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 8, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Imagineer Zach Riddley has been sharing the design process of the new Creations Shop at EPCOT on his Instagram, and today he posted a new update showing off the color scheme for the façade. “We were searching for something neutral and warm to perfectly capture the light and architectural details of these renovated buildings while … Read more
Disneyland Resort has yet to reopen, but select guests were treated to a magical experience at the “A Touch of Disney” event at Disney California Adventure. Imagineering was conducting a playtest of a potential new experience: a meet-and-greet with a “lifesize” tiny Tinker Bell. Jenn Tanaka posted her family’s experience on Instagram. Her family was … Read more
Following the installation of the final turret-cap decoration on Cinderella Castle just yesterday, Zach Riddley of Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the process of placing these 50th-anniversary adornments on top of the Walt Disney World icon. A large crane carries the ribbon decoration while someone atop a green high-reach guides it … Read more
Imagineer Zach Riddley just gave an inside look into the creation of the new main entrance music that debuted at EPCOT this week, via Instagram. While some fans were disappointed to hear that the new loop is not an original composition, Riddley states that the new mix features “bold themes with inspiring arrangements that set … Read more
We have already shared our impressions of the impressive new entrance lighting at EPCOT. The lighting package made its debut this evening. Now Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared specifics regarding the project. According to Riddley’s Instagram post, the LED lighting replaces over 1,200 feet of fluorescent tubes. At more than four football fields long, this … Read more
Virgin Galactic, an aerospace company manufacturing air and space vehicles and seeking to provide spaceflight to private individuals and researchers, has hired former Imagineer Joe Rohde, who left Disney this year. Rohde will be Virgin Galactic’s first Experience Architect, bringing his experience as an Imagineer to the job of designing experiences for the company’s future … Read more
In a new video, Disneyland Imagineers discuss working on refurbishing Snow White’s Scary Adventures and turning it into Snow White’s Enchanted Wish. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, working on this attraction was a particularly unique experience as designers worked from home. The video also gave us a deeper look inside the attraction since the first … Read more
With all the construction and new projects going on, EPCOT is very much a park in flux. But the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will feature work honoring EPCOT’s past. The “Drawing on Inspiration” gallery near the Imagination! Pavilion features construction wall art by two Walt Disney Imagineers, Jimmy Pickering and Morgan … Read more
Vacationers, assemble! Disneyland Paris has provided a sneak peek at some of the offerings coming to Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel when it opens on March 8th, 2021. One of Disneyland Paris’ most ambitious projects in recent years, Disney’s Hotel New York– The Art of Marvel, will open its doors in … Read more
We are back and with some very exciting information! For those who don’t know, Geekly Kingdom is now airing at the same time as always (5:00 PM) but now on its brand new home, WDWNT Entertainment. For our first episode on the new channel, we thought we would kick things off with a celebration! With … Read more
Legendary Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde announced his retirement earlier this week, with his final day being January 4, 2021. Rohde is now hosting a virtual garage sale through eBay of some of the incredible artifacts and personal memorabilia he has collected over the years. On the @rohdegaragesale Instagram, Rohde is posting pictures of each item … Read more
While this week’s episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+ revealed some major information (which we won’t spoil), it also had a cameo from Disney Legend and former Imagineer Wing T. Chao. Chao appeared as Governor Wing, whose village had been overtaken by the evil Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth. As Governor Wing, Chao helped the Mandalorian save … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from September 28 to October 4, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Take a tour around the park … Read more
Sadly, the layoffs that have affected Disney Parks, Resorts and Products are also coming to Walt Disney Imagineering. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald, a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act revealed that 411 Imagineers are expected to be laid off from their campus in Glendale, California. Earlier today, it was discovered … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today, we’re looking at the third and final part of “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir,” featuring World Showcase and some unbuilt pavilions! Note: This article will detail the … Read more