Tomorrow Society

Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks

168. Mary Kwiatkowski on Pantheon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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Pantheon is the latest roller coaster added to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in March 2022.
Photo by Mary Kwiatkowski

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I’ve really enjoyed the influx of roller coasters opening during 2022 after several years of delays. In particular, SeaWorld Entertainment has added many cool new rides during the past four months.… Read more...

165. Ryan Ritchey, Host of the Theme Park Trivia Show

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Disney fans will definitely enjoy the fun questions on the Theme Park Trivia Show on YouTube.

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I’ve been a fan of game shows like Jeopardy! and The Price is Right since I was a kid, so it’s not a stretch to extend that fun to theme parks.… Read more...

164. Jonathan Ackley on Creating Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Menehune Adventure Trail, and Play Disney Parks

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Jonathan Ackley designed games like Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, the Menehune Adventure Trail, and more for Walt Disney Imagineering.


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Theme park attractions largely began as passive experiences where guests observed action from a safe distance. Even a classic like Pirates of the Caribbean largely occurs separate from our experience. This changed with the growing popularity of gaming in the ’90s and beyond.… Read more...