Tomorrow Society

Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks

199. Archivist Jason Schultz on Documenting the History of Disneyland

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Jason Schultz works at Disneyland on his first day on stage on Main Street.


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Disneyland is nearing the park’s 70th anniversary, which will occur on July 17th, 2025. So much has changed during its history, and it’s easy to focus on a small fraction of that background.… Read more...

198. Mike Schwalm on Pandora: The World of Avatar and Happily Ever After

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Imagineer Mike Schwalm sits inside his cardboard Tiki Bar that he created during the pandemic in his garage.


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Mike Schwalm was obsessed with Disneyland and theme parks from a young age. He even built a Jurassic Park-themed attraction for a swim team event after The Lost World premiered. This interest led him to study set design in college and work on developing his illustration and design skills.… Read more...

Checking Out Home Movies of Walt Disney World from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s

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My home movies included multiple visits to experience different versions of Spaceship Earth.


It’s so easy to stay in touch with the magic at home with the latest technology. YouTube live streamers visit Walt Disney World every day, and you can also view excellent POV videos of every attraction. The situation was quite different at the parks when I was younger.… Read more...