Tomorrow Society

Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks

73. Disney Legend Tom Nabbe on Opening EPCOT Center, Managing the Monorail, and Being Hired by Walt Disney

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Tom Nabbe was hired by Walt Disney and describes his life working for Disney in the book From Disneyland's Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend.


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We’re approaching the 64th anniversary of Disneyland’s opening, and the number of former cast members remaining from 1955 keeps getting smaller. Known as Club 55, this group saw the park at the beginning and have amazing stories about those experiences.… Read more...

72. Courtney Guth and Emily McDermott, Book of the Mouse Club Podcast

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Courtney Guth and Emily McDermott of the Book of the Mouse Club Podcast are the guests on the latest episode of The Tomorrow Society Podcast.

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In our tech-driven world, there are so many options to stay connected. Podcasts, YouTube videos, and Instagram stories are just a small part of what’s out there. Despite the wide range of choices, few of them beat the enjoyment of a good book.… Read more...

71. Former Imagineer Bob Baranick on Disneyland Paris and Indiana Jones

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Former Disney Imagineer Bob Baranick stands by his model for Whirligig Woods, his proposed theme park in North Carolina.
Photo by Bob Baranick

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It’s easy to look at Walt Disney Imagineering as a small group of brilliant designers that put their amazing dreams into the parks. However, the reality is a lot more complicated and includes so many contributors across a variety of disciplines.… Read more...