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It’s Tough to be a Bug! Proves it’s Tough to be an Imagineer

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It’s tough to be an Imagineer. For every show or attraction that the members of the Walt Disney Company’s creative wing dream up, there are dozens of their ideas that get rejected. Indeed, the evolution of an attraction can be almost as thrilling as the attraction itself. Take the It’s Tough to be a Bug! … Continue reading "It’s Tough to be a Bug! Proves it’s Tough to be an Imagineer"
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Since Opening in 1998, Animal Kingdom Has Seen Some Wild Changes

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It’s been more than 21 years since Disney’s ambitious Animal Kingdom theme park opened. Much like every Disney park that came before and after it, Animal Kingdom was far from completed when it debuted on April 22, 1998. Like a freshly planted seed, Animal Kingdom needed time to grow and flourish. Since opening, Animal Kingdom has seen some subtractions and many new and exciting additions as it has matured into one of the most unique theme park experiences in the world.
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Halloween Transforms Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT

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Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT! at Disney California Adventure Park is getting a special Halloween overlay, transforming nightly into Guardians of the Galaxy — Monsters After Dark during Halloween Time, Sept. 7-Oct. 31, 2018. The Monsters After Dark transformation features Rocket, who has to distract all the monsters he has unleashed inside the … Continue reading "Halloween Transforms Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT"
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Tiffins Talks Dining Events During Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

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Tiffins Talks, special hard-ticket dining offerings that will take place at Tiffins restaurant in Disney's Animal Kingdom on select nights from April 22 to May 5, will allow guests to enjoy specialty food and beverages that compliment the topics shared by animal and conservation expert speakers. Each Tiffins Talk will feature an expert who has had a hand in creating Disney's Animal Kingdom as it is today.
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D23 Magazine: Spring 2018 – Broadway’s Frozen, Black Panther, A Wrinkle in Time, Animal Kingdom

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JOURNEY BEHIND THE SCENES OF DISNEY’S NEW BROADWAY MUSICAL, FROZEN, WITH DISNEY TWENTY-THREE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH THE STARS AND CREATIVE TEAM TAKE READERS INSIDE THE MAKING OF THIS SPECTACULAR SHOW PLUS, RYAN COOGLER REVEALS THE SECRETS BEHIND BLACK PANTHER; VISIT THE SET OF A WRINKLE IN TIME; AND LEGENDARY IMAGINEER JOE ROHDE CELEBRATES THE 20TH … Continue reading "D23 Magazine: Spring 2018 – Broadway’s Frozen, Black Panther, A Wrinkle in Time, Animal Kingdom"
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Experience Pandora culture, hear Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde speak at Orlando art event

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Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde will speak this week at the Orlando Museum of Art during its 1st Thursdays series. Rohde, who led the creative team responsible for designing Disney's Animal Kingdom, will be giving two presentations that focus on the important role that art plays in bringing a Disney theme park from concept to reality. The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the museum in downtown Orlando. Specifically, the evening will emphasize its theme of "Celebrating the Beauty of the Natural World" with various aspects related to the new Pandora - The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom. Participants will sample complimentary food and treats inspired by Animal Kingdom, featuring select items from Satu'li Canteen, the counter service restaurant inside Pandora - The World of Avatar. They also can enjoy listening to live entertainment inspired by the theme park. Rohde's presentations will take place at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The 1st Thursdays event costs $15 for adults and $5 for children. It's free for kids ages 3 and younger. Orlando Museum of Art members also have complimentary admission. Tickets can be purchased on the website.
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