Walt Disney Imagineering Archives - Page 11 of 12

PHOTO: First Look at Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Attraction Preshow Where Guests Will Walk Through The Movie Screen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

December 4, 2019

Leave it up to the attraction based on wild and wacky new cartoons to bring animation physics to the big screen. When Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opens on March 4th, 2020, guests will step through the movie screen and join Mickey, Minnie, and friends like never before––bursting into a world where mouse rules apply. And … Read more

Episode 5 of The Imagineering Story – “A Carousel of Progress” Premieres on Disney+ This Friday

December 2, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

Ready to head back into “The Imagineering Story”? The docu-series’ fifth episode, “A Carousel of Progress,” premieres on Disney+ this Friday, December 6th. Here’s how Disney+ describes the fifth installment in the series: Bob Iger returns Imagineering to the foundation of Disney DNA – quality wins out. He modernizes the formula. By strategically investing in … Read more

DISNEY+ REVIEW: The Imagineering Story – Episode 4 – “Hit or Miss” Offers Brutally Honest Depictions of Disney’s Worst Theme Parks

November 29, 2019

by Tom Corless

For years, we have anxiously awaited Leslie Iwerks’ documentary about Walt Disney Imagineering. Well, it’s finally here as part of the launch of Disney+. We reviewed the first two episodes here and here, but you can also watch video reviews of episodes 2 and 3 here. The Imagineering Story Part 4 is titled “Hit or … Read more

Episode 4 of The Imagineering Story – “Hit or Miss” Premieres on Disney+ This Friday

November 29, 2019November 25, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

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Ready to head back into “The Imagineering Story”? The docu-series’ fourth episode, “Hit or Miss,” premieres on Disney+ this Friday, November 29th. This fourth episode follows the trajectory of Michael Eisner after the sudden passing of Frank Wells, his right hand and key advisor. After a tragic downturn, Eisner steps back from creative stress and hires … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Behind The Scenes Look at Final TRON Lightcycle / Run Track Installation at the Magic Kingdom

November 29, 2019November 25, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

Earlier this month, Walt Disney Imagineers and Magic Kingdom cast members celebrated a milestone in the construction of the TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction when the final piece of the attraction’s ride track was lowered into place. TRON Lightcycle / Run is a coaster-style attraction that will allow riders to board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney Imagineering Management Shake-Up Creates New Roles, New Creative Leaders for Individual Parks and Resorts

November 29, 2019November 21, 2019

by Tom Corless

An organizational shake-up has taken place over at Walt Disney Imagineering, leading to the creation of new roles and a swapping of creative leaders for individual parks and resorts. Kareem Daniel, the previous Executive Vice President of Global Business Operations at Walt Disney Imagineering, has now been promoted to the new role of “President, WDI … Read more

Episode 3 of The Imagineering Story – “The Midas Touch” Premieres on Disney+ This Friday

November 29, 2019November 20, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

Ready to head back into “The Imagineering Story”? The docu-series’ third episode, “The Midas Touch,” premieres on Disney+ this Friday, November 22nd. This third episode covers how Michael Eisner and Frank Wells saved Imagineering and encouraged widespread growth. They made Disney cool and relevant with teenagers. Every design project the Imagineers touched turned to gold. … Read more

DISNEY+ REVIEW: The Imagineering Story – Episode 2 – “What Would Walt Do?” Delves Deep Into The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019

by Tom Corless

For years, we have anxiously awaited Leslie Iwerks’ documentary about Walt Disney Imagineering. Well, it’s finally here as part of the launch of Disney+. We reviewed the first episode “The Happiest Place On Earth” earlier this week. The first episode covered the advent of WDI through to the end of Walt Disney’s life. For the second … Read more

Episode 2 of The Imagineering Story – “What Would Walt Do” Premieres on Disney+ This Friday

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019

by Matthew Soberman

Ready to head back into “The Imagineering Story”? The docu-series’ second episode, “What Would Walt Do,” premieres on Disney+ this Friday, November 15th. This second episode delves into the development of Florida’s Walt Disney World as Walt’s brother Roy attempts to fulfill his brother’s wishes, despite the risky endeavor. Watch as a second generation of … Read more

DISNEY+ REVIEW: The Imagineering Story – Episode 1 – “The Happiest Place on Earth” Will Put a Smile on Any Fan’s Face

November 12, 2019

by Tom Corless

For years, we have anxiously awaited Leslie Iwerks’ documentary about Walt Disney Imagineering. Well, it’s finally here as part of the launch of Disney+. The first episode spans the course of an hour and basically covers the advent of WDI through to the end of Walt Disney’s life. In the course of the program, we … Read more

PHOTO: Disney Reveals Official Look Inside, New Details For Rise of the Resistance Attraction at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 27, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

As we’ve previously shared, the highly anticipated attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open on Dec. 5, 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Jan. 17, 2020 at Disneyland park in California. Today, Disney is hosting a media preview and offering additional insight into the attraction. We … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: A Closer Look at “Avengers Campus” Projects Coming to Disney Parks at D23 Expo 2019

August 25, 2019August 23, 2019

by Matthew Soberman

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We’re about to become part of a bigger universe. Avengers Campus is coming to Disney parks around the world, and we have a look at the models and concept art that Walt Disney Imagineering is presenting at the 2019 D23 Expo. With locations at Disney California Adventure and Walt Disney Studios Park, and the Stark … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering and Khan Academy Introduce “Imagineering in a Box” Video Activity Series

August 1, 2019

by Matthew Soberman

For over six decades, visitors to Disney parks have been enthralled by the work of Imagineers. Now, a new video and activity series from Walt Disney Imagineering and Khan Academy offer you the chance to learn about the Imagineering process and try your hand at designing your own theme park with “Imagineering in a Box.” … Read more

Disney Parks Poster Artist and Imagineer Jim Michaelson Has Reportedly Passed Away

June 10, 2019June 9, 2019

by Matthew Soberman

Imagineer and Disney Parks poster artist Jim Michaelson, responsible for posters for such iconic Disney attractions as Country Bear Jamboree, The Walt Disney World and Disneyland Railroads, and Pirates of the Caribbean, has passed away, according to multiple reports. As we reported back in April, Michaelson had been fighting prostate cancer since August 2017. Disney … Read more

VIDEO: “Building the Spires of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” – Imagineering Takes You from Model to Reality

June 8, 2019

by Matthew Soberman

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Hey, did you know that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at Disneyland? Okay, did you know how they designed and constructed this new land? Would you like to know? A new video from Walt Disney Imagineering shows off the creation of the spires that give Black Spire Outpost its name, from the model-building … Read more

“Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks” to Release September 3rd, 2019

April 25, 2019

by Matthew Soberman

The story of one of Disney’s most prolific animators and Imagineers will be shared in a brand-new book this September… with the help of another prolific animator and an Imagineer. “Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks,” written by Pete Docter and Christopher Merritt, will chronicle Davis’ time at WED Enterprises, … Read more