Imagineering Files Permit for New Test Track Sets at EPCOT

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Walt Disney Imagineering filed a new Notice of Commencement permit for the construction of Test Track 3.0 at EPCOT. Test Track Construction Permit The permit was filed on July 18, 2024. It contracts Jon Richards Company to “Install set elements” at 1440 Avenue of the Stars, the address of Test Track. Jon Richards Company, which … Read more

Employees Sue Disney Over Canceled Move From California to Florida

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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, Lead Creative Behind Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Leaves Disney Imagineering to Join Bob Weis at Gensler

A woman standing in front of a futuristic background wearing a name tag that reads "Ann Morrow Johnson." The text on the image identifies her as the Executive Producer & Creative Director for Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser.

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

BREAKING: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Ride Experience Unveiled On ‘We Call It Imagineering’

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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

Disneyland Paris Shares New Look at Disney Adventure World Expansion Progress

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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

Work Already Underway on the Next ‘Immersive World’ for Disney Adventure World Park at Disneyland Paris

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

BREAKING: Imagineers Preview Model of Encanto & Indiana Jones Attractions

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

BREAKING: Mama Odie, Louis, Ralphie, Charlotte & More Audio-Animatronics for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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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 Announces New Behind-the-Scenes YouTube Series

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

Joe Rohde Returns to Walt Disney Imagineering to Teach

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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