In honor of the anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, discover the true story of the development of the Disney-MGM Studios from the project’s leaders, Bob Weis & Randy Printz, in this exclusive presentation from our Stage 89 event in 2024. Stage 89 Presentation Available on YouTube In 2024, WDWNT hosted Stage 89, an unofficial fan event that … Read more
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
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
A Chicken Guy! location in Florida faces eviction, Disney Cruise Line reveals the name and theme of its new ship, and a man is charged with robbery for stealing Mickey Mouse ears off of a guest’s head — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Weis, has shared a statement of support for CEO Bob Iger during the ongoing proxy fight against Trian Partners’ Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital. Bob Weis Voices Support for Bob Iger In a post shared to his personal Instagram account, Weis, shared the following statement alongside a … Read more
The Public is Invited May 3 – 5 to Listen to and Meet the Minds Behind the Magic of the Hollywood-Themed Park and its Classic Disney Attractions Orlando, FL — Lights! Camera! Action! When the curtain rose on the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort in 1989, it was the first Disney … Read more
Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weis will be leading the creation of Gensler’s new Entertainment Practice Area, he announced on Instagram Thursday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bob Weis (@bobweis) Weis retired from Imagineering in early 2023 and then joined design and architecture firm Gensler as their Global Immersive … Read more
A new window has been installed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios dedicated to the former head of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Weis. Bob Weis Window Walt Disney Imagineering shared photos of Weis with a copy of his window, alongside Walt Disney World leaders, Ambassadors, and Imagineers. Weis was an Imagineer for forty-two years and announced his … Read more
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
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
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
This year, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) will celebrate EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary at the Legends 2022: Epcot, 40 Years in a State of Becoming panel at the upcoming expo. The panel, which will be held on November 16, 2022, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., will explore the past, present, and future … Read more
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 Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
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 is reorganizing their Executive Leadership Team again and moving executives Bob Weis and Barbara Bouza into new roles. Bob Weis was previously the President of Walt Disney Imagineering — he will now step into the role of President of Creative and New Experiences at WDI. Barbara Bouza is stepping into the role … Read more
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