President of Walt Disney Imagineering Announces Departure & More: Daily Recap (3/9/24)

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The president of Walt Disney Imagineering announces her departure, a new spring popcorn mix at Magic Kingdom, and a key vote in the DisneylandForward project is happening next week — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, March 9, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World … Read more

Former Imagineers Allude to Infamous Incident Where a Test Track Car Flew Off The Tracks

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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

D23 ‘Down in New Orleans’ Event Will Feature Sneak Peek at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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New details have been released for the upcoming D23 event, Down in New Orleans — Celebrating 15 Years of “The Princess and the Frog,” including that there will be a special sneak peek at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. D23 ‘Down In New Orleans’ Event to Feature Sneak Peek of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure During the event, which … Read more

CFTOD Asks Judge to Ignore That Governor DeSantis Retaliated Against Someone for Freedom of Speech, Drunk Man in Swim Shorts Slaps Teenage Disney Cast Member 3 Times at Citricos, & More: Daily Recap (1/24/24)

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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 24, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘Avatar’ Producer Jon Landau Visits Walt Disney Imagineering to ‘Talk About Future’

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Jon Landau, producer of the “Avatar” films directed by James Cameron, shared a photo of himself at Walt Disney Imagineering headquarters on Instagram Wednesday. Jon Landau at Walt Disney Imagineering Landau captioned the photo, “Had a great day at @waltdisneyimagineering talking about the future.” Walt Disney World Resort already has a successful “Avatar”-inspired land in … Read more

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Animatronics to Have Physical Faces, Cast Member Looks for Parents of Child Who Attacks Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, & More: Daily Recap (1/17/24)

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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

BREAKING: Disney Imagineering Showcases Incredible ‘HoloTile Floor’ Which Could Change VR & Theme Park Experiences Forever

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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

Guest Run Over By Vehicle on New Zootopia Hot Pursuit Disney Ride, Santa Duffy Meet & Greet Debuts for Limited Time at Walt Disney World, & More: Christmas Weekend Recap (12/23/23 — 12/25/23)

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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 Christmas Weekend Recap for Saturday, December 23, Sunday, December 24, and … Read more

Imagineers Use 3D Printing, Recycled Items, and Presents to Create Enrichment Activities for Animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

‘Voyage of The Little Mermaid’ Being Replaced By NEW Ariel Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Incredible Roaming Duke Weaselton Audio-Animatronic Character Debuts for Zootopia Land at Shanghai Disneyland, & More: Daily Recap (12/19/23)

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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, December 19, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Extensive Filth Buildup on TRON Lightcycle Run, ‘Wish’ Film Review, & More: Daily Recap (11/19/23)

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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 Sunday, November 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘The Sky Is The Limit’: Walt Disney Imagineering Releases Video Detailing BD Droid Playtest at Disneyland Park

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Walt Disney Imagineering has released a video documenting their recent playtest involving roaming BD droids at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. Imagineering Details BD Droid Playtest at Disneyland Park The playtest occurred on October 12 and brought free-standing, roaming BD droids to the streets of Black Spire Outpost. The most commonly known BD … Read more

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT Earns Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement

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The Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction at EPCOT will be honored with a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2024. The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced the impending distinction in a blog post on November 14. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Earns Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement TEA is an international association … Read more

VIDEO: New ‘Swisskapolka’ Arrangement Revealed for Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland Park

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The new musical arrangement for the “Swisskapolka” that plays in the reimagined Adventureland Treehouse has been revealed for Disneyland Park. New ‘Swisskapolka’ Arrangement for Adventureland Treehouse The new musical arrangement was revealed via an Instagram Reel on the official Disneyland Resort Ambassadors account. The video shows the Ambassadors walking by as the catchy tune plays. … Read more

La Taniere du Dragon Reopens at Disneyland Paris With Enhancements

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La Tanière du Dragon (The Lair of the Dragon) at Disneyland Paris reopened with various enhancements this month after a months-long refurbishment. La Tanière du Dragon Walt Disney Imagineering shared photos on Instagram and wrote the following: Guests at Disneyland Paris can once again brave the dingy dungeon under Sleeping Beauty Castle and make eye … Read more

‘There’s More To Come:’ Disney Live Entertainment Executive Steve Davison Teases More Drone Shows Coming to Disney Parks

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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