It’s an interesting time in the world of theme parks, especially for Disney. Their parks are still drawing large crowds, but not everything is going so well. Following the announcements at the recent D23 Expo, I had a lot of questions about Disney’s future.… Read more...

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When people think of Disney, the first thought isn’t usually inventive architecture. However, there was a period of time where the company’s buildings showcased cool, original designs. Renowned post-modern architects like Michael Graves and Robert A.M. Stern designed striking places for Disney.… Read more...

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When creating theme park attractions, you can have amazing ideas. That’s only part of equation, however. There’s still the matter of making that vision a reality. The teams of talented Imagineers that work in the field deserve more attention. During his 25 years at Walt Disney Imagineering, Mark Gilbert was responsible for producing Show Elements for countless major projects.… Read more...

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Mark Page never planned to work for Walt Disney Imagineering; he nearly missed his interview and was focused on film projects. That first meeting ultimately led to more than 15 years at WDI. Mark started drawing at five years old and enjoyed creating comic book and cartoon characters.… Read more...

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EPCOT remains one of my favorite places despite changes during the past 40 years. I still remember my first visit to EPCOT Center in 1984 when I was only eight years old. The park left a big impression on a kid obsessed with Star Wars and Star Trek.… Read more...

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When I think about sculpting figures for Disney’s theme parks, my mind goes to Blaine Gibson. The photo of him and Walt examining Abe Lincoln’s head remains ingrained in my memory. His incredible work on attractions set the stage for everything that followed.… Read more...

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Yesterday, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro took the stage to present a vision for “A Boundless Future”. The presentation include surprises and exciting news along with strange detours and confusing moments. I’m here to talk about all of the D23 Expo announcements on this episode of The Tomorrow Society Podcast.… Read more...

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I’m always curious to learn how others experience the parks, especially as Walt Disney World trips keep getting more complicated. Disney Genie Plus adds extra layers to the mix, and it’s had regular tweaks in the past year. New attractions have also opened, with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind arriving in May.… Read more...

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I’ve spent most of the episodes focusing on theme parks like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and other major destinations. Regional spots like Six Flags Great America, Silver Dollar City, and more have also received the spotlight. What I’ve barely touched is how themed entertainment has played a role in the world of VR gaming.… Read more...

The post 175. Don Carson on Walkabout Mini Golf and the Potential for VR appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has received major changes in the past five years including the addition of two new lands. Crowds have increased at the park, and the attractions at Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge are popular. Even so, we’ve also seen the limits of just adding headliners to the park.… Read more...

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