Dan Heaton, Author at Tomorrow Society

146. Theme Park Think Tank with Len Testa

08.09.2021 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

The Disney Skyliner has been successful in providing guests with another way to navigate the Walt Disney World resort.

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We’ve seen major changes in how theme parks function during the past few years, and it’s not just because of the pandemic. In particular, Disney has made significant changes to Walt Disney World that could shift the entire business model.… Read more...

Exploring World Showcase in EPCOT Center in 1984 (Photo Essay)

08.04.2021 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The Olde Globe players entertain the crowd at the United Kingdom pavilion in EPCOT Center. — Photo by Paul Heaton

I can’t get enough of photos from our 1984 trip, which is the first Walt Disney World trip that I remember clearly. I was eight years old and was blown away by EPCOT Center, especially Future World.… Read more...

145. Imagineering Roundtable with Chris Runco and Don Carson

07.26.2021 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Chris Runco and Don Carson join The Tomorrow Society Podcast for an Imagineering Roundtable.

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Some of my favorite podcasts have been the Imagineering Roundtable shows, which explore a variety of theme park design topics. They’re also so much fun to record! This episode of The Tomorrow Society Podcast brings together two of my favorite past guests.… Read more...