Tomorrow Society

Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks

91. Imagineer Don Carson on Splash Mountain and Mickey’s Toontown

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Imagineer Don Carson poses in front of Mickey's Toontown in Disneyland, where he was a show designer.


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When I’ve talked to former Disney Imagineers about colleagues they admire, a name that comes up frequently is Don Carson. His expertise in theme park design is evident through his diverse career at Disney and well beyond.… Read more...

The Imagineering Story, Episode 6: “To Infinity and Beyond”

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Imagineer Doris Woodward points out the construction of Shanghai Disneyland in The Imagineering Story.
Doris Hardoon surveys the Shanghai Disneyland site.

We’ve reached the end of The Imagineering Story, and there’s so much to cover in the final episode. With the title of “To Infinity and Beyond”, the conclusion focuses on recent additions to the parks like Pandora: The World of Avatar, Shanghai Disneyland, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.… Read more...

REBROADCAST: 64. Peggie Fariss on 50 Years at Disney and Producing Spaceship Earth

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Peggie Farris had a remarkable 50-year career at Disney.

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One thing I love about doing this podcast is hearing the wide range of stories about how Imagineers came to Disney and progressed through various roles there. Back in February, I really enjoyed the chance to talk with Peggie Fariss about her 50 years at Disney.… Read more...