Disneyland, on its own, is already a magical experience to behold. Updates on attractions, parades, and even restaurants keep things modern and in touch with the current times while staying within the land’s theme. And now, Disney Imagineers embark on ambitious efforts to turbocharge Disney Experiences that would amaze this generation and future ones.
Drawing inspiration from Walt Disney’s playbook, Disney Imagineering is launching a new YouTube series called We Call It Imagineering. The series gives audiences a peek into the creative and design journey that it takes to bring these attractions and live entertainment to life. And it’s no secret that the Imagineers’ creativity are forward-thinking. The idea keep opening new doors that would lead new paths of curiosity and innovation.
The series introduces audiences to the people who dream, create, design, and build the Disney experience around the world. The Imagineers represent a variety of different disciplines from engineers, puppeteers, and painters to architects, songwriters, and graphic designers. Starting with Audio-Animatronics, the episode reveals a look at new Audio-Animatronics figures that populate attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room.
It’s an interesting look at the history of the technology and how it has evolved throughout the years. None of those figures we see in those fan-favorite attractions would have been possible without Walt’s keen eye for innovation. And all of it was inspired by a little mechanical bird in a cage that Walt had purchased in New Orleans. Eventually, the video teases the latest in audio animatronic technology by giving us a look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The attraction opens later this summer at Walt Disney World, and later this year at Disneyland Resort!
“It’s an exciting time right now at Walt Disney Imagineering, and it’s an exciting time for The Walt Disney Company. I’m incredibly proud of the ambition of our Imagineers and the future is bright,” said Josh D’Amaro while visiting the Imagineering offices in Glendale this week.
D’Amaro was later joined by Disney CEO Bob Iger. “It’s this unbelievable balanced relationship between art and technology. And when I think about Imagineering, that’s exactly what happens here.”
The episodes will spotlight the important role the Imagineers play in bringing the Disney magic to life, and they are thrilled to take fans behind the scenes to share what they have in store for the next decade and beyond.
