Ready to head back into “The Imagineering Story”? The docu-series’ third episode, “The Midas Touch,” premieres on Disney+ this Friday, November 22nd. This third episode covers how Michael Eisner and Frank Wells saved Imagineering and encouraged widespread growth. They made Disney cool and relevant with teenagers. Every design project the Imagineers touched turned to gold. … Read more
Ready to head back into “The Imagineering Story”? The docu-series’ second episode, “What Would Walt Do,” premieres on Disney+ this Friday, November 15th. This second episode delves into the development of Florida’s Walt Disney World as Walt’s brother Roy attempts to fulfill his brother’s wishes, despite the risky endeavor. Watch as a second generation of … Read more
This morning, many Disney Parks fans and armchair Imagineers alike were treated to a special behind-the-scenes look at many of the first projects developed by WED Enterprises in the first episode of “The Imagineering Story.” (You can catch our full review of it here!) The Walt Disney Imagineering department even rolled out a fascinating new … Read more
A recent patent filed by Disney shows that they are working on a whole new type of attraction for their theme parks. Consisting of a ride vehicle with four seats, the vehicle can be moved in any direction determined by the occupants of the vehicle. The ride technology has been designed with guest interaction in … Read more
Last month at the D23 Expo 2019, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled new details around Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, a family-friendly “storytelling coaster” that will feature a groundbreaking ride system with vehicles that rotate 360 degrees and can even do a reverse launch. Today, Disney has shared a … Read more
Oriental Land Co., Ltd. announced back in June of 2018 that an agreement has been reached with The Walt Disney Company on plans for developing a new themed port, named Fantasy Springs, at Tokyo DisneySea. The Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo DisneySea will create an eighth themed port that is inspired by a magical spring … Read more
For over six decades, visitors to Disney parks have been enthralled by the work of Imagineers. Now, a new video and activity series from Walt Disney Imagineering and Khan Academy offer you the chance to learn about the Imagineering process and try your hand at designing your own theme park with “Imagineering in a Box.” … Read more
Disneyland Paris has released an amazingly detailed documentary exploring the recent reopening of the Phantom Manor: A Spirited Attraction. Featuring interviews from the Imagineers behind the ride, this 17-minute insight is a definite must-watch for any fan of the ride. Of course, the Phantom Manor recently reopened after a year-long period of closure for renovation. … Read more
Disney has just released a sneak peek at some of the new collections and limited-edition sets attendees can get their hands on during D23 Expo 2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center from Aug 23–25. During the show, fans can scoop up never-before-seen collections across the three Disney-operated retail shops on the Expo floor: shopDisney.com | … Read more
Imagineer and Disney Parks poster artist Jim Michaelson, responsible for posters for such iconic Disney attractions as Country Bear Jamboree, The Walt Disney World and Disneyland Railroads, and Pirates of the Caribbean, has passed away, according to multiple reports. As we reported back in April, Michaelson had been fighting prostate cancer since August 2017. Disney … Read more
Hey, did you know that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at Disneyland? Okay, did you know how they designed and constructed this new land? Would you like to know? A new video from Walt Disney Imagineering shows off the creation of the spires that give Black Spire Outpost its name, from the model-building … Read more
The story of one of Disney’s most prolific animators and Imagineers will be shared in a brand-new book this September… with the help of another prolific animator and an Imagineer. “Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks,” written by Pete Docter and Christopher Merritt, will chronicle Davis’ time at WED Enterprises, … Read more
Join WDWNT as we celebrate 30 years of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Pleasure Island, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Delta Dreamflight, Wonders of Life, and more! “Stage 89: An Unofficial Celebration of All Things 1989 at Walt Disney World” will take you back to a time where you could take an amazing journey into the movies, fly through the … Read more
Due to overwhelming demand and in an effort to open the event to as many Adventurer’s Club and Pleasure Island fans as possible, WDWNT.com’s Pleasure Island 30th Anniversary Party now has tickets starting as low as $10! Join us for “Pleasure Beach – Celebrating 30 Years of Party and Adventure”, including an Adventurer’s Club reunion … Read more
Join WDWNT as we celebrate 30 years of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Pleasure Island, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Delta Dreamflight, Wonders of Life, and more! “Stage 89: An Unofficial Celebration of All Things 1989 at Walt Disney World” will take you back to a time where you could take an amazing journey into the movies, fly through the … Read more
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Delta Dreamflight, and of course, Pleasure Island, at Stage 89! “Stage 89: An Unofficial Celebration of All Things 1989 at Walt Disney World” will take you back to a time where you could take an amazing journey into the movies, fly … Read more