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Ann Morrow Johnson, Lead Creative Behind Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Leaves Disney Imagineering to Join Bob Weis at Gensler

A woman standing in front of a futuristic background wearing a name tag that reads "Ann Morrow Johnson." The text on the image identifies her as the Executive Producer & Creative Director for Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser.

Ann Morrow Johnson has left Walt Disney Imagineering to join the architecture and design firm Gensler. Ann Morrow Johnson Leaves WDI Johnson was the Global Head of Creative Development for Imagineering. She led many projects, including the creation of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Johnson joins Gensler as Design Director and Global Entertainment Leader. She’s partnering … Read more

Florida Teacher Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Walt Disney World Resort Hotel & More: Daily Recap (4/19/24)

A Florida teacher was arrested for indecent exposure at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, Disneyland has confirmed some details for their plan to change Autopia from gasoline to electric-powdered vehicles, and the first Smellephant on Parade statue has arrived at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, April 19, … Read more

Former Imagineering President Bob Weis Joins Gensler as Global Immersive Experience Design Leader

Bob Weis

A few months after announcing his retirement from The Walt Disney Company, former Imagineer Bob Weis has joined design and architecture firm Gensler as their Global Immersive Experience Design leader. “We are thrilled that Bob is joining our global innovation design team,” Gensler co-CEO Andy Choen said in a press release. “A creative design force, … Read more

Metal Disney Visa Card Coming Soon, ‘Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks’ Coming to Magic Kingdom, Cool Wash Becomes Refreshment Station, and More: Daily Recap (10/20/22)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, October 20, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Imagineer Bob Weis Retiring From Disney After 42 Years

Bob Weis

A year after stepping down as head of Walt Disney Imagineering, and 42 years after joining The Walt Disney Company, Bob Weis is retiring. Walt Disney Imagineering shared this on Instagram: Forty-two years after first joining Imagineering, Bob Weis has announced his retirement. Serving most recently as Global Imagineering Ambassador and before that as president … Read more

BREAKING: Barbara Bouza Named President of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Weis Moving to Consultant Role Ahead of Lake Nona Move

Bob Weis and Barbara Bouza

Bob Weis, who has been President of Walt Disney Imagineering for a few years, will be stepping into the role of Global Imagineering Ambassador while Barbara Bouza becomes President. This news comes as Walt Disney Imagineering prepares to move from California to Lake Nona, Florida. Here is the letter Bob Weis sent to fellow Imagineers … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering’s Bob Weis and Joe Rohde Participate in New #RainbowConnectionChallenge from The Muppets

While people remain socially distant during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Muppets are encouraging fans to reach out and connect online… and they’ve enlisted the help of two important figures from Walt Disney Imagineering to help. The first video from the #RainbowConnectionChallenge starred Kermit the Frog, who encourages everyone to check in on friends and family … Read more

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