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Horizons remains my all-time favorite attraction despite closing more than 24 years ago. It combined everything that I loved about EPCOT Center during the ’80s and ’90s. Trevor Bryant joined WED Enterprises in 1979 and quickly started on Horizons. He worked closely on this pavilion throughout its creation including at the installation in Florida. Trevor is my guest on this episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about his extensive career at Disney and beyond.
During this podcast, Trevor talks in-depth about his experiences on Horizons for EPCOT Center. He describes what it was like to work with Claude Coats, George McGinnis, and other legendary Imagineers. We chat about the famous smell of oranges, the “choose your own ending”, and other fun memories. After completing Horizons, Trevor helped develop binaural audio technology for the Disney/MGM Studios and concepts for Alien Encounter. We also talk about his role as a co-founder of the R&D department and the inventive ride system for the Indiana Jones Adventure.
Trevor left Disney in 1994 for Sony and worked on many cool themed entertainment projects like the Metreon in San Francisco. He returned to Disney as a Show Producer and Creative Director for the new version of Test Track in 2012. Trevor describes the challenges with adding interactivity throughout the massive attraction within a short time frame. We close the interview by talking about the interactive Tron Realm at Shanghai Disneyland. I had a great time talking with Trevor and learning about Horizons and other remarkable attractions from Trevor’s career.
Show Notes: Trevor Bryant
Watch Trevor Bryant in his appearance at the RetroMagic event in October 2023.
Learn more about Trevor Bryant and his career at his official website.
Check out my video “Disney’s Horizons: Why It Worked” about my favorite attraction.
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