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The Imagineering Story, Episode 2: “What Would Walt Do?”

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A shot from The Imagineering Story of the construction of EPCOT Center.
EPCOT Center was a massive construction project.

It’s a busy time for Disney’s theme parks with many new attractions on the horizon. This activity pales in comparison to the mayhem of 1982, however. EPCOT Center opened on October 1st with entirely new technology and ride systems throughout the park.… Read more...

84. Glenn Barker on Creating Sound at Walt Disney Imagineering for More Than 45 Years

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Glenn Barker worked closely on the sound for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, which remains a classic attraction.


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I’m always interested to learn more about how Disney Imagineers got started early in their careers. Few take the predictable route to a job in theme parks. Glenn Barker played drums in parades at Disneyland before ultimately joining Disney’s sound department.… Read more...

83. Sound Designer Greg Meader on the Disney/MGM Studios, On-Board Audio, and Carousel of Progress

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Greg Meader was a sound designer on the 1993 update of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress.


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I’ve enjoyed the chance to dig further into how attractions are developed by Walt Disney Imagineering. I learn something new every time I speak with someone that worked for Disney behind the scenes.… Read more...