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202. Eli Erlandson on EPCOT Center, Disneyland Paris, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom

07.03.2023 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Imagineer Eli Erlandson rides a Yak during a research trip in the Himalayas.


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When Eli Erlandson joined WED Enterprises in 1975, it was a different place from the Walt Disney Imagineering we know today. Iconic figures like Marc Davis and Harper Goff worked alongside young designers on the next phase for Disney’s theme parks.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disneyland Paris, EPCOT Center, Interviews, Podcasts, Walt Disney Imagineering

198. Mike Schwalm on Pandora: The World of Avatar and Happily Ever After

05.15.2023 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Imagineer Mike Schwalm sits inside his cardboard Tiki Bar that he created during the pandemic in his garage.


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Mike Schwalm was obsessed with Disneyland and theme parks from a young age. He even built a Jurassic Park-themed attraction for a swim team event after The Lost World premiered. This interest led him to study set design in college and work on developing his illustration and design skills.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Disney's Animal Kingdom, Interviews, Pandora: The World of Avatar, Podcasts, The Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney Imagineering

194. Steve Tatham on Dinosaur, Cinemagique, Superstar Limo, and Universal

03.20.2023 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Steve Tatham was a Universal Studios Tour guide during his early career.


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When Steve Tatham arrived at Walt Disney Imagineering in 1987, the Disney Decade was ramping up following the arrival of Michael Eisner. Expansion happened constantly during that time, and Disney added new theme parks, resorts, and massive attractions.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disneyland Paris, Interviews, Podcasts, Universal Japan, Walt Disney Imagineering

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