Dan Heaton, Author at Tomorrow Society

87. My Latest Disney and Theme Park Reads

11.18.2019 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Bob Iger's autobiography is one of a group of my latest Disney reads that are reviewed on this podcast.

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It’s a great time for Disney fans when it comes to learning more about theme parks and their history. There are so many valuable resources out there, especially online. Former Imagineers are now actively telling their stories through podcasts and social media.… Read more...

The Imagineering Story, Episode 1: “The Happiest Place on Earth”

11.15.2019 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

The poster from The Imagineering Story on Disney Plus, which is an amazing series.

It’s easy to predict the stories you’ll hear in a show about Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI). Clips of Walt Disney talking about inspirations for Disneyland will appear. We’ll also see scenes on the creation of the Enchanted Tiki Room, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Carousel of Progress.… Read more...

Disney’s Fun and Fancy Free (1947)

11.13.2019 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Fun and Fancy Free includes the well-known Mickey and the Beanstalk short.

The arrival of Disney Plus yesterday offers a prime opportunity to explore lesser-known releases from Disney history. A perfect example is the 1940s package films, which helped to keep Disney financially solvent during a challenging time. On the other hand, these movies had limited budgets and fell short of prior releases.… Read more...