Former Imagineers Frank Mezzatesta and Jim Shull both posted on X (Twitter) this week alluding to Test Track cars flying off track during the ride’s initial testing back in 1997. Test Track Incident Mezzatesta shared a photo of a die-cast Test Track vehicle, writing, “From 1997 GM Test Track car. This project gave me PTSD … 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
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Jim Shull shared the concert art for Disney Wharf, a project designed to be built in Sydney Harbor, Australia that was never fully realized. According to Shull, Disney Wharf was designed to be a mixed use space. Rather than a theme park, it was to be a retail and entertainment project. … 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 Monday, April 11, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … 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 Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
When he’s not making guest appearances on Pawn Stars or designing revolutionary new scooter mobility systems, what does Bob Gurr do in his spare time? Well, right now, he’s sheltering in place just like the rest of us––except he’s living his best life in his own Imagineer-esque way. The 88-year-old former Imagineer was awarded Disney Legend … Read more