Tag: Walt Disney Imagineering
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Tour: Disney Experiences Pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is now underway! With panels, pavilions, and more, there is no shortage of experiences to be had for all kinds of Disney fans! One of the experiences is the Disney Experiences pavilions. This pavilion is dedicated to sharing the work and magic that comes from Walt Disney Imagineering. On…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Host Virtual Talk with Imagineer and Inventor Lanny Smoot
Walt Disney Imagineer will be the special guest for a virtual event at The Walt Disney Family Museum!
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Former Walt Disney Imagineer Ann Morrow Johnson Joins WDI President Bob Weis at Gensler
Anyone who has followed Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) and many new innovations in the Disney Parks in recent years has probably seen Ann Morrow Johnson. She most recently could be seen sharing about the two-night immersive Star Wars experience that was the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. She was most recently the Global Head of Creative…
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Second Episode of ‘We Call It Imagineering’ Focusing on Soundscapes Released
Walt Disney Imagineering has released the second episode of We Call It Imagineering. This episode, titled Soundscapes, takes a look at the magic that comes from audio in Disney parks and experiences. Just like the first episode, it begins with an introduction by Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro. Stacia Martin then explains the importance of…
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Trailer Released for Second Episode of ‘We Call It Imagineering’
A trailer has been released for the second episode of We Call It Imagineering.The second episode will take a look into how music is created for Disney attractions and entertainment. The trailer comes ahead of the arrival of this episode on May 29, 2024. The trailer gives some clues as to what will be seen…
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Jenifer Lewis, Voice of Mama Odie, Gets Surprised With Audio-Animatronic Reveal
It seems that more and more details and surprises about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure are being revealed nearly everyday as the opening gets closer for the attraction at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and later this year at Disneyland. Walt Disney Imagineering has been giving sneak peeks of the storyline, additional characters, and even advanced…
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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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Joe Rohde Returns to Imagineering in New Capacity
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde is returning to Walt Disney Imagineering. In a post on Instagram, Walt Disney Imagineering announced that the recently announced Disney Legend will be returning to where he worked for about four decades to teach master class work sessions to current Imagineers. The following was posted by Walt Disney Imagineering:…
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Former Walt Disney Imagineer President Bob Weis Supports Disney CEO Bob Iger in Ongoing Proxy Fight
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Bob Weis has come out in support of Disney CEO Bob Iger in an ongoing proxy fight that sees activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Group seeking two sees on the Disney Board of Directors. If he gets his way, Peltz would like to gain a spot on the board…
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Bob Weis Crowdfunding ‘Ghost Dog’ Novel
Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weis is writing a novel called “Ghost Dog,” a thrilling journey into magic & adventure as the impossible becomes the new normal at Disneyland. This novel is being crowdfunded through Indiegogo. Get set for a white-knuckle journey into magic and adventure as the impossible becomes the new normal!…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Honored at 30th Annual Thea Awards
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, one of the newest offerings at the Walt Disney World Resort, was honored over the weekend by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). “The Thea Awards honor individuals, projects, and technologies in the arena of themed attractions and experiences worldwide,” the TEA website. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was…
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Imagineer Daniel Joseph Inducted Into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
Imagineer Daniel Joseph was recently inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. As a result of his induction, he also received a plaque with his image on it. The plaque says that Daniel received the honor and was recognized for “landmark innovations in industrial design, special effects, and the integration of three-dimensional illusions, creating…
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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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National Inventors Day Highlights Amazing Disney Inventions
It’s National Inventors Day, and did you know that Imagineers are inventors themselves? Imagineer Lanny Smoot recently wowed with his inventions and creations as he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Here’s a special look at some Walt Disney Imagineering inventions that helped shape the future at Disney Experiences! First we look at Audio-Animatronics.…
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The Transformation of a Hotel – How Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Became the Pixar Place Hotel
This last week the Pixar Place Hotel officially opened at the Disneyland Resort. Formerly known as Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, this hotel has seen quite the transformation that goes much further than just new paint colors. This hotel now has a story when guests enter and an experience that draws inspiration from the stories that…
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Entering Pixar Place Hotel is a Story in Itself
Pixar Place Hotel is now open at the Disneyland Resort. Formerly known as Paradise Pier Hotel, this newly reimagined hotel is a celebration of Pixar and the beloved stories and characters that this animation studio tells. This hotel isn’t just a museum with art on the walls, however. In fact, it is far from it.…
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Racing Through a Busy Week! – Geeks Corner – Episode #696
Welcome to another episode of Geeks Corner! This week was an incredibly busy week full of exciting things. It started last Wednesday with an event at Walt Disney Imagineering where Lanny Smoot was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Mr. Daps also talks about the tour of Walt Disney Imagineering R&D. Along with…
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Weathervane Installed on Magic Kingdom’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Built by Louisiana Master Blacksmith
A weathervane has been installed atop Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. This weathervane is custom made by Louisiana’s master blacksmith, Darryl Reeves. Darryl is a 3rd generation master blacksmith and also a Vietnam Veteran. In New Orleans, one can barely walk two blocks before seeing metalwork he has created. His work can be found…
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Disney & Technology: A History of Standard-Setting Innovation
When “Steamboat Willie” was first projected onto movie screens in 1928, audiences were captivated by its technological achievement and the antics of the film’s main character. Since the release of that first Mickey Mouse film with sound, Disney technology has continued to revolutionize storytelling — on and off the screen — with groundbreaking innovations. From…
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Disney Shares More About Walking Droids in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Recently some Disneyland guests at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge were able to see some droids walking around the land. These droids were only out for a day but they have been talked about a whole lot longer than that. Daps Magic was able to see and capture videos/photos of these droids (video of which can…
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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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Disney Unveils New Mural for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney has revealed a first look at a new mural that will be a part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure when it opens in the Magic Kingdom in 2024. On the Disney Parks Blog, Imagineer Carmen Smith, Senior Vice President, Creative Development – Product/Content & Inclusive Strategies, shared about this new mural, the artist behind it,…
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New Display Added in Front of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT
A new display is now found in front of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT. It comes from a collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover team. The display replicates the tread marks from the tires of the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars. This was done using a borrowed prototype rover wheel.…