We keep learning more details about Universal’s Epic Universe, and I can’t wait to experience this new theme park in Orlando. It opens next May, and fans can’t wait to check out its five lands. But will it draw casual guests right from the start?… Read more...

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There’s plenty of excitement in the world of theme parks when we think about 2025 and beyond. One of the main reasons is the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe in Florida on May 22nd. The anticipation for Universal Orlando’s third theme park is off the charts.… Read more...

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When we think of the most influential Disneyland attractions, the first that come to mind are typically Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion. Both are iconic and deserve the attention, but others also should be part of this conversation.… Read more...

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Disney just keeps making changes to their line-skipping services, and it’s hard to keep up with everything. It’s the perfect time to talk with Becky Gandillon, who studies all the updates and how they will impact your Walt Disney World trips.… Read more...

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It’s time to take another deep dive into what we love about Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Skipper Ben Rebstock. On his fifth appearance on the Tomorrow Society Podcast, Ben gives his thoughts on a wide range of topics about the park.… Read more...

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Daniel “Rover” Singer began his entertainment career in the theater world, and he found great success there before joining Walt Disney Imagineering. As a co-founder of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, he helped create The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).… Read more...

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If you’re immersed in Star Wars, Marvel, or many other fandoms, you’re likely familiar with Amy Ratcliffe. She’s written so many great books about these universes from a wide range of perspectives. There is far too much to cover in a single interview!… Read more...

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We keep learning more about Disney history, particularly events that haven’t been covered as closely. A good example is the trip to Latin America in 1941. It was depicted in the 2009 documentary Walt & El Grupo, but we’ve since found out even more.… Read more...

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It’s been a quieter year for Disney’s U.S. parks beyond the arrival of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. We’ve seen a lot more action overseas with the opening of the massive Fantasy Springs addition at Tokyo DisneySea. The park’s largest expansion includes three new lands with four attractions themed to Peter Pan, Frozen, and Tangled.… Read more...

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On Saturday night, Josh D’Amaro revealed so many cool attractions that will be opening at Disney’s theme parks in the next few years and beyond. I ranked all the announcements during Episode 239 of the Tomorrow Society Podcast and felt great about most of the news.… Read more...

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