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We’ve come to expect a lot more from theme parks than just passive entertainment. Competition from video games, streaming series, and other new technologies gives us plenty of choices every day. Even popular destinations like Walt Disney World need to offer innovative experiences and kept evolving. This makes the work of Illusioneers like Daniel Joseph even more crucial. Their work helps create the groundbreaking effects that lead to thrilling attractions.
Daniel is back on this episode of The Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk more about his work for Walt Disney Imagineering. In his first appearance, we covered his background and attractions like Test Track and the Hatbox Ghost. This time, our conversation digs further and focuses on more recent projects. Before that, Daniel explains why the Haunted Mansion’s popularity continues to grow and what makes a good haunt attraction. We also talk about setting up the Illusioneering Lab for Destination D23 in Florida.
Daniel has played a key role in some of Disney’s biggest recent attractions, including Rise of the Resistance. We talk about some of the challenges in creating visual effects that had never been done before for that mind-blowing attraction. Daniel also describes his work for Flight of Passage in Pandora: The World of Avatar. Another challenging project was the effects for Space 220, which opened last year. He explains why it was so important to work on the restaurant because of his fandom for Horizons and EPCOT Center. We close the interview by discussing some of Daniel’s personal creations during his free time at home. I really enjoyed the chance to learn more about Daniel’s amazing work for Disney.
Show Notes: Daniel Joseph
Listen to Daniel Joseph on his first appearance on The Tomorrow Society Podcast.
Learn more about Daniel’s story on the Haunted Mansion episode of Behind the Attraction on Disney Plus.
Follow Daniel on Instagram and learn more about his inventions and creations.
Note: Photos in this post were used with the permission of Daniel Joseph.
Daniel Joseph is a phenomenal Imagineer. His creations, innovations, and conversations with anyone and everyone shows his determination to show all a magical world! He does this in his home, as well as at Disney. He is the tops!
Definitely! I really enjoyed talking with Daniel on both interviews about his career and amazing work.