Walt Disney Imagineering News & Updates

Disney Instagram Accounts You’re Probably Not Following–But Should Be!

March 25, 2020 by Drew Rasor

Here's who you should be following on Instagram if you want to want to keep up to date on everything Disney.

It’s Time We Thanked Blaine Gibson, Man of 100 Faces

February 20, 2020 by Molly McCormack

Blaine Gibson was one of the most legendary Disney Imagineers. From pirates to presidents, he brought to life dozens of iconic audio-animatronics. Read more to learn all about this incredible artist.

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Reservations Now Available for Tiffins Talks With Joe Rohde at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

February 18, 2020 by Austin Lang

Reservations are now available for Tiffins Talks with Joe Rohde at Disney's Animal Kingdom!

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Disney Imagineers Host a Panel Discussion for California STEM Students!

January 22, 2020 by Carly Terzigni

Ever wonder what it's like to sit in a room with Disney Imagineers? 400 STEM students had the opportunity!

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We Wouldn’t Have Disneyland Without These 5 Imagineers

November 26, 2019 by Molly McCormack

It's hard to imagine a world without Disneyland, but without Walt's team of dreamers and doers, it wouldn't exist! Here is a quick look at 5 men and women that were instrumental in building The Happiest Place of Earth.

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The Top 5 Most Influential Female Disney Imagineers

August 22, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Do you love Disney history? We're taking a look at five of the most influential female imagineers in Disney history.

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Walt Disney Imagineering and Khan Academy Launch “Imagineering in a Box” Program

August 14, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Disney Imagineering has partnered with Khan Academy to provide a free, online "Imagineering in a Box" course. Find out more about the course here.

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Kevin Rafferty’s Imagineering Career at Disney Had its Ups and Downs Before it Started Soaring

July 29, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Kevin Rafferty's new book, Magic Journey: My Fantastical Disney Imagineering Career, which will be introduced at the D23 Expo in August, takes a deep dive into Kevin’s 41-year Disney career, giving fans an intimate look at the many attractions he’s had a hand in creating, as well as the behind-the-scenes stories detailing just how those attractions came to life.

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Kevin Rafferty: A ‘Magic Journey’ from Dish Washer to Disney Imagineering Creative Director

July 15, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Kevin Rafferty’s celebrated career with Walt Disney Imagineering as a creative director – began in the dish room at the Plaza Inn in Disneyland. Read on to learn more about this beloved Disney Imagineer.

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From exhaust fumes to log flumes: The evolution of Splash Mountain

June 17, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The Splash Mountain attraction at Disneyland sprang from the mind of an Imagineer stuck in traffic. Read on for the history and details of how the popular Disney attraction developed.

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