Dan Heaton, Author at Tomorrow Society

63. Skipper Ben Rebstock on Working at Walt Disney World, Inside the Magic, and the Disney/MGM Studios

01.28.2019 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Skipper Ben Rebstock worked at the Disney/MGM Studios as part of the Disney College Program.

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I’ve closely studied theme parks by visiting in person, reading books, and talking with experts. That information still pares in comparison to working at Walt Disney World. That close perspective gives a different outlook on what it takes to operate the parks.… Read more...

62. Rand Boyd, Author of Elbow Grease and Pixie Dust

01.14.2019 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Elbow Grease and Pixie Dust by Rand Boyd is an engaging story of working at Disneyland.

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When we visit theme parks, part of the magic is how well everything works. Broken attractions and bad show stand out because they are so rare. When Disneyland is succeeding, you barely think about the behind-the-scenes efforts that make that day possible.… Read more...

Data Science and Disney: Analyzing the Future

01.02.2019 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World represents an optimistic future that was a key theme of the park. — Photo by Dan Heaton

So much planning goes into Disney trips; many of us create spreadsheets to track our budgets, FastPasses, ADRs, and more for our complex vacations. That work pales in comparison to what’s happening on the other side of the aisle.… Read more...