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Walt Disney Imagineering Provides New Look at Magic Behind ‘Peter Pan’ Ride at Fantasy Springs
Fantasy Springs opens at Tokyo DisneySea on June 6th. When it does, guests will get to have magical experiences inspired by Peter Pan, Frozen, and Tangled. Ahead of the opening of this new port at Tokyo DisneySea, Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed a deeper look at one of the attractions. This attraction, based on Peter…
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‘We Call It Imagineering’ Series Coming to Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube Channel
Walt Disney Imagineering announced today that tomorrow, April 4, 2024, a new YouTube series will be arriving on its channel. The series called, We Call It Imagineering, will be found on the Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube channel. The series promises to give a look at what Imagineering does as it brings dreams to reality in…
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President of Walt Disney Imagineering, Barbara Bouza, Stepping Down
The President of Walt Disney Imagineering, Barbara Bouza, has announced that she is stepping down in the coming month from her post at Disney. She joined Imagineering in 2020 before replacing Bob Weiss as President of WDI when he retired. Upon her departure, Bruce Vaughn will be taking the reigns at Imagineering. He has been…
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Bob Weis, Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, To Be Honored By Ryman Arts
The 4th annual Marty & Leah Sklar Creative Visionary Award will be presented to Bob Weis, a philanthropist, creative leader, and longtime champion of Ryman Arts at Celebration of the Arts. The Sklar Creative Visionary Award is presented annually by Ryman Arts to an individual whose distinctive contribution to the creative community and whose leadership…
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Meet Rebekah Leyshon, Show Writer, Walt Disney Imagineering Paris
Disneyland Paris continues to share the magic makers behind the magic. This week the magic maker is Rebekah Leyshon. She is a show writer for Walt Disney Imagineering Paris. In the interview below, she shares about her career and what she does. Check out this interview with this magic maker below!
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Testing of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT
Later this year guests visiting EPCOT will be able to experience Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Today, Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update on the progress being made on this attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. In a post on social media, Imagineering shared that they have begun to “teach water how to play.”…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shows Off Ride Testing For Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs at Hong Kong Disneyland
Today Walt Disney Imagineering revealed a look at the ride testing for Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs at Hong Kong Disneyland. This comes as they prepare for guests to experience the attraction and new surrounding land in November 2023. The video of the ride-testing was shared on social media jointly by Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Video of Walt Disney Studios Park Expansion
Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a video that shows the expansion of Walt Disney Studios Park. In it, Imagineers show off what progress is being made on the park. It was released as Disneyland Paris celebrated its 31st anniversary and announcing other new and exciting offerings that are coming. Last month, Walt Disney Studios Park…
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Bruce Vaughn Returns to Disney as Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Imagineering
Bruce Vaughn, who formerly co-led Walt Disney Imagineering and departed in 2016, is returning to Disney. His previous run with Disney lasted about two decades, with the nine last years having Vaughn co-lead Imagineering as chief creative executive. In 2016, Vaughn left Disney to become the CEO and CCO of Dreamscape Immersive, which makes location-based…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Behind-The-Scenes Look at Journey of Water, Inspired By Moana
Recently, Walt Disney Imagineering placed Te Fiti to the World Nature neighborhood in the upcoming experience Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT. Today, Walt Disney Imagineering shared a look behind-the-scenes at Journey of Water. This gave a look at the years of work that have gone into bringing Te Fiti to life at EPCOT.…
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Former Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis Joins Global Architecture and Design Firm Gensler
The former president of Walt Disney Imagineering today announced where his next steps will be. Bob Weis posted on his Instagram today that he has joined the global architecture and design firm Gensler. Gensler is the largest architecture firm in the world currently. Founded in 1965, it now has 53 locations and more than 7,000…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Celebrates 70 Years Since Being Founded by Walt Disney
70 years ago today, Walt Disney Imagineering was founded by Walt Disney himself. Initially, Disney formed this group to help design and develop Disneyland. He brought together the people he used to make movies to move beyond the screen and quite literally, into the park. This new organization combined imagination and engineering, earning these pioneers…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shows Off Refreshed Cinderella Carousel at Hong Kong Disneyland
Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed the refreshed Cinderella Carousel at Hong Kong Disneyland. The carousel has been worked on by Imagineering with the final product looking better than ever. The carousel has been repainted to be more beautiful than ever and two new lead horses were also added. Disney shared that the inspiration for this…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shows More Details of EPCOT’s Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
Work continues to be done on Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT. Today, Walt Disney Imagineering shared some specific details that will found in this new area when it opens to the public. These details show how Imagineering is incorporating various characters from Moana into the rocks and waterways found in the walkthrough.…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Celebrates Milestone in Construction of New Tower for Disneyland Hotel
Walt Disney Imagineering is celebrating reaching a new milestone as it works on construction a new tower for the Disneyland Hotel. Today, Imagineering shared a post on its instagram sharing that the last of the highest steel beams for the building was raised into place today. With the milestone post, Imagineering also shared photos of…
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THE IMAGINEERING STORY: The Official Biography of Walt Disney Imagineering Now Available
When Disney+ arrived in 2019 The Imagineering Story docuseries was an instant hit. This series is a beautiful look into Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI). As soon as it finished, many Disney fans were immediately wanting more. Thankfully, now more is here! It comes in the form of a book. THE IMAGINEERING STORY: The Official Biography…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Progress On World Nature and World Celebration Neighborhoods of EPCOT
Walt Disney Imagineering has shared photos giving an update on the progress that is being made in EPCOT’s neighborhoods of World Nature and World Celebration. The photos show the work being done on these neighborhoods that set to open sometime in late 2023. The photos were shared on social media and show the areas of…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Helps Tam O’Shanter Restaurant Celebrate its 100th Anniversary
Tam O’Shanter restaurant is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Walt Disney Imagineering is helping with this celebration. The restaurant, also known as “The Tam” was founded in 1922 and was designed to be like it came from a fairytale. This celebration is being commemorated with an original painting that was created by Imagineer and Executive Creative…
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Global Imagineering Ambassador Bob Weiss Officially Retiring from Walt Disney Imagineering
Bob Weiss, former president of Walt Disney Imagineering and current Global Imagineering Ambassador, has announce that he is officially retiring from The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Imagineering shared the news today. Weiss then posted the news on social media. Weiss leaves Disney after a career that spans 42 years. His last official day will…
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Barbara Bouza Named President of Walt Disney Imagineering as Bob Weis to Become Global Imagineering Ambassador
Barbara Bouza has been named the new President of Walt Disney Imagineering. With this promotion for Bouza, Bob Weis is moving from his role of President of Walt Disney Imagineering to the role of Global Imagineering Ambassador. This follows the example set by Disney Legend Marty Sklar who was a mentor to Weiss. Bouza was…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Among Fast Company’s 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators
Walt Disney Imagineering is one of Fast Company’s 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators. This honor recognizes companies that successfully foster cultures of innovation and encourage employees from top to bottom to discover, explore and invent. Fast Company partnered with Accenture to create a series of metrics designed to evaluate the role innovation plays in company culture and this…
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Brent Strong, Executive Creative Director, Walt Disney Imagineering, Shares Avengers Campus Hidden Details
There are a lot of hidden details to be found when visiting Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Finding them all can be a bit daunting. Thankfully, Brent Strong, Executive Creative Director, Walt Disney Imagineering, is on hand to give a look at some of these. Beware, there may be potential spoilers as Strong gives…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Unveils New Show Scene for Magic Kingdom’s Jungle Cruise
This morning the Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram shared a look an updated scene for the Jungle Cruise at Walt Disney World. The scene, the rhino and the lost expedition, has some new characters as part of the reimagining of the attraction. The updates to Jungle Cruise that were revealed today are just some of the…
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Dive into the Art Library at Walt Disney Imagineering in Final Virtual Tour
In the last few weeks, Walt Disney Imagineering has opened up its doors to the Glendale campus! This tour has taken us everywhere from the entrance, to the DISH, and now into the art library! This final stop on the tour is certainly not one to miss and there are even some fun easter eggs!…