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Disney and Joe Rohde have announced via Instagram that the soon-to-be-inducted Disney Legend, Joe Rohde, will return to Walt Disney Imagineering to teach and mentor. This week, Joe will be offering to current Imagineers master class work sessions. “Beginning this week, Imagineers have an opportunity to participate in a series
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Nicknamed “Rolly” by Walt Disney himself, during the early days of the company and played an integral role in designing the original Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Resort. Six decades later, the Haunted Mansion Parlor will unlock the next chapter of the Haunted Mansion saga for Disney Cruise Line guests. The
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Disney has just shared this video, giving us a look into Walt Disney Imagineering’s most recent play test happening at Disney, California Adventure. In this exclusive opportunity, guests are invited to dance with the guardians of the galaxy, including with Walt Disney Imagineering’s first free roaming animatronic. Groot
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In a surprising turn of events, the highly anticipated relocation of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) from California to Florida has been abruptly canceled. The decision comes amidst an ongoing conflict between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, casting doubt on the future of the Lake Nona project. Imagineers who had
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Famed Imagineer Rolly Crump passed away yesterday at his home at the age of 93. The Facebook page for his book announced his passing with the rolling message: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Roland “Rolly” Fargo Crump passed away peacefully yesterday morning at his home
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During their presentation at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, Disney Parks gave attendees a sneak peek at an innovative new robot that could potentially revolutionize character meet and greets at their theme parks. The robot, which stands just a few feet tall and sports bunny ears, has the ability
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Disney has announced that Bruce Vaughn will be returning to Walt Disney Imagineering as Chief Creative Officer. Bruce is a veteran Imagineer who departed the company in 2016 and will now work Barbara Bouza, the current President of Walt Disney Imagineering. In addition, Bruce and Barbara will begin the process
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By The D23 Team Disney Legend Alice Estes Davis passed away on Thursday, November 3, her family has confirmed. She was 93. At Walt Disney Imagineering, Alice was one of the original “designing women.” Married to Disney Legend Marc Davis, she enjoyed a fashionable Disney career of her own, designing
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Imagineer Bob Weis, former head of Walt Disney Imagineering and current Imagineering Global Ambassador, has announced that he will be departing The Walt Disney Company after 42 of service. Imagineering released a statement, saying in part that “Bob cemented his legacy as a leader and creative force – helping to bring
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At the D23 Expo today, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that Imagineers are currently hard at work on two major new projects for Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. At Animal Kingdom, Dinoland, U.S.A will be replaced by a new
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Imagine the thrilling day when sweeping, stylish homes in Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney community, begin rising from the valley floor! Today, I’m excited to share a first look at the design concepts that will inspire the homes in this dream community. With the rich history, culture and boundless
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Disney CEO, Bob Chapek, answered a question at their Annual Shareholders Meeting about various 'paused' projects across the various US Disney Parks, particularly the Mary Poppins attraction at EPCOT and the Quinjet "E-Ticket" attraction at Disney California Adventure's Avenger's Campus area. Mr.