Former Disney Imagineer Shares Concept Art for ‘Disney Wharf’ in Sydney Australia Former Walt Disney Imagineer Jim Shull shared this past weekend a look at the proposed Disney Wharf design that WAS going to be built in Sydney Australia back in the late 2000’s. Disney’s Wharf project was imagined for
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Disney Imagineer Bob Weis retiring from Walt Disney Imagineer After 42 Years
Bob Weis, Global Imagineering Ambassador and former President of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), announced that he will retire at the end of 2022. Weis grew up in Southern California and fondly recalls his family’s annual visits to Disneyland on his birthday every year. While studying architecture at California Polytechnic University
Bob Chapek and Josh D’Amaro holding a Disney Executive Retreat at Disney World
Bob Chapek and Josh D’Amaro holding a Disney Executive Retreat at Disney World Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek and Disney Parks Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro will be hosting a Disney Executive Retreat at Walt Disney World with Cast Members from Walt Disney Imagineering according to WDWMagic. Related – Disney World Annual
R2-D2 and Walt Disney Imagineering surprise local Orange County students
R2-D2 and Walt Disney Imagineering surprise local Orange County students Walt Disney World Imagineers and Engineering partners recently surprised local Orange County students with a visit from R2-D2! Related – Disney Imagineers share an inside look at Moana Journey of Water This visit kicked off Disney’s four-year investment in Orange
New design details revealed for Moana’s Journey of Water in Epcot
Today we are excited to share the first look at some new design details within Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. This upcoming attraction at EPCOT is taking shape before our eyes, as our Walt Disney Imagineering team and crew of artisans have already begun sculpting the rockwork in this immersive exploration trail. We hope to
Disney Imagineer Charita Carter opens up about new ‘Princess and the Frog’ retheme of Splash Mountain
Disney Imagineer Charita Carter opens up about new ‘Princess and the Frog’ retheme of Splash Mountain Walt Disney Imagineer, Charita Carter, is leading the transition of Splash Mountain to a ’Princess and the Frog’ themed attraction. Both Splash Mountain at Disneyland and at Magic Kingdom will be updated. Related –
Walt Disney Imagineering shares behind the scenes look at TRON Lightcycle Run
Recently Walt Disney Imagineering shared a behind-the-scenes look at Tron Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom. In the photos, you can see inside the all-new attraction with the canopy illuminated. Related – Tron Lightcycle Run Canopy Lit in the Magic Kingdom The lighting effect on the canopy looks amazing and
New Walt Disney Imagineering Job Posting Still Shows Relocation to Florida in 2024
A recent job posting by The Walt Disney Company for a Walt Disney Imagineering position confirms Disney is continuing with the mass relocation of WDI operations from Glendale, CA to Lake Nona, FL in late 2024 despite backlash from members of the WDI Team. Related: Disney Imagineers Demand Halt of
Rapunzel installed onto the stern of the Disney Wish
Each Disney Cruise Line ship has a specific character installed on the stern of the ship. The Disney Dream features Sorcerer Mickey, the Disney Fantasy features Dumbo, and the new Disney Wish will feature Rapunzel! We are excited to share that Rapunzel has been installed on the Disney Wish. Related
Summer Internships available for Walt Disney Imagineering
Have you ever wanted to be a Disney Imagineer? Now just might be your chance! Multiple internships have become available on the Disney Careers website. Related – Construction Begins on New Disney Internships & Programs Housing With the Walt Disney Company relocating from California to Lake Nona, Florida, many Imagineers
Walt Disney Imagineering Named a Best Workplace for Innovators
Disney Imagineers contribute to help make a history of firsts as they inspire the next generation of inventors and creators. We can see their impressive displays at Disney Parks across the world. Now they are being honored for their designs. Walt Disney Imagineering was selected as one of Fast Company’s 2021
Look at the progress being made on Tron Lightcycle Run
We previously announced back in the summer of 2017, TRON Lightcycle Run, has gone through shutdowns following the pandemic, construction delays. It should be noted that it looks like a good amount of work is happening on the Tron front. Last week, the exit doors were installed as well as
Harmonious Centerpiece installed last night in Epcot
Last night the main centerpiece was installed for Harmonious in Epcot. Although Disney has not yet determined when their next nighttime spectacular will debut, the Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment teams are hard at work building on that legacy with “Harmonious.” Related – Epcot testing fireworks last night
New Spaceship Earth Lighting Details Just Revealed
New Spaceship Earth lighting details have been released following the big news drop of everything coming in October for ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration!’ Walt Disney Imagineer, Zach Riddley (@thezachriddley on Instagram), shared ALL of the exciting new details on Instagram: “Yesterday we announced changes coming to the nighttime experience