Tomorrow Society

Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks

166. Walt Disney World Trip Report: The Return (Part 1)

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The Train Station at Main Street, U.S.A. is all lit up at night while celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World.

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During the past few years of the pandemic, a return trip to Walt Disney World in 2022 seemed unlikely. That made the opportunity for a last-minute vacation this March a cool surprise.… Read more...

165. Ryan Ritchey, Host of the Theme Park Trivia Show

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Disney fans will definitely enjoy the fun questions on the Theme Park Trivia Show on YouTube.

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I’ve been a fan of game shows like Jeopardy! and The Price is Right since I was a kid, so it’s not a stretch to extend that fun to theme parks.… Read more...

164. Jonathan Ackley on Creating Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Menehune Adventure Trail, and Play Disney Parks

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Jonathan Ackley designed games like Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, the Menehune Adventure Trail, and more for Walt Disney Imagineering.


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Theme park attractions largely began as passive experiences where guests observed action from a safe distance. Even a classic like Pirates of the Caribbean largely occurs separate from our experience. This changed with the growing popularity of gaming in the ’90s and beyond.… Read more...