Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Walt Disney Imagineering Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Disney Parks Blog: On this date 70 years ago, Walt Disney formed a think tank of his moviemakers to design and develop Disneyland, leveraging their expertise in film to craft dimensional storytelling. Combining imagination and engineering, these were the first Imagineers.
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It's remarkable to think about how long Disney has been doing its "Imagineering." I think most of us view Disney’s Imagineering as a form of theatre, because it’s a sense of storytelling and engineering at the same time, all for entertainment. It’s got technical theatre written all over it. But the unique thing about this position at Disney is its personal interactive with its audience. It’s upfront and close to you. Theatre is becoming that, like interactive theatre, but Disney has been doing it for a while now. I think being a Disney Imagineer is a unique job to have, and one I wouldn’t put aside doing at some point in my life. As a child I frequented Disneyland and being the little kid who loved going to Lowes to build stuff with my dad, I would always wonder just how they built and created stuff. It’s a perfect job for theatrical folks because we have imagination!
Ever since I was a little girl, there has always been a part of me that has wanted to work for Disney. Once a princess, then a chef, then a stylist at the Bippity Boppity Boutique, an animator, and at one point, an Imagineer. Now, I would love to work at Disney Live Entertainment, but the job of an Imagineer is still so cool to me. I have had the privilege to speak to many Imagineers, and their jobs are truly the coolest. Having the gift of being able to go to a Disney park almost whenever I want has been a luxury I am so grateful for, and there have been many days I go to the parks on my own and simply absorb all of the beautiful artistry and architecture. One place where I feel like the work of Imagineers has shone so brightly that I was able to visit recently was Radiator Springs in Cars Land located in Disney’s California Adventure. This land is truly so immersive, and transports guests right into the movie, and as a guest I never want to leave.
I really enjoyed this article the authors quick note about how he was photographed as a kid and then went on to become hired by Disney in 2010 was really cute and kind of fun. Disney does have its flaws but I truly believe it is the most magical place on earth And it is these Imaginaires that I’ve been working for 70 years and bringing this joy to generation after generation that make this happen. When I was younger that was one of my top job choices now I will go on to create my own form of creativity to share with the world but probably not for Disney. The video that they have linked on this article is really heart warming And I enjoyed home the other included that to kind of hear directly from Disney Imaginaires how they’ve evolved over time and what their mission truly is. I hope they keep doing what they’re doing and keep creating magic for generations to come.
I want to be an Imagineer so badly it makes me cry. It’s my dream. And it’s not a secret, either haha. All of the training I do here - my mind always thinks about how it can apply to Imagineering. I am a BIG theme park and roller coaster junkie, and Disney is obviously the gold standard. Hearing that one of the best parts of being an Imagineer is the people both thrills me and doesn’t surprise me. There’s nothing that I would love more than to be in a room with insanely creative, talented, and passionate people developing stories that will eventually be (potentially) immortalized as an immersive experience. I love watching documentaries and hearing the little details about the history of attractions, because the way they come together is always absolutely brilliant. The story of Haunted Mansion and its international counterparts is absolutely fascinating. I would love to sit down and speak with Joe Rhode just to hear how his mind works. I’ll be going to Disney World again in May, and I cannot wait to get up close and personal again, looking at the way the walls are painted, etc. etc.
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