Former Imagineer Joe Rohde posted never-before-seen concept art on Instagram and wrote about the unbuilt Disney attractions he worked on in the 1980s. Unbuilt Adventureland Log Flume “This might look like it’s from the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland but it’s not. It’s from years before that,” Rohde said in his Instagram post. He explained … Read more
Test Track EPCOT Construction Update Test Track 3.0 Getting Themes from World of Motion EPCOT Test Track Construction Walls Removed Test Track Reimagining Queue Video EPCOT Test Track New Sign As the EPCOT Test Track reimagining project draws nearer to completion, Cast Members have begun testing a Test Track reimagining queue video and have been … Read more
Imagineer Kim Irvine is retiring from The Walt Disney Company after 55 years, Mice Chat reports. Imagineer Kim Irvine Retiring from Disney Irvine is a living legacy of Imagineer. Her parents were Disney animators Harvey and Leota Toombs and her father-in-law was Dick Irvine, the first executive VP and COO of WED Enterprises (now Walt … Read more
During a Q&A at Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California, Imagineers stated that they have found no record of Walt Disney stating that he never wanted an Audio-Animatronic of himself constructed. Walt Disney Imagineering Says There’s No Record That Walt Never Wanted His Own Animatronic The Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic show was first announced at D23: … Read more
On Wednesday, WDWNT was lucky enough to be invited to Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California to get more information on the upcoming “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” attraction coming to the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland. This project is of great significance, of course, because it will feature the first-ever Audio-Animatronics figure … Read more
In a shocking announcement, Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed that they have been considering major land overhauls to carry their theme parks through 2035, including a re-imagining of Adventureland at Tokyo Disneyland. According to the early concept art just released, this may permanently erase the world famous Jungle Cruise, Enchanted Tiki Room, Swiss Family Treehouse, … Read more
An inside look from Walt Disney Imagineering shows the finishing touches being added to the Spider-Man stern character of the Disney Destiny. Spider-Man Stern Character Aboard Disney Destiny View this post on Instagram A post shared by Walt Disney Imagineering (@waltdisneyimagineering) The caption reads, “With a great ship comes a great stern character 💥🕷️ Come … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has given us a glimpse at concrete work which occurred in Adventureland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. In an Instagram post, Senior Production Designer, Jim Casey shares a behind the scene look at concrete work in Adventureland. He begins by stating the each step in the process is literally set in … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new Notice of Commencement permit for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Tours Notice of Commencement Permit The description of the permit is to “Install set elements.” The permit notes that the location for installing the set elements is 1365 Avenue of the Stars, … Read more
A temporary window display at Disney California Adventure honors Walt Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot and his many inventions. Lanny Smoot Display The window is in the facade next to Mickey’s PhilharMagic in the park’s Hollywood Land. In a Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram Story of Smoot seeing the window for the first time, he described it … Read more
Disney Parks has announced a special panel taking place at Star Wars Celebration Japan in April 2025. The panel, entitled “Disney Experiences: Building the Galaxy with Walt Disney Imagineering,” is described as an “intimate discussion.” Details were not announced and it’s unknown if any announcements are anticipated. Imagineering is likely to discuss Star Wars: Galaxy’s … Read more
Disney released the third episode of “We Call It Imagineering” all about ride vehicles. The episode features first looks at multiple new attractions coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, as well as details about pre-existing attractions and an interview with Disney Legend Bob Gurr. ‘We Call It Imagineering’ Ride Vehicles Episode The episode, … Read more
A new droidsmith Audio-Animatronic named Otto, the same species as Babu Frik, was revealed at the Disney Experiences session at SXSW 2025, sitting atop a BDX Droid. Droidsmith Otto Audio-Animatronic Appears at SXSW The tiny droidsmith made his appearance in the first portion of the session, focusing on Lucasfilm’s collaborations with Disney Experiences. He arrived … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering shared an inside look at the construction progress of the new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Tavern coming to the Magic Kingdom. The behind-the-scenes look was shared in an Instagram reel from Disney Imagineering (@waltdisneyimagineering). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Walt Disney Imagineering (@waltdisneyimagineering) During the video, Imagineer Montse … Read more
The former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser building is being converted into offices for Walt Disney Imagineering. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Building Becoming Offices Several sources, including an individual close to The Walt Disney Company, told The Wrap that the Starcruiser would become offices. It will be Imagineering’s hub for Walt Disney World expansion projects, including … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new notice of commencement for facility demolition ahead of the upcoming first phase of closures for DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Imagineering Files Notice of Commencement for Facility Demolition in DinoLand The permit lists “Facility demo” as the “General description of Improvement,” specified for 614 Dinoland Drive in … Read more