Walt Disney Imagineering is reorganizing their Executive Leadership Team again and moving executives Bob Weis and Barbara Bouza into new roles. Bob Weis was previously the President of Walt Disney Imagineering — he will now step into the role of President of Creative and New Experiences at WDI. Barbara Bouza is stepping into the role … Read more
Yesterday, Walt Disney Imagineering shared photos from testing one of the new “points of light” fixtures on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. Today, Disney Parks posted a TikTok video with a closer look at one of the fixtures that will soon be installed as part of the icon’s new lighting package. In the video, Imagineer Jason … Read more
In a new video, Disneyland Imagineers discuss working on refurbishing Snow White’s Scary Adventures and turning it into Snow White’s Enchanted Wish. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, working on this attraction was a particularly unique experience as designers worked from home. The video also gave us a deeper look inside the attraction since the first … Read more
Today we learned more about the Black History Month offerings that would be arriving at Walt Disney World next week, including “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure.” This exhibit will take guests on a musical tour of America to learn more about the inspiring genre of jazz. We were curious about where the exhibit … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for a new popcorn kiosk in the upcoming World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT. World Celebration is currently under construction, with Innoventions West being demolished and Mouse Gear under refurbishment. The new popcorn kiosk will be near the original MouseGear, just steps away from the currently closed playground. It’ll … Read more
With all the construction and new projects going on, EPCOT is very much a park in flux. But the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will feature work honoring EPCOT’s past. The “Drawing on Inspiration” gallery near the Imagination! Pavilion features construction wall art by two Walt Disney Imagineers, Jimmy Pickering and Morgan … Read more
After four decades of creating memorable Disney Parks experiences, Joe Rohde, one of the most prolific Imagineers is marking his last day at Disney. But on his way out, he left the company a gift. Joe Rohde shared this picture on his Instagram account, sharing a toast with his family to commemorate the day. He … Read more
Vacationers, assemble! Disneyland Paris has provided a sneak peek at some of the offerings coming to Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel when it opens on March 8th, 2021. One of Disneyland Paris’ most ambitious projects in recent years, Disney’s Hotel New York– The Art of Marvel, will open its doors in … Read more
The Spaceship Earth refurbishment was put on pause for the reopening of EPCOT, but during the recent EPCOT – The Magic of Possibility D23 presentation, it was revealed that Spaceship Earth will be receiving an enhanced lighting package as part of its overhaul. Now, it seems work is moving forward on the project, as a … Read more
Looking for something fun to do over the holidays? Love Disney Parks ornaments, but would love something less expensive? Walt Disney Imagineering has you covered! Disney Paper Parks is back for the holiday season with a new, three-part series launching today to help spread holiday cheer! Today’s set of printable activity sheets is complete with instructions on how … Read more
The Spaceship Earth refurbishment was put on pause for the reopening of EPCOT, but during today’s EPCOT – The Magic of Possibility D23 presentation, it was revealed that Spaceship Earth will be receiving an enhanced lighting package as part of its overhaul. According to Imagineer Zach Riddley, an enhanced lighting package will be installed for … Read more
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has become a popular spot at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But thanks to a recent interview with Walt Disney Imagineering’s portfolio executives, Scott Trowbridge and Robin Reardon, we now know that there was a chance that each park’s land could have been very different. The Orange County Register‘s Brady … Read more
Imagineer Zach Riddley has released a sneak peek at the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride vehicles, coming soon (well, eventually) to EPCOT. Here is an exclusive sneak peek of two of our ride engineers as they prep some of EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind vehicles at our warehouse in Florida. If … Read more
The Spaceship Earth refurbishment and reimagining was put on pause for the reopening of EPCOT, but it seems it’s ramping back up again, with new permits filed for work on the “grand and miraculous” attraction. A recent permit filed by Walt Disney Imagineering lists “Installation of source power and control equipment” at the location of … Read more
Bonjour, and behold! Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a first look at the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure sign coming to the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT! In the image, we see gold foil being applied to the gilded elements of the marquee, which will also be outfitted with 200 individual light bulbs. So far, many of … Read more
A new permit suggests that the next step in construction will soon commence for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World. A permit was recently filed with the state of Florida by Walt Disney Imagineering to install “set items” for the future resort hotel. The work will be carried out by InterAmerica Stage, Inc., … Read more