Extensive Filth Buildup on TRON Lightcycle Run, ‘Wish’ Film Review, & More: Daily Recap (11/19/23)

Daily Recap

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 Sunday, November 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘The Sky Is The Limit’: Walt Disney Imagineering Releases Video Detailing BD Droid Playtest at Disneyland Park

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Walt Disney Imagineering has released a video documenting their recent playtest involving roaming BD droids at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. Imagineering Details BD Droid Playtest at Disneyland Park The playtest occurred on October 12 and brought free-standing, roaming BD droids to the streets of Black Spire Outpost. The most commonly known BD … Read more

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT Earns Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement

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The Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction at EPCOT will be honored with a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2024. The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced the impending distinction in a blog post on November 14. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Earns Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement TEA is an international association … Read more

VIDEO: New ‘Swisskapolka’ Arrangement Revealed for Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland Park

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The new musical arrangement for the “Swisskapolka” that plays in the reimagined Adventureland Treehouse has been revealed for Disneyland Park. New ‘Swisskapolka’ Arrangement for Adventureland Treehouse The new musical arrangement was revealed via an Instagram Reel on the official Disneyland Resort Ambassadors account. The video shows the Ambassadors walking by as the catchy tune plays. … Read more

La Taniere du Dragon Reopens at Disneyland Paris With Enhancements

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La Tanière du Dragon (The Lair of the Dragon) at Disneyland Paris reopened with various enhancements this month after a months-long refurbishment. La Tanière du Dragon Walt Disney Imagineering shared photos on Instagram and wrote the following: Guests at Disneyland Paris can once again brave the dingy dungeon under Sleeping Beauty Castle and make eye … Read more

‘There’s More To Come:’ Disney Live Entertainment Executive Steve Davison Teases More Drone Shows Coming to Disney Parks

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Grand shows utilizing drones to create imagery in the night sky could soon be introduced to more Disney Parks across the globe. Disney Live Entertainment Parades and Spectaculars Executive Steve Davison recently spoke about Walt Disney Imagineering’s already-present and growing interest in the technology, stating “drones are the next thing.” Disney Executive Teases More Drone … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Look at New Barn Mural in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Queue at Magic Kingdom

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Walt Disney Imagineering has made steady progress on the application of a vibrant mural to the side of the barn in the queue area of the future Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction at Magic Kingdom since starting the process in late August. The group recently shared a look at the new mural on their official Instagram … Read more

Former Imagineer Jim Shull Shares Look at Unused Pirates of the Caribbean Concept for Hong Kong Disneyland

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Pirates of the Caribbean has long been an attraction emblematic of what Walt Disney Imagineering is capable of achieving. The dark ride, which debuted at Disneyland Park in 1967, transports guests back to the era of swashbuckling pirates and features a highly-themed environment, dozens of audio-animatronics, and a George Burns-composed theme song that is perhaps … Read more

PHOTOS: A Closer Look at the Perseverance Rover Tracks and ‘Surface of Mars’ Now on Display at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT

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The Perseverance Rover tracks made their debut at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT today, and we took a quick trip to the park to check them out. Perseverance Rover Tracks The new installation is located at the entrance to Mission: SPACE in World Discovery. This new installation is the result of a collaboration between Walt Disney … Read more

Former Imagineering President Bob Weis Leading Gensler’s Entertainment Practice Area

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Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weis will be leading the creation of Gensler’s new Entertainment Practice Area, he announced on Instagram Thursday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bob Weis (@bobweis) Weis retired from Imagineering in early 2023 and then joined design and architecture firm Gensler as their Global Immersive … Read more

VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Imagineers Share First Look at Disneyland Hotel Sleeping Beauty Castle Chandelier and Princess-Inspired Suites

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Walt Disney Imagineering shared a new video of Imagineers discussing their inspiration and process for redesigning the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris. The Disneyland Hotel is undergoing a “royal transformation” and will reopen on January 25, 2024. The Lobby Art Director Sylvie Massara spoke about creating the hotel’s new lobby, which is inspired by the … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Louis Audio-Animatronic in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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During this morning’s Disney Parks panel at Destination D23, Josh D’Amaro showed off the first look at the Louis animatronic that will be present in the upcoming attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. First Look at Louis Audio-Animatronic The animatronic is not fully finished, but you can see the top of Louis’ head. Here’s a wider shot … Read more

Zach Riddley Promoted to Walt Disney Imagineering Global Creative Strategy Executive

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Zach Riddley, the Imagineer who led the years-long overhaul of EPCOT, has been promoted to Global Creative Strategy Executive for Walt Disney Imagineering. Riddley announced his promotion on LinkedIn. His previous job title was Portfolio Executive. In 2017, he was promoted to that position to oversee the EPCOT reimagining. In 2021, he also became Portfolio … Read more

VIDEO: Giant Prop from Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure at EPCOT Gifted to ‘Phineas & Ferb’ Co-Creator

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Dan Povenmire, co-creator of the Disney animated series “Phineas & Ferb” (and voice of Dr. Doofenshmirtz) recently received quite the exciting gift from Walt Disney Imagineering — a giant prop from the former Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure at EPCOT. A Piece of World Showcase at Home According to Povenmire, Walt Disney Imagineering reached out … Read more

VIDEO: Josh D’Amaro Walks on Future Lake at Walt Disney Studios Park Expansion in Disneyland Paris

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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared a quick video update on social media about the ongoing expansion of Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris — while walking on a shallow body of water that will one day be a lake. Josh D’Amaro Surveys Disneyland Paris Construction D’Amaro and President of Disneyland … Read more

Disney Creates AI Task Force to Explore Future Use for Movies, Theme Parks, and More

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The Walt Disney Company has assembled an AI task force to evaluate the future use of Artificial Intelligence in movies, theme parks, and more, according to Reuters. Disney AI Task Force Reuters notes that the task force was formed before the Writers’ Guild of America went on strike, partially due to the use of AI … Read more