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16. Chad Emerson on a New Theme Park Era

09.11.2016 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Chad Emerson talks about the future of Walt Disney World and more.


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It’s been a challenging year for Disney. Attendance is slipping, and attractions haven’t always opened smoothly. They’re still delivering a great experience, but it’s a new world. Universal continues to grab market share thanks to Harry Potter and rapid expansion. For the latest episode of The Tomorrow Society Podcast, Chad Emerson returns to discuss the current landscape and its future. He’s the author of Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World and writes the Large Park News column for Tourist Attractions & Parks magazine. Chad knows the industry and has great insights about what’s happening.

Chad Emerson, author of Project Future

Our conversation includes a look at how Comcast is pushing Disney to act. Disney still has its incredible legacy, but they can’t run on autopilot. Chad and I discuss the Pandora expansion at the Animal Kingdom and the potential for Star Wars to draw crowds to the Studios. We also cover ways Disney can improve EPCOT’s Future World. Disney Springs is another big change, and results have been mixed. Chad does a great job summarizing the issues, and we also have fun with blue-sky ideas on The Magic Kingdom.

Show Notes: Chad Emerson

Listen to Episode 6: Chad Emerson on Disney World’s Future, Chad’s first Tomorrow Society Podcast appearance.

Purchase a copy of Chad Emerson’s book Project Future on Amazon. 


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Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Books, Interviews, Pandora: The World of Avatar, Podcasts, Walt Disney World

About Dan Heaton

Dan’s first theme-park memory was a vacation at the Polynesian Resort in 1980 as a four-year-old. He’s a lifelong fan who has written and podcasted regularly about the industry. Dan loves both massive Disney and Universal theme parks plus regional attractions near his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. His favorite all-time attraction is Horizons at EPCOT Center.

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