Tomorrow Society

116. Zofia Kostyrko-Edwards on the Creation of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

09.21.2020 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Zofia Kostyrko-Edwards was part of the original team that designed Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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Possibly the greatest achievement at Walt Disney World during the Michael Eisner era was Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s a beautiful blend of a theme park and zoo that expands on both concepts.… Read more...

A Thrilling Future: Disney’s Man in Space Episode

09.16.2020 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Walt Disney in the Man in Space episode from his TV series.

Included as part of Tomorrowland: Disney in Space and Beyond from the Disney Treasures series, the famous “Man in Space” episode is a classic. Originally airing on March 9, 1955, it was one of four episodes of the Disneyland TV show on the DVD focused on space travel.… Read more...

115. Dave Cobb on Men in Black: Alien Attack and Warner Bros. World

09.14.2020 by Dan Heaton // 5 Comments

Dave Cobb stands in front of the Hall of Justice at Warner Bros. World in Abu Dhabi.

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It’s interesting to note how many theme park designers start with different ideas for their careers. They often work on movies, animation, or theater before taking an indirect route to the industry.… Read more...