Tomorrow Society

Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks

181. Imagineer Mark Gilbert on Working on the Ground to Create Disney’s Theme Parks

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Imagineer Mark Gilbert stands by the new Harold from the Matterhorn at Garner Holt's shops.


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When creating theme park attractions, you can have amazing ideas. That’s only part of equation, however. There’s still the matter of making that vision a reality. The teams of talented Imagineers that work in the field deserve more attention.… Read more...

180. Imagineer Mark Page on Art for Tokyo DisneySea, Star Wars, and Disney Cruise Line

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The Mickey & Friends Greeting Trails provide a cool way to meet characters at Tokyo DisneySea.


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Mark Page never planned to work for Walt Disney Imagineering; he nearly missed his interview and was focused on film projects. That first meeting ultimately led to more than 15 years at WDI.… Read more...

What Should Theme Park Fans Watch on Disney Plus?

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Tokyo Disneyland gets a lot of attention during the Imagineering Story on Disney Plus.

Disney just keeps expanding their offerings on Disney Plus, including Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar shows, plus quite a few live-action remakes. Disney is going all-in for streaming and looks to keep adding more subscribers to Disney Plus. One area that hasn’t received as much attention is theme parks, and it feels like a missed opportunity.… Read more...