Dan Heaton, Author at Tomorrow Society

Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: The Cro-Magnon

02.22.2019 by Dan Heaton // 6 Comments

The Cro-Magnon scene remains impressive as ever today in Spaceship Earth. — © Disney

I still remember my first ride on Spaceship Earth in the summer of 1984. As an eight-year-old in days long before the Internet, I knew nothing about what was in store. We walked into EPCOT Center and headed for the park’s iconic centerpiece.… Read more...

Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: The Introduction

02.15.2019 by Dan Heaton // 13 Comments

Spaceship Earth sets up its theme well with its introduction. — Photo by Dan Heaton

EPCOT Center was my jam. I loved it! Looking back on those original Future World pavilions today, I took for granted just how rare they were (and still are) for a theme park. They brought the type of education we see today in science museums to the masses in an entertaining way.… Read more...

64. Peggie Fariss on 50 Years at Disney and Producing Spaceship Earth

02.11.2019 by Dan Heaton // 4 Comments

Peggie Fariss worked at Disney for 50 years, including time leading Imagineering at Disneyland Paris. — Photo by Peggie Fariss

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I’m regularly amazed by the random chance that goes into the careers of even the biggest names in theme parks. Few had grand plans to become Imagineers or even work in the industry.… Read more...