This post may contain affiliate links; please read the disclosure for more information. In November 1942, the Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) published an ad in a number of newspapers to encourage the purchase of war bonds. The ad featured a drawing of the Alcoa plant and on one building was a sign that read “The Place … Read more
For casual and hardcore Disney fans alike, the Disney+ series “The Imagineering Story” was a massive hit. Chronicling the long and storied history of Walt Disney Imagineering from the 1950s to today (and beyond), the series received glowing reviews and two Emmy nominations. Now, a new “The Imagineering Story” book brings the stories and information … Read more
For casual and hardcore Disney fans alike, the Disney+ series “The Imagineering Story” was a massive hit. Chronicling the long and storied history of Walt Disney Imagineering from the 1950s to today (and beyond), the series received glowing reviews and two Emmy nominations. Now, a new “The Imagineering Story” book brings the stories and information … Read more
It’s now easier for fans to find the films and shows that bring a taste of the Disney Parks home on Disney+. The streaming service has launched a Disney Parks collection. While nothing here is new, it does offer a consolidated location to find everything. The first section of the collection is dedicated to Walt … Read more
The nominations have been announced for the 2020 Annual Emmy Awards, and it looks as though Disney+ is set to have a good run this awards season. We already reported that “The Mandalorian” has been nominated for fifteen Emmy Awards, including for the prestigious Best Drama category. The celebrations for the Disney+ streaming service don’t … Read more
We recently reported that the original soundtrack for The Imagineering Story had been released digitally in Japan, with no news about a US release. It seems that’s changed, however, since the soundtrack silently dropped on US streaming services as well! The score, composed by Jeff Kryka, contains 37 tracks used throughout the award-winning series released … Read more
From Baby Yoda to Jeff Goldblum, the magic of Disney+ is heading to eight more European nations beginning on September 15th. According to Variety‘s Naman Ramachandran, that’s the day the streaming service will launch in Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Pricing has also been revealed for the streaming service in these … Read more
You’d think that we fans would’ve scraped the backstage portions of Disney+’s acclaimed documentary series clean for any possible hints, but it seems one slipped past most of us! A model of the upcoming Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo DisneySea, scheduled to open in 2023! In a slow panning shot of a generic model towards … Read more
These days, it’s pretty rare to see a soundtrack CD come out of the Disney parks unless it comes from Tokyo. It seems another victim of this exclusivity is the score to the acclaimed Disney+ series The Imagineering Story, released digitally in Japan today. The score, composed by frequent Michael Giacchino collaborator Jeff Kryka, contains … Read more
A legendary Imagineer known for being “a man on the move” has stopped by D23 to appear on the latest episode of their podcast, “Inside Disney.” Disney Legend Bob Gurr appears in the newest episode to discuss the Disney+ Original Series “The Imagineering Story.”, including his appearance playing basketball inside Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds. Named a … Read more
For fans of “The Imagineering Story” documentary on Disney+, a new video featuring a short interview with director Leslie Iwerks highlights the greatest influences in her life, including her grandfather Ub Iwerks, co-creator of Mickey Mouse, and father Don Iwerks, the engineer in the machine shop at the Walt Disney Studio, plus some of the … Read more
Is it just me or is this whole Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic really cramping our collective Disney style? To help satisfy everyone’s fix, we are doling out one final issue of How Disney Magic Can Beat The Quarantine Blues! Our previous editions offered a plethora of suggestions on how to Disney-fy your time indoors, from lighting … Read more
Disney Parks around the world may be closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but that doesn’t mean we can’t soak up some California sun on Disney+! Our continuing tour of the Disney Parks on the streaming service has brought us to our final stop in the United States: Disney California Adventure! Naturally, each of … Read more
The Disney Parks may be closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, but that doesn’t mean the adventure has to stop. We’re bringing our cinematic safari of Disney+ offerings to our final stop at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Naturally, each of these parks is covered in the Disney+ Original Series “The Imagineering Story.” … Read more
For Disney Parks fans, it’s been a rough week. All six Disney Parks across America are closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with everyone being urged to stay at home. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m already craving a Dole Whip right about now. It’s tough to not be able … Read more
With the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway yesterday, Disney’s Hollywood Studios was set ablaze with all the glitz and glamour of new merchandise reflecting the attraction opening. We profiled every new piece of merchandise here, and we are already treated to a brand-new ear hat. Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty, the Executive Creative Director … Read more