Walt Disney Imagineering Celebrates its 70th Anniversary

Walt Disney Imagineering Celebrates its 70th Anniversary Walt Disney Imagineering celebrates its 70th anniversary this month! On December 16, 1952, Walt Disney formed a think tank of his moviemakers to design and develop Disneyland, leveraging their expertise in film to craft dimensional storytelling. That think tank became Walt Disney Imagineering.

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Zach Riddley confirms reimagined nighttime experiences returning to Epcot

Zach Riddley confirms reimagined nighttime experiences returning to Epcot As work continues at Epcot, Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared more information about the updates coming to the park. Related – Many of the Classic Elements from Epcot are returning His Instagram post reads: “World Celebration will be a

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Disney Confirms 2000 jobs being moved from California to Florida

We previously reported that a rumor was going around about Disney relocating jobs from California to Florida. Disney has now confirmed that 2000 jobs will be moved from California to Florida. Related – Union plans a protest outside of Disneyland this weekend Throughout the next 18 months, The Walt Disney

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Iconic Chinese Theatre lighting returns to Hollywood Studios!

The iconic lighting at the Chinese Theatre now returns to Hollywood Studios. The new nighttime lighting at Hollywood Studios will feature bright gold accents and all-new-energy-efficient LED lighting. But what is most exciting about the new nighttime appearance is the return of the legendary spotlights searching the sky as guests are

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Disneyland layoffs include Imagineers and Restaurant & Hotel Workers

Disney recently announced that it was laying off 28,000 workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today the Orange County Register is reporting that thousands of those employees are restaurant & hotel workers as well as Imagineers. The massive layoffs cost nearly 3500 Disneyland restaurant and hotel union workers their jobs

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Tony Baxter Will Be Back On The Splash Mountain Imagineering Team!

Tony Baxter is back at Splash Mountain! The former Imagineer and Disney Legend will be back as a Creative Adviser in the team that will reimagine Splash Mountain to “The Princess and the Frog” theme at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World and we couldn’t be more excited! Tony Baxter

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Disney STEAM: The Magic Kingdom Online Class!

Have you ever wondered what goes down behind the scenes of Disney Parks? Imagineering plays a huge part when it comes to making magic at Disney. From shows to attractions and even little details around the parks that might go unnoticed! Now you have the opportunity to learn about STEAM

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Disney Imagineering Partners With Khan Academy To Bring You ‘Imagineering in a Box’

Raise your hand if you’ve watched The Imagineering Story and thought ‘I could be an Imagineer,” well now that Disney Imagineering has partnered with Khan Academy you can! Or at least take a few lessons from a few Imagineers.    The collaboration between Disney Imagineering and Khan Academy has resulted

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First Look at Beauty and the Beast Castle at Tokyo Disneyland

The Tokyo Disney Resort is undergoing a New Fantasyland expansion and is set to be completed on April 15. We have a first look at the recently completed Beauty and the Beast Castle! This gorgeous castle is the focal point of the new land and it houses the new Enchanted Tale

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