//podcastplus.net/feed/the-tomorrow-society-podcast~08e9c2f9 Smart interviews with Imagineers and other experts about theme parks and Disney Thu, 14 May 2026 08:17:54 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_233_-_Updating_Star_Wars_-_G.mp3 When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in May and August of 2019, Star Wars fans were thrilled at the chance to pilot the Millennium Falcon, escape from the First Order, and interact with Stormtroopers on Batuu. Five years later, both lands are still popular and draw big lines for the two attractions.… Read more... The post 233. Updating Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge appeared first on Tomorrow Society . Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_233_-_Updating_Star_Wars_-_G.mp3 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_215_-_Kevin_Perjurer_Podcast.mp3 We’ve all heard the stories about Walt Disney’s original ideas for EPCOT the city and how they evolved into EPCOT Center. But how much do we really know about that process following Walt’s passing? We might enjoy a straightforward documentary about those 16 years with talking heads explaining the milestones.… Read more... The post 215. Kevin Perjurer of Defunctland on Journey to EPCOT Center: A Symphonic History appeared first on Tomorrow Society . Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_215_-_Kevin_Perjurer_Podcast.mp3 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_208_-_Greg_Combs_Podcast_Fi.mp3 When Greg Combs was studying Theatre in college in the early 1980s, he could not have predicted his ultimate destination at Walt Disney Imagineering. After moving to California, he took a temporary job at Disney as a Show Set Designer and stayed there for more than 30 years.… Read more... The post 208. Imagineer Greg Combs on Indiana Jones, Tower of Terror, and Tokyo DisneySea appeared first on Tomorrow Society . Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_208_-_Greg_Combs_Podcast_Fi.mp3 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_207_-_Destination_D23_Podcas.mp3 After so much speculation, Disney has finally released their vision for the future at the Destination D23 event. A lot of the news was expected, but there were still a few big surprises after Josh D’Amaro took the stage. On this episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast , I sum up my five takeaways from Disney’s announcements this past weekend at Destination D23.… Read more... The post 207. Five Takeaways from Disney’s Destination D23 Announcements appeared first on Tomorrow Society . Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:30:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_207_-_Destination_D23_Podcas.mp3 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_206_-_Mk_Haley_Podcast_Fina.mp3 Walt Disney Imagineering draws the most attention from its big theme park attractions, but there’s a lot more happening beyond the headliners. For example, they have worked closely with educational institutions and industry organizations on research and many other activities. Imagineer Mk Haley worked at the center of many of these projects during more than 25 years at Imagineering.… Read more... The post 206. Imagineer Mk Haley on the Power of Disney Research and Educating the Next Generation appeared first on Tomorrow Society . Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_206_-_Mk_Haley_Podcast_Fina.mp3 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_205_-_Coaster_365_Podcast_F.mp3 My bucket list of new parks and roller coasters from around the world just keeps expanding. The reason is a group of great YouTube channels that provide lots of info and reviews of such cool rides. A perfect example is Coaster 365 , which includes a new coaster review every day in 2023.… Read more... The post 205. Reviewing a Coaster a Day with Bryant Olivera of Coaster 365 appeared first on Tomorrow Society . Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_205_-_Coaster_365_Podcast_F.mp3 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_204_-_Kevin_Sherbrooke_Podca.mp3 Photo by Kevin Sherbrooke It’s easy to forget how much goes into every aspect of theme parks. The work involved moves well beyond concept art. The design and construction require intricate planning including the restrooms, trash cans, and building layouts. Kevin Sherbrooke has worked closely on a wide range of theme park projects for Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Creative, and more.… Read more... The post 204. Kevin Sherbrooke on Innoventions, Tokyo DisneySea, and Islands of Adventure appeared first on Tomorrow Society . Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_204_-_Kevin_Sherbrooke_Podca.mp3 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Glenn_Barker_Podcast_-_Revisited_Fi.mp3 I recently learned the sad news that Disney Imagineer Glenn Barker passed away several weeks ago. Glenn had an incredible career as a sound designer for Disney’s theme parks for more than 45 years. Beyond his career accomplishments, he was also a genuine and friendly man who downplayed his success.… Read more... The post REBROADCAST: 84. Glenn Barker on Creating Sound at Walt Disney Imagineering for More Than 45 Years appeared first on Tomorrow Society . Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Glenn_Barker_Podcast_-_Revisited_Fi.mp3 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_203_Podcast_Final.mp3 Photo by the National Museum of American History Disney’s parks and films have played an important role in how we consider American history and our culture. They’re more than just casual entertainment and have connected with our core identities. In her book Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives , Bethanee Bemis explores Disney’s impact on this country’s stories going back to Mickey Mouse and the opening of Disneyland.… Read more... The post 203. Bethanee Bemis on Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives appeared first on Tomorrow Society . Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_203_Podcast_Final.mp3 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_202_-_Eli_Erlandson_Podcast.mp3 When Eli Erlandson joined WED Enterprises in 1975, it was a different place from the Walt Disney Imagineering we know today. Iconic figures like Marc Davis and Harper Goff worked alongside young designers on the next phase for Disney’s theme parks.… Read more... The post 202. Eli Erlandson on EPCOT Center, Disneyland Paris, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom appeared first on Tomorrow Society . Mon, 03 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/tomorrowsociety/Episode_202_-_Eli_Erlandson_Podcast.mp3