Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Animatronics to Have Physical Faces, Cast Member Looks for Parents of Child Who Attacks Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, & More: Daily Recap (1/17/24)

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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 Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Imagineering Showcases Incredible ‘HoloTile Floor’ Which Could Change VR & Theme Park Experiences Forever

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Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed an exciting new piece of technology called the “HoloTile floor” in a video celebrating Disney Research Fellow and Imagineer Lanny Smoot’s induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Walt Disney Imagineering Reveals ‘HoloTile Floor’ In the video, Smoot gives a quick demonstration of the new tech. The floor is … Read more

‘There’s More To Come:’ Disney Live Entertainment Executive Steve Davison Teases More Drone Shows Coming to Disney Parks

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Grand shows utilizing drones to create imagery in the night sky could soon be introduced to more Disney Parks across the globe. Disney Live Entertainment Parades and Spectaculars Executive Steve Davison recently spoke about Walt Disney Imagineering’s already-present and growing interest in the technology, stating “drones are the next thing.” Disney Executive Teases More Drone … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Louis Audio-Animatronic in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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During this morning’s Disney Parks panel at Destination D23, Josh D’Amaro showed off the first look at the Louis animatronic that will be present in the upcoming attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. First Look at Louis Audio-Animatronic The animatronic is not fully finished, but you can see the top of Louis’ head. Here’s a wider shot … Read more

Reedy Creek Firefighters Call CFTOD Removing Walt Disney World Annual Pass Benefits a ‘Low Blow,’ Stormalong Bay & Shipwreck Pool Closing for Five Months, & More: Daily Recap (8/23/23)

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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 Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Walt Disney World Disney’s … Read more

Journey of Water Testing Interactive Features, Rogers: The Musical Virtual Queue & Food Announced, and More: Daily Recap (6/20/23)

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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, June 20, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

REVIEW: ‘The Imagineering Story’ Book Celebrates Creativity, Thinking, and Doing

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This post may contain affiliate links; please read the disclosure for more information. In November 1942, the Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) published an ad in a number of newspapers to encourage the purchase of war bonds. The ad featured a drawing of the Alcoa plant and on one building was a sign that read “The Place … Read more

PHOTOS: Closer Look at ‘Project Exo’ Giant Character Exoskeleton Technology

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We reported on the new Project Exo earlier this year, an upcoming project from Walt Disney Imagineering to bring larger characters to life in believable ways. This exoskeleton could be used for larger characters like a Wampa, Harold the Abominable Snowman, Hulk, and more. And today, at the Destination D23 event, Project Exo was invited … Read more

Joe Rohde Shares Amusing Story of Disney Legend Dick Nunis, Thanks Him for Making Animal Kingdom Happen

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Former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde shared an amusing story about Disney Legend Dick Nunis, who was the Chairman of Walt Disney Attractions, and the development of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. “This is Dick Nunis. You might have seen him on the recent ABC special celebrating 50 years of Walt Disney World. He is another reason that … Read more

Tenaya Stone Spa Incorporates Native American Influences Into Story and Design at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa

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The Tenaya Stone Spa opened recently at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa, and we were fortunate enough to take a look around the lobby to see some of the new furnishings and merchandise that is available. Among the chandelier made of old tree roots, the agate-laden doors, and the floor made of cut log … Read more