Mickey’s of Glendale, the Walt Disney Imagineering exclusive campus store, is hosting an online shopping event for D23 Gold Members. Two special collections — Sorcerer Mickey and Attraction Spiels — are available. These items were originally available at D23 Expo 2019. The shopping event will go live Friday, March 18, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. PT. … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering shared a video on their official Instagram page showcasing the current construction progress of TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom. In the video, Assistant Construction Manager, Angela Wu, provides a close-up look at construction of the upcoming attraction. She talks about how they are currently working on the canopy. It will … Read more
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde is a recipient of one of the first-ever Conservation Legacy Awards by the Disney Conservation Fund. Walt Disney Imagineering wrote on Instagram, “Today, former Imagineer Joe Rohde was announced as a recipient of one of the first-ever Conservation Legacy Awards by the Disney Conservation Fund. He has been recognized … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has released a new video from inside the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, which we got our first official look at yesterday. View the video below or by clicking here. “Senior Ride Development Engineer, Liz Diaz, talks through her role as an engineer and shares a look at the load station … Read more
With the media embargo on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser lifted, fans are getting some of their first looks at aspects of the new experience. Dewayne Bevil with the Orlando Sentinel spoke to Walt Disney Imagineers about the behind-the-scenes technology supporting the story. “It’s a technologically woven experience between a lot of different pieces of technology … Read more
Two months after it reopened, Walt Disney Imagineering has shared photos and insight into the refurbishment of the Baby Care Center at Magic Kingdom. The Baby Care Center provides a space for families with young children to feed or nurse babies, change diapers, and more. It can be found between The Crystal Palace and Casey’s … Read more
After a significant delay, “Women of Walt Disney Imagineering” has a new release date of March 15, 2022 — during Women’s History Month — and is available for preorder. The book’s new subtitle is “12 Women Reflect on Their Trailblazing Theme Park Careers.” Here’s the full description: A dozen female Imagineers recount their trailblazing careers! Capturing … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering shared a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram of the installation of the Xandarian starship that now sits in front of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Watch the video below. Show Set Designer Kevin Doxey is featured in the video, discussing his role in the creation of the Nova Corps Starblaster … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, December 25 and Sunday, December 26, 2021. … Read more
Ever dreamt of being a Walt Disney Imagineer? Well, now may be your chance as multiple new internship opportunities are now available on the Disney Careers website. As many Imagineers are currently leaving the Walt Disney Company due to the company relocation from California to Lake Nona, Florida, Walt Disney Imagineering is currently seeking interns … Read more
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 Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Bob Weis, who has been President of Walt Disney Imagineering for a few years, will be stepping into the role of Global Imagineering Ambassador while Barbara Bouza becomes President. This news comes as Walt Disney Imagineering prepares to move from California to Lake Nona, Florida. Here is the letter Bob Weis sent to fellow Imagineers … Read more
D23 has announced their upcoming 2022 events during Destination D23 in Orlando today. D23 Expo 2022 As previously announced, the D23 Expo will return in 2022 on September 9 at the Anaheim Convention Center. It will feature a preview of the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company in 2023. Many panels and presentations will … Read more
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo that they would be presenting three Thea Awards to Walt Disney Imagineering in 2022. The Stuntronics technology used in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure will receive a Thea Award for Outstanding Technical Innovation. This advanced robotics figure … Read more
Cirque du Soleil returns to Walt Disney World November 18 with “Drawn to Life.” The new show is a collaboration among Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering. A video released by Disney shows how animation and acrobatics blend to create the new show. All-new animation sequences have been created for … Read more
Zach Ridley, a Walt Disney Imagineer, just posted to Instagram that new “alien” trees and landscaping are currently being installed at World Discovery in EPCOT. New landscaping and “alien” trees are currently being installed including a “Mast” tree (Monoon longifolium). These will help the transition to the Wonders of Xandar pavilion and the future home … Read more