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Disney Is Building More Than Ever, So Why Is Imagineering Losing Jobs?
Walt Disney Imagineering is facing another round of layoffs, and the timing raises some uncomfortable questions about the future of Disney’s projects. A new California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing confirms 159 permanent layoffs at Disney’s Glendale, California campus, home to Walt Disney Imagineering. (California’s WARN Act requires qualifying employers to provide at least 60 days’ advance notice before certain mass layoffs, relocations, or business closures; giving affected employees time to prepare for job loss and seek other employment.) The Los Angeles Times initially reported between 100 and … Disney Is Building More Than Ever, So Why Is Imagineering Losing Jobs?
Disney Imagineering In the Parks vs. Out of the Parks
Lately, Walt Disney Imagineering almost feels like two completely different creative teams. There is the version of Imagineering working inside the theme parks themselves, and then there is the side handling the resort and DVC expansions. The difference between the two has become hard to ignore. Inside the parks, Imagineering has been on a hot … Disney Imagineering In the Parks vs. Out of the Parks
Disney Unscripted: Behind the Scenes on New Soarin’ Over America!
Hey there, friends! Now, I know what you’re going to say. It’s the beginning of the week. We’re usually focused on the latest merchandise releases and trying to ease ourselves back into the workweek. I know, I know! But something popped up over the weekend that I simply had to share with you. Normally, the … Disney Unscripted: Behind the Scenes on New Soarin’ Over America!
Why I Believe We Are FINALLY Entering the Post-Chapek Era of Disney Imagineering
I know Bob Chapek hasn’t been CEO of Disney for a few years now, but the reality is that theme park projects don’t happen overnight. Budgets, blueprints, and construction timelines take years to develop. What we have been experiencing in the parks until recently was still the result of decisions made during the Chapek era. … Why I Believe We Are FINALLY Entering the Post-Chapek Era of Disney Imagineering
Is There Pressure on Imagineering To Get the Walt Disney Animatronic at Disney World Right?
Walt Disney Imagineering has always carried the weight of expectation. Every new ride, show, or character is measured not just against theme park industry standards but against Disney’s own history of groundbreaking innovation. When it comes to something as significant as bringing Walt Disney himself to life in animatronic form for Walt Disney World’s Carousel … Is There Pressure on Imagineering To Get the Walt Disney Animatronic at Disney World Right?
Disappointed About a Disney Resort in Abu Dhabi
I have loved Disney Parks since my very first trip when I was four years old. From that moment, I was hooked. Every new ride announcement, every show reveal—I’m instantly diving into the what, where, when, why, and how. I devour every detail. So when I woke up yesterday to the news that Disney is … Disappointed About a Disney Resort in Abu Dhabi
Disney Debate: What Is the Most Immersive Ride Experience?
When you think about Disney Parks, immersion is a word that frequently becomes synonymous with the experience. While the entertainment company has always been at the leading edge of a magical fusion between storytelling and reality, there is no denying that the time we spend in each attraction is becoming increasingly elaborate. There is no … Disney Debate: What Is the Most Immersive Ride Experience?
The Cosmic Rewind Holiday Overlay That Needs to Happen
EPCOT is getting into the holiday spirit, and while we know the park will be full of festive cheer with their park-wide decor and International Festival of the Holidays, let’s imagine one more thing that could take the season to new heights: a NEW holiday overlay for [my personal favorite attraction] Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic … The Cosmic Rewind Holiday Overlay That Needs to Happen
Test Track Transformation: A First Glimpse from Imagineering
It’s always exciting to catch an inside look at some of our favorite Disney attractions with the lights on. In an Instagram Reel posted by @waltdisneyimagineering, Tessa, show set designer for Imagineering, walks through Test Track as work is currently ongoing in preparation for the classic EPCOT thrill ride’s reimagining. (You can watch the full … Test Track Transformation: A First Glimpse from Imagineering
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room: Before the Birds Sang Words by Ken Bruce
“I keep telling you, this isn’t a few birds! ~ Melanie Daniels, “The Birds” (1963) If I were to choose one attraction at Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom, and Tokyo Disneyland that captures the imagination, showmanship, and storytelling genius of Walt Disney, it would be Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. This attraction is so significant in … Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room: Before the Birds Sang Words by Ken Bruce
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