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140. Imagineer Ethan Reed on Animating Roz, Ursula, the Seven Dwarfs, and Mystic Manor

05.24.2021 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Disney Imagineer Ethan Reed has animated and art directed some of Disney's most popular recent attractions.


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I’ve really enjoyed talking with former Imagineers that worked on attractions that I enjoyed in the ’80s and ’90s. Their stories have made me appreciate those projects even more. Sadly, many of those classic rides and shows are no longer operating at the parks.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Disney California Adventure, Hong Kong Disneyland, Interviews, Podcasts, Walt Disney Imagineering

137. Disney Imagineer Chris Runco on Typhoon Lagoon and Grizzly River Run (Part 2)

04.26.2021 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Imagineer Chris Runco visits Typhoon Lagoon, a park he helped create at Walt Disney World.


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There’s so much to cover from Disney’s rapid expansion during what Michael Eisner named “The Disney Decade”. Beginning in the late ’80s and progressing for more than 10 years, it was an exciting time for both fans and the people that created the parks.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Disney California Adventure, Interviews, Podcasts, Tokyo Disneyland, Typhoon Lagoon, Walt Disney Imagineering

134. Disney Imagineer Chris Runco on the Model Shop, Star Tours’ RX-24, and More

03.15.2021 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Former Disney Imagineer Chris Runco poses with his design for the RX-24 robot for Star Tours.


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One of my favorite parts of doing this podcast is learning stories about the people that created Disney’s theme parks. Their paths to reach Walt Disney Imagineering are always so different.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Disneyland, Galaxy's Edge, Interviews, Podcasts, Star Wars, Tomorrowland, Walt Disney Imagineering

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