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218. Tim Grassey on Luminous, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and What’s Next for Disney

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Tim Grassey describes his reactions to the new Luminous show at EPCOT on the Tomorrow Society Podcast.


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EPCOT’s major transformation is finally completed! Well, it’s mostly finished. The construction walls are finally down, and we can see Disney’s vision for Walt Disney’s World second park. How does it all look today?… Read more...

212. Dr. Jackie Ogden on Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Conservation, and the Seas

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Dr. Jackie Ogden was Vice President of Animals, Science, and Environment for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
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Jackie Ogden, PhD, played a key role in the development and evolution of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Her educational background in psychology and animal behavior made her the right choice to work on this complicated new park.… Read more...

Seven Wishes to Upgrade Walt Disney World’s EPCOT – UPDATED!

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World Showcase Lagoon with a Torii Gate in the foreground.
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Back in 2016, Disney heralded a “major transformation” for EPCOT. A lot has changed at Walt Disney World’s second park during the past seven years, and the central spine in World Celebration is still being completed. There have been hits like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and missteps like Harmonius.… Read more...