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The Imagineering Story, Episode 6: “To Infinity and Beyond”

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Imagineer Doris Woodward points out the construction of Shanghai Disneyland in The Imagineering Story.
Doris Hardoon surveys the Shanghai Disneyland site.

We’ve reached the end of The Imagineering Story, and there’s so much to cover in the final episode. With the title of “To Infinity and Beyond”, the conclusion focuses on recent additions to the parks like Pandora: The World of Avatar, Shanghai Disneyland, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.… Read more...

The Imagineering Story, Episode 5: “A Carousel of Progress”

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Radiator Springs Racers at Cars Land in DCA was a big part of the park's renovation.
Cars Land in The Imagineering Story

We’ve reached a tricky point in telling the story of Walt Disney Imagineering. Bob Iger has replaced Michael Eisner as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company in 2005. Unlike past episodes, “A Carousel of Progress” presents events under the current leadership.… Read more...

The Imagineering Story, Episode 4: “Hit or Miss”

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The concept art for the entrance to the original version of Disney California Adventure, which was hit or miss.
The original Disney California Adventure entrance

We have reached the darker second act of The Imagineering Story, and the situation looks grim at times during “Hit or Miss”. Michael Eisner lasts long enough at Disney to become the villain, and his new henchman Paul Pressler arrives to enact his austerity policies.… Read more...