Walt Disney Imagineering has given us a glimpse at concrete work which occurred in Adventureland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. In an Instagram post, Senior Production Designer, Jim Casey shares a behind the scene look at concrete work in Adventureland. He begins by stating the each step in the process is literally set in … Read more
Ann Morrow Johnson has left Walt Disney Imagineering to join the architecture and design firm Gensler. Ann Morrow Johnson Leaves WDI Johnson was the Global Head of Creative Development for Imagineering. She led many projects, including the creation of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Johnson joins Gensler as Design Director and Global Entertainment Leader. She’s partnering … Read more
As we emerge from the dark ages of the Bob Chapek era, where we watched the failed executive try to run Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products and eventually the entire company as CEO, there are certain moments that make it clear that Disney is likely on the right track to recovery. For me, the greatest … Read more
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 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
Earlier this week, an event was held in Orlando called “The Future of Lake Nona”. At the event, Jessi Blakely, the Vice President of Tavistock Development Company, indicated that Disney’s plans for the Lake Nona campus are still moving forward. When Bob Iger supplanted Bob Chapek as CEO of the Walt Disney Company last month, … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a new look at the process of turning Cinderella Castle into the heavily-decorated Beacon of Magic for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. In this time-lapse shared on the official Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram account, crews work feverishly to transform Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary. … Read more
Earlier today, former Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde took to Instagram to tackle the dilemma: “should theme parks just be fun?” Joe posits that “people must be paying this kind of money and making this kind of effort for a reward that is of higher value, more rare, and of greater impact than fun”. He … Read more
In a recent Tweet, Imagineer Jim Clark revealed a couple of awesome Easter eggs hidden within the new Minnie’s Style Studio at Tokyo Disneyland. From a distance, nothing seems unusual about the paint splatter on the work room wall in Minnie’s Style Studio. Fortunately for us, Jim Clark gave us a closer look! In 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
While at the Fairy Tails pin event at Epcot, we were overwhelmed with all the pins previewed for the rest of the year. Not only did we get a chance to see the pins for Walt Disney World and Disneyland, but there were also previews for the upcoming D23 releases and the Disney Employee Center. … Read more
Disney has released a video of a new technology they are working on called Stuntronics. These new robotic figures developed by Walt Disney Imagineers, perform extreme aerial maneuvers 60 feet in the air, making real-time decisions for when to tuck, turn, and stick the perfect landing. Stuntronics – new robotic figure developed by Disney … Read more
Bruce Vaughn has decided to leave Walt Disney Imagineering, leading Disney to name Bob Weis president of Walt Disney Imagineering. In addition, Anthony Connelly will join WDI from Disney Cruise Line and take on the role of Executive Vice President, WDI Business Operations and Project Delivery. Anthony brings 26 years of Disney experience in a … Read more
Ep. 131 3D Mickey Chaser This week we review the D23 Expo. The Vinylmation, the events, the stores and the people. Nick chooses his set of year and MC says not so fast. We also have news about a new Nightmare blind box series, more NYC vinyls, Halloween Tokyo figures and much more. Listen in Popup … Read more