Scott Watson, a technology executive for Walt Disney Imagineering, has died as the result of a plane crash. He was 55 years old. Watson was killed Sunday as the plane he was piloting crashed in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. He was the lone occupant in the aircraft at the time of the … Read more
Join a fascinating conversation, hosted by John Stamos, with three Imagineering Legends—Marty Sklar, Tony Baxter, and 2017 Disney Legend inductee Wayne Jackson—as they recount true-life anecdotes and share personal stories about the celebrated artists, designers, and technical wizards who established the foundation and guiding principles for groundbreaking Disney experiences around the globe. This presentation was … Read more
An exclusive trailer for a new documentary film by legendary filmmaker Leslie Iwerks was revealed at the D23 Expo on Saturday, by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs. This new film explores the story behind Walt Disney Imagineering, along with sharing the vision for their future. Leslie Iwerks comes from a family rich in … Read more
Bob Gurr: The Wizard of Wheels by Daniel Butcher Everyone who has visited a Disney park worldwide has experienced the creativity of Bob Gurr. When reviewing the numerous vehicles and attractions that he has helped bring to life, his two and a half decades as an Imagineer seems too short for the magnitude of his … Read more
The latest Blue Sky Cellar exhibit opened yesterday and features the new land coming to Disneyland this spring, Fantasy Faire. Photos courtesy of Tim Alcoser. Starting out with the film show in the exhibit On to the photos Starting out with the large model of Fantasy Faire Royal Hall Royal Theater Tangled Tower The show … Read more
From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog: This summer, Disneyland Resort guests have a new way to get answers to many of their questions: Ask Otto! You can reach Ask Otto! at 714-520-7090*. A test program by Walt Disney Imagineering, Ask Otto! is a voice-based guest service designed to answer frequently asked in-park questions, … Read more
Our own Chris Lastrapes was lucky enough to attend the first-ever Disneyland Resort Meet-Up and has some photos from the event to share with us: [smugmug url=”http://wdwnt.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=12338896_LXnPM&format=rss200″ imagecount=”34″ start=”1″ num=”34″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”lightbox” captions=”true” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”L”]
From the Disney Parks Blog: Calling all Toy Story Mania and Walt Disney Imagineering fans….Just after Disney’s California Adventure park closes to the public on May 27, parts of the Park will re-open for a meet-up of 150 fans. Kevin Rafferty, Walt Disney Imagineer, Senior Concept Writer, will meet with the group to give an … Read more
ANAHEIM, Callif., July 17, 2009 – Marty Sklar, Executive Vice President and Walt Disney Imagineering Ambassador, spent a lifetime making magic for the Walt Disney Company. After 54 years of service, he was honored with a tribute window at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday, July 17. The celebration coincided with the 54th anniversary of … Read more