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169. Ray Spencer on The Hatbox Ghost, Trader Sam’s, and the Matterhorn

05.23.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The updated snowman at the Matterhorn in Disneyland is a lot more believable.


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Ray Spencer has a love of railroads and an interest in Walt Disney, and that passion has carried over into his time as an Imagineer. During his 19 years at Disney, he worked closely on many great attractions.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Disneyland, Interviews, Podcasts, The Haunted Mansion, Walt Disney Imagineering

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

03.28.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

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...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Aulani, EPCOT, Interviews, Podcasts, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney World

163. Josh Shipley on Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Marvel, and Disney Kingdoms

03.14.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Josh Shipley worked for more than 21 years at Walt Disney Imagineering.


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The world of theme parks continues to evolve as technologies change and new stories emerge. Imagineer Josh Shipley has been a close part of those updates during the past few decades.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Disneyland, Interviews, Marvel, Podcasts, Walt Disney Imagineering

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