their first significant expansion at Walt Disney World since Pandora.… Read more... The post TTSP #47: Seth Kubersky on Universal Orlando’s Future and Toy Story Land appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

© Disney It’s an exciting time for theme park fans, and I feel like we’re just getting started. The next 3-4 years will include massive expansions at Walt Disney World and plenty of new attractions from Universal. Following the success of Pandora, Disney should have another popular addition with Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.… Read more... The post TTSP #46: Toy Story Land and the Future of Disney’s Hollywood Studios appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Creating a theme park attraction is an insanely complicated process, but it’s easy to think of them as magic. We’ve heard so much about the wonderful world of Disney Imagineering, but that is only part of the story. So many individuals beyond the Imagineers help to put together a new attraction.… Read more... The post TTSP #45: Composer Paul Leonard-Morgan on Creating the Score for Test Track appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Many Walt Disney World fans look back fondly at the early days of the resort in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Many attractions from that era are long gone, yet we still think about them regularly. It’s easy to look upon that enthusiasm as just nostalgia for a past era.… Read more... The post TTSP #44: How Bowers, Retro Disney World Podcast appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

It fascinates me to hear stories about the construction of EPCOT Center, which was a mad dash nearly on par with the original Disneyland. Some attractions failed to make the opening date of October 1st, 1982, while others barely reached it.… Read more... The post TTSP #43: Steve Alcorn on Building EPCOT Center appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Podcasting has changed a lot during the past 10 years, particularly for Disney shows. Initially, it was amazing to even hear from other fans whose passion went far beyond even my own. I enjoyed listening to Ricky Brigante, Lou Mongello, and the WDW Today guys describing their latest trips to Walt Disney World.… Read more... The post TTSP #42: Matt Parrish, WEDWay Radio and The Thirty20Eight appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

I spend a lot of time reading books about Walt Disney, the Disney theme parks, and the many stories and figures surrounding them. There are quite a few great books about Epcot, but there’s still room for a lot more. In particular, I’d love to read more about Walt’s vision for Epcot the city and its evolution into the EPCOT Center theme park.… Read more... The post TTSP #41: Top 5 Books for Epcot Fans appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

So many books have been written about the Disney Company, particularly the heyday for Walt Disney in the ’50s and ’60s. It says a lot when you consider how many unknown stories remain from this time period. Walt employed a large group of talented individuals to help create his films and attractions at Disneyland.… Read more... The post TTSP #40: Katy Price, Walt Disney’s Melody Makers appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

It’s a crazy time for theme parks, especially when you look at Disney’s latest moves. It feels like every week brings a new announcement with news that’s sometimes exciting or unfortunate. There are major expansions on the way, particularly Galaxy’s Edge on both U.S.… Read more... The post TTSP #39: Seven More Questions with Len Testa appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

It’s a busy time at Walt Disney World, and expansion will be rampant in the next three years. Disney is investing serious dollars into all four parks, which hasn’t always been the case. That’s especially true at Epcot, which needs a serious upgrade to reach its past glory.… Read more... The post TTSP #38: Tim Grassey on Epcot’s Future appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

It’s tricky to sum up a trip to Walt Disney World, even a fairly short one. So much happens during each day that it’s nearly overwhelming to put it all together. This isn’t a bad thing, however. During our four-night stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge over MLK weekend, I barely thought about work, politics, or anything else from everyday life.… Read more... The post TTSP #37: My Walt Disney World Trip Report appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

One of Disney’s most enduring attractions is easily The Haunted Mansion, which continues to draw new followers each year. Fans obsess about its every detail, and fresh stories keep emerging about its history. I love The Mansion even more than I did as a kid because there are so many layers to it.… Read more... The post TTSP #36: Jeff Baham on The Haunted Mansion appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

I’m fascinated by the early days of the Universal Studio Tour in Hollywood. The trams originated in the mid ‘60s and remain an essential part of the park today. I didn’t visit until 1985 as a kid, but many early special effects like the flash flood and rockslide were still part of it.… Read more... The post TTSP #35: Jerry Green, 25 Years Inside Universal Studios appeared first on Tomorrow Society.