Podcasts about Innoventions

Len Testa and Jim Hill examine a revealing new Disney survey asking whether guests trust DisneyWorld.com, whether the site acts in their best interest, and whether it should be considered the definitive source for vacation planning. They also discuss Disney's questions about Epic Universe, softer attendance and dining demand, and the growing complexity of planning a theme park vacation. Then Jim continues the history of Imagineering's Living Characters Initiative by tracing the path from Mickey's Toon Elevator and Fashion Chat with Cruella de Vil to Stitch's Photophone, the interactive Disneyland experiment that helped pave the way for Turtle Talk with Crush. NEWS • Disney surveys guests about whether they trust DisneyWorld.com to provide transparent, accurate, and helpful vacation information. • New survey questions explore whether Disney's website should be considered the source of truth over independent planning sites. • Disney asks Epic Universe visitors whether Universal added days to their vacations or pulled attendance away from Walt Disney World. • Comcast reports continued strength at Epic Universe alongside softer performance across the broader Universal Orlando Resort. • Slower table-service dining demand raises questions about Lightning Lane habits, pricing, GLP-1 medications, and Disney's future restaurant strategy. FEATURE • Imagineering searches for the right Disney character to lead a real-time interactive experience. • Mickey Mouse proves too polite, while Cruella de Vil proves too intimidating for younger guests. • Stitch's Photophone opens inside Disneyland's Innoventions shortly after the release of Lilo & Stitch. • Cast members use cameras, voice performance, pre-animated movements, and personalized jokes to bring Stitch to life. • The attraction's limited capacity helps Imagineering rethink the format and develop the larger-scale experience that became Turtle Talk with Crush. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Plan your next Disney vacation with BeOurGuestVacations.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa and Jim Hill examine a revealing new Disney survey asking whether guests trust DisneyWorld.com, whether the site acts in their best interest, and whether it should be considered the definitive source for vacation planning. They also discuss Disney's questions about Epic Universe, softer attendance and dining demand, and the growing complexity of planning a theme park vacation. Then Jim continues the history of Imagineering's Living Characters Initiative by tracing the path from Mickey's Toon Elevator and Fashion Chat with Cruella de Vil to Stitch's Photophone, the interactive Disneyland experiment that helped pave the way for Turtle Talk with Crush. NEWS • Disney surveys guests about whether they trust DisneyWorld.com to provide transparent, accurate, and helpful vacation information. • New survey questions explore whether Disney's website should be considered the source of truth over independent planning sites. • Disney asks Epic Universe visitors whether Universal added days to their vacations or pulled attendance away from Walt Disney World. • Comcast reports continued strength at Epic Universe alongside softer performance across the broader Universal Orlando Resort. • Slower table-service dining demand raises questions about Lightning Lane habits, pricing, GLP-1 medications, and Disney's future restaurant strategy. FEATURE • Imagineering searches for the right Disney character to lead a real-time interactive experience. • Mickey Mouse proves too polite, while Cruella de Vil proves too intimidating for younger guests. • Stitch's Photophone opens inside Disneyland's Innoventions shortly after the release of Lilo & Stitch. • Cast members use cameras, voice performance, pre-animated movements, and personalized jokes to bring Stitch to life. • The attraction's limited capacity helps Imagineering rethink the format and develop the larger-scale experience that became Turtle Talk with Crush. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Plan your next Disney vacation with BeOurGuestVacations.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Brower, ​former ​music ​director at Walt Disney Imagineering​, join​ed Tammy on The Tammy Tuckey Show to discuss his career at Disney, including his famous Innoventions background loop at EPCOT!   Follow me on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/singertammytuckey Twitter & Instagram - @TammyTuckey www.tammytuckey.com

Today we are stepping back in time! What was it like to visit Disneyland 25 years ago?  Both Jessica and Becca visited Disneyland during this time, and so we talk about everything from prices, to security, to lack of reservations, to the fever dream that was Rocket Rods.  Remember, to get the best deals on Disneyland vacations, visit our partners at GetAwayToday.com/castletalk Watch Park Pass's video on the Indiana Jones Queue: https://youtu.be/LLDMf2s1bKo?si=YVWxdpznPXhl2Z28 Check out Yesterland's article on Innoventions here: https://www.yesterland.com/dreamhome.html  

From EPCOT's fascinating CommuniCore and Innoventions showcases to attractions like The Art of Animation at Disney-MGM Studios, Walt Disney World has played host to experiences that exemplify masterclass “edutainment.” In today's episode, we explore the history of that topic, highlight contemporary examples, and cover potential future additions to the lineup of captivating educational storytelling within the parks.Listen along and join the Dis-cussion on social media @neverlandnavco

Len Testa and Jim Hill cover the latest Disney news, including a major update to the dining reservation system, a rerouted parade to improve park flow, and the latest tweaks at Epic Universe. Then, Jim dives into the real story of how Epcot's CommuniCore was shut down and transformed into Innoventions—Disney's answer to a park in crisis. With budgets tight and tech aging fast, Michael Eisner turned to Las Vegas for inspiration, resulting in a CES-style exhibit hall packed with rotating sponsors, interactive demos, and a built-in refresh cycle. Disney's new patent could make Haunted Mansion feel spookier A smarter parade route helps clear Main Street faster Why Tron still isn't available during Early Entry Epic Universe's early admission strategy evolves again The creation, success, and legacy of Innoventions It's a look at how Disney reimagined the future—and managed to sell it to sponsors one booth at a time. SHOW NOTES Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you're a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don't forget—they also offer exciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa and Jim Hill cover the latest Disney news, including a major update to the dining reservation system, a rerouted parade to improve park flow, and the latest tweaks at Epic Universe. Then, Jim dives into the real story of how Epcot's CommuniCore was shut down and transformed into Innoventions—Disney's answer to a park in crisis. With budgets tight and tech aging fast, Michael Eisner turned to Las Vegas for inspiration, resulting in a CES-style exhibit hall packed with rotating sponsors, interactive demos, and a built-in refresh cycle. Disney's new patent could make Haunted Mansion feel spookier A smarter parade route helps clear Main Street faster Why Tron still isn't available during Early Entry Epic Universe's early admission strategy evolves again The creation, success, and legacy of Innoventions It's a look at how Disney reimagined the future—and managed to sell it to sponsors one booth at a time. SHOW NOTES Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you're a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don't forget—they also offer exciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's go back in time and take a look at Walt Disney World in 2002. Today I'm taking you through the EPCOT Guide Map to share what was happening in the parks for the Disney 100 Years of Magic Celebration, as well as what attractions and restaurants you could find 20 plus years ago. Find out about what rides were in World Showcase, what you could do in Innoventions, and all there was to learn about your body inside the park. Come back next time for a look at Magic Kingdom and check out my previous episodes for Animal Kingdom and MGM Studios. Want my podcast library sorted by topic?Join my email newsletterI hope you enjoyed today's show. I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @mountains_of_magic or Facebook at Fantastical Vacations by Daniele. If you would like help in planning an upcoming Disney or Universal vacation, email me at danielerobbins@fantasticalvacations.com or fill out a quote form to get started planning the magic Get A QuoteMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-funLicense code: E9BZCTS1O3JRPERX 

Send us a textSit with us in our Imagineering armchairs as we dive into how Disneyland might celebrate its 70th anniversary! We'll reflect on past milestone celebrations, and use the past as our guide on what we hope to see for theming, new merchandise and food. We'll then look at entertainment possibilities and attractions to come, a storyline for "Walt Disney - A Magical Life" and a revamp for Innoventions! What do you hope to see for Disneyland's 70th? Share your thoughts with us on our Discord and join the conversation!Please Join Our Free Discord Here -  https://discord.gg/r3MVGYrDkm Check Out  All Of Our Amazing Sponsors!!Getaway Todayhttps://www.getawaytoday.com/?referrerid=8636If you want to book a Disney Vacation please use our friends at Getaway Today. Also if you call 855-GET-AWAY and mention Walt's Apartment you will get a special dose of magicThe Themepark Scavenger Hunt Game - Where In The Parkhttps://shop.whereinthepark.com/?ref=waltsaptpodcastCheck Out Sunken City Designs - from the mind of Louis Medinahttps://sunkencitydesigns.bigcartel.comWe are proud to be part of the Disney Podcast Family , checkout all the other great shows below https://linktr.ee/DisneyPodcastFamily

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 9, 2024!  Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour!  We lead off the show having a fun discussion about the first-impressions of the new Communicore Hall space coming to Epcot and also memories of Innoventions from the former Future World!  We then get some calls discussing closing times at the lounges around the Walt Disney World monorail resorts and some things that might surprise you!  Rogers also calls in from Arkansas to give his thoughts on this first Disney Cruise on the Wish and we compare this ship to the others in the fleet, and he also lets us know how his daughter (at just 8 years old!) did 4 parks in 1 day!  Incredible!   Lots of other fun calls as well to round out today's show!   Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

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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 design and construction require intricate planning including the restrooms, trash cans, and building layouts. Kevin Sherbrooke has worked closely on a wide range of theme park projects for Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Creative, and more.… Read more... The post 204. Kevin Sherbrooke on Innoventions, Tokyo DisneySea, and Islands of Adventure appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

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Jen's longtime friend, Operating Participant Paul (aka OPP), joins the podcast to chat about his recent trip to Orlando, inlcuding Festival of the Arts and a first time ride on the VelociCoaster. Plus, some good old Innoventions nostalgia! Recorded LIVE for guests at DillosDizResort.com! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey. Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz LINKS! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Schmelty, The Cretin's Guild, Nathaniel Hardy, Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Shannon Bohn, Michael Matande, Matt Smith, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Tony Orgelfinger, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, Adventures with Stephers, DCLDuo, Question or Comment? We LOVE interacting with listeners! FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dillosdiz FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz LIKE Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DillosDiz/

We are switching things up a bit this week as Scott joins me today and we do another show where we dig through older vacation photos from Walt Disney World and tell the stories behind the photos! From photos with a walk around Figment, "original tie-dyed cheesecake" at Pop Century, the "HUGE BALL" in the breezeway near Innoventions at Epcot, Catastrophe Canyon, Happy Meals at Walt Disney World late at night, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Play It! and more, we tell some great stories and share our memories! See all of these pictures on Instagram this week @BeOurGuestMike and @Epscot. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

AJ, Mike, and Chris are ready to check out the future at Innoventions. This unique ”World's Fair” style pavilion at Epcot held the promise of showcasing the latest technology, products, and yes, video games before consumers would ever get their hands on them. Smart homes, super computers, and the Sega 32X dominated these complex corridors until corporate interest waned and consumer technology moved to quickly to keep the area up to date. So grab a Beverly and some ice cream, and meet us under the Electric Umbrella. Just watch out for that Ballzac flying at you! Innoventions - The Mickey Wiki https://themickeywiki.com/index.php/Innoventions The Making of Epcot's Innoventions https://youtu.be/np2yfp1HCLM Communicore to Innoventions - The Ultimate Tribute https://youtu.be/Teuj2pjUpyQ Sega at Epcot's Innoventions https://youtu.be/MxhhMnm1zoU Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/90sdisney/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/90sdisney/support

Welcome to the October 2022 episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle. This month we are raising a glass to celebrate the 40th birthday of one of our favourite parks. Whether you think of it as EPCOT Center, Epcot, or just ‘that park with the big golf ball', there really is nowhere else like it. Becca takes us back to the park's opening on 1 October 1982. It was very different from Walt's original vision of the ‘Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow', but there were already some attractions in place which we still enjoy today. Any guesses on which ones? And how did the park change over its first decade? (Let's just say the word ‘Horizons' features strongly!) Claire moves us on into the 1990s, and meets a certain purple dragon and his friend. Plus you can find out about a Surprise in the Sky which seems to have had a lasting impact, and also how Epcot marked the millennium with a controversial wand. Peter picks up the story in 2002 with the introduction of Soarin' and a drive with some crash test dummies, as well as changes to Figment's journey. There are memories of the last days of Innoventions, including the Sum of All Thrills and its giant piggy bank. Finally, Ben is our guide from 2012 back to the present, with a look back at Agent P's adventure (sorry if you are now singing the theme tune all day) .We go ‘back, back, over the falls' to Maelstrom, dine with princesses and talk about food and fireworks. We end with a look at the park's newest ride before we raise a toast – and of course cake – to 40 years of a unique and well-loved park. Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you can keep up with our wafflings. You can find everything we do on our website, which has links to our podcast, Facebook community, social media channels and YouTube channel. Enjoy the show, and Waffle On! Want More GB Mickey Waffle? Visit The Website: https://www.gbmickeywaffle.com Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/TheGreatBritishMickeyWaffle Connect on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gbmickeywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbmickeywaffle Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gbmickeywaffle

Armed with a park map of Epcot from 1994 and our memories as children, we give our totally and scientifically accurate ratings of every attraction in the park. Journey back to a time before Innoventions, Test Track, and Dr, Nigel Channing to experience Epcot as it was in the early 90s! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/90sdisney/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/90sdisney/support

Skyblaze is packing their bags and heading off to Disney World's Epcot Center to tell you all about Innoventions, the exhibition space once filled with not only a host of SEGA console games, but two of their newest arcade games too - Virtua Formula and the AS-1.

Progress! A word that has come to mean a great many things, but for the theater nestled inside the walls of Tomorrowland, Progress means a constantly changing, growing, and evolving series of attractions housed in the same building! Join us on this immense episode where we uncover every single detail available about the history of this area. From the origins of the Carousel of Progress to the demise of Innoventions, you will learn everything there is to learn about this exciting space in Tomorrowland. Enjoy!Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know DisneyFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterCredits:Directed By: Alex StewartWritten By: Freddy Martin & Alex StewartDialogue Edited By: Daniel Martin & Alex StewartSound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart & Daniel Martin

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 the surface of what made the park so special during that era. Each Future World pavilion offered surprising gems beyond the headliners.… Read more... The post 171. Imagineer Scott Hennesy on Kitchen Kabaret, Tokyo, and Innoventions appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Episode 122 - Finalizing Sophie's Birthday Trip Finalizing Sophie's Birthday Trip Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 122 for May 16, 2022, and today our feature topic is Finalizing Sophie's Birthday Trip. We're taking a last look at all of the details that are going into our June trip to celebrate Sophie's birthday! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here's the rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Coming to the big screen on December 16: “Avatar: The Way of Water”. The movie takes place a decade after the original Avatar film and focuses on the Sully family, Jake, Neytiri, and their kids, and all that they are up against. The latest teaser trailer was just released, you can see it here: Avatar: The Way of Water | Official Teaser Trailer - YouTube. In addition, we are hearing that the original Avatar will be re-released in theaters September 23rd to prepare for the upcoming movie!Mike: In other news, we are just a little over two weeks away from the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+, and Disney released a new trailer on May 4th. The link is here in the show notes: Obi-Wan Kenobi | Official Trailer | Disney+ - YouTube What's exciting to me is that I saw a fan video that indicated that both Ewen McGregor and Hayden Christopher are open and talking about a season two of the show! Fingers crossed!Brenda: Over at Epcot, the transformation continues! World Celebration, which is formerly known as Future World, will have a hub divided into several different gardens. Also, it looks like lighting will be embedded into the pavement of the Epcot logo here. Additionally, the CommuniCore name is returning to Epcot! In the 80s and 90s, CommuniCore was a pavilion that changed into Innoventions. Well, Epcot will have CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza. These are just some of the changes that we'll see at Epcot!Brenda: Also, tickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party went on sale for resort guests this past Thursday, May 12th. Tickets for non-resort guests go on sale on May 18th.Connect with us! Here's how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Finalizing Sophie's Birthday TripTrip Dates: June 17-23, 2022Park Reservation dates: June 18, Magic Kingdom, June 19, Epcot, June 20, Resort Day, June 21, Animal Kingdom, June 22, Hollywood StudiosOn the Road with Mickey Meetup! June 18, Magic Kingdom, 2:30PM. Meet over by the TTA in Tomorrowland!June 19, Epcot, Guardians of the Galaxy, Harmonious, Jellyrolls, Atlantic Dance HallJune 20 Resort Day - Stormalong Bay - Lazy River, beach area, volleyball, shipwreck water slide, pool gamesJune 21 Animal Kingdom - Festival of the Lion King, Pandora, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Flametree BBQ, Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest, Rafiki's Planet Watch, dinner at Raglan Road!June 22 Hollywood Studios - Rise of the Resistance, Tower of Terror, Milennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Slinky Dog Dash, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, PizzeRizzo, Muppet Vision, hopefully FantasmicDining OptionsJune 18 - Liberty Tree TavernJune 19 - no reservationsJune 20 - Breakfast at Cape May Cafe, Dinner at ‘OhanaJune 21 - Raglan Road June 22 - Oga's CantinaThis Day in Disney History for May 16:1928: Mickey Mouse TrademarkDisney Who's Who CharacterSebastian from The Little MermaidA little bit of Walt“But the most exciting and by far the most important part of our Florida project… in fact, the heart of everything we'll be doing in Disney World… will be our Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow! We call it E.P.C.O.T.E.P.C.O.T will be an experimental prototype community of tomorrow that will take its cue from the new i...

Adam and Dana are beyond excited to chat with voice actor Chris Swindle on today's episode. Chris is a former cast member who was one of the original Crush voices in “Turtle Talk with Crush.” Chris shared his Disney experience, which began at Innoventions as Stitch and evolved into workshopping a brand new “Crush” attraction with Imagineers.

From Disney Quest to Innoventions to Food Rocks, Disney Imagineering music composer Ron Fish appears on The Tammy Tuckey Show to discuss his work for The Walt Disney Company!   Ron Fish's website: www.ronfishmusic.com   Follow me on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/singertammytuckey Twitter & Instagram - @TammyTuckey www.tammytuckey.com

Ready to go back in time? That's right, we've embarked on the first set of defunct Epcot attractions: CommuniCore, Innoventions, The Living Seas, World of Motion.We can thank CommuniCore and Innoventions for some wild interactive exhibits like Get Set Jet, a game where guests helped people board a plane and Where's The Fire?, Presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance. The Living Seas gave us a foundation to absolutely cover with Nemo & Friends IP, but do you remember the Hydrolater that brought you to and from Seabase Alpha? And how about The World of Motion's mix of sculptures, massive screens, and animatronics that brought you through a brief history of transportation? (It might even be the inspiration for our own name!) We've just scratched the surface of defunct Epcot attractions, so stay tuned for more!Do you have a favorite long-gone attraction in Epcot? Let us know!- Email: worldofcommotion@gmail.com- Twitter: @worldcommotion- Facebook & Instagram: @worldofcommotionOr see what else we've been up to at:- Website: worldofcommotion.comAnd if you enjoyed the episode, why not share with a friend or even leave a review and rate us 5-stars if you enjoy listening! It's the best way to spread the commotion!

When I think about factors that distinguish the best theme parks from the rest, background music ranks near the top. The best examples create the right sense of place and atmosphere. Some of my favorite places click because of the music.… Read more... The post 136. Russell Brower on the Innoventions Loop and Creating Music for Theme Parks appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

In this episode we reminisce about the magical and memorable Disney Celebrations of the past including The Year of a Million Dreams, 100 years of Disney Magic, and The Happiest Celebration on Earth. Limited time magic - or just a marketing campaign? We'll discuss! Things to look forward to: - Cheryl singing every celebration theme song - A discussion about bringing Walt back to life-- yikes - A side rant about the sorcerer Mickey hat - Molly mis-pronounces Innoventions several times - We "You up?" Bob Iger via fax

Has there ever been a more magical example of corporate synergy than when our favorite ABC sitcoms filmed episodes at the Disney Parks? On this week's episode we travel back to the 90s—before DVR and streaming were part of everyone's vocabulary—and we talk about six episodes of classic 90s sitcoms that take place in Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Join us and our guest Teri Deel as we catch up with Cory and Topanga at The Living Seas, check out Steve Urkel's latest gadget at Innoventions, watch Danny Tanner get spit on during Aladdin's Royal Caravan, and much more (0:31:48)! In this week's edition of our Countdown to the 50th, we showcase Liberty Square, a land that is unique to Magic Kingdom and that opened just five years before America's Bicentennial (0:01:50). Plus, we show off our poetry skills in the new segment Madsterpiece Theater (0:29:00)! If you would like to find and stream the six television episodes we discuss on this show, here is a handy list: Blossom – "The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men" – Season 3, Episode 19 Full House – "The House Meets the Mouse" – Season 6, Episodes 23-24 Family Matters – "We’re Going to Disney World" – Season 6, Episodes 22-23 Roseanne – "We’re Going to Disney World"/"Disney World War II" – Season 8, Episodes 17-18 Step by Step – "We’re Going to Disney World": Parts 1 & 2 – Season 5, Episodes 22-23 Boy Meets World – "The Happiest Show on Earth" – Season 3, Episode 21 If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

This is ParksCenter. Tonight, March 3 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  MARCH MADNESS IS HERE! That's right, it's time for the ParksCenter panel to start breaking down the bracket and give our predictions on how things will play out. This year's tournament - the first of two!!!! - is ride vehicles. Think the Jungle Cruise boats and the Peoplemover cars. This is sure to be a tourney where passions and nostalgia rank just as high as form and function in the debates, so it's bound to be both fun and fiery! But don't worry, we'll still tip off this week's show with the latest news - today is the debut of the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, but meanwhile there are other changes galore hitting Epcot, incuding more work on Harmonious, more demolition at Innoventions, and new flags and music loop at the entrance.  It's going to be an action-packed show, so don't miss tonight’s episode of ParksCenter!  Can't wait? Check out last week's episode below:  You can watch us record LIVE at 9pm Eastern every Wednesday night! Tune in for new LIVE episodes on WDWNTunes at wdwntunes.com.

Join Brianna, Abby, and I as we hop in a Time Rover and head back to the days of Innoventions at Epcot! Come along as we reminisce about our favorite exhibits, attractions, and even the TV series that once called Innoventions home!

Let’s jump in our time machines and head to EPCOT of the past as we enter Future World and enjoy the sounds of Innoventions. Questions/comments: soundsofdisneypodcast@gmail.com Support the show at: www.patreon.com/soundsofdisney https://www.etsy.com/shop/grandcircletourco --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sounds-of-disney/support

Today is a very special episode of M34D as we welcome a close member of the Monorail fam to the show. Star of Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz, former Cast Member, and co-host of the Magical Mommy Monday Podcast, Jen joins the program to talk about her time working in Epcot's Innoventions.   Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/morningmonorailfamily   Find us at the following: Email: MondayMorningMonorail@gmail.com Twitter: @MorningMonorail Instagram: mondaymorningmonorail Facebook: Monday Morning Monorail Voicemail: 407-917-2144

Show Notes:  In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Imagineer Doug Griffith chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working on Wicked Witch of the West audio-animatronic for The Great Movie Ride, creating the character of Tom Morrow 2.0 for the 2000 update of Innoventions, his updates to "The American Adventure" figures and more! Visit Doug's official website: www.anthrobotcreative.com To see Doug's appearance in "The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park: The Dream Comes True," visit time mark 18:14 here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiNKd0_XcVk Watch Doug's appearance with Tom Morrow 2.0 in "Imagineer That!" here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-qKL6UIpYI “The Tiara Talk Show” is edited, created and hosted by Tammy Tuckey. The Tiara Talk Show is Copyright © 2013-2021 by Tammy Tuckey. All rights reserved.

In this bumper Valentines episode of “Confessions of a Disney Cast Member”, we are joined by Matt Randall who sprinkled his pixie dust as an attractions cast member/ host at Innoventions, where he also met his fiancé Aliyah, who will be coming up right after this episode. Listen to his Disney journey here. This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.  Follow Us and Matt on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist and @mateo20x

Tonight, February 10 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT's ParksCenter!  This week, we talk about what might happen if domestic travel to Florida is restricted, and whether Disneyland could reopen soon - even if its just Main Street U.S.A. There are also a lot of changes at Epcot, as the new Leave a Legacy walls are up, but Innoventions continues to come down. All this and more on tonight's episode of ParksCenter!  Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm Eastern on YouTube or WDWNTunes! Want more before ParksCenter streams live tonight? Check out our last episode: https://youtu.be/Pnj5pez1bNI

Jen and Frank celebrate Christmas Eve with excerpts from their vlogmas series on YouTube; long lost Dillos sibling Angela Dahlgren, Justin and Sam from The Monday Morning Monorail Podcast, and a surprise for Drunk Stormtrooper with Disneyland Paris' own Gijs Van WInkelhof! A Very Merry Vlogmas: NOW on YouTube Theme composed by Matt Harvey. Intro and Outro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. The @DillosDiz Fact Checker IS Mel Dale. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz LINKS! Question or Comment? We LOVE interacting with listeners! FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dillosdiz FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz LIKE Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DillosDiz/ Check out Blogs, Archives, and Throwbacks at DillosDiz.com. E-Mail Dillo's Diz at DillosDiz@gmail.com!

MOUSE MADNESS STICKERS HAVE LAUNCHED! To order yours, email us at mousemadnesspodcast@gmail.com with your name, shipping address and Venmo name. View the designs: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIeqEnkpZRM/ Check out the Alyssa's art: https://www.instagram.com/alyssa.wigant/ Please stand back, because the theatre doors are opening towards you as we welcome you to Part 2 of the Worst Disneyland Attraction bracket! This week, we crown the biggest loser at the Happiest Place on Earth, and we're not sorry in advance for any hurt feelings caused by our shredding of a few Disneyland classics: - Welcome once again to Parks goer and veteran tie-break host Mandy! - The weather's getting colder and the Spoonfuls of Sugar are heating up. - Kyle drops some Disney Bro Science as we discuss short ride duration times at Disneyland. - Kyle reveals his anti-costumed character bias, but Chris and Mandy stan meet-and-greets. - Chris spins a tale from his days working on the Warner Bros lot. - Mandy remembers a cast member story from her childhood days on Tom Sawyer Island. - Chris recalls being probably too short to be a solo driver on Autopia. - Autopia contributing to global warming in more ways than one. - Some fond (or not) memories of Innoventions. - Crowning the Worst Disneyland Attraction! Got a rebuttal? Want to be a tiebreaker host? We'd love to hear from you: Email us at mousemadnesspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us @MouseMadnessPod Follow us on Instagram @MouseMadnessPod Chat with us on Discord: discord.gg/qwpqAWA Join or Facebook Community: fb.me/MouseMadnessPodcast

WDW Radio # 610 - The Music of EPCOT: Future World - Part 2 In Part 2 of our journey through the Music of Future World in EPCOT, we head to the west side of the park and take an in-depth look at the songs, scores, and background music, both past and present from the Imagination pavilion, The Land, The Living Seas, Innoventions, and Communicore, as well as the Fountain of Nations. From shows to attractions, we will look at what music has come and gone, how it has changed, the songs, singers, songwriters, and stories. I will then ask you to share some of your favorites as well. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Please visit the All-NEW WDW Radio web site! WDWRadio.com/Community - Join the community and conversation WDWRadio.com/Support - Join the WDW Radio NATION to get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch, chat and call-in Wednesdays 7:30pm ET on Facebook LIVE WDWRadio.com/Events - Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, links and photos 407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks Disney102.com - 102 Ways to Save Money on your next Disney vacation THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my Momentum Weekend Workshop in Walt Disney World. I can also speak at your event, conference, business, or school. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook.com/WDWRadio WDWRadio.com/Community Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest.com/LouMongello LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello

WDW Radio # 610 - The Music of EPCOT: Future World - Part 2 In Part 2 of our journey through the Music of Future World in EPCOT, we head to the west side of the park and take an in-depth look at the songs, scores, and background music, both past and present from the Imagination pavilion, The Land, The Living Seas, Innoventions, and Communicore, as well as the Fountain of Nations. From shows to attractions, we will look at what music has come and gone, how it has changed, the songs, singers, songwriters, and stories. I will then ask you to share some of your favorites as well. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Please visit the All-NEW WDW Radio web site! WDWRadio.com/Community - Join the community and conversation WDWRadio.com/Support - Join the WDW Radio NATION to get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch, chat and call-in Wednesdays 7:30pm ET on Facebook LIVE WDWRadio.com/Events - Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, links and photos407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks Disney102.com - 102 Ways to Save Money on your next Disney vacation THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my Momentum Weekend Workshop in Walt Disney World. I can also speak at your event, conference, business, or school. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook.com/WDWRadio WDWRadio.com/Community Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest.com/LouMongello LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello

Kirk & Christian get weird with the great big beautiful Tomorrow...land building formerly known as Innoventions. Join us for some smart home talk as we get, perhaps, a little TOO nerdy.Subscribe to our YouTube channel if you'd like to see us on video!Find our links and more at https://www.trammin.com/InstagramTrammin' - https://instagram.com/TramminPodcastChristian Rainwater - https://instagram.com/mrmakeitrainwataKirk Bagdasarian - https://instagram.com/disneyparkvibesMusicLocal Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The world tour continues on today's all new episode of 2 Men and The Mouse! We're going over to Epcot and exploring the past, present, and some of the future of Central Future World! That means Spaceship Earth, Innoventions, and a lot of talk about the history of EPCOT, including Walt's original vision for the City of Tomorrow. All this plus news on the Park Pass System possibly becoming permanent and HALLOWEEN AT THE MAGIC KINGDOM! 

It's part one of our Innoventions series and we're starting with the only video of Astuter Computer Revue we could find. After that Bill Nye the Science Guy introduces us to Innoventions at Epcot in a commercial reminiscent of his television show. Tom Morrow 2.0 takes a look into our future but can't see that […]

It's part one of our Innoventions series and we're starting with the only video of Astuter Computer Revue we could find. After that Bill Nye the Science Guy introduces us to Innoventions at Epcot in a commercial reminiscent of his television show. Tom Morrow 2.0 takes a look into our future but can't see that...

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It's a short and sweet weekend edition of The Mouse Castle Lounge as Tim talks about safety issues at the Disneyland Resort that have closed down three E-Ticket rides. Also, Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries is doing the unthinkable at Innoventions...creating lines. www.TheMouseCastle.com

Welcome to two weeks in a row! We're back again with a show on Innoventions in Epcot followed by some surprise live audio in Epcot. Thanks to all of you for listening amongst our inconsistent shows and busy lives.

Grab a soda (Jim and Len did!) and listen to us talk about Epcot's new fitness- and diet-themed Habit Heroes exhibit at Innoventions. Jim also talks about the new IBM Think! exhibit and gives some background on the history of Future World.creditsreleased March 18, 2013 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Hill and Len Testa explore the complicated history of Disneyland's Tomorrowland, a land that has always struggled to keep pace with the future. They trace its evolution from opening-day exhibits such as Rocket to the Moon, the House of the Future, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea through the ambitious 1967 redesign, Space Mountain, Star Tours, and Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Jim also reveals abandoned plans for a massive Star Tours terminal, Discoveryland-inspired renovations, Atlantis, Treasure Planet, and a possible Iron Man attraction. Recorded live at Disneyland, this episode examines what Tomorrowland was, what it failed to become, and how Disney might reinvent it again. Original Air Date: January 7, 2013Original Title: Disneyland's We'll-Build-It-Tomorrow-Land. Recorded Live at Disneyland (Jan. 2013) HIGHLIGHTS • Why Disneyland's Tomorrowland earned a reputation as the land Disney would finish building tomorrow. • How Tomorrowland nearly failed to open with the rest of Disneyland because Disney lacked sufficient money, attractions, and finished concepts. • The land's original depiction of the distant future of 1986, the year Halley's Comet was expected to return. • How empty Tomorrowland buildings were filled with corporate exhibits such as Crane's Bathroom of Tomorrow. • Why Disney installed a 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea walkthrough beside exhibits promoting futuristic plumbing fixtures. • The landscaping solution that turned ordinary weeds into labeled botanical displays when Disney lacked money for plants. • The unreliable Phantom Boats and the abandoned Florida-style airboat attraction that proved too loud for Disneyland. • Why early Tomorrowland relied heavily on films and walkthroughs that could be produced faster than complex ride systems. • The development of Circarama and Disney's early experiments with panoramic motion-picture presentations. • How Walt repeatedly returned to Tomorrowland with new concepts because he knew the opening-day land had fallen short. • The earliest Space Mountain concepts, including multiple tracks that would have carried ride vehicles outside the show building. • How Disneyland's Rocket to the Moon simulated acceleration with vibrating floors and moving theater seats. • The unusually popular Rocket to the Moon seat that reportedly produced a stronger vibration than the others. • The House of the Future and Disney's realization that walkthrough attractions created capacity and crowd-flow problems. • Why guests waiting outside a walkthrough became frustrated when those inside moved at their own pace. • How General Dynamics helped finance Disneyland's original Submarine Voyage. • Walt Disney's decision to make Tomorrowland feel futuristic by filling it with constant movement. • The kinetic combination of the PeopleMover, Monorail, Submarine Voyage, Autopia, and other transportation systems. • How Adventures Thru Inner Space used scientific subject matter and the Sherman Brothers' “Miracles from Molecules” song. • Why Disneyland brought Carousel of Progress west after its successful run at the 1964 New York World's Fair. • The unsuccessful negotiations that prevented Disney from transferring the complete Ford Magic Skyway attraction to Disneyland. • How the Primeval World dinosaurs became the surviving Disneyland component of Ford's World's Fair attraction. • Walt's final involvement with Tomorrowland's major 1967 transformation shortly before his death. • Why Disneyland received relatively little attention after Walt died while company resources shifted toward Walt Disney World. • The creation of the Main Street Electrical Parade as Disneyland searched for a new nighttime attraction in the early 1970s. • How the first Electrical Parade test reportedly lost battery power before all the floats completed the route. • Why Tomorrowland's 1967 vision of the future began looking dated only a few years after it opened. • The construction of Disneyland's Space Mountain and the decision to place much of the structure below ground. • How Space Mountain gave Tomorrowland a major attraction while reducing the building's visual impact on Disneyland. • Why America Sings was installed in Tomorrowland despite its Bicentennial theme having little connection to the future. • Disney's difficulty developing futuristic attractions while its science-fiction films struggled at the box office. • The proposed Black Hole and TRON attractions that disappeared after their respective films failed to meet expectations. • Ron Miller's early conversations with George Lucas about creating a Star Wars attraction for Disneyland. • George Lucas' childhood visits to Disneyland and his long-standing affection for the park. • The proposed Star Wars roller coaster that would have allowed guests to choose between the Jedi and the dark side. • Mark Eades' discovery of flight-simulator technology and its potential for a Star Wars attraction. • Why Star Tours had to present the action as though guests were looking through the windshield of a moving vehicle. • The design challenge of telling a complete Star Wars adventure without relying on traditional cinematic close-ups. • How Disney raised the roof of the attraction building and used cranes to install the original simulator cabins. • The enormous popularity of Star Tours and the lines that initially stretched through Tomorrowland toward Main Street. • Disney's unrealized plan to close the successful original Star Tours and replace it with a much larger terminal complex. • The proposed T-shaped Star Tours terminal with separate flights to Hoth, Dagobah, and Tatooine. • The airport-style baggage systems, departure concourses, food court, and Audio-Animatronic alien bands planned for the terminal. • How the former Carousel of Progress building would have been demolished to make room for the Star Tours expansion. • Why Star Tours remained too popular for Disney to close it long enough to construct the proposed terminal. • The Discoveryland-inspired Tomorrowland redesign and its combination of bronze, blue, salmon, brown, and mustard colors. • How the ceiling of Tomorrowland Terrace preserved a color test for an unrealized renovation. • Why the visual style later associated with Treasure Planet resembled elements considered for Tomorrowland. • Disneyland's Autopia as a childhood rite of passage that Disney remained reluctant to remove. • The proposed Cars-themed Autopia overlay considered before Disney California Adventure built Cars Land. • How Finding Nemo characters transformed the original Submarine Voyage into a modern franchise attraction. • The specialized glass-infused paint developed to retain brighter colors beneath the submarine lagoon's water. • Disney's proposed Atlantis submarine attraction and its mechanical sea-monster encounters. • The promotional signs Imagineering installed for the Atlantis project before Disneyland management ordered them removed. • How Pixar's acquisition and John Lasseter's involvement helped make Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage possible. • Why the submarine attraction's enormous opening crowds eventually declined among Disneyland's repeat visitors. • Disney's challenge of creating repeatable experiences for a regional audience that visits the park frequently. • The proposed Stark Expo and Iron Man attraction considered for the Innoventions building. • Why Disney needed Robert Downey Jr.'s participation to make a convincing Tony Stark attraction. • How negotiations over Downey's Marvel contract complicated development of the proposed Disneyland experience. • The abandoned PeopleMover track and the continuing debate over what to remove or preserve in Tomorrowland. • Why Space Mountain, Autopia, and Star Tours remained among the land's most secure attractions. • How the 1998 Tomorrowland redesign, Astro Orbitor placement, and entrance rockwork created new crowd-flow problems. • The enduring challenge of building a Tomorrowland that can remain futuristic for more than a few years. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by: Len Testa If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa and Jim Hill examine the projects, controversies, and blue-sky concepts being considered for EPCOT in 2012. Their tour of potential changes ranges from the troubled Habit Heroes exhibit and a possible Dreamfinder revival to new Soarin' films, expanded dining in World Showcase, and a major rethink of Illuminations. Along the way, Jim explains how sponsorships, merchandise sales, intellectual property, and operational realities influence which ambitious Disney ideas make it into the parks. HIGHLIGHTS • Why the Habit Heroes exhibit was quickly closed after criticism of its weight-related superhero storyline. • How sponsor involvement complicated Disney's efforts to rewrite and reopen the controversial Innoventions experience. • The possibility of replacing Captain EO with a new Dreamfinder and Figment attraction using interactive theatrical effects. • Why Figment's enduring merchandise sales made removing the character from EPCOT a costly mistake. • How Agent P's World Showcase Adventure replaced Kim Possible with a franchise Disney was still actively supporting. • Plans for new Soarin' films, including abandoned Disney fantasy concepts and a proposed flight over China. • A Snow White-inspired martial arts film that could have introduced new characters and entertainment to the China pavilion. • Why Disney considered expanding Japan's sake service into a larger waterfront restaurant and nighttime-show dining package. • The challenge of adding new construction without disrupting the Japan pavilion's famous view across World Showcase Lagoon. • How revenue goals, national sensitivities, sponsorships, and sightlines shaped development decisions around the lagoon. • Early discussions about replacing or transforming Illuminations with technology inspired by World of Color. • The complicated logistics of building a new nighttime spectacular while continuing to present Illuminations each evening. HOSTS • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social | Instagram: @len.testa | touringplans.com • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa and Jim Hill take listeners on a real-time stroll through Epcot during the 2011 Food & Wine Festival, offering an on-the-ground snapshot of Future World before many of its biggest changes. Along the way, they discuss everything from the controversial Leave A Legacy monoliths and the challenges of corporate sponsorships to lost attraction concepts, abandoned pavilion ideas, and the evolving identity of Epcot itself. The episode captures a fascinating moment in Disney Parks history, with candid commentary about attractions like Journey Into Imagination, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Mission: SPACE, and Universe of Energy just years before major overhauls began reshaping the park. It's part park tour, part Imagineering history lesson, and part time capsule from a very different era of Walt Disney World. Original Air Date: December 19, 2011 Original Title: A Live Walk Through Epcot HIGHLIGHTS Jim and Len debate the infamous Leave A Legacy monoliths and why Disney quickly realized the project wasn't working visually. Stories from Epcot's early sponsorship struggles, including how difficult it was to convince major corporations to back Future World pavilions. Behind-the-scenes discussion of abandoned concepts for The Living Seas, including a massive Poseidon animatronic and underwater ride-through experience. The duo explores Innoventions and discusses why keeping Future World exhibits fresh became such a financial challenge for sponsors. Details about Project Gemini, including canceled plans for rainforest coasters, Time Racers inside Spaceship Earth, and major pavilion overhauls. Jim shares stories about Dreamfinder, Figment, Kodak's ownership stake in the characters, and failed celebrity-driven Journey Into Imagination concepts. Conversations about early rumors surrounding Finding Nemo sequels and Ellen DeGeneres potentially helping refresh Universe of Energy. Discussion of Mission: SPACE's original concept, the evolution of Test Track technology, and how Disney hoped certain ride systems would spread worldwide. A pavilion-by-pavilion walking tour through Future World circa 2011, capturing attractions, exhibits, and design philosophies that no longer exist today. Jim shares Imagineering stories about Epcot's original sponsorship model and how Walt Disney's absence fundamentally changed corporate negotiations. Detailed observations about the state of Innoventions, ImageWorks, Living with the Land, and other attractions during a transitional era for the park. A fascinating historical snapshot of Epcot before the massive redevelopment projects that would eventually transform Future World into World Celebration, World Nature, and World Discovery. View transcript here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: ⁠@JimHillMedia⁠ | X: ⁠@JimHillMedia⁠ | Website: ⁠JimHillMedia.com⁠ • Len Testa - Bluesky: ⁠@lentesta.bsky.social⁠ | Instagram: ⁠@len.testa⁠ | Website: ⁠touringplans.com⁠ FOLLOW • Facebook: ⁠JimHillMediaNews⁠ • Instagram: ⁠JimHillMedia⁠ • TikTok: ⁠JimHillMedia⁠ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at ⁠Patreon.com/JimHillMedia⁠. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, ⁠reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices