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
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
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
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
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
Walt Disney Imagineer and former Jungle Cruise Skipper Kevin Lively has shared that he will be leaving the company after 14 years due to Imagineering being almost entirely relocated from California to Lake Nona, Florida. Lively shared a thread on Twitter about his decision to leave alongside photos of his Disney memories. Below is a … Read more
According to a Laughing Place interview with Walt Disney Imagineer Steve Davison, it was Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s idea to use Disney music for “Harmonious,” EPCOT’s new nighttime spectacular. Davison, discussing the creation of “Harmonious,” said Chapek said, “Why don’t we do a Disney concert? Everyone loves Disney music.” Davison then used that concept to … Read more