Walt Disney Imagineering gave a fascinating look at one of the projects Imagineers are currently working on: Project Exo. At today's Destination D23 event, Imagineers discussed Project Exoskeleton, which will eventually allow the company to bring large characters to life. Based on the sheer size of the equipment, our minds immediately jumped to the idea... Continue Reading →
Anticipation is building for the reopening of the Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom. Disney Parks has shared a "first look" at the recently-refurbished Walter E. Disney Engine 1 at Walt Disney World. The beloved attraction closed roughly 3 years ago, as Imagineers began work on TRON Lightcycle Run in Tomorrowland. There is still... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney Imagineering are giving fans a new look at what to expect when “The Princess and the Frog” takes over Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. New concept art shows Naveen and Tiana traveling through the bayou. You can even see Louis the alligator in the water next to the boat. Imagineers... Continue Reading →
Shanghai Disney Resort’s Zootopia-themed land is coming together. Walt Disney Imagineers shared an image of a massive audio animatronic coming to the land: a three meter tall polar bear from Tundratown. The audio animatronic is currently being built at the show production center at Shanghai Disney Resort. Walt Disney Imagineering says this polar bear is... Continue Reading →
Disney Parks announced 28,000 layoffs, citing hardships from the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the massive amount of layoffs, Disney directed some of the blame at California’s government, saying in part “the state’s unwillingness to lift restrictions that would allow Disneyland to reopen, we have made the very difficult decision to begin the process of... Continue Reading →
Annual Passholders wishing to visit Walt Disney World before the parks officially reopen can now register for to visit Animal Kingdom or Magic Kingdom on July 9th or 10th. Here is the link: https://event-registration.disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyworld Annual Passholders can register up to three guests who have a pass in tiers higher than the Weekday Select pass. Magic... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weiss is giving an update on future projects for Disneyland and Walt Disney World as the coronavirus keeps the parks closed. During an interview with D23 about the retheming of Splash Mountain, Weiss said Avengers Campus at both Disneyland and Disneyland Paris are full speed ahead, while TRON at Magic... Continue Reading →
CEO Bob Chapek has just announced a new Disney Parks, Experiences and Products leadership team that will be led by Josh D’Amaro, who has been named Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. “I’m incredibly proud of the new leadership team at Parks, beginning with the segment’s Chairman, longtime Disney veteran Josh D’Amaro, and his newly... Continue Reading →
"D23 Inside Disney" is a podcast discussing all things Disney. During the coronavirus pandemic, these podcast episodes are made at home, and the newest one features Imagineers Bob Weis & Leslie Iwerks, who discuss some of their favorite stories about Walt Disney Imagineering. The "D23 Inside Disney" podcast is available on major streaming platforms and... Continue Reading →
While Disney World and Disneyland remain closed indefinitely, but Disney is giving fans a fix through an extremely rare tour of Walt Disney Imagineering. Walt Disney Imagineering is where some of the most creative minds come together to bring the ideas of Disney to life. A creative force, a historical treasure, a dream factory and... Continue Reading →
