Joe Rohde is the stuff that legends are made of. Throughout his career, fans watched as the Disney Legend created immersive worlds that would transport them to different parts of the world (or other worlds) with their immersiveness. Along the way, he would go on adventures to the far reaches of the planet. With his earrings, wardrobe, and accompanying stories and knowledge, he has intrigued fans for years. A common discussion among fans is wondering if and when Rohde would write a book. These discussions and questions only grew when Rohde began to share his stories and experiences on Instagram. Now, those questions have been answered. Joe Rohde has announced that he wrote a new book called Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible.

Rohde shared about the new book with the following post on Instagram:

View this post on Instagram

As mentioned in his post, Floating Mountains will be available on September 8, 2026. For those who are attending D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Rohde will be signing the book there as well. This will undoubtedly be a popular opportunity at D23 in August, and also a good way to get a hold of the book ahead of its release everywhere else. The book is currently available for preorder here: https://books.disney.com/book/floating-mountains/

Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible Official Description

Disney Legend and Imagineer Joe Rohde unlocks the secrets of creativity in this powerful exploration of imagination, innovation, and life lessons for turning vision into reality.

In this inspiring narrative, Disney Imagineer and experience architect Joe Rohde offers a master class in creativity: where it comes from, how it thrives, how to harness it to shape extraordinary experience, and the best way to work within creative teams.

Using real-life experiences from his childhood and career (at Disney and beyond), Rohde delves into the mysteries of the creative mind and unravels how a team of creatives can work in harmony to produce masterful works of art.

From building Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park to building a sand castle replica of Rome to designing stages at Coachella, Rohde’s own life experiences color his theories on creativity—from how creativity is born to finding unifying creative themes to team hierarchy and community building.

Equally useful as a business book as it is a tool for expanding your own creative expression, Floating Mountains provides guidance for connecting your personal creative pursuits with the larger world.

A generous reflection that illuminates the artistry of one of the greatest creative minds in the 21st century, this is a resource for all those in creative ensembles and lifelong learners looking to make a meaningful impact on the world.

What do you think of Floating Mountains? Will you be adding it to your library? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!