Flight 49: Former VP of Creative for Walt Disney Imagineering & Universal Creative, Paul Osterhout

Serving as a senior creative executive for the two most successful theme park owner/operators on the planet in the same decade requires a unique set of skills and talents. Paul Osterhout possesses that rare ability to liaise between creative development, production design, architecture, and construction while simultaneously managing corporate leaders and IP stakeholders. If you've experienced MuppetVision 3D, Rock'n'RollerCoaster starring Aerosmith, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, the updated Carousel of Progress, or multiple attractions at the Universal Beijing Resort, then you have been immersed in all things Paul Osterhout! Set your timepiece now to join us as Paul climbs aboard the time machine to share the wisdom and antidotes he's collected over his 42 years of making magic around the globe.

PART II: Flight 48: Author and industry veteran, Thea Lifetime Achievement Recipient, and former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Weis.

When Bob Weis joined WED Enterprise in 1980, Disney owned two theme parks. Forty-five years later, Disney operates twelve parks worldwide and Bob Weis played a role in at least half of them, including Epcot, Tokyo Disneyland, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney Studios Parc, Disney California Adventure, and Shanghai Disneyland. After a short stint at his own firm, (Bob) Weis Design Island (WDI!), and Gensler, Bob is now a successful author, having recently published his autobiography, "Dream Chasing," and his first work of fiction, "Ghost Dog." Set your pocket watch now to join us as Bob climbs aboard the time machine to relive the trials and tribulations of overseeing the design and production of multiple Disney theme parks and being one only four individuals to ever hold the title of president of the world's first and most beloved themed entertainment design company.

Flight 47: Former President & COO, Universal Destinations & Experiences, Tom Mehrmann

While the focus of The Spirit of the Time Zoomcast tends to be on the creative minds who have designed some of the world's most beloved theme parks and attractions, equal creedence must be given to those who operate these projects and ensure, day by day, that the design intent is not just maintained, but improved. Tom Mehrmann is one of our industry's most respected operators, having spent some five decades overseeing major theme parks around the globe — from Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags Marine World to Ocean Park, Warner Bros. Movie World Madrid, and Universal Studios Beijing. Set your timepiece now and plan to join us as we welcome the nicest guy in the industry aboard our time machine for a master class in how to successfully operate a theme park and ensure that both guests and employees are your biggest fans!

Flight 46: Iconic former domestic and international planning and development executive for both Disney and Universal, Frank Stanek.

Flight 45: Former VP of Interactive Projects, Show Producer & Interactive Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering, Joe Garlington

By 1990, it was believed that Disney park guests were tired of passive attractions and so the company brought back former EPCOT Center "Arcade of the Future" designer and the owner of LA-based Art & Technology Joe Garlington to tap into the latest computer hardware and software and transform Disney experiences into communal, personalized, and yes, interactive experiences. If you've ever immersed yourself in Stitch Encounter, Turtle Talk with Crush, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Disneyquest or dozens of early interactive experiences at museums, aquariums and theme parks around the country, you've no doubt enjoyed the creative visions of Joe Garlington. Set your interactive calendar now and plan to join us as USC's Adjunct Professor and Advisor of Themed Entertainment Design climbs aboard the time machine to share his career highlights, collected wisdom, and predictions for the future of interactive technology in themed entertainment. It promises to be, well, interactive!

Flight 44: If it moves on wheels at Disneyland, it was probably designed by 93-year old Disney Legend and Thea Lifetime Achievement recipient, Bob Gurr.

Flight 43: Forty-five-year industry veteran, Thea Lifetime Achievement Recipient, and former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Weis.

When Bob Weis joined WED Enterprise in 1980, Disney owned two theme parks. Forty-five years later, Disney operates twelve parks worldwide and Bob Weis played a role in at least half of them, including Epcot, Tokyo Disneyland, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney Studios Parc, Disney California Adventure, and Shanghai Disneyland. After a short stint at his own firm, (Bob) Weis Design Island (WDI!), and Gensler, Bob is now a successful author, having recently published his autobiography, "Dream Chasing," and his first work of fiction, "Ghost Dog." Set your pocket watch now to join us as Bob climbs aboard the time machine to relive the trials and tribulations of overseeing the design and production of multiple Disney theme parks and being one only four individuals to ever hold the title of president of the world's first and most beloved themed entertainment design company.