Theme parks deserve smart discussion; it’s fun to rant and rave about these amazing parks! At The Tomorrow Society, I cover both the past and future of these inspiring places. Disney is the leader, but Universal and others deserve a close look. I live in St. Louis, Missouri and also enjoy regional parks, museums, and zoos.
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About Dan Heaton
My name is Dan Heaton, and my theme park fandom springs from vacations as a kid in the ’80s and ’90s. We now continue the tradition with our family. On this blog and The Tomorrow Society Podcast, I dive into the stories behind the industry and latest news. I also cover our trips to Florida and around the country.
My first theme park memory is a stay at the Polynesian when I was four in 1980. Another early vacation that sticks with me is my first visit to EPCOT Center in 1984. I was eight years old and the perfect age to experience Future World. In the pre-Internet age, I had no idea what to expect when we entered Spaceship Earth. It was a scary and thrilling moment that set me on the course to where I am today.
My optimism about the future and theme parks connect to that early vacation. I still miss attractions like Horizons, World of Motion, and the original Journey Into Imagination. There are still incredible attractions at Walt Disney World and other parks today, however. It’s an exciting time at Disney and beyond!
The Tomorrow Society Podcast
Enjoy smart talk and stories behind the magic on The Tomorrow Society Podcast. Interviews cover Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, and other theme parks. I talk to former Disney Imagineers, authors, filmmakers, podcasters, and other experts.
There are many great shows covering theme parks and Disney. My goal with The Tomorrow Society Podcast is simply to have good conversations with people that love theme parks. Whether they’ve worked behind the scenes, write about the parks, or host podcasts, we’re all part of a community.
A True Passion Project
I went to school for Journalism and English, but my daily job falls in a different field. The Tomorrow Society gives me an essential creative outlet. I worked as a DJ at the radio station in college and loved it. Until I started The Tomorrow Society Podcast, I didn’t realize how much I missed broadcasting. I approach interviews differently because of my journalism background at the University of Missouri-Columbia. It’s truly a passion project, and that’s part of why it’s so important to me.
What I’ve enjoyed about this podcast is hearing incredible stories about the people that bring theme parks to life. Beyond learning the history of cool attractions, I’m inspired by their careers and the hard work it took to succeed. We only know about a small portion of the dedicated individuals that make the parks happen. I hope this podcast helps to spread the word about their stories and achievements.
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By joining The Tomorrow Society and becoming a Member on Patreon, you can help this listener-supported podcast and keep everything rolling at The Tomorrow Society. Membership also gives you cool perks including bonus podcasts on Spaceship Earth and my favorite extinct attractions.
You can also receive access to the monthly Tomorrow Society Bulletin podcast, exclusive for Members! I talk about the latest news, discuss interesting topics from Disney history, and give trip reports. Learn more by visiting The Tomorrow Society page on Patreon. You can also give a one-time contribution and buy me a Dole Whip! Your support makes a huge difference and helps the show succeed. Thanks!
Contact Me
I’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions, a media request or advertising inquiry, or just want to say hello, contact me by e-mail at dan@tomorrowsociety.com.
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Disclosure
The Tomorrow Society is an unofficial site and is not affiliated with, or approved by, the Walt Disney Company, the Walt Disney World Resort, or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. Content on this site is © Copyright Dan Heaton, unless otherwise noted.
All Disney parks, attractions, lands, shows, event names, etc. are registered trademarks of The Walt Disney Company. Any other copyrights, trademarks, and the like for other videos, images, music, graphics, and other content are owned by respected parties.
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The Tomorrow Society does not know what will happen tomorrow, or anytime in the future. We do believe in the potential for great things, in theme parks and throughout the world.