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We’ve been waiting (and waiting, and waiting) for the Magic Kingdom’s newest E-Ticket attraction to open in Tomorrowland, TRON Lightcycle Run. Today, Imagineering has shared a behind the scenes look at progress on the newest attraction. Check it out: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ca2YPGzF5kf/?utm_medium=copy_
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Former Imagineer Joe Rohde has been announced as the recipient of the first-ever Conservation Legacy Award by the Disney Conservation Fund, an organization Mr. Rohde was instrumental in creating along with Disney's Animal Kingdom. Walt Disney Imagineering had this to say, “Today, former Imagineer Joe Rohde was announced
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Walt Disney Imagineering has just shared a behind-the-scenes look at the loading dock inside of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coming to EPCOT this summer. Take a look:
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BURBANK, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2022) – As more and more fans look for new ways to make Disney a bigger part of their lives, the company today announced plans to introduce Storyliving by Disney, vibrant new neighborhoods that are infused with the company’s special brand of magic. These master-planned communities
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Disney has just announced that current President of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Weis, will be leaving his current role and moving to become Global Imagineering Ambassador, with Barbra Bouza taking over the job of President. Bob sent the following note to his fellow Imagineers: "As Imagineers, we are inspired
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In an announcement first reported in January, The Walt Disney Company confirmed today that they will be moving approximately 2,000 jobs from California to a new campus in Lake Nona, Florida. The relocation process will occur over the next 18 months. The facility in Lake Nona, which is not
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With preparations underway for the first Future Astronauts to arrive at Spaceport America, Virgin Galactic has brought in Joe Rohde as a strategic advisor to help design and guide the overall experience journey for future astronauts, friends and family, and inspired fans alike. Joe will become Virgin Galactic’s first
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Walt Disney Imagineering and Joe Rohde have announced today that after 40 years of service to the company Joe Rhode will be retiring on on January 4th, 2021. Joe had this to say on his Instagram: I’m sure by now many of you have come across the news that
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Earlier today the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) honored two of Disney’s newest attractions with Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement – Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Walt Disney World Resort. The Thea Awards are
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The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions publicly announced today that Disney Legend and Imagineer Tony Baxter will be inducted into their Hall of Fame this year. Over the course of his distinguished career at Walt Disney Imagineering, Baxter has been involved in the creative development of many major
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According to WARN Act documents Disney is laying off 411 Imagineers at their Glendale campus as part of the department wide layoffs currently rippling through Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. Disney Imagineering is the ‘brains’ of the Disney global theme park, resort, and cruise line operations. Disney expects to lay
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Disney Legend and one of Walt's original Imagineers, Bob Gurr, recalls his childhood during WWII in this new video from The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can listen to the full interview (over 2 hours of first-hand WWII Homefront history) by clicking here.