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6. Chad Emerson on Walt Disney World’s Promising Future

11.16.2015 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Cinderella Castle is the centerpiece of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.


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It’s a fascinating time for Disney’s theme parks, especially Walt Disney World. They are seeing unprecedented attendance at The Magic Kingdom this fall and are prepping several major expansions. Can Disney keep up with the capacity demands of being the world’s most popular resort? For the latest episode of The Tomorrow Society Podcast, I spoke with Chad Emerson about what’s on the horizon for Disney.

We discussed the potential for Star Wars lands at all four parks, which would dramatically change the resort. The Hollywood Studios expansion is up first, but that could just be the beginning for the franchise in Orlando. We also discussed Universal’s growth and how they’re maximizing every square foot of property.

Chad Emerson is the author of Project Future about the origins of Walt Disney World.
Photo by Chad Emerson

Chad is the author of Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World and editor of Four Decades of Magic: Celebrating the First Forty Years of Disney World. Disney has been raising prices, but there’s a risk of alienating longtime fans. Chad gives insights on what Disney is trying to accomplish with their latest moves.

Show Notes: Chad Emerson

Follow the latest on Project Future on its Facebook page. Purchase a copy of Project Future or Four Decades of Magic on Amazon.

Listen to the second podcast appearance of Chad Emerson on Episode 16 of The Tomorrow Society Podcast: Chad Emerson on a New Theme Park Era.

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