Tag: Imagineering
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The Power of the Fountains – A Look Behind the Magic of World of Color – Winter Dreams
On November 14, 2013 I had the opportunity to visit Disney California Adventure for the premiere of World of Color – Winter Dreams. The show is beautiful and has a classic Christmas feel about it. The choir at the beginning is simply stunning and the effects throughout were, to be cliche, magical. Steve Davison and…
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Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter Honored With Main Street Window
Since Disneyland first opened its gates in 1955, thousands upon thousands of people have helped create the magic for millions to enjoy. These magic makers have been leaders in many different areas of the Walt Disney Company. Some have contributed directly to the parks in a way that shines above the rest. These are people…
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D23 Expo in Japan Offers Glimpse at AVATAR Renderings for Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Video Update)
Things have gotten off to a good start at the D23 Expo in Japan with an announcement by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs about AVATAR, which is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. While a presentation was made at the D23 Expo in Japan, Staggs also shared…
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New Animation Coming for ‘World of Color – Winter Dreams’
Halloween isn’t here yet but Steve Davison and his team are already looking ahead to the holiday season and the new presentation of World of Color: World of Color – Winter Dreams. This will be the first time that Disney California Adventure’s nighttime spectacular will be completely reworked to celebrate the holiday season. Steven Davison, Imagineer,…
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Celebrate 60 Years of Imagineering at Disney’s D23 Expo
WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS TO CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF IMAGINEERING AT DISNEY’S D23 EXPO, AUGUST 9-11, 2013 Disney Takes Fans Behind the Magic with an Unprecedented Look at the Imagineering “Dream Factory” BURBANK, Calif. – June 28, 2013 – In honor of the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering and the origins of Disney…
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Tony Baxter Steps Down from Imagineering Post
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs As was announced yesterday, Imagineer Tony Baxter is changing roles at the Walt Disney Company. The following letter explains was sent to Imagineers this morning explaining, in his own words, his reasoning for the change and also what exactly it is. The first words of the change…
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Tony Baxter Roles Evolving in Imagineering?
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Tony Baxter is retiring? A tweet by Eddie Soto this afternoon said: “Disney legend and my boss tony Baxter announced his retirement effective tomorrow. End of an Era. Can’t imagine WDI without him.” Later in the day, Soto tweeted: “@boss_angeles: Just to be clear on Tony, I’ve…
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Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge Debut at Disney California Adventure Park
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ANAHEIM, Calif. – Celebrating “opening night at the movies” during the Golden Age of Hollywood, Carthay Circle Theatre is a spectacular new landmark at Disney California Adventure park. The historic design will draw guests inside to discover Carthay Circle Restaurant upstairs, with a menu created by award-winning Executive…
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Alice Davis Receives Window on Main Street
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning Disney Legend Alice Davis received a window on Main Street, USA at Disneyland. During a window dedication this morning, the window was unveiled right next to her husband Marc Davis’ window above Disneyana on the East side of Main Street, USA. The ceremony began with…
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Villains Beware! New ‘Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom’ Game Coming Soon to Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 15, 2012 – When the new “Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom” game debuts at Magic Kingdom on February 22, it will be up to guests to discover and defeat the Disney villains who are wreaking havoc behind the scenes at the Walt Disney…
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All eyes on Toy Story Land as November 18 opening approaches Massive creative activations of Cast Members and partners unfolding the spirit of playtime
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE (Hong Kong, November 3, 2011) – The first themed area to be completed in the expansion project, Toy Story Land officially opens at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on November 18, 2011; all over the Resort and throughout the Hong Kong community, it’ll be playtime! With just two weeks until the grand…
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Hong Kong Disneyland’s Expansion Countdown Clock Ticking Down Putting imagination in action, Asia’s only Toy Story Land ready for opening in mid Nov
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE (Hong Kong, September 8, 2011) — Hong Kong Disneyland Resort continues to grow and constantly create new and unique experiences, drawing upon the core Disney strengths of storytelling and putting imagination in action, inspiring people’s creativity in life. The next chapters of the Park’s tale are being unveiled with…