Tomorrow Society

Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks

112. Former Imagineer Rick Rothschild on The American Adventure and Soarin’ Over California

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The American Adventure has the best queue at Epcot.


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Theme park attractions are usually locked into a particular time. Even the most popular attractions eventually fade. Two exceptions are The American Adventure and Soarin’ Over California. Both examples generate a strong emotional response from guests.… Read more...

The Imagineering Story, Episode 5: “A Carousel of Progress”

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Radiator Springs Racers at Cars Land in DCA was a big part of the park's renovation.
Cars Land in The Imagineering Story

We’ve reached a tricky point in telling the story of Walt Disney Imagineering. Bob Iger has replaced Michael Eisner as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company in 2005. Unlike past episodes, “A Carousel of Progress” presents events under the current leadership.… Read more...

The Imagineering Story, Episode 4: “Hit or Miss”

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The concept art for the entrance to the original version of Disney California Adventure.
The original Disney California Adventure entrance

We have reached the darker second act of The Imagineering Story, and the situation looks grim at times during “Hit or Miss”. Michael Eisner lasts long enough at Disney to become the villain, and his new henchman Paul Pressler arrives to enact his austerity policies.… Read more...