Dan Heaton

The Tomorrow Society Podcast

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Smart interviews with Imagineers and other experts about theme parks and Disney

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Dan Heaton

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206. Imagineer Mk Haley on the Power of Disney Research and Educating the Next Generation 05.09.2023 1:05:47

Imagineer Mk Haley joins Dan Heaton on the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about her career at Disney Research, FX, Academic Outreach, and more. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

205. Reviewing a Coaster a Day with Bryant Olivera of Coaster 365 28.08.2023 58:28

Bryant Olivera of Coaster 365 joins Dan Heaton on the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about releasing a coaster review every day in 2023. Learn more about Coaster 365 and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

204. Kevin Sherbrooke on Innoventions, Tokyo DisneySea, and Islands of Adventure 14.08.2023 1:08:30

Kevin Sherbrooke joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about more than 25 years with Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Creative, and more including Tokyo DisneySea and Islands of Adventure. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

REBROADCAST: 84. Glenn Barker on Creating Sound at Walt Disney Imagineering for More Than 45 Years 31.07.2023 1:17:16

This rebroadcast of the Tomorrow Society Podcast episode with sound designer Glenn Barker is a tribute to the Disney Imagineer. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

203. Bethanee Bemis on Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives 24.07.2023 48:17

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 our culture. They’re more than just casual entertainment and have connected with our core identities. In her book Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives , Bethanee Bemis explores Disney’s impact on this country’s stories going back to Mickey...

202. Eli Erlandson on EPCOT Center, Disneyland Paris, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom 03.07.2023 58:01

Imagineer Eli Erlandson joins Dan Heaton on the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about her background and career at Walt Disney Imagineering. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

201. Super Nintendo World and Universal Studios Hollywood Trip Report 19.06.2023 1:11:52

Dan Heaton talks about his visit to Universal Studios Hollywood including Super Nintendo World in this Tomorrow Society Podcast trip report. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

200. The Big Disneyland Resort Trip Report 12.06.2023 2:25:45

Dan Heaton reviews his latest trip to the Disneyland resort in California on the big Episode 200 of the Tomorrow Society Podcast. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

199. Archivist Jason Schultz on Documenting the History of Disneyland 28.05.2023 52:17

Archivist Jason Schultz joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk with Dan Heaton about his work documenting the history of Disneyland. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

198. Mike Schwalm on Pandora: The World of Avatar and Happily Ever After 15.05.2023 53:21

Imagineer Mike Schwalm joins Dan Heaton on the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about his career including Pandora: the World of Avatar. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

197. Tammy Tuckey on Her New Album Glowing in Timeless Places 01.05.2023 55:13

Tammy Tuckey joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk with Dan Heaton about her new album of Disney music, Glowing in Timeless Places. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

196. Skipper Ben Rebstock on the Second Era for Disney/MGM Studios 17.04.2023 1:20:18

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 and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Most of us remember its early days as the Disney/MGM Studios , but we typically focus on classics like the Great Movie Ride and Studio Backlot Tour.… Read more... The post 196. Skipper Ben Rebstock on the Second Era for Disne...

195. Return to Silver Dollar City Trip Report 03.04.2023 1:27:10

Dan Heaton talks about his return to Silver Dollar City, the awesome regional gem near Branson, in a detailed trip report on this episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

194. Steve Tatham on Dinosaur, Cinemagique, Superstar Limo, and Universal 20.03.2023 58:30

Steve Tatham joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about more than 30 years at Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Creative. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

193. Tom Sze on Developing the Concepts for Disney’s Animal Kingdom 06.03.2023 48:31

Tom Sze joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk with Dan Heaton about his work as a Concept Architect for Disney's Animal Kingdom. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

192. Morgan Lee Richardson on Avengers Campus and the Power of Conservation Art 20.02.2023 1:00:46

Morgan Lee Richardson joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about Avengers Campus, conservation art, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Pandora: The World of Avatar, and expansions in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

191. Don Dorsey on the Main Street Electrical Parade, Fantasmic!, and Illuminations: Reflections of Earth 06.02.2023 55:33

Don Dorsey joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about his work on Disney shows and parades like the Main Street Electrical Parade, Fantasmic! and Illuminations: Reflections of Earth. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

190. Tim Grassey on EPCOT’s Transformation and a Crazy Week of Theme Park News 23.01.2023 1:19:02

Tim Grassey returns to the Tomorrow Society Podcast to assess EPCOT's transformation and discuss a crazy week of Disney and Universal news with Dan Heaton. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

189. Alexander Bresinsky on Building a Themed Entertainment Career in Germany 16.01.2023 1:06:19

Alexander Bresinsky of MKTengineering joins Dan Heaton on the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about his career in themed entertainment. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

188. Rick Barongi on the Development of Disney’s Animal Kingdom 02.01.2023 56:48

Rick Barongi, former Director of Animal Programs at Walt Disney World, talks with Dan Heaton about the development of Disney's Animal Kingdom and his current work at Longneck Manor on the Tomorrow Society Podcast. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

187. Matt Mason on At the Corner of Fantasy and Main: Disneyland, Midlife, and Churros 19.12.2022 44:51

Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about his book At the Corner of Fantasy and Main: Disneyland, Midlife, and Churros. Learn more at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

186. Carlye Wisel on the D23 Expo, Galactic Starcruiser, and the Return of Bob Iger 12.12.2022 56:15

Carlye Wisel returns to the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about Bob Iger's return, D23 Expo, Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, the VelociCoaster, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and more. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

185. Ryan Harmon on Carving a New Path After Walt Disney Imagineering 28.11.2022 1:14:02

Ryan Harmon of Zeitgeist Design & Production joins the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about his work as a Disney Imagineer and beyond. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/.

184. Ethan Reed on Santa Stops at Disneyland 21.11.2022 47:47

Ethan Reed returns to the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk with Dan Heaton about his new Little Golden Book Santa Stops at Disneyland, Alice Davis, Duffy & Friends, and more. Check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/santa-stops-at-disneyland-podcast/.

183. Len Testa on the Future of Disney’s Theme Parks and Universal’s Epic Universe 07.11.2022 56:17

Len Testa of Touring Plans and the Disney Dish returns to the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk with Dan Heaton about Disney's future and the Epic Universe park from Universal. Learn more and check out the show notes at https://tomorrowsociety.com/len-testa-podcast-disney-epic-universe/.