Tag: Imagineering
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One if by Land, Two if by Sea – Imagineering at its Best
In Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom there is a land celebrating our country’s rich history. Over at Liberty Square you’ll find special background stories and pieces Disney Imagineers placed inside this land to immerse guests into our independence. One of these specific Imagineering touches is often missed by guests because they simply don’t take the…
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Video: Sneak Peek of New Disney Fantasy Stage Show “Wishes”
Disney Cruise Line (DCL) announced a brand-new stage show called “Wishes” for the Disney Fantasy. This show will headline the state-of-the-art Walt Disney Theatre, and include 12 musical numbers (one original), 12 Disney characters, 18 puppets, 290 costume pieces, 2 confetti drops, 1 flying aerial stunt, and indoor fireworks… whew. I was part of a…
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Lead Imagineer and Hawaiian Joe Rohde Discusses Disney’s Aulani
In August, Disney opened its first hotel outside mainland USA not associated with a theme park. Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa is a stand-alone Disney Vacation Club property located in Hawaii. Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde was one of the lead designers of the new resort, and took time to talk with the DIS Unplugged about…
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Retired Imagineer Marty Sklar Reflects on Walt Disney World’s 40th
Saturday October 1, 2011, Walt Disney World turned 40 years old and celebrated the opening of Florida’s Magic Kingdom. Disney Legend Marty Sklar, retired Executive Vice President and Ambassador for Walt Disney Imagineering, was involved throughout the design, planning and opening of Walt Disney World, and reflected with the DIS Unplugged on his experience. Continue after…
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Video: More Details Released for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Disney announced the anticipated opening dates for their new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The 26th Disney hotel will open in phases with the Finding Nemo wing first to open on May 31, 2012. The remaining three wings will come online throughout the course of year: Cars wing – July 2012 Lion King wing – September 2012 Little Mermaid wing…
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Walt Disney World’s 40th: We Built this City on Cold Coors Beer
At this summer’s Disney D23 Expo, Marty Sklar, retired Executive Vice President and Ambassador for Walt Disney Imagineering, hosted a panel titled “Legends of Walt Disney Imagineering.” The panel included Bob Gurr, Don Iwerks, Alice Davis, Orlando Ferrante, and current Imagineer Kim Irvine (daughter of Disney Legend Leota Toombs). They reflected on the 40th anniversary…
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Disney Announces Avatar Themed Land Coming to Animal Kingdom
A surprise came from Burbank, CA when Disney Parks announced a partnership with Fox Entertainment and James Cameron to bring the world of Avatar to the Disney themeparks worldwide. The first such venture will be an Avatar themed land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World with construction to commence in 2013. Continue after…