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From Horizons to Space Mountain by George McGinnis

10.05.2022 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

George McGinnis' book From Horizons to Space Mountain is a gem for Disney fans.

Known as the final Imagineer hired by Walt Disney, the late George McGinnis worked on some of my favorite attractions. He designed Monorails, two Space Mountains, and vehicles for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Those contributions pale in comparison to McGinnis’ work as Project Show Designer on my favorite attraction, the one and only Horizons.… Read more...

Categories // Books Tags // Books, EPCOT Center, Horizons, Tomorrowland, Walt Disney World

179. 40 Years of EPCOT

10.01.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The EPCOT fountain pays tribute to 40 years of the park's history.


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EPCOT remains one of my favorite places despite changes during the past 40 years. I still remember my first visit to EPCOT Center in 1984 when I was only eight years old.… Read more...

Categories // EPCOT, Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // EPCOT, EPCOT Center, Horizons, Podcasts, Tributes, Walt Disney World

Disney’s Horizons: Why It Worked

09.14.2022 by Dan Heaton // 6 Comments

Concept art panting for EPCOT Center's Horizons by Herb Ryman
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Few extinct attractions receive more praise than Horizons, which charmed visitors to Future World in EPCOT for more than 15 years. Why does Horizons resonate with so many, including some that never rode it? One of my first posts for this site was about what I believe is the “legitimate nostalgia” for Horizons.… Read more...

Categories // EPCOT Tags // EPCOT, EPCOT Center, Horizons, Tributes, Walt Disney World

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