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Following Walt Disney’s Footsteps in Marceline, Missouri

09.06.2018 by Dan Heaton // 8 Comments

The exterior of the Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, Missouri.
Photo by Erin Heaton

You can easily look at Walt Disney’s life in terms of his biggest creations like Disneyland, Mickey Mouse, and his classic animated films. I take annual trips to the theme parks and regularly watch the movies, but there is so much more to learn.… Read more...

Categories // St. Louis Tags // Disneyland, Marceline, St. Louis, Trip Report, Walt Disney

Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission Exhibition

05.01.2018 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

An impressive poster for the Destination Moon exhibition at the St. Louis Science Center.
Photo by Dan Heaton

One of my favorite topics at The Tomorrow Society is the original EPCOT Center, which has changed a lot over the years. Sadly, its effective mix of education and entertainment has shifted more towards the latter and branding.… Read more...

Categories // St. Louis Tags // Apollo, Apollo 11, St. Louis

A Regional Gem: Silver Dollar City’s Time Traveler

03.20.2018 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The Time Traveler at Silver Dollar City is the first spinning coaster with three inversions.
© Silver Dollar City

Most of my attention at The Tomorrow Society goes to Disney and Universal, but there’s a lot more to enjoy beyond the major players. I live in St. Louis, and there are several amazing parks that you can visit on a day trip.… Read more...

Categories // Silver Dollar City Tags // Silver Dollar City, St. Louis

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