Podcast Episodes

Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life | Disney Springs Review | Walt Disney World

Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life at Disney Springs represents the first collaboration between Disney and Cirque du Soleil. The show celebrates the 100-year history of Walt Disney Animation Studios, including references to Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men, Disney animators, and Disney stories, characters, and musical scores. Blending acrobatics, choreography, and special effects, this show…

D23 Disney Parks Announcements | Imagineering Horizons Showcase Recap

D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 included a Disney Parks and Experiences presentation called Horizons, a showcase led by Walt Disney Imagineering and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. In this episode, we’ll recap the August 15 showcase, including updates coming to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Tokyo Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, Disneyland Paris,…

Bret Iwan | A Life of Railroads, Ranches, and Restoration

Bret Iwan might be best known for his iconic voice work, but his creative endeavors extend beyond the studio. As a painter, a designer, and a restoration artist, Bret is currently pursuing several personal projects, including a ranch he’s building up north (Terbeau Ranch), an historic railroad he’s restoring, ongoing antique restoration, and other creative…

Disney Lakeshore Lodge News | Dining and Fireworks

Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge opens summer 2027, and today’s Disney Parks Blog article confirmed new dining and fireworks spaces coming to the resort, including a new table-service restaurant, a quick-service restaurant, a pool bar, and a terrace. Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge will be inspired by Pocahontas (from Walt Disney Animation Studios) and the natural landscape surrounding Bay Lake at…

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Matthew Krul

Matthew Krul, the founder and host of Imagineer Podcast, is a lifelong fan and historian of all things Disney (since his first trip to Walt Disney World as an infant) and a former Cast Member of the Walt Disney Company. After working at the Disney Store in 2006, Matt went on to complete an internship at Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2007 as part of the Disney College Program. Matt also participated in a Disney Professional Internship in 2014, working with the Marketing Strategy team at Disney Vacation Club. Matt now lives in the New York City area with his wife and family as a Digital Marketing Manager. As an annual passholder, he makes frequent trips to Walt Disney World and the occasional pilgrimage to Disneyland. Matt has also visited Disneyland Paris and has stayed at almost every Walt Disney World Resort hotel. He founded the Imagineer Podcast in 2017 to share his love for all things Disney and to inspire generations to go after their dreams. Matt’s goal is to create happiness and build a positive community of Disney fans.

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