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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...

The EPCOT Film: A Lost Dream of Tomorrow

08.19.2020 by Dan Heaton // 4 Comments

Walt Disney stands in front of amazing concepts of his Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow. — Walt Disney describes the EPCOT project in front of incredible concept art.

EPCOT is one of my favorite places, especially its early days. It started with a much-different concept for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. When Walt Disney looked at the Florida project, the Magic Kingdom park that would mirror Disneyland was not a priority.… Read more...