Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot Inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot is being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame! He is the first Imagineer since Walt Disney himself to receive this honor. Lanny Smoot is the Disney Research Fellow and Imagineer behind mind-blowing special
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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
Former Imagineer Joe Rohde Announced as a Recipient of Disney Conservation Legacy Award
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde is still making headlines as he becomes one of the first recipients in history to be honored with a Conservation Legacy Award. Every year, nonprofit organizations are granted awards from the Disney Conservation Fund for their efforts to protect nature and wildlife. In 2021,
Introducing Disney’s Imagination Campus!
We start our lives with a healthy dose of creativity. For some, that creativity grows. But all too often we get older and lose our powers of imagination. Disney has been a way for many of us to keep the creative spark alive. But they never stop pushing for more,
Joe Rohde shares why he is retiring from Disney and what is next
Joe Rohde the Walt Disney Imagineer who was behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom & Disney’s Aulani Resort plans on retiring from Disney in 2021! So, what’s next for Joe Rohde? He shared these details about his future plans in an interview with Orlando Business Journal: “I think it will be more
Tony Baxter inducted to IAAPA Hall of Fame
IAAPA is adding three people to its 2020 Hall of Fame class, including a Disney Legend, Tony Baxter. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is recognizing his career and lifetime achievements at Disney theme parks. Tony Baxter worked for Disney for more than forty years. His list
Theme Parks might go mask-free next year if rapid testing is in place
A former Disney Imagineer, Eddie Soto, believes the mask policy can be dropped if a successful form of rapid-testing is found. Eddie Soto is a veteran Disney Imagineer who spent 13 years working for the Walt Disney Company. A partial list of his achievements includes the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction
Joe Rhode Inside the Design and Inspiration of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Imagineer Joe Rohde is the brilliant mind behind the design of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. His work has both shaped the appearance of Disney’s theme parks and helped to create several classic attractions. Now he’s offering a video series on the history of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Joe provides details about his
Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr Set to Appear on ‘Pawn Stars’
Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr Set to Appear on ‘Pawn Stars.’ The famed Disneyland Imagineer is set to appear on the popular TV series, Pawn Stars and will feature one of the original gondola’s from the original Skyway that has since been removed from Disneyland Park. Hardcore Disney fans are very
Behind the Scenes Disney Park Talk by Imagineers
Recently a panel was held for 25 of the country’s top female journalists at the Walt Disney Imagineering Campus in Glendale, California. Journalists toured the campus and spoke with three leading female Imagineers for Disney parks. The panel discussed the intricate details and planning involved to create the immersive storytelling
Xavier “X” Atencio, A Disney Legend and Former Imagineer, Has Passed Away
Disney Legend Xavier “X” Atencio, a former Imagineer and Disney animator, passed away on September 10 at the age of 98. X was responsible for helping bring to life a number of beloved Disney parks attractions including Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion, as well as such animated classics as Pinocchioand Fantasia. Born on September 4, 1919, in
Imagineer George McGinnis passes away at 87
George McGinnis, the last Disney Imagineer that Walt Disney hired has just passed at the age of 87. George was the show designer on Space Mountain at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. He also worked on designs like the People Mover, the upgrades to the monorails, the Jeeps for
Big layoffs at Walt Disney Imagineering
On Friday it was confirmed that Walt Disney Imagineering, the division that designs the Disney theme parks, has begun laying off a big chunk of their staff. Some Disney websites are reporting layoffs in the hundreds! This branch of the Walt Disney Company is based in Glendale California. These layoffs
Disney Imagineer and Sculptor Blaine Gibson Passes Away at 97
Disney Imagineer, sculptor, and amazing talent, Blaine Gibson passed away at age 97. This is according to the Walt Disney Family Museum. He started his career as an assistant animator. It is said that one day Walt Disney saw his work and asked him to work on the Disneyland project. He
