Dan Heaton, Author at Tomorrow Society

After the Fair: Legacy of the 1964-65 NY World’s Fair

08.12.2015 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

The Unisphere at the 1964-65 World's Fair in New York City — The majestic Unisphere at the 1964-65 World’s Fair in New York City

More than 55 years later, the spirit of the third New York World’s Fair remains. Disney fans, preservationists, and people lucky enough to attend the Fair haven’t forgotten it.… Read more...

How FastPass Changes the Theme Park Experience

08.10.2015 by Dan Heaton // 4 Comments

The Main Street Station greets guests arriving at The Magic Kingdom. — Photo by Dan Heaton

This is not a post about how FastPass Plus has ruined Walt Disney World. I’m definitely not the president of its fan club, but I can see the benefits of Disney’s line management system in certain cases.… Read more...

Disneyland: Secrets, Stories, & Magic

08.05.2015 by Dan Heaton // 11 Comments

The Partners statue at Disneyland in Anaheim. — The Partners statue at the Disneyland resort in California

The Disneyland Resort has begun its 60th anniversary celebration, which makes it the perfect time to look back at the start of the original park. There have been excellent books written about Disneyland (Sam Gennawey’s The Disneyland Story is a strong example), but we’ve yet to see a quintessential documentary.… Read more...