Tag: Walt Disney Imagineering
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New Tech Being Developed for Millennium Falcon Attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios sometime next year. When it does, there won’t just be new experiences arriving, but also some incredible new technology. This new tech is being developed just for some of these new attractions. For the Millennium Falcon attraction, some of the tech that…
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The Future of Abraham Lincoln?
Visit Disneyland and one of the most impressive audio-animatronic figures is President Abraham Lincoln in Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. These great moments could end up even being greater if a demo video released by Garner Holt Productions is any indication. Garner Holt Productions currently produces audio-animatronic figures for Walt Disney Imagineering. The following video…
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Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Coming to Disney California Adventure in 2017
Today at Comic-Con during the Marvel panel it was announced that Guardians of the Galaxy is getting its very own attraction at the Disneyland Resort. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! will be arriving in Disney California Adventure in 2017. Here is a description of the attraction: Tanaleer Tivan, the Collector. He has opened his…
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Bob Weis Replaces Bruce Vaughn as Head of Walt Disney Imagineering
The Walt Disney Company has named Bob Weis as the new president of Walt Disney Imagineering. He will be replacing outgoing executive Bruce Vaughn who has been the Chief Creative Officer for the last 8 years. Vaughn will help with the leadership transition in the coming months before departing the Walt Disney Company for other opportunities.…
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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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Disney, City of Anaheim, Anaheim Family YMCA and KaBOOM! Build New Playground for Children in One Day
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ANAHEIM – As the sun was setting on March 4, children in Anaheim had a great new place to play. The new playground at Schweitzer Park (238 S. Bel Air St.) was fully assembled in less than eight hours with the help of more than 200 volunteers, including local…
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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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Festival of the Masters Returns to Downtown Disney Nov. 9-11, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Festival of the Masters presented by Michaels returns to Downtown Disney Nov. 9-11, 2012 for its 37th year. The prestigious open-air fine arts festival features nearly 150 award-winning artists, sidewalk chalk art, limited-edition fine art, photography, sculpture, jewelry, glass art, Disney collectibles, live…
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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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Disney Cast Members’ Children Win National Safety Poster Contest
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Apr. 19, 2012 – Two Disney Cast Members are the proud parents of children being honored next month in Washington D.C. as winners of the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) annual ‘Safety-on-the-Job’ poster contest. First-place honors went to Victor Fan, the 13-year-old son…