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120. Rick Harper on Impressions de France and Working with Disney Legends

11.02.2020 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Rene Strasser and Yvon Strasser assist with the shooting of Impressions de France on the Eiffel Tower.

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One of my favorite conversations on this podcast happened two years ago. My guest was Rick Harper, the director of Impressions de France at EPCOT Center. That incredible film was an opening day attraction in 1982 and still plays today.… Read more...

119. Benjamin Lancaster on the Prototype World of Tomorrow

10.26.2020 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

The Prototype World of Tomorrow from Ben Lancaster is a fun audio series set in Progress City.

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One of the big unknowns for many Disney fans involves Walt’s original ideas for EPCOT the city. Commonly known as Progress City, this community of the future never happened after Walt died in 1966.… Read more...

Six Ways to Upgrade Mission: Space at EPCOT

08.26.2020 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Mission: Space at Epcot in Future World East has a stunning exterior. — Mission: Space at EPCOT has potential but needs some upgrades.

When Mission: Space opened in 2003, it signaled a different approach to Future World. Along with the nearby Test Track, this ride emphasized thrills to draw more guests to the park.… Read more...