Dan Heaton, Author at Tomorrow Society

135. Skipper Ben Rebstock on the Original Disney/MGM Studios

03.29.2021 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Entrance to the Disney/MGM Studios in 1989 at Walt Disney World.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios has changed a lot during its 32-year history. It’s basically an entirely different park than it was at the start in May 1989. In a time before DVD extras and streaming services, the park offered guests a chance to peek behind the curtain.… Read more...

Five Ways to Fix the Magic Eye Theater at EPCOT

03.18.2021 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

The Magic Eye Theater deserves better in such a beautiful pavilion. — Photo by Erin Heaton

We’re seen massive changes during the past few years to the Walt Disney World resort, particularly with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge arriving in 2019. While E-ticket attractions are exciting, I hope that Disney can address secondary areas that need attention.… Read more...

134. Disney Imagineer Chris Runco on the Model Shop, Star Tours’ RX-24, and More

03.15.2021 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Former Disney Imagineer Chris Runco poses with his design for the RX-24 robot for Star Tours.

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One of my favorite parts of doing this podcast is learning stories about the people that created Disney’s theme parks. Their paths to reach Walt Disney Imagineering are always so different.… Read more...