While people remain socially distant during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Muppets are encouraging fans to reach out and connect online… and they’ve enlisted the help of two important figures from Walt Disney Imagineering to help. The first video from the #RainbowConnectionChallenge starred Kermit the Frog, who encourages everyone to check in on friends and family … Read more
While the Disneyland Resort remains closed to the public, some might want to give up on construction. But not them. Walt Disney Imagineering recently shared more pictures of the work going on at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure on their Instagram account, including the installation of the Quinjet. Above, you can see concept art … Read more
As part of their celebration of 65 years of Disney Parks, D23 will offer a virtual screening of a star-studded panel of Imagineers marking Disneyland’s 65th anniversary for Gold and Gold Family members the weekend of August 21st-23rd. From D23: Join us for the happiest panel discussion on Earth, celebrating the 65th anniversary of Disneyland … Read more
Legendary Imagineer Joe Rohde has given fans a mini-masterclass on the design and ideas behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a new video series created by his family: “The Rohdes, Less Traveled.” Part one gives a look on the inspiration behind the park’s many windows. From Rohde’s post on Disney Parks Blog: Our family has been … Read more
To mark 65 years of Disney theme parks, D23 is celebrating the with Fall 2020 issue of “Disney twenty-three” magazine, a Gold and Gold Family member exclusive pin set, sweepstakes, and more! It was 65 years ago that Disneyland first welcomed guests to enjoy a new kind of experience: the theme park. And to mark … Read more
“One Day at Disney”, one of the staple documentary series on Disney+, has been known to give viewers all sorts of behind-the-scenes glimpses of life working for Disney. Each five-minute episode takes the audience on a “day in the life”-style tour following a different Disney employee, ranging from Cast Members in the parks, actors on … Read more
Despite having its status recently updated to “Closed for Refurbishment” on the Walt Disney World website and on My Disney Experience, it seems Spaceship Earth may make its ascent once again upon the reopening of EPCOT on July 15th. Thank the Phoenicians! According to the UNITE HERE Local 362 union, which represents attraction workers throughout … Read more
While all of Walt Disney World remains closed (for now), Spaceship Earth at EPCOT has now joined the ranks of the Walt Disney World Railroad, as its status has been updated to “Closed for Refurbishment” on the Walt Disney World website and on My Disney Experience. As times have changed, the Spaceship Earth attraction at … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! If you love Disney merchandise and history, you’ll be sold on the Fall 1985 issue of “The Disneyana Collector,” featuring profiles on Disney artists, a look back at the … Read more
Despite ongoing furloughs and park closures, Disney is still keeping busy to plus up its parks and resorts by filing a number of permits and patents, including this recent one, which caught our attention due to the flashy graphics used to explain the new technology––whenever a complex patent is explained by way of a comic … Read more
For fans of “The Imagineering Story” documentary on Disney+, a new video featuring a short interview with director Leslie Iwerks highlights the greatest influences in her life, including her grandfather Ub Iwerks, co-creator of Mickey Mouse, and father Don Iwerks, the engineer in the machine shop at the Walt Disney Studio, plus some of the … Read more
In March 2020, Disney Imagineers came together with the idea of creating an uplifting song leveraging the talents within Walt Disney Imagineering. With a firm belief that music can heal, especially during a time of uncertainty and need, we proudly share “Brave Little Spark.” This video features Disney Imagineers with a variety of backgrounds and … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Step right up as we aim for a sneak peek at Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure with this May 2008 issue … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering is known for making the impossible possible. That’s why despite their offices (and the Disney Parks) being closed, they are opening up their headquarters for a full virtual tour! Saving the best stop for last wouldn’t be a fair statement, but on the other hand, this could be the case for the … Read more
Though we don’t yet know if they’ll be taking visitors at Black Spire Outpost by then, on June 23rd, you’ll be able to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge like a pro. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Traveler’s Guide to Batuu by Cole Horton will be released that day, offering advice on what to see and do, … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering is known for making the impossible possible. That’s why despite their offices (and the Disney Parks) being closed, they are opening up their headquarters for a full virtual tour! This week, we’re swinging by Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development. Commonly referred to as “R&D,” the research & development arm of Walt … Read more