Yesterday, former veteran Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde sparked a wave of speculation after posting a video hinting at an announcement later this week. In the clip, Rohde says, “I’m a creative guy, and being a creative guy, I’m involved in a lot of creative things,” before explaining that the purpose of the video is to share that he will be revealing something soon, likely on Friday.
As expected, the comment section quickly filled with theories. Some fans hoped the tease meant Rohde might be returning to Walt Disney World to tackle the long-discussed Yeti figure on Expedition Everest. Others wondered if he could be involved with the upcoming Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, given his deep history with the park and its storytelling approach.
Rohde didn’t let the speculation linger for long. He followed up today with a second video clarifying that the announcement has nothing to do with park projects. Instead, he revealed an upcoming book titled Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible. The book will be published by National Geographic and is now available for pre-order.
According to Rohde, the book explores creativity, collaboration, and the idea that imagination thrives when people work together. While it draws from his decades-long career as a creative leader, the focus appears to be broader than Disney alone, touching on the mindset and process behind building ambitious ideas.
Floating Mountains marks Rohde’s first major book as an author and offers fans a new way to engage with his perspective outside of theme parks. For those who have followed his work over the years, the project feels like a natural extension of the storytelling philosophy he’s long been known for.
