The Tomorrow Society Podcast

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 parks, which hasn’t always been the case. That’s especially true at Epcot, which needs a serious upgrade to reach its past glory.… Read more... The post TTSP #38: Tim Grassey on Epcot’s Future appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

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 put it all together. This isn’t a bad thing, however. During our four-night stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge over MLK weekend, I barely thought about work, politics, or anything else from everyday life.… Read more... The post TTSP #37: My Walt Disney World Trip Report appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

One of Disney’s most enduring attractions is easily The Haunted Mansion, which continues to draw new followers each year. Fans obsess about its every detail, and fresh stories keep emerging about its history. I love The Mansion even more than I did as a kid because there are so many layers to it.… Read more... The post TTSP #36: Jeff Baham on The Haunted Mansion appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

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 of the park today. I didn’t visit until 1985 as a kid, but many early special effects like the flash flood and rockslide were still part of it.… Read more... The post TTSP #35: Jerry Green, 25 Years Inside Universal Studios appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

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 years, and The Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4 are on the way. The lone exception is Coco, which arrived in theaters on Thanksgiving week.… Read more... The post TTSP #34: Coco Review (Disney-Pixar) appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Composer Bruce Broughton has written the music for many Disney attractions, especially at Epcot. His theme park work includes Ellen’s Energy Adventure; the current version of Spaceship Earth; Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!; Cinemagique; and The Timekeeper. He also re-tooled Jerry Goldsmith’s iconic score for Soarin’ Over California during the recent change to Soarin’ Around the World.… Read more... The post TTSP #33: Composer Bruce Broughton appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

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 spots in Orlando. This process gets a little trickier when the timeframe is shorter, however.… Read more... The post TTSP #32: Planning a Weekend Trip to Disney World appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

It’s rare to connect with other Disney podcasters far outside the tourist havens; many consistent shows work because the hosts have easy access to theme parks in Orlando or Anaheim. This gives them the opportunity to quickly visit the resorts and check out the latest offerings.… Read more... The post TTSP #31: Mike Rahlmann, Be Our Guest Podcast appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

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 attractions, even more for some. Securing ADRs has become so important for many visitors, particularly at hard-to-find spots.… Read more... The post TTSP #30: AJ Wolfe, The Disney Food Blog appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Walt Disney’s reputation comes from Disneyland, Mickey Mouse, and animated features, but his story includes much more. There’s a reason it is so challenging for biographers to chronicle his life. Looking beyond the obvious, Walt’s life offers more for historians. A prime example is the True-Life Adventures, which were revolutionary in the ‘40s and ‘50s.… Read more... The post 29. Author Christian Moran on the True-Life Adventures appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

© Disney 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 and rumors. At the D23 Expo, Disney reeled off a huge stream of news about experiences coming in the next five years.… Read more... The post TTSP #28: Top 10 Theme Park Bucket List appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

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 Haunted Mansion, and the Enchanted Tiki Room is part of the draw, but it’s more than that.… Read more... The post TTSP #27: Ken Kebow on The Whimsical Imagineer appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

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 doubts from his associates and family about every big move. Even a legendary place like Disneyland received a lot of cynicism when it opened.… Read more... The post TTSP #26: Jeff Barnes on The Wisdom of Walt appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

© Disney There was so much anticipation among Disney fans heading into the Parks & Resorts presentation at last week’s D23 Expo. How could the announcements possibly live up to all the hype? Amazingly, the news from Bob Chapek and others included some big surprises.… Read more... The post TTSP #25: D23 Expo, Nate Parrish of WEDWay Radio appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Photo by Dan Heaton 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 an opportunity to change them, and not necessarily for the better. Few of us agree on what’s actually worthy of preservation, however.… Read more... The post TTSP #24: Top 5 Extinct Attractions at Disney World appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

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 the Galaxy is the most common one, but we’ve also heard about Tron, Ratatouille, and other possibilities.… Read more... The post TTSP #23: Aaron Wallace, Thinking Fan’s Guide appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Photo by Erin Heaton 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 trip is higher than ever. While preparing for our recent vacation in March, I was nervous about handling the Spring Break crowds.… Read more... The post TTSP #22 – Spring Break Disney World Trip Report appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

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 soundtracks from iconic rides like Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, and so many more.… Read more... The post TTSP #21: The Sounds of a Walt Disney World Trip appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

© Disney It’s been quite a busy time for Walt Disney World news, particularly during the past few weeks. Rivers of Light opened on February 17th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Pandora: The World of Avatar will arrive there on May 27th.… Read more... The post TTSP #20: 7 Disney World Questions with Len Testa appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Photo by Erin Heaton 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 characters (at first), and the tone focused on presenting a broader world to guests.… Read more... The post TTSP #19: Tim Grassey on Fixing Epcot appeared first on Tomorrow Society.