BREAKING: Bruce Vaughn Returning to Imagineering as Chief Creative Officer

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Bruce Vaughn is returning to Walt Disney Imagineering as Chief Creative Officer effective March 20, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He will work alongside Barbara Bouza, who is the current President of Walt Disney Imagineering. “In Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, we continue to invest in new endeavors that deliver the most compelling experiences, immersing … Read more

Mickey and Minnie Figures Installed on New CenTOONial Park Fountain at Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland

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As Mickey’s Toontown nears its grand reopening at Disneyland, the figures of Mickey and Minnie Mouse have been installed on top of the CenTOONial Park fountain. Walt Disney Imagineering shared images of the figures and installation, which took place earlier today, on their Instagram account. The figures show Mickey hoisting up Minnie, in her blue … Read more

Orlando Records Show Work Moving Forward on Disney’s Lake Nona Campus

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City of Orlando records show that work is moving forward on The Walt Disney Company’s planned Lake Nona campus in Central Florida, Orlando Business Journal reports. The records indicate that a parcel master plan is being sought “for the development of an approximately 1.8 million-square-foot office complex with office and flex space within the Lake … Read more

Former Imagineering President Bob Weis Joins Gensler as Global Immersive Experience Design Leader

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A few months after announcing his retirement from The Walt Disney Company, former Imagineer Bob Weis has joined design and architecture firm Gensler as their Global Immersive Experience Design leader. “We are thrilled that Bob is joining our global innovation design team,” Gensler co-CEO Andy Choen said in a press release. “A creative design force, … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Marks 70th Anniversary

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Disney is celebrating 70 years of Walt Disney Imagineering with a behind-the-scenes look at the creative team behind Disney Parks. Walt Disney Imagineering was officially formed on December 16, 1952, 70 years ago today, as Walt Disney, Inc. A group of Disney filmmakers was chosen to design and develop Disneyland. The group was later named … Read more

Former Imagineer Shares Concept Art for ‘Disney Wharf’, A Project Designed for Australia That Was Never Realized

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Former Walt Disney Imagineer Jim Shull shared the concert art for Disney Wharf, a project designed to be built in Sydney Harbor, Australia that was never fully realized. According to Shull, Disney Wharf was designed to be a mixed use space. Rather than a theme park, it was to be a retail and entertainment project. … Read more

D23 Announces Exclusive Shopping Experience at Walt Disney Imagineering Campus

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On Sunday, December 11, D23 Gold Members are invited to a morning of holiday shopping at Mickey’s of Glendale, on the Walt Disney Imagineering campus in Glendale, California. Tickets are complimentary and will go “on sale” on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST). Those wishing to participate should click here … Read more

Disney Files Patent for Possible New Ride System With ‘Drop Swing’ Track

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Every year, Disney Enterprises files patents for a wide variety of inventions – some of which become reality. Recently, a patent, which Disney submitted on May 17, 2021, was published. This patent is for a new park ride system entitled “PARK RIDE WITH DROP SWING PROPULSION.” This patent states this is a “park ride for … Read more

REVIEW: ‘The Imagineering Story’ Book Celebrates Creativity, Thinking, and Doing

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This post may contain affiliate links; please read the disclosure for more information. In November 1942, the Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) published an ad in a number of newspapers to encourage the purchase of war bonds. The ad featured a drawing of the Alcoa plant and on one building was a sign that read “The Place … Read more

New ‘The Imagineering Story’ Book by Leslie Iwerks Released Today

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For casual and hardcore Disney fans alike, the Disney+ series “The Imagineering Story” was a massive hit. Chronicling the long and storied history of Walt Disney Imagineering from the 1950s to today (and beyond), the series received glowing reviews and two Emmy nominations. Now, a new “The Imagineering Story” book brings the stories and information … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Look Inside Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ Construction Site

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A new post on the official Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram account gave a closer look inside construction on the Journey of Water, inspired by “Moana” at EPCOT. The images shared include photos of workers surveying the site and sculpting rockwork for the future water-centric attraction. The Journey of Water will be something of a return … Read more

Imagineer Bob Weis Retiring From Disney After 42 Years

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A year after stepping down as head of Walt Disney Imagineering, and 42 years after joining The Walt Disney Company, Bob Weis is retiring. Walt Disney Imagineering shared this on Instagram: Forty-two years after first joining Imagineering, Bob Weis has announced his retirement. Serving most recently as Global Imagineering Ambassador and before that as president … Read more

Construction of Disney Imagineering Lake Nona Campus Yet to Begin

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The Walt Disney Company is still scheduled to move Walt Disney Imagineering and other departments from Glendale, California to Lake Nona, Florida. The move was originally supposed to be completed in 2023, but it was delayed to 2026. Construction of the new Lake Nona campus is also slow going — that is, it’s not going … Read more

‘The Imagineering Story’ Book Coming November 8, Now Available for Preorder

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For casual and hardcore Disney fans alike, the Disney+ series “The Imagineering Story” was a massive hit. Chronicling the long and storied history of Walt Disney Imagineering from the 1950s to today (and beyond), the series received glowing reviews and two Emmy nominations. Now, a new “The Imagineering Story” book brings the stories and information … Read more

IAAPA EXPO 2022 to Honor 40th Anniversary of EPCOT at Legends Panel Discussion

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This year, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) will celebrate EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary at the Legends 2022: Epcot, 40 Years in a State of Becoming panel at the upcoming expo. The panel, which will be held on November 16, 2022, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., will explore the past, present, and future … Read more

Walt Disney’s Plane Unveiled at D23 Expo 2022, Exclusive Plane Merchandise Coming to Amazon

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Walt Disney’s plane, freshly refurbished, has been unveiled at D23 Expo 2022 during a media preview yesterday. An entire exhibit of rare artifacts and images is dedicated to the plane, which Disney used to scout the location of Walt Disney World. Imagineer Joseph T. shared photos of the plane on Instagram last night. The plane … Read more