Walt Disney Imagineering has released a teaser trailer for a new YouTube series that will take viewers behind the scenes of creating new offerings for Disney Experiences. Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube Series In the trailer, multiple Imagineers are heard and seen, speaking about how Walt Disney Imagineering brings Disney worlds and ideas to life. One … Read more
Former Imagineer Joe Rohde is returning to Walt Disney Imagineering to teach master class work sessions. In a post shared to the Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram account, it was revealed that Joe Rohde would return to Imagineering to lead master class work sessions for fellow Imagineers to attend. The full announcement reads as follows: “Beginning … 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
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
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
Disneyland Paris President Natacha Rafalski has shared new photos on Instagram of Walt Disney Imagineering adding the final touches to the Disneyland Hotel, which opens on January 25, 2024. Final Touches Added to Disneyland Hotel The hotel’s reimagining has been described as a “royal transformation,” with inspiration coming from Disney Princesses. Guests can expect to … Read more
With the announcement that Dreamers Point featuring the Walt the Dreamer statue will open at EPCOT on December 5, it has been revealed that the Walt the Dreamer statue will be stationed on a bench with a concrete backdrop. Walt the Dreamer Statue As you can see in the image above, the view of Spaceship … Read more
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
Artist, activist, and former Disney Imagineer Nikkolas Smith shared an X post with a sneak peek at a new sculptural tower coming to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Sculptural Tower Concept Art and Details The tower, currently being constructed in collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering, was designed by Smith as a love letter to … Read more
Earlier this week, Imagineers tested BD-1 Style free roaming droids in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Following this test, Bob Iger (Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company) and Josh D’Amaro (Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products) met with Bruce Vaughn (Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Imagineering) and representatives of the Imagineering … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has made steady progress on the application of a vibrant mural to the side of the barn in the queue area of the future Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction at Magic Kingdom since starting the process in late August. The group recently shared a look at the new mural on their official Instagram … Read more
Pirates of the Caribbean has long been an attraction emblematic of what Walt Disney Imagineering is capable of achieving. The dark ride, which debuted at Disneyland Park in 1967, transports guests back to the era of swashbuckling pirates and features a highly-themed environment, dozens of audio-animatronics, and a George Burns-composed theme song that is perhaps … Read more
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
Blogger Cabel Sasser recently purchased a document from a Van Eaton Galleries auction titled “Paradise Pier Imagineering Project Scope” and shared his findings on his blog. The document, dated November 21, 2006, includes some Paradise Pier projects that never came to fruition — namely a Disney Villains ride. Paradise Pier Overhaul By 2006, Disney California … Read more
New never-before-seen details and concept art for the Muppet ride that almost was, The Great Muppet Movie Ride, has been shared online by Muppet fan website Tough Pigs. The Great Muppet Movie Ride Concept Art and Details Revealed Tough Pigs recently got in touch with one of the designers on the abandoned project, artist and … 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, July 17, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more