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Imagination Skyway

Imagination Skyway is a Disney Parks and Imagineering podcast. Episodes explore attraction design, recap Disney news, and dive into the stories behind the magic, including interviews with Disney Imagineers, Disney Legends, and other Disney creators. Not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. Disney is a trademark of The Walt Disney Company.

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01:11:21

D23 2024: Disney Parks and Experiences News and...

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/08/17

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024 raised the bar for D23 Expo in Anaheim. This year's list of announcements for the Disney Parks and Experiences (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Disney Cruise Line, and beyond) and Disney Entertainment (Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios) included some noteworthy updates. Noteworthy parks updates include the additions of a new Villains land and reimagined Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, Tropical

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01:21:01

Tiana's Bayou Adventure | Magic Kingdom

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/08/03

Tiana's Bayou Adventure officially opened on June 28, 2024 at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World and is scheduled to open later in 2024 at Disneyland. Replacing Splash Mountain, Tiana's Bayou Adventure offers the same ride layout and system with an entirely reimagined storyline. Complete with incredible details from The Princess and the Frog, New Orleans culture, and the story of Leah Chase (the real-life inspiration for Princess Tiana), Tiana's Bayou Adventure provides a depth that takes Walt

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41:09

Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya | EPCOT Review | Japan...

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/07/20

Shiki-Sai opened at the EPCOT Japan pavilion in 2023 as a replacement to the former Walt Disney World dining experience, Tokyo Dining. Offering fine dining, sushi, and an authentic izakaya experience, Shiki-Sai is a culinary and cultural experience. In this episode, we review this restaurant live on location. Plus, we offer some insightful travel tips for those wanting to visit Japan.Get bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more at patreon.com/imaginationskyway. Which World Showcase

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27:32

Michael Vargo | D23 The Official Disney Fan Club

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/07/06

D23 The Official Disney Fan Club is the first official club of its kind, helping bring Disney fans closer to the magic since 2009, offering members one-of-a-kind experiences, quarterly publications, special events, unique merchandise offerings, and exclusive online content. As part of D23's biannual tentpole event, this year's D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California will prove to be an even bigger and better version of D23 Expo. With Disney exhibits, panels, and showcases that

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32:58

Disney College Program | Kilimanjaro Safaris |...

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/06/22

The Disney College Program internship hosts thousands of Cast Members each year at Walt Disney World and Disneyland as the students participating gain experience as they progress toward a college degree. I had the privilege of being a part of the Disney College Program in 2007, working at Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom.In this episode, I reflect on 17 years since starting the Disney College Program and share some personal experiences working at Kilimanjaro Safaris. You can learn

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01:13:25

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge | Jambo House | Kidani...

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2024/06/08

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers Walt Disney World guests the enchantment of an African reserve lodge in Central Florida, with sweeping savanna views where over 30 species of African animals roam, table-service African cuisine (Sanaa, Boma, and Jiko) and quick-service offerings (The Mara), shopping, and some of the best pools on Disney property. Jambo House and Kidani Village also include Disney Vacation Club studios and villas, as well as one of the largest collections of African art outside

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36:54

1900 Park Fare Dining Review | Disney's Grand Floridian

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/05/25

1900 Park Fare recently reopened at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and I returned with my family to enjoy the new experience. While some elements of this Walt Disney World restaurant remain the same (Big Bertha as a centerpiece and the return of the famous strawberry soup), the venue takes on a new theme of "wish fulfillment" and some new characters to help guests cast their wishes, including Tiana (in her Tiana's Bayou Adventure attire), Cinderella, Snow White, Mirabel, and Aladdin (as

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46:27

EPCOT: Reflections on an Updated Park

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/05/11

EPCOT is just about to complete a multiyear transformation, concluding on June 10 as the final walls of World Celebration come down to reveal CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza. With the addition of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Journey of Water Inspired by Moana, Connections Cafe, Connections Eatery, Creations Shop, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, the Walt Disney "Walt The Dreamer" statue, and a revitalized World Celebration at the center of the front of the park, EPCOT looks

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01:21:45

Disney's Hollywood Studios | 35th Anniversary |...

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/04/20

Disney's Hollywood Studios turns 35 at Walt Disney World this May, opening as Disney-MGM Studios in 1989. Over its 35-year history, the park has undergone a large evolution, so extensive that its five opening day attractions (including the Great Movie Ride and Backlot Studio Tour) are all no longer a part of the park. Nevertheless, this is a park that Disney fans of all ages adore, and it's full of interesting history and incredible Imagineering details worth discussing.In this episode, I'm

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01:13:01

Disney Budget Advice | D23 Predictions | Listener...

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/04/06

This listener question-and-answer (Q&A) episode tackles the following many Disney-related questions, including but not limited to:Do you think the Avengers E-Ticket at Disneyland could be a roller coaster instead of a dark ride? I’m going on a solo trip in October… any tips to not feeling weird about it? What’s one restaurant recommendation you would give for each park? Do you have a favorite Disney Vacation Club Resort? If so, which one? What are your predictions for this year's D23 The

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01:06:27

EPCOT Flower and Garden | Disney Food Blog

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/03/23

The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival blooms at Walt Disney World every spring, and this year's festival includes many fresh new offerings. With over 20 outdoor kitchens featuring hundreds of food and drink options, dozens of character topiaries and gardens, two scavenger hunts, limited-time merchandise, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series, there's a lot to discover at this annual festival.In this two-part episode, I chat with AJ from Disney Food Blog about this year's festival. We

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58:24

Walt Disney | Stories of Walt at Disneyland | Part Two

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/03/09

Disneyland is not only the first Disney Park created around the world. It's also the only Disney Park that Walt Disney personally visited. Walt Disney helped to develop so many specific elements of Disneyland, many of which are still visible today, and there are countless stories that describe how Walt helped to create and transform "the happiest place on earth."In this two-part episode, I chat with Kelly Washington of Slice of Disney and Philander Butler to share some of our favorite stories

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58:48

Walt Disney | Stories of Walt at Disneyland | Part One

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/03/02

Disneyland is not only the first Disney Park created around the world. It's also the only Disney Park that Walt Disney personally visited. Walt Disney helped to develop so many specific elements of Disneyland, many of which are still visible today, and there are countless stories that describe how Walt helped to create and transform "the happiest place on earth."In this two-part episode, I chat with Kelly Washington of Slice of Disney and Philander Butler to share some of our favorite stories

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27:28

Lanny Smoot | Disney Research Fellow | Imagineer |...

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/02/17

Walt Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot was recently inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, the first Imagineer and the second person at Disney to ever receive this distinction (the first was Walt Disney). With over 25 years as a Disney Research Fellow and Walt Disney Imagineer, Lanny Smoot has filed over 106 patents (74 for Disney), including the technology that makes it possible for Madame Leota's head to float in the Haunted Mansion seance room and the exciting new HoloTile floor.In

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57:48

Disney Cruise Line: What To Expect

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/02/03

Disney Cruise Line takes the magic of a Disney vacation out to sea, providing Disney fans with the opportunity to literally travel the world while being immersed in the worlds of Disney. Disney Cruise Line offers some incredible experiences not just in port but also out at sea. With rotational dining, entertainment, on-board activities, kids clubs, pools, spas, characters, and add-on experiences, a Disney Cruise Line vacation can be both relaxing and enjoyable for the whole family, and it's all

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01:06:03

Disney Cruise Line: Planning Your Trip At Sea

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/01/27

Disney Cruise Line takes the magic of a Disney vacation out to sea, providing Disney fans with the opportunity to literally travel the world while being immersed in the worlds of Disney. Unlike a Disney Parks vacation, a trip aboard Disney Cruise Line includes some additional steps in the planning process, but it can also be a more relaxing vacation overall. In this episode, we'll discuss everything you need to know about planning a Disney Cruise Line vacation, including what makes Disney Cruise

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01:18:50

Music of Pixar Early Years | Finding Nemo to Up

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/01/13

Pixar's early years are defined by some iconic films, each telling a unique story in a way that made Disney-Pixar productions famous. The first 10 films in particular helped pave the way for Pixar's success and influenced Disney to acquire the studio. In addition to the stories, characters and animation that made these movies famous, the music helped amplify these films' popularity and created a distinct sound for Pixar. In this two-part podcast episode, we dive into the music of the first 10

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01:35:27

Music of Pixar Early Years | Toy Story to Monsters Inc.

Imagination Skyway ·

2024/01/06

Pixar's early years are defined by some iconic films, each telling a unique story in a way that made Disney-Pixar productions famous. The first 10 films in particular helped pave the way for Pixar's success and influenced Disney to acquire the studio. In addition to the stories, characters and animation that made these movies famous, the music helped amplify these films' popularity and created a distinct sound for Pixar. In this two-part podcast episode, we dive into the music of the first 10

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44:04

Haunted Mansion Holiday | Disneyland | Nightmare...

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/12/16

Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland transforms the Haunted Mansion every Halloween and Christmas season into a Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Town wonderland. Complete with iconic characters from the 1993 Tim Burton film (Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie and more), memorable songs, and a unique narrative, Haunted Mansion Holiday brings the joy of the holiday season to Disneyland guests with a spooky twist reminiscent of the film its based on. In this podcast episode, we dive into the

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59:18

Dave Goelz | 50 Years with The Muppets

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/12/02

Performing as Gonzo the Great, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Waldorf, Beauregard, and countless other Muppets for over 50 years, Dave Goelz has been working on this franchise since the beginning. He's one of two Muppet performers to have worked on all 8 Muppet theatrical releases, and his experience includes time with working other Muppets legends like Frank Oz and of course Jim Henson. Dave recently became an honorary Imagineer (recognized at Destination D23 2023) due to his years working on Disney Parks

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