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Coachella is HERE and We’re Living Vicariously Through a Disney Legend (?!)

It’s that special time of year that people look forward to all spring. The time of year when outfits are thoughtfully selected, photos are specially posed, and everyone comes together to celebrate. (And no, we’re not talking about Easter; sorry Mr. Easter Bunny) It’s time to live vicariously through others and judge celebrity fashion from the comfort of our nice, cozy sofa — Coachella is HERE!

We just KNOW fashionista Daisy would thrive at Coachella

Of course, you might be wondering, “Umm…what does this have to do with Disney World?” Well, sweet Disney-lovers, let us explain. Toss on a little Harry Styles music and gather around, we’re going to Coachella!

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Learn Behind-the-Scenes Info From An ULTIMATE Disney Legend!

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Have you ever wished you could go back in time and experience the making of Disneyland? Well, we still haven’t figured out our time machine, but we might have found the next best thing!

Disneyland

When it comes to the Disney Parks, the Imagineers play a HUGE part in creating a magical experience for guests to enjoy. One of the most iconic Imagineers of all time is Bob Gurr, who helped build Disneyland Park. And now, you can get the inside scoop about his experience creating some of the park’s most famous attractions alongside Walt Disney himself!

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NEWS: The EPCOT Experience Is CLOSING in Disney World — For Good

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If you’ve been to EPCOT in the past few years, or even just seen pictures, you know that it’s currently undergoing a BIG transformation (which is why there’s construction ALL over former Future World!).

SO much construction!

The transformation includes things that have already been completed, like the new fountain, the France pavilion expansion, and the Creations shop. But, there are still a bunch of things in progress, like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. We recently learned that the Mary Poppins attraction is on hold, and now, the attraction showing you everything coming to EPCOT for the transformation is shutting down.

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Disney’s New Patent Could Bring a Virtual Reality Into the Real World 👀

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As they say on the Carousel of Progress, “there’s a great big beautiful tomorrow,” and there are some AMAZING technological developments in the works thanks to some clever Imagineers! Remember that incredible lightsaber that Josh D’Amaro tested out during a D23 event? Or what about that preview of Project EXO that will totally change the way we interact with characters?

Josh D’Amaro with a lightsaber at Destination D23

For all you technology nerds out there, these are some exciting times! Recently, we talked about the mechanics behind Disney’s REAL lightsaber, but today we’re back to discuss Disney’s interesting new patent that has SO many possibilities!

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THIS Will Change How We Meet Characters in the Disney Parks FOREVER

By Madeleine Zaharchuk 6 Comments

Remember that video from months ago that teased some new Disney Imagineering tech for characters? It looked like a human-controlled mechanical puppet, and the internet (or at least us Disney people) went crazy! Well, during Disney’s D23 event, we got some more information on this new technology, officially called “Project EXO.” (Even the NAME is cool!)

A NEW type of character tech is coming!

What does Project EXO look like? What can we expect in the future? How will this change the game? Let’s talk tech!

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PHOTOS: The Disney Wish Just Reached a Major Construction Milestone!

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There have been so many exciting updates about the Disney Wish in recent weeks and months, from the variety of unique dining options on board to of course the Aqua Mouse coaster.

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With all of these announcements, we often forget that the ship is still under construction! The latest ship to be added to the Disney Cruise Line fleet is currently located at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, where crews are hard at work bringing all of the magic to life.

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Something Strange Is Going On Behind the Scenes at Disney…

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We’ve seen quite a few changes made recently when it comes to the Walt Disney Company.

EPCOT

Not too long ago, Disney MASSIVELY restructured their media and entertainment businesses to focus on streaming. We’ve also seen a lot of shake-ups within the team of creators responsible for MAKING all the Disney magic, Imagineering. We’ve seen quite a few influential individuals retiring and others getting new titles. So, what’s the deal? What’s going on over at Imagineering and why should you care? We’re sharing all the details here with you.

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NEWS: Another Disney Imagineer Gets a NEW Title

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Walt Disney Imagineering is the brains behind all your favorite rides in the parks.

We’re on our way to see the Yeti!

And lately, there’s been some changes goin’ on among the team! You may have heard that Imagineer Joe Rohde retired this year after 40 years with the company. And just a few days ago, the President of Walt Disney Imagineering got a new title and job description — according to his Linkedin profile, at least. Now, another Imagineer is getting a new title.

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NEWS: President of Walt Disney Imagineering Gets a NEW Title and Job Description

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Do you love all the immersive experiences at Walt Disney World? Well, you have Disney Imagineering to thank for that!

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

“Imagineering” is the title coined by Walt Disney to describe the department of the company that creates, designs, and builds almost everything you can experience at Walt Disney World. Think theme parks, hotels, attractions, and all! And the man heading up the team is Bob Weis! He’s worked for the company as the President of Walt Disney Imagineering for more than 5 years now, and it looks like he got a new title recently.

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Disney Imagineering Filed a Permit for Minor Enhancements Near Spaceship Earth in EPCOT!

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Ah EPCOT, you ever-changing park of progress.

EPCOT

We’re always keeping a sharp eye out for work being done in Disney’s biggest work-in-progress park and that means looking at a LOT of the building permits that the company is filing. We’re able to spot crazy new inventions and interesting construction projects this way, and today we spotted a new permit for a project NEAR Spaceship Earth! Hmm…

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