A Digital Tour Through Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Imagineer Joe Rohde – Part 3: Asia

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Imagineer Joe Rohde has been taking Disney fans on an online digial tour of Disney’s Animal Kingdom through his Instagram, providing deep backstory on its ethos and culture. He’s discussed the Tree of Life and Africa, and today we follow him through Asia as he discusses the beautiful Anandapur and Maharajah Jungle Trek! Joe begins … Read more

A Digital Tour Through Animal Kingdom with Imagineer Joe Rohde – Part 2: Africa

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Joe Rohde, Imagineer and creative force behind Animal Kingdom, has been taking Disney fans on a digital tour through some of his favorite areas of the park. Today, we showcase his thoughts on the African portion of the park including Harambe village, the Kilimanjaro Safaris, and the Gorilla Falls Nature Trail. Be sure to check … Read more

A Digital Tour Through Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Imagineer Joe Rohde – Part 1: The Tree of Life

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Have you ever wanted a personal tour of a park with an Imagineer? Well, we’ve got the next best thing! If you’re a fan of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, then you know the mastermind behind much of its ethos was Imagineer Joe Rohde, and he’s recently taken to Instagram (as usual) to share his detailed thoughts … Read more

Dreamfinders Podcast – Catch Up With Some of Our Best Interviews!

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In this time of quarantine, perhaps you’re looking for a way to capture some of that Disney magic you’ve been missing. Well, never fear because Dreamfinders with Nathan Hartman has you covered! If you’ve never listened, Dreamfinders is a podcast that deep dives into Disney culture, interviewing Imagineers, those associated with the parks, and even … Read more

BOOK REVIEW: “The Great Crump Presents His Magic: The Art of Rolly Crump”

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For many, the name Rolly Crump is forever connected with the large smiling clock that greets guests at Disneyland’s “it’s a small world.” Or perhaps, to some, he’s the guy showing ole Uncle Walt the newest wonders coming to the 1964 World’s Fair. A Disney legend to be sure, Crump designed everything from “The Haunted … Read more

VIDEO: Watch EPCOT’s “Reflections of China” in 360° with Director’s Commentary from Jeff Blyth!

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If you’ve ever wondered how a circle-vision film gets made, well, now you’ll know! WDWNT is proud to present our 4K 360° presentation of EPCOT’s “Reflections of China” with commentary by director Jeff Blyth! Jeff is a master at Circle-Vision, having also directed “Portraits of Canada,” “Wonders of China,” and the fan favorite “The Timekeeper” … Read more

VIDEO: Learn How to Play “Nothing Can Stop Us Now” from Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway!

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Since its opening, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the newest ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, has left many guests humming its joyful and plucky theme song – “Nothing Can Stop Us Now.” The track was also released through music streaming services such as Spotify and iTunes and has become a hit among theme park fans. … Read more

VIDEO: Take a 360° Ride on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover!

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The crowded Thanksgiving holiday season is definitely not the time to visit the Magic Kingdom, but if you find yourself stuck at a family gathering between bickering relatives and some random football game on the TV, why not take a ride on the PeopleMover instead? Throw on some headphones and get a rotating desk chair … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Teaches Business Strategy & Leadership in New MasterClass Series

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Have you ever wondered why Disney CEO Bob Iger makes certain decisions? Well, you’re in luck, because he might just tell you. In cooperation with the online education platform MasterClass, Iger has taught a 13 lesson course in business strategy and leadership. MasterClass states in their information on the course will cover a wide variety … Read more

VIDEO: Cranium Command Actor Wants You to Help Him Find Buzzy!

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Like many fans of Epcot’s “Cranium Command,” Scott Curtis wants the stolen anamatronic of Buzzy, the attraction’s main character, to be found. Unlike the rest of us, he’s got a personal reason – he is Buzzy! As a child actor, Scott played both Cranium Command’s Bobby in the video portions of the show, and voiced our pilot … Read more

DISNEY+ REVIEW: “Lady and the Tramp” Reboot Has Heart, Though Little Heft

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“Lady and the Tramp” marks the fourth time this year that Disney has remade one of their classic animations into a live action/photo realistic film. Perhaps this is the first time it’s made sense. With 64 years separating it from the original, many Disney fans lack a die-hard connection, so the studio could really play … Read more

VIDEO: Watch “Walt Disney Imagineering Presents The Epcot Experience” in 360°!

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The future of EPCOT is coming and the Walt Disney Imagineering Presents The Epcot Experience at the Odyssey Pavilion is the place to get a taste of what is on the way. For those who haven’t had a chance to see the amazing wrap-around projection show, we have an immersive 360° version of the show! As … Read more

REVIEW: Marty Sklar’s “Travels With Figment” is More Bittersweet Tribute Than Memoir

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When Marty Sklar, former President of Imagineering, unexpectedly died in 2017, he was working on his third autobiographic book about working for Disney. His first, “Dream It! Do It!,” was published in 2013, and the followup, “One Little Spark,” in 2015, but, after his passing, Disney Editions had to decide the best way to pay … Read more

INTERVIEW: How Artist L.Dre Made Disneyland His Own Beat Machine for “Up”-Themed Viral Remix Track

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Lots of people go to Disney parks to have fun, but how many go to make music? Recently, music producer L.Dre made a splash online when he sampled sound elements recorded throughout Disneyland and used them to create a soulful remix of the beloved tune “Married Life” from Disney Pixar’s “Up” film. Check out his … Read more

REVIEW: “Epcot Forever” Bites the Fan That Feeds It

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Editor’s Note: I’m contractually obligated to warn you that this review contains “Epcot Forever” spoilers. If you’re planning on experiencing it and forming your own opinions first, I suggest revisiting this post after the fact. Nostalgia is a powerful thing. Possibly too powerful. But it’s deeply important in creating who we are as both people … Read more

REVIEW: “Mary Blair’s Unique Flair” Is a Gorgeous Real-Life Fairy Tale

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A five-legged goat and the children of the world might not seem to have much in common, but, for Disney parks fans, they’re both grand examples of the incredible talent of one artist – Mary Blair. In the children’s book “Mary Blair’s Unique Flair,” writer Amy Novesky and illustrator Brittney Lee showcase the life of … Read more