In an Instagram Reel, Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update on the Tropical Americas expansion in development for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including a preview of the model. Imagineering Shares Updates on Tropical Americas Expansion Featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones In the video, Neal Emery, Principal Landscape Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, spoke about a research … Read more
Former Imagineer Joe Rohde posted on Instagram following the news he will be honored as a Disney Legend at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024. Joe Rohde Reacts to Disney Legend Honor Rohde is known for his work as the lead designer of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Aulani in Hawai’i, as well as for … 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 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
Walt Disney Imagineering has teamed up with the animal care team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to provide enrichment activities to the park’s animal residents using various technology. Imagineers Using 3D Printing and More for Animal Enrichment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lions received a warthog ice sculpture covered in mud that is designed to stimulate their … 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
Walt Disney Imagineering shared a new video of Imagineers discussing their inspiration and process for redesigning the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris. The Disneyland Hotel is undergoing a “royal transformation” and will reopen on January 25, 2024. The Lobby Art Director Sylvie Massara spoke about creating the hotel’s new lobby, which is inspired by the … 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
Disney was set to build a large campus in Lake Nona, Florida with plans to move over 2,000 employees, including Imagineering. Now, Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro has announced that the whole project has been canceled. Disney has simply cited “changing business conditions” as the reason for the cancellation. According to CNBC, Josh D’Amaro … Read more
Hong Kong Disneyland shared a behind-the-scenes video of Imagineers in their new, upcoming land World of Frozen. Disney announced this morning that World of Frozen will open in November 2023. World of Frozen BTS Video In the video are clips of Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, a new roller-coaster, testing without riders. The Imagineers also walked … Read more
Jacklyn, a Walt Disney Imagineer, and her service dog Noodle have proven to be quite the Dynamic Duo. We recently got a look into their “fur-ever” friendship. Noodle — the First Canine Walt Disney Imagineer When Jacklyn received an offer to become a communications professional intern at Walt Disney Imagineering, her team soon discovered that … Read more
In our interview with former Imagineer Jim Shull about Mickey’s Toontown, he talked about the old Acorn Crawl ball pit at Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Treehouse. Shull worked for Walt Disney Imagineering for nearly 33 years, retiring in late 2020. He worked on the original Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland, which opened in 1993, as well as … Read more
Bruce Vaughn is returning to Walt Disney Imagineering as Chief Creative Officer effective March 20, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He will work alongside Barbara Bouza, who is the current President of Walt Disney Imagineering. “In Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, we continue to invest in new endeavors that deliver the most compelling experiences, immersing … 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
Disney is celebrating 70 years of Walt Disney Imagineering with a behind-the-scenes look at the creative team behind Disney Parks. Walt Disney Imagineering was officially formed on December 16, 1952, 70 years ago today, as Walt Disney, Inc. A group of Disney filmmakers was chosen to design and develop Disneyland. The group was later named … Read more
Imagineers are getting shiny new name tags in honor of the 70th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering. Zach Riddley shared a photo of his new name tag on Instagram. The tags are shiny silver, with “Walt Disney Imagineering” along the bottom. Red lines are around the edge. “70” is at the top, with Sorcerer Mickey’s … Read more