The Tomorrow Society Podcast
Episodes
Disneyland Solo Trip Report: Conclusion and Day 4
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to close out this podcast miniseries and sum up my Disneyland solo trip! First of all, we’ll spend a little more time with me as I t...
Disneyland Solo Trip Report: Day 3 (No Regrets)
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for the second park day on my Disneyland solo trip report! I spent more than 17 hours at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. ...
Disneyland Solo Trip Report: Day 2 (Blitzing the Parks)
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to step through the gates and sprint through the Disneyland Resort! For this second part of my Disneyland solo trip podcast, we’re r...
Disneyland Solo Trip Report: Intro and Day 1
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, I spent two solo days at the Disneyland Resort in California and had an incredible trip. My sprint through the park included nearly 70 ...
My Six Flags Summer and Disney in 2025
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for a special bonus episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast. I’ve spent a lot of time visiting parks this year, especially from the...
250. A Glorious Podcast Finale!
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here! We have reached the grand finale of the Tomorrow Society Podcast here on Episode 250. During this podcast, I look back at the...
249. Universal Orlando Weekend Trip Report
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It had been way too long since I’d visited the Universal Orlando resort. I finally rectified that situation with a weekend trip to both Universa...
248. Previewing Universal’s Epic Universe with Seth Kubersky of the Unofficial Guide
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ma...
247. Tim Grassey on Universal’s Epic Universe and a Gazillion More Theme Park Topics
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Universa...
246. Ken Bruce, Author of Before the Birds Sang Words
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of the most influential Disneyland attractions, the first that come to mind are typically Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted M...
245. Becky Gandillon, Co-author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2025
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
244. Skipper Ben Rebstock on 35 Years of the Disney/MGM Studios
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
243. Imagineer Daniel “Rover” Singer on Beastly Kingdom, Roger Rabbit, and Indiana Jones
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel “Rover” Singer began his entertainment career in the theater world, and he found great success there before joining Walt Disney Imagine...
242. Amy Ratcliffe on the Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Thrill Ride
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
241. Walt Disney & El Grupo in Latin America with Theodore Thomas, J.B. Kaufman, and Didier Ghez
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We keep learning more about Disney history, particularly events that haven’t been covered as closely. A good example is the trip to Latin Americ...
240. Fantasy Springs and Tokyo Disneyland Trip Report with Shane Bettenhausen
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
239.5. Losing the Rivers of America
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 beyon...
239. Ranking All of Disney’s D23 2024 Parks and Experiences Announcements
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, what a night! Josh D’Amaro and many special guests appeared on stage for several hours on Saturday night’s energetic D23 Disney Experienc...
238. Lost Island Themepark Trip Report
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s rare to see a new theme park open in the United States, especially one not connected to Universal or Disney. A cool exception is Lost Islan...
237. Lou Mongello of WDW Radio on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and What’s Next at Walt Disney World
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an interesting time for Disney with a lot happening especially at Walt Disney World. We’ve had several attractions open, and more could b...
236. Five Things I Like and Dislike About Disney’s New Lightning Lane Multipass Service
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, Disney announced a major course correction to Disney Genie Plus, their paid line-skipping system. That service is being renamed a...
235. Imagineer Joe Garlington on Creating Interactive Disney Attractions
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the late ’90s and early 2000s, we saw a wave of interactive attractions that went beyond just shooting games. Along with separate destina...
234. Fire in the Hole 2.0 Review and Silver Dollar City Trip Report
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fire in the Hole was the first coaster at Silver Dollar City in 1972 and operated for more than 50 years. When the park finally decided to replace...
233. Updating Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, escap...
232. Ron Fish on Creating Music for Theme Parks and Video Games
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to overlook how important sound design is to the success of theme parks. Music in particular lifts our experience beyond what we see o...
231. My Theme Park Summer Plus Universal Orlando News
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to believe it, but we’re nearing the summer season at theme parks. Last year, I had a great time visiting Kings Island and Silve...
230. Eric Baker on Designing Props for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve entered a new world of immersive theme park lands that just keep getting more detailed every time. It’s easy to forget that expansions o...
229. Beignets, Buses, and More: A Walt Disney World Trip Report (Part 2)
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for Part 2 of my Walt Disney World trip report, and there’s still a lot more to cover! This episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast...
228. TRON, Guardians, and More: A Walt Disney World Trip Report (Part 1)
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been about two years since I visited Walt Disney World, so a return trip was long overdue. It finally happened a few weeks ago during my da...
227. Trevor Bryant on Horizons, Binaural Audio, and Test Track
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Horizons remains my all-time favorite attraction despite closing more than 24 years ago. It combined everything that I loved about EPCOT Center du...
226. Bob Holland on Constructing EPCOT Center, the Grand Floridian, and Disney Cruise Line
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An unappreciated reason for the success of Disney’s theme parks and resorts is the brilliant architecture. It creates that feeling of reassuranc...
225. Walt Disney World 2024 Trip Preview
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m going to Walt Disney World! It’s been two years since our last Florida trip, and we’ll be returning during Spring Break this year. I’m...
224. Susan Bonds on the Indiana Jones Adventure, Alien Encounter, and Mission: Space
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s amazing to look back at how much growth happened at Disney’s theme parks under Michael Eisner and Frank Wells. During the “Disney Decad...
223. Spotlight on Indiana Jones with Brandon Kleyla
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny last year, the popular franchise has concluded with Harrison Ford donning his trademark ...
222. Rope Drop Radio’s Doug McKnight and Derek Sasman
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s so much to learn when planning a Walt Disney World trip, particularly if you’re not a frequent guest. It’s not easy to explain the c...
221. Disneyland’s House of the Future with Author Dave Bossert
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I think about which past versions of lands that I’d love to visit in Disneyland, early Tomorrowland is near the top of that list. Despite l...
220. Jessica Liese’s Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood Holiday Trip
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Holiday crowds are no joke at theme parks, and many fans avoid them completely in late December. That wasn’t the case for Jessica Liese, who vis...
219. Davy Feiten on Animating Figures for Attractions at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and More
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all marveled at audio-animatronic technology at Disney’s theme parks, particularly at the original EPCOT Center. But we rarely think abo...
218. Tim Grassey on Luminous, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and What’s Next for Disney
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EPCOT’s major transformation is finally completed! Well, it’s mostly finished. The construction walls are finally down, and we can see Disney’...
217. What’s New for 2024 with Arthur Levine
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an interesting time in the world of theme parks as we look to 2024. Major attractions and a new Universal theme park are opening in 2025 an...
216. Kathryn Mayer and Greg Glasgow on Disneyland on the Mountain
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about projects from Disney history that never happened, Mineral King is one of the most interesting examples. The concepts for this...
215. Kevin Perjurer of Defunctland on Journey to EPCOT Center: A Symphonic History
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
214. Seth Kubersky on the Unofficial Guide to Disneyland and World of Frozen
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot happening at the Disneyland Resort, especially as Disney prepares for major investments in their parks in the next decade. They ju...
213. J. Jeff Kober on A Century of Powerful Disney Insights
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It seems nearly impossible to sum up 50 years of Walt Disney Company history in a single book, yet J. Jeff Kober has looked to do just that in his...
212. Dr. Jackie Ogden on Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Conservation, and the Seas
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Photo by Jackie Ogden Jackie Ogden, PhD, played a key role in the development and evolution of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Her educational background...
211. Mary Kwiatkowski on the DarKoaster and Curse of DarKastle at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Busch Gardens Williamsburg continues to evolve as a regional park with a solid ride lineup. It became a full-day park in January 2021 and has adde...
210. Updating Spaceship Earth
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disney has invested quite a bit in transforming EPCOT into a modern park, but they haven’t focused on updating the classic pavilions. A perfect ...
209. My First Visit to Kings Island Trip Report
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About 14 years ago after my daughter was born, I developed a strong desire to check out more coaster parks near St. Louis. I wrote down a short li...
208. Imagineer Greg Combs on Indiana Jones, Tower of Terror, and Tokyo DisneySea
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Greg Combs was studying Theatre in college in the early 1980s, he could not have predicted his ultimate destination at Walt Disney Imagineeri...
207. Five Takeaways from Disney’s Destination D23 Announcements
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, b...
206. Imagineer Mk Haley on the Power of Disney Research and Educating the Next Generation
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walt Disney Imagineering draws the most attention from its big theme park attractions, but there’s a lot more happening beyond the headliners. F...
205. Reviewing a Coaster a Day with Bryant Olivera of Coaster 365
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
204. Kevin Sherbrooke on Innoventions, Tokyo DisneySea, and Islands of Adventure
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
REBROADCAST: 84. Glenn Barker on Creating Sound at Walt Disney Imagineering for More Than 45 Years
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I recently learned the sad news that Disney Imagineer Glenn Barker passed away several weeks ago. Glenn had an incredible career as a sound design...
203. Bethanee Bemis on Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
202. Eli Erlandson on EPCOT Center, Disneyland Paris, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Eli Erlandson joined WED Enterprises in 1975, it was a different place from the Walt Disney Imagineering we know today. Iconic figures like M...
201. Super Nintendo World and Universal Studios Hollywood Trip Report
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following three days at the Disneyland resort over Memorial Day weekend, we couldn’t leave California without one more theme park stop. Our trip ...
200. The Big Disneyland Resort Trip Report
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s so much to cover from even a few days at the Disneyland resort. This helps explain why this episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast is e...
199. Archivist Jason Schultz on Documenting the History of Disneyland
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disneyland is nearing the park’s 70th anniversary, which will occur on July 17th, 2025. So much has changed during its history, and it’s easy ...
198. Mike Schwalm on Pandora: The World of Avatar and Happily Ever After
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Schwalm was obsessed with Disneyland and theme parks from a young age. He even built a Jurassic Park-themed attraction for a swim team event ...
197. Tammy Tuckey on Her New Album Glowing in Timeless Places
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many different ways to showcase our fandom for Disney and theme parks. We host podcasts, connect with other fans, and sing attraction...
196. Skipper Ben Rebstock on the Second Era for Disney/MGM Studios
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has become a popular theme park due to headliners like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, and Mickey...
195. Return to Silver Dollar City Trip Report
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My appreciation for Silver Dollar City just keeps growing with each visit. I had a great time on our last trip to this wonderful regional park back...
194. Steve Tatham on Dinosaur, Cinemagique, Superstar Limo, and Universal
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Steve Tatham arrived at Walt Disney Imagineering in 1987, the Disney Decade was ramping up following the arrival of Michael Eisner. Expansion...
193. Tom Sze on Developing the Concepts for Disney’s Animal Kingdom
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m fascinated to learn more about the development of Disney’s Animal Kingdom during the 1990s. Joe Rohde and his team built concepts that woul...
192. Morgan Lee Richardson on Avengers Campus and the Power of Conservation Art
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s so much potential in themed entertainment to change minds and influence our world. A perfect example is Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which...
191. Don Dorsey on the Main Street Electrical Parade, Fantasmic!, and Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve enjoyed nighttime entertainment at Walt Disney World or Disneyland, there’s a good chance that Don Dorsey helped create it. During ...
190. Tim Grassey on EPCOT’s Transformation and a Crazy Week of Theme Park News
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an exciting and surprising time in the world of theme parks, which typically starts the new year at a slow pace. Instead, both Universal a...
189. Alexander Bresinsky on Building a Themed Entertainment Career in Germany
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Few theme parks existed in West Germany when Alexander Bresinsky grew up during the ’80s. An interest in technology and engineering led him to a...
188. Rick Barongi on the Development of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Barongi was one of the key figures in bringing Disney’s Animal Kingdom to life in the 1990s. As the top animal executive for the creative d...
187. Matt Mason on At the Corner of Fantasy and Main: Disneyland, Midlife, and Churros
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to predict when Disneyland will connect with you. Some of us became fans early on as kids, while others got the bug as adults. Matt Ma...
186. Carlye Wisel on the D23 Expo, Galactic Starcruiser, and the Return of Bob Iger
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a surprisingly busy time for Disney as we approach the end of 2022. Several weeks ago, they made the shocking decision to replace CEO Bob C...
185. Ryan Harmon on Carving a New Path After Walt Disney Imagineering
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have dreamed about working for Walt Disney Imagineering, especially during the massive expansions of the parks in the ’80s and ’90s...
184. Ethan Reed on Santa Stops at Disneyland
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone just loves Disneyland; even Santa wants to visit! He has a lot of stops to make for Christmas, and he still has time to swing by the Happ...
183. Len Testa on the Future of Disney’s Theme Parks and Universal’s Epic Universe
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 go...
182. Drew Taylor on Post-Modernist Architecture and Disney’s New Aesthetics
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When people think of Disney, the first thought isn’t usually inventive architecture. However, there was a period of time where the company’s b...
181. Imagineer Mark Gilbert on Working on the Ground to Create Disney’s Theme Parks
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When creating theme park attractions, you can have amazing ideas. That’s only part of equation, however. There’s still the matter of making th...
180. Imagineer Mark Page on Art for Tokyo DisneySea, Star Wars, and Disney Cruise Line
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Page never planned to work for Walt Disney Imagineering; he nearly missed his interview and was focused on film projects. That first meeting ...
179. 40 Years of EPCOT
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
178. Imagineer Jaime McGough on Digital Sculpting for Theme Parks
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
177. My Reactions to Disney’s Announcements at the 2022 D23 Expo
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro took the stage to present a vision for “A Boundless Future”. The pre...
176. Lauren Staniszewski on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m always curious to learn how others experience the parks, especially as Walt Disney World trips keep getting more complicated. Disney Genie P...
175. Don Carson on Walkabout Mini Golf and the Potential for VR
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve spent most of the episodes focusing on theme parks like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and other major destinations. Regional spots ...
174. Improving Disney’s Hollywood Studios
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has received major changes in the past five years including the addition of two new lands. Crowds have increased at t...
173. Adam Bezark on Terminator 2: 3D, the Amazing Spider-Man, and Shanghai Disneyland
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world of themed entertainment has expanded beyond resorts and parks. Museums, zoos, aquariums, and other destinations present well-crafted exh...
172. Six Flags Great America Trip Report
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Six Flags Great America is one of the company’s flagship parks and definitely worth a visit. Located in Gurnee, Illinois just north of Chicago, t...
171. Imagineer Scott Hennesy on Kitchen Kabaret, Tokyo, and Innoventions
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we look back at EPCOT Center’s beginning, it’s easy to focus on classics like Horizons and World of Motion. That really just scratches th...
170. Becky Gandillon of Touring Plans on Strategies for Disney Genie Plus
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Disney fans talk about our most recent theme park trips, the most common topic is probably Disney Genie Plus. The line-skipping service repla...
169. Ray Spencer on The Hatbox Ghost, Trader Sam’s, and the Matterhorn
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Spencer has a love of railroads and an interest in Walt Disney, and that passion has carried over into his time as an Imagineer. During his 19...
168. Mary Kwiatkowski on Pantheon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Photo by Mary Kwiatkowski I’ve really enjoyed the influx of roller coasters opening during 2022 after several years of delays. In particular, SeaW...
167. Walt Disney World Trip Report: The Return (Part 2)
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for Part 2 of this detailed trip report from my recent Walt Disney World vacation. Last time, I played clips recorded during our five-...
166. Walt Disney World Trip Report: The Return (Part 1)
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During the past few years of the pandemic, a return trip to Walt Disney World in 2022 seemed unlikely. That made the opportunity for a last-minute ...
165. Ryan Ritchey, Host of the Theme Park Trivia Show
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been a fan of game shows like Jeopardy! and The Price is Right since I was a kid, so it’s not a stretch to extend that fun to theme parks....
164. Jonathan Ackley on Creating Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Menehune Adventure Trail, and Play Disney Parks
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Theme park attractions largely began as passive experiences where guests observed action from a safe distance. Even a classic like Pirates of the ...
163. Josh Shipley on Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Marvel, and Disney Kingdoms
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world of theme parks continues to evolve as technologies change and new stories emerge. Imagineer Josh Shipley has been a close part of those ...
162. Karen Connolly Armitage on Designing for Walt Disney Imagineering
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no single path to reaching Walt Disney Imagineering, and many didn’t plan to even work on theme parks. Quite a few Imagineers share a ...
161. Imagineer Daniel Joseph on Space 220, Flight of Passage, and Rise of the Resistance
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve come to expect a lot more from theme parks than just passive entertainment. Competition from video games, streaming series, and other new t...
160. Brandon Kleyla on Creating Sets for Trader Sam’s, Pandora, and Waterworld
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear from Disney Imagineers about developing the concepts that ultimately become attractions and lands at the parks. But what about the a...
159. Imagineer Kevin Lively on Being a Skipper and Updating The Jungle Cruise
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no easy way to update a classic Disneyland attraction. We connect with them emotionally and want to preserve that feeling. Disney Imagin...
158. Imagineer Tim Landry on Creating Effects for Movies and Theme Parks
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Movies and theme parks have always had a clear connection; Disney’s animators worked closely on Disneyland. While the industry has expanded, vis...