Tomorrow Society

Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks

91. Imagineer Don Carson on Splash Mountain and Mickey’s Toontown

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Imagineer Don Carson poses in front of Mickey's Toontown in Disneyland, where he was a show designer.


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When I’ve talked to former Disney Imagineers about colleagues they admire, a name that comes up frequently is Don Carson. His expertise in theme park design is evident through his diverse career at Disney and well beyond.… Read more...

Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: The Age of Invention!

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The newspaper printing scene in Spaceship Earth begins the show scenes on the Age of Invention.
The Age of Invention begins at Spaceship Earth.

The advances keep coming as we blitz through the upward section of Spaceship Earth and the age of invention. Beginning with a steam-powered printing press from 1863, the scenes progress quickly. Technology is evolving full steam ahead, and there’s no way to stop it.… Read more...

90. Dustin Engels, Around the Worlds in 80 Days

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The cover image for Dustin Engels' book Around the Worlds in 80 Days, published by Theme Park Press.


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It’s common for Disney fans to dream about the perfect trip. It could involve doing all four Walt Disney World parks in one day or visiting Walt’s original park at Disneyland.… Read more...