A new free online educational resource from Disney and Khan Academy will teach you how to become an Imagineer. The lecture series will teach how Disney’s theme park designers bring their creations to life from characters to ride development with the goal of helping you… Read More »How to become an Imagineer
Disney’s Coronado Springs resort recently opened the Gran Destino tower which sits near Lago Dorado (“golden lake”) and adds 545 modern guest rooms and new meeting and dining spaces to the convention focused resort. The new tower has a distinctive look and its lobby will… Read More »Inside the design of Disney World’s new Gran Destino Tower
Disney Legend and long-time President of Walt Disney Imagineer Marty Sklar died in 2017, but his work wasn’t yet complete. He was still working on a final book which is now ready for publication. Travels with Figment-On the Road to Disney Dreams is a collection… Read More »Disney Legend Marty Sklar’s last book now available to pre-order
Fast Company magazine has released its list of the “The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies” for 2019, and The Walt Disney Company ranks right near the top in the No. 4 spot. The list spotlights the businesses that are making the most profound impact on… Read More »Disney declared one of world’s most innovative companies
In a very brief announcement ahead of CES, German automaker Audi announced it is working with Disney on an exciting new project for its cars. The two companies will develop a ‘new type of media’ that takes advantage of time that is recovered in self-driving… Read More »Car maker Audi announces new partnership with Disney
The American Adventure pavilion is positioned as the centerpiece of the World Showcase at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT. The pavilions attraction is home to one of Disney’s quintessential attractions that uses art, animatronics, and music to tell the story of American history with hosts Mark… Read More »Disney’s Imagineers talk about update to iconic American Adventure anthem ‘Golden Dream’
One of the Walt Disney Company’s creative forces, John Lasseter has announced he will be taking a leave of absence after acknowledging what he calls “difficult” conversations and “missteps” in his role overseeing animation at Disney. In addition to helping found Pixar Animation Studios and… Read More »John Lasseter taking leave of absence after accusations of sexual harassment
Nearly every night at a Disney theme park ends with a magical fireworks spectacular. It’s a signature experience that Disney provides to guests that sets it apart from the competition. But what if those guests are blind or visually impaired? A Disney Research Lab in… Read More »Disney innovates to create Fireworks for the blind