The Tomorrow Society Podcast
Episodes
58. Brian P. Miles, Retro Disney World and LBV Historical Society
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to decry the loss of attractions we loved from Walt Disney World’s past. I spend a good amount of time remembering classics like Hor...
57. Tim Grassey on Galaxy’s Edge, Guardians of the Galaxy, and a Changing Epcot
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an extremely busy time at Walt Disney World, but whether the changes are exciting is up for debate. We can view rising ticket prices and gr...
56. AJ Wolfe of the Disney Food Blog on Walt Disney World’s Underrated Dining Spots
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are many layers to planning a successful Walt Disney World vacation. If we just focus on the attractions, it’s easy to spend too little ti...
55. Composer Mark Mancina on the Music of Moana, Tarzan, and The Lion King
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to take movie scores for granted, yet they’re so important to a successful film. When the music clicks, everything feels right. This...
54. Brent Young, Super 78 Studios
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I spent a lot of time at theme parks as a kid, but most of it was at destination parks like Walt Disney World. We did venture to our local Six Fla...
53. A Trip to Walt Disney’s Marceline
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many Disney fans idolize Walt Disney, and it’s easy to see why we place him on a pedestal. But how many of us know much about his life beyond th...
52. Tony Cortese on Walt Disney: Master of Dreamers
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I recently visited Marceline for the first time, and I realized how little I know about Walt Disney the man. I’ve learned about his work on Disn...
51. Lou Prosperi on The Imagineering Process
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It is easy to look at Walt Disney Imagineering as a magical place where artists imagine new worlds. That is part of the equation, but the reality ...
50. A Visit to Six Flags St. Louis
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Despite being an avid theme park fan, I rarely visit the parks on my own. This is especially true of Six Flags St. Louis, my local amusement park....
49. Shannon Albert on WDW Prep School.com
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a challenge to keep up with all the latest changes at Walt Disney World; I visit regularly and still can’t stay on top of everything. Thi...
48. Ricky Brigante, Inside the Magic and Pseudonym Productions
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a boom time for podcasting, which has evolved into big business. A BBC News article from July 22nd states that 11% of people in the UK lis...
47. Seth Kubersky on Universal Orlando’s Growth and Toy Story Land
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An underreported theme park story is the activity happening at Universal Orlando. Limited excitement for the Fast & Furious: Supercharged attracti...
46. Toy Story Land and the Future of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an exciting time for theme park fans, and I feel like we’re just getting started. The next 3-4 years will include massive expansions at W...
45. Composer Paul Leonard-Morgan on Creating the Score for Test Track
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a theme park attraction is an insanely complicated process, but it’s easy to think of them as magic. We’ve heard so much about Imagin...
44. How Bowers, Retro Disney World Podcast
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many Walt Disney World fans look back fondly at the early days of the resort in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Many attractions from that era are long gone...
43. Steve Alcorn on Building EPCOT Center in 1982
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It fascinates me to hear stories about the construction of EPCOT Center, which was a mad dash nearly on par with the original Disneyland. Some att...
42. Matt Parrish, WEDWay Radio and The Thirty20Eight
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasting has changed a lot during the past 10 years, particularly for Disney shows. Initially, it was amazing to even hear from other fans whose ...
41. Top 5 Disney Books for EPCOT Fans
22 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I spend a lot of time reading books about Walt Disney, the Disney theme parks, and the many stories and figures surrounding them. There are quite ...
40. Author Katy Price on Walt Disney’s Melody Makers
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So many books have been written about the Disney Company, particularly the heyday for Walt Disney in the ’50s and ’60s. It says a lot when you ...
39. Seven More Questions with Len Testa of Touring Plans
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a crazy time for theme parks, especially when you look at Disney’s latest moves. It feels like every week brings a new announcement with ...
38. Tim Grassey on EPCOT’s Future at Walt Disney World
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a busy time at Walt Disney World, and expansion will be rampant in the next three years. Disney is investing serious dollars into all four ...
37. My Walt Disney World Trip Report
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s tricky to sum up a trip to Walt Disney World, even a fairly short one. So much happens during each day that it’s nearly overwhelming to p...
36. Jeff Baham on The Haunted Mansion
07 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of Disney’s most enduring attractions is easily The Haunted Mansion, which continues to draw new followers each year. Fans obsess about its ...
35. Jerry Green on 25 Years Inside Universal Studios
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I’m fascinated by the early days of the Universal Studio Tour in Hollywood. The trams originated in the mid ‘60s and remain an essential part ...
34. A Review of Disney-Pixar’s Amazing Coco
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an interesting time for Disney-Pixar; sequels are the norm in this run of movies. Finding Dory and Cars 3 hit screens during the past few y...
33. Composer Bruce Broughton on Spaceship Earth, Soarin’, and More
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Composer Bruce Broughton has written the music for many Disney attractions, especially at EPCOT. His theme park work includes Ellen’s Energy Adv...
32. Planning a Weekend Trip to Walt Disney World
19 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to plan a week-long trip to Walt Disney World. You line up 4-5 days at the parks, spend time at your resort, and maybe check out other...
31. Mike Rahlmann on the Be Our Guest Podcast
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s rare to connect with other Disney podcasters far outside the tourist havens; many consistent shows work because the hosts have easy access ...
30. AJ Wolfe on The Disney Food Blog and Its Origins
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the biggest recent changes to Walt Disney World have come in the dining realm. Restaurants have become nearly as important to guests as at...
29. Author Christian Moran on the True-Life Adventures
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Walt Disney’s reputation comes from Disneyland, Mickey Mouse, and animated features, but his story includes much more. There’s a reason it is s...
28. Top 10 Theme Park Bucket List
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an exciting time for theme park fans; rides and shows keep opening across the world. It’s impossible to keep up with all the announcements ...
27. Ken Kebow on Rolly Crump, The Whimsical Imagineer
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Few Imagineers are present in the Disney fan community more than Rolly Crump. His work on legendary attractions like It’s a Small World, The Hau...
26. Author Jeff Barnes on The Wisdom of Walt
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to look at Walt Disney’s life as one success after another, but it’s hardly that simple. He failed repeatedly and faced serious do...
25. Nate Parrish of WEDWay Radio on the D23 Expo News
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There was so much anticipation among Disney fans heading into the Parks & Resorts presentation at last week’s D23 Expo. How could the announcement...
24. Top 5 Extinct Attractions at Walt Disney World
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy for Disney fans to be protective of the parks, especially our favorite attractions. We’re nervous that management is just looking for ...
23. Aaron Wallace on The Thinking Fan’s Guide to EPCOT
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a strange time in Epcot’s history. Rumors are swirling about major changes in the next five years, but nothing is certain. Guardians of t...
22. Spring Break Disney World Trip Report
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There’s so much discussion about how to make the most of your Walt Disney World vacation. The amount of planning that’s needed months before the...
21. The Sounds of a Walt Disney World Trip
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Photo by Erin Heaton I cannot overstate how important the sounds of the Disney theme parks are to their success. It’s impossible to separate the s...
20. Seven Disney World Questions with Len Testa
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a busy time for Walt Disney World news, particularly during the past few weeks. Rivers of Light opened on February 17th at Disney’s Ani...
19. Tim Grassey on How to Fix EPCOT
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EPCOT Center opened in October 1982 as an ambitious change of pace from The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. There were no familiar Disney charac...
18. The Pros and Cons of Disney’s FastPass Plus
22 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
FastPass Plus remains a common topic in the online Disney fan community despite being in place for a while. It plays a major role in how guests tour...
17. Sam Gennawey on JayBangs and Universal’s History
18 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There’s been so much written about Disney history in books, magazines, and countless online sites. The Universal theme parks are quite different. ...
16. Chad Emerson on a New Theme Park Era
11 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a challenging year for Disney. Attendance is slipping, and attractions haven’t always opened smoothly. They’re still delivering a gr...
15. My Top 5 Attractions at Six Flags St. Louis
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Disney and Universal parks continue to dominate the news from professional sites, blogs, and podcasts. I typically concentrate on those same reso...
14. Tony Cortese, Director of the Dreamfinders Documentary
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The dream of living in Orlando with close access to Walt Disney World has always intrigued me. I live in St. Louis and have no plans to move, but it...
13. James H. Carter II on the Foolish Mortals Documentary
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since its opening in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square in 1969, The Haunted Mansion has been one of Disney’s most iconic attractions. I appr...
12. Doug Barnes, Host of The Season Pass Podcast
10 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been a fan of theme parks since I was young, but my interest waned during my early 20s. There was no specific reason for the change; other ac...
11. Philip B. Swift on The Dark Side of Disney
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Walt Disney World is a mysterious place for kids; there is so much hiding behind the curtain. For a certain group of fans, that curiosity never goes...
10. Christian Moran, Director of Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
15 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Walt Disney is renowned for his movies and theme parks, but there is a limited supply of strong films about him. The PBS documentary Walt Disney ...
9. Seven Lessons from My Walt Disney World Trip
09 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve visited Walt Disney World many times over the years, but I still feel like a novice in a lot of areas. Our most recent trip over MLK weekend ...
8. Len Testa on His Background and Touring Plans.com
06 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World is so complex, even for frequent guests. When you consider FastPass Plus, ADRs, and larger crowds, buildi...
7. Ben Lancaster on The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head
08 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite urban legends about Walt Disney is the myth that he was cryogenically frozen. It’s fun because it paints a picture of a grumpy...
6. Chad Emerson on Walt Disney World’s Promising Future
16 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a fascinating time for Disney’s theme parks, especially Walt Disney World. They are seeing unprecedented attendance at The Magic Kingdom ...
5. Seth Kubersky on the Success of Universal Orlando
27 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Kubersky has a unique perspective on Universal Orlando from working there as a stage technician and entertainment supervisor in the late ‘9...
4. Sam Gennawey on the Rise of Universal
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Photo by Erin Heaton Sam Gennawey is one of the premier authors covering the world of theme parks. His books explore both Disney and Universal histo...
3. Christian Moran, Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
08 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s always a thrill to speak with writers and filmmakers that have a passion for Disney history. Thankfully, Christian Moran checks both of tho...
2. Ryan Ritchey, Director of After the Fair
28 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
My goal with The Tomorrow Society Podcast is to have fun discussions with creative minds in the themed entertainment industry. Guests include auth...
1. An Introduction to The Tomorrow Society
26 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Photo by Dan Heaton We live in a theme park universe. Designers, engineers, and architects mold public spaces to create specific moods. Tactics that...