A year after Disney canceled plans to move Imagineering and other operations from Los Angeles, California to Lake Nona, Florida, employees who moved before the cancelation are suing the company for uprooting their lives. Employees Suing Disney Over Canceled Cross-Country Move According to the Los Angeles Times, the proposed class-action lawsuit was filed on Tuesday … Read more
Ann Morrow Johnson has left Walt Disney Imagineering to join the architecture and design firm Gensler. Ann Morrow Johnson Leaves WDI Johnson was the Global Head of Creative Development for Imagineering. She led many projects, including the creation of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Johnson joins Gensler as Design Director and Global Entertainment Leader. She’s partnering … Read more
Fresh looks from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure were revealed during the second episode of “We Call It Imagineering.” During the second episode of the YouTube series, “We Call It Imagineering” Walt Disney Imagineering shared a never-before-seen look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The episode, focused on how music is created for attractions and entertainment at the Disney … Read more
Michel den Dulk of Walt Disney Imagineering has been named the Vice President – Portfolio Creative Direction for Disneyland Paris Resort. Michel den Dulk New Appointment at Walt Disney Imagineering Michael den Dulk announced his appointment via his LinkedIn page, sharing the following: I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice … Read more
Guests have been given a new glimpse into the progress being made on the Disney Adventure World expansion at Disneyland Paris. The images were shared via the official Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram account, and offer a look at the progress being made on the expansion of Disney Adventure World, formerly Walt Disney Studios Park. In … Read more
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