Walt Disney Imagineering is already at work on creating the next “immersive world” for Disney Adventure World, formerly Walt Disney Studios Park, at Disneyland Paris. Work Underway for Next Disney Adventure World Land In a new video, Disneyland Paris President Natacha Rafalski and Senior Cretaive Executive & Chief Storytelling Executive Tom Fitzgerald recap all of … Read more
Following Disney’s settlement with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District over its state-level lawsuit, Walt Disney World is expected to soon begin its permit process for the “Beyond Big Thunder” project. Beyond Big Thunder Permit Process to Begin Soon According to a report from Scott Gustin on X, Walt Disney World is in the process … Read more
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
Disney has shared new images and video of more character Audio-Animatronics that will be on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, opening this summer at Magic Kingdom and later this year at Disneyland Park. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Audio-Animatronics Shared as promotion for “We Call It Imagineering,” a new YouTube series by Walt Disney Imagineering, the Audio-Animatronics revealed include … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has released a teaser trailer for a new YouTube series that will take viewers behind the scenes of creating new offerings for Disney Experiences. Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube Series In the trailer, multiple Imagineers are heard and seen, speaking about how Walt Disney Imagineering brings Disney worlds and ideas to life. One … Read more
Walt Disney World starts a new Annual Passholder Instagram account, Joe Rohde returns to Walt Disney Imagineering, and Disneyland reveals a new Jabba the Hutt popcorn bucket — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, March 25, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland … Read more
Former Imagineer Joe Rohde is returning to Walt Disney Imagineering to teach master class work sessions. In a post shared to the Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram account, it was revealed that Joe Rohde would return to Imagineering to lead master class work sessions for fellow Imagineers to attend. The full announcement reads as follows: “Beginning … Read more
The 30th annual Thea Awards were held on March 16, 2024 in Hollywood, California. This annual event hosted by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) celebrates the creative and talented people behind some of the best-themed experiences around the globe. From theme park attractions to experiential dining, the Theas recognize the best of the previous year. … Read more
A Chicken Guy! location in Florida faces eviction, Disney Cruise Line reveals the name and theme of its new ship, and a man is charged with robbery for stealing Mickey Mouse ears off of a guest’s head — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Weis, has shared a statement of support for CEO Bob Iger during the ongoing proxy fight against Trian Partners’ Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital. Bob Weis Voices Support for Bob Iger In a post shared to his personal Instagram account, Weis, shared the following statement alongside a … 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 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 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
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
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
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