What better way to celebrate today’s official reopening of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Magic Kingdom Park than by taking a behind-the-scenes look at the attraction, courtesy of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI). In the pictures below, Imagineers Eric Jacobson, Dave Hoffman, Eric Swapp and others offer a look at
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Madame Leota: Imagineer Leota Toombs Thomas
The late Leota Toombs Thomas, longtime Walter Elias Disney (WED—now Walt Disney Imagineering) employee, model builder, costumer, and Imagineer, is best known as the disembodied spirit of Madame Leota in Disneyland’s and Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion attraction. Not long ago, I chatted with her former sister-in-law and my very
Disney gives us a Peek behind the Fantasyland Wall
Soon fans of all ages will have the opportunity to take a trip through the world of “Beauty and the Beast” at the Enchanted Tales with Belle storybook adventure, which is currently under construction as part of the Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom Park. Walt Disney Imagineering is currently building
New Disney World’s Haunted Mansion Queue
The lonely wolf howl echoes across the landscape, cutting through the music and merriment of the Magic Kingdom. For a split second, images of fog-filled graveyards and half-seen shadows flicker at the edges of park guests’ minds, and then they are gone, burned away by the bright Florida sunshine. Yet
Scotty McCreery Celebrates ‘American Idol’ Win at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
To celebrate his May 25 win on the popular “American Idol” television show, country music singer Scotty McCreery today was honored in a celebratory parade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Excited fans lined the streets, cheering on the 17-year-old singer from Garner N.C., as he joined Mickey Mouse in
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue Brings Star Wars Thrills in 3-D to Disneyland Park
The power of the Force and the magic of Disney have combined to create Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, a new 3-D attraction set to open at Disneyland park on June 3, 2011. The attraction also opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on
George Lucas and Disney’s Bob Iger Launch Star Tours Attraction at Walt Disney World Resort
Star WarsTM creator George Lucas and Disney President and CEO Bob Iger wielded lightsabers amid a legion of stormtroopers Friday to open “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue,” a new 3-D adventure at Walt Disney World Resort. A cast of hundreds of Star Wars characters and performers – including Anthony
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Details
Tom Fitzgerald, Executive VP & Senior Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering:
On where in the Star Wars timeline the new storyline takes place:
“In the end, after numerous discussions, we decided to place our storyline betwe…
Take an Imagineer-Guided Tour of One Man’s Dream at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney Imagineering sent us a great video today that takes a look inside One Man’s Dream at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In case you aren’t familiar, One Man’s Dream is a walk-through exhibit that features more than 400 artifacts that chronologically tell the story of Walt Disney’s life and career.
Fun Facts from ‘Star Tours’ – The Adventures Continue
The power of the Force and the magic of Disney have combined to create “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue,” a new 3-D attraction set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. With an eye-popping digital presentation leveraging Dolby 3-D to deliver a vivid and realistic experience, a dramatic
In need of an upgrade – “It’s Tough to be a Bug”
Today I’m going to take a look at what may be my least favorite attraction in any of the Disney Parks – “It’s Tough to be a Bug”. This attraction is in need of a serious upgrade! I have several things I don’t like about this attraction. For starters, it
Blackbeard Comes Aboard at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park May 20
On February 11, actor Ian McShane appeared on a soundstage in Los Angeles for a very special “head shot” – one that will soon be featured in the Pirates of the Caribbean attractions at Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort.
‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’ Brings Star Wars Thrills in 3-D to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The power of the Force and the magic of Disney have combined to create “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue,” a new 3-D attraction set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park on May 20, 2011. T…
Star Tours – These Are The Souvenirs I’m Looking For
If I had a nickel for the hours I spent as a child playing with my Star Wars toys, I would be living on a beach in Maui right now. Luckily, my parents saved those toys (thanks Mom and Dad), and my son now spends hours pretending he is in a galaxy far, far away. Soon, he will have a few more toys (among several awesome things) to add to his Star Wars collection, especially with the launch of “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” on May 20. But wait! I get to photograph and write about merchandise created for Star Tours? Sign me up! After reviewing the more than 40 items we’ve created, I have selected a few of my favorites to share with you.
