Walt Disney Imagineering

At D23: The Ultimate Fan Event, two Imagineering leaders took the stage at Creator Convos: 🎨 Ali Rubinstein – Leading Imagineering’s global creative and show disciplines, Ali is driving the creative development of Disney attractions, cruise ships, restaurants, hotels & resorts and more around the world. 🤖 Kyle Laughlin – Spearheading technology and engineering, Kyle is developing and implementing the vision for the use of technology across all aspects Disney’s theme parks, cruise ships, and hotels. Ali and Kyle shared how Imagineers are bringing new projects to life, and if they were Disney characters, Ali would be Maleficent and Kyle would be Dash. #DisneyImagineering #D23CreatorConvos

✨ “The Magic Castle has always been a place of wonder for me. As a kid who loved magic and inventing, I never imagined I'd not only step inside but also be a guest of honor!” ✨ Daniel Joseph, Principal Illusion Integrator at Walt Disney Imagineering, recently took the stage at “Mechanical Magic III: Imagination, Invention, and Innovation” at the iconic Magic Castle. Known for crafting some of Disney's most unforgettable effects, Daniel shared his journey in bringing the Hatbox Ghost to life at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. This beloved figure was originally envisioned by Disney Legend Yale Gracey. Daniel remarked, "My passion for blending classic magic with cutting-edge technology is deeply inspired by Yale. Bringing these legendary concepts to life is both a privilege and a challenge. It’s about expanding the limits of imagination while honoring the original vision." What a magical evening filled with insights into the art of illusion and storytelling! 🌟🎩

At our D23 pavilion, Imagineers offered an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the diverse disciplines and creative processes that drive Disney Experiences. From technical roles to concept design and more, Imagineering encompasses a wide range of skills needed to bring Blue Sky ideas to life. Which Imagineering discipline intrigues you the most? #BehindtheDreams #Imagineers #Disney

Expect the unexpected at D23 – Our BDX droid got a crash course in pirate life! 🏴☠️🤖 #BehindTheDreams #Imagineering #BDXDroids

Imagineers had some fun before the D23 show floor opened! We put a camera on one of our BDX Droids to capture a droid’s eye view of our pavilion 👀 ✨

If you’re attending DDAC 2024, you won’t want to miss Moritz Baecher’s keynote! 🤩 #imagineering

Walt Disney Imagineering could not be more proud to see Joe Rohde become a Disney Legend over the weekend at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event! His handprints, and earringprint, will be displayed at Legends Plaza at The Walt Disney Studios, and his contributions to Disney Experiences will continue to inspire and amaze guests for years to come - congratulations, Joe! Read more about Joe’s legacy: https://lnkd.in/gbM7ambx

Seven brand new attractions announced tonight for #WaltDisneyWorld! So proud of our #Imagineers bringing these incredible new experiences to life. There's never been a better time to be a Disney Parks fan - and we're just getting started!

Bruce Vaughn shared insights with IGN about the Imagineering: Behind the Dreams pavilion and the future of Disney Experiences. 🏰✨ “It takes so many different facets to bring together the creative vision, and we wanted to highlight a few core elements in the pavilion that truly capture the magic.”
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Congratulations to our Walt Disney Imagineering team for bringing Imagineering: Behind the Dreams to life for our guests attending D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro stopped by to say hi to the Imagineers and get a preview of all the magic in store this weekend! Stop in, ask questions and let our Imagineers know how much you appreciate their artistry and innovation!