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188. Rick Barongi on the Development of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

01.02.2023 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Rick Barongi poses with Mickey Mouse during the construction of the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom.


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Rick Barongi was one of the key figures in bringing Disney’s Animal Kingdom to life in the 1990s. As the top animal executive for the creative development, planning, and construction of the park, Rick played an important part in making it successful.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Interviews, Podcasts, Walt Disney World

176. Lauren Staniszewski on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

09.05.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in World Discovery at EPCOT


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I’m always curious to learn how others experience the parks, especially as Walt Disney World trips keep getting more complicated. Disney Genie Plus adds extra layers to the mix, and it’s had regular tweaks in the past year.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney Genie Plus, Guardians of the Galaxy, Interviews, Podcasts, Walt Disney World

Music of the Animal Kingdom Lodge: Afrika Wassa by Vieux Diop

03.03.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Songs from the album Afrika Wassa by Vieux Diop are played regularly at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Our most recent stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge was early 2018, but the overall vibe sticks with me. A primary reason is the music, which brings me back to those trips whenever I listen to the background loop. That feeling has only increased as I’ve discovered more with this project.… Read more...

Categories // Walt Disney World Tags // Animal Kingdom Lodge, Music, Walt Disney World

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