Blaine Gibson was a Disney Legend who worked both at the Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering (then known as WED Enterprises). As an animator, Blaine worked on classic projects that included Bambi, Fantasia, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, and One Hundred and One Dalmatians. Recognizing Blaine’s remarkable talent for sculpting, WaltContinueContinue reading “Blaine Gibson, Disney Legend, Animator and Imagineer (Interview with Son, Wes Gibson) – Episode 87”
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George Wilkins – Walt Disney Imagineer (Episode 86)
George Wilkins is a retired Walt Disney Imagineer who composed a large number of classic songs and area music loops for the Disney Parks and Resorts, especially Epcot. Working alongside iconic Imagineers and composers like Marty Sklar, Kevin Rafferty and the Sherman Brothers, George helped to bring the music to life for Horizons, Journey IntoContinueContinue reading “George Wilkins – Walt Disney Imagineer (Episode 86)”
Disney Illusions Part 2 (Episode 85)
From the very beginning, Walt Disney always aimed to raise the bar in movies, shows, and family entertainment. With the Disney Parks, that meant creating a tradition of innovation at WED Enterprises and Walt Disney Imagineering (to “plus” an attraction, as Walt would say). Today, the Disney Parks around the world are full of incredibleContinueContinue reading “Disney Illusions Part 2 (Episode 85)”
Disney Illusions Part 1 (Episode 84)
From the very beginning, Walt Disney always aimed to raise the bar in movies, shows, and family entertainment. With the Disney Parks, that meant creating a tradition of innovation at WED Enterprises and Walt Disney Imagineering (to “plus” an attraction, as Walt would say). Today, the Disney Parks around the world are full of incredibleContinueContinue reading “Disney Illusions Part 1 (Episode 84)”
Disney Vacation Club (Episode 83)
Disney Vacation Club has been creating “vacations you never outgrow” since 1991. Breaking all the rules of traditional timeshare, Disney created a vacation ownership program with an unprecedented amount of flexibility coupled with their world-class Cast Member service. Originally, Disney Vacation Club just had one resort: Disney’s Old Key West Resort (then called “Disney VacationContinueContinue reading “Disney Vacation Club (Episode 83)”
10 Best Smells at Walt Disney World
The Disney experience is executed so perfectly that it extends well beyond what we see and hear to what we taste, feel, and yes, even smell. Guests who have visited Walt Disney World even once can recall a particular smell from their trip, whether from a resort lobby, hotel room, monorail, bus, attraction, restaurant, orContinueContinue reading “10 Best Smells at Walt Disney World”
Solo Trips to Walt Disney World
How to Make the Most of a Trip for One to Disney When we think of a Walt Disney World vacation, we imagine a magical trip with our family and friends, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Can a trip to Walt Disney World be just as magical by yourself? You bet. Here areContinueContinue reading “Solo Trips to Walt Disney World”
Floyd Norman (Episode 82)
Floyd Norman is an icon in the world of animation. Beginning with the Walt Disney Studios in 1956, Floyd worked as an animator on films like Sleeping Beauty (1959), The Sword in the Stone (1963), and The Jungle Book (1967). After Walt’s death in 1966, Floyd left Disney to co-found his own animation company, and he continued to work on projectsContinueContinue reading “Floyd Norman (Episode 82)”
Dan Cockerell (Episode 81)
Dan Cockerell is a former executive at The Walt Disney Company who served a number of leadership roles at Walt Disney World, including the Vice President of the Magic Kingdom, Vice President of Epcot, Vice President of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, General Manager of Disney’s All Star Resort, General Manager of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and FortContinueContinue reading “Dan Cockerell (Episode 81)”
Imagineer Russell Brower (Episode 80)
Russell Brower is a three-time Emmy Award winner, Composer, Musical Director and Conductor. For over a decade, Brower was the Senior Director of Audio and Lead Composer at Blizzard Entertainment, developer and publisher of the World of Warcraft, Diablo III, StarCraft II, Overwatch and Hearthstone franchises. Previously, Brower served as a Principal Media Designer and Music Director at WaltContinueContinue reading “Imagineer Russell Brower (Episode 80)”