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  • Leslie Iwerks | Disneyland Handcrafted | Walt Disney's Impossible Dream

    Leslie Iwerks | Disneyland Handcrafted | Walt Disney's Impossible Dream
    Jan 8 2026

    Disneyland Handcrafted documentary debuts January 22, 2026 on Disney Plus and Disney YouTube, and I had the extraordinary opportunity to interview filmmaker Leslie Iwerks at the Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank, California about her new film. "Disneyland Handcrafted reveals the extraordinary artistry and grit it took hundreds of craftspeople to bring Walt Disney’s impossible dream project of Disneyland to fruition – from groundbreaking to Opening Day on July 17, 1955." (Disney Plus).

    "An Oscar and Emmy nominated filmmaker, Leslie Iwerks comes from a family steeped in Disney legacy. The granddaughter of Ub Iwerks (Walt Disney’s original animator and designer/co-creator of Mickey Mouse) and the daughter of Don Iwerks (a Disney camera technician and inventor), Leslie is the producer and director of the new documentary film." (Disney Parks Blog)

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  • Imagineering Zootopia Better Zoogether at Disney's Animal Kingdom

    Imagineering Zootopia Better Zoogether at Disney's Animal Kingdom
    Dec 13 2025

    Zootopia Better Zoogether opened at Disney's Animal Kingdom in November 2025. Featuring characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios' films Zootopia and Zootopia 2, the attraction invites guests to attend the Zoogether Day celebrations at a watch party happening at the Tree of Life. This show replaced the former "It's Tough to be a Bug" 4D show at the Tree of Life theater. It was designed by Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Animation Studios, and it features original character voice actors Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprising their roles as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.

    In this episode, we discuss what you can expect from Zootopia Better Zoogether and share an interview with Walt Disney Imagineer Danny Handke and Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer Jared Bush, both of which were recorded at a media event at Walt Disney World.

    Thanks to CJ from WDW Magazine for joining me on this episode and for recording the interviews you'll hear in this podcast.

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    1 h y 13 m
  • Disney Proposals, Trip Costs, Family Travel, and More Listener Questions

    Disney Proposals, Trip Costs, Family Travel, and More Listener Questions
    Dec 6 2025
    Planning a surprise proposal at Walt Disney World? Wondering about the growing cost of a Disney vacation? Trying to plan the perfect first Disney trip for a one-year-old infant or a toddler? This podcast episode addresses listener questions about Disney travel, insights, and ideas. To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel, voted the Top Travel Agency in Orlando in 2025 in Orlando Magazine’s annual “Best of ORL”. You can get rewarded for booking a Disney trip with KMV Travel in 2026 when you indicate that Imagination Skyway referred you. Get bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more at patreon.com/imaginationskyway. Tag me and join the conversation below.
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  • Cotino: A Disney Storyliving Community Designed by Imagineers

    Cotino: A Disney Storyliving Community Designed by Imagineers
    Nov 22 2025

    Explore Cotino, A Storyliving by Disney Community—from its Imagineered design and Walt-inspired vision to model homes, the Artisan Club, the Parr House event space, and how to buy a home there. A complete guide to Disney’s first Storyliving neighborhood.

    Take an in-depth look at Cotino, A Storyliving by Disney Community—a neighborhood blending Imagineering design, Disney storytelling, and mid-century modern living. Discover how Walt’s original vision for community and creativity inspired this desert retreat, and learn what makes it unlike any other community. In this episode, we explore the Imagineering behind Cotino’s design, the Artisan Club’s exclusive amenities, the Parr House event space, and the model homes now available.

    Thanks to Steph from WDW Magazine for joining me on this episode. Read their latest blog articles about Cotino:

    • What is Cotino, Disney's First Storyliving Community?
    • Look Inside the Homes at Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney Community
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    56 m
  • Disney's Riviera Resort: A Complete Guide to Your Stay

    Disney's Riviera Resort: A Complete Guide to Your Stay
    Nov 15 2025

    Dreaming of a European escape at Walt Disney World? In this episode of Imagination Skyway, we take you on an in-depth journey through Disney’s Riviera Resort, exploring everything it has to offer—from its Mediterranean-inspired art and architecture to world-class dining, Disney Skyliner access, pools, and Disney Vacation Club villa accommodations. Discover why this resort has become a fan favorite among Walt Disney World guests, what makes it stand out from other Disney Vacation Club properties, and insider tips to help you make the most of your stay. Whether you’re planning your first visit or returning for more Riviera magic, this episode is your all-in-one guide to the most elegant EPCOT Resort property.

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    50 m
  • Disney Parks Background Music | The Best Walt Disney World Area Music Loops

    Disney Parks Background Music | The Best Walt Disney World Area Music Loops
    Nov 8 2025

    Do you love the music of Walt Disney World? The optimistic ambience of EPCOT's World Celebration, whimsical sounds of Magic Kingdom, organic vibes at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and cinematic orchestrations of Disney's Hollywood Studios each set the tone for the theme parks, as do the music loops found at the hotels (each one carefully curated to match the theme of the resort). In this episode, we dive into our favorite background music loops at the theme parks, resorts, and beyond.

    Be sure to check out ResortTV1 (thanks to Josh for joining me on this episode).

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    1 h y 13 m
  • Music of Space Mountain: Imagineers Eddie Sotto & Aarin Richard

    Music of Space Mountain: Imagineers Eddie Sotto & Aarin Richard
    Nov 1 2025

    How do you capture the feeling of blasting through the cosmos on Space Mountain? In the 1990s, Imagineers Eddie Sotto and Aarin Richard were tasked with adding a synchronized on-board audio track to Space Mountain in Disneyland California and creating a synchronized on-board audio track for the brand new Space Mountain at Disneyland Paris. In this episode of Imagination Skyway, we journey into the creation of Space Mountain’s groundbreaking soundtracks for Disneyland (featuring Dick Dale) and Disneyland Paris. Join Disney Imagineers Eddie Sotto and Aarin Richard as they reveal how these iconic scores came to life—from creative experimentation and studio sessions to the storytelling choices that shaped the attraction’s tone and tempo.

    Eddie Sotto has been called “a renaissance creative” with a proven track record in entertainment design that extends far beyond Disney. As Senior Vice President of Concept Design at Walt Disney Imagineering, he led the Concept Development Studio, producing and designing major attractions including Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Paris and Rocket Rods. Mentored by Disney Legends Tony Baxter and Herb Ryman, Sotto went on to found SottoStudios, applying cinematic design principles to television, restaurants, hospitality, ultra-luxury interiors, and even private aviation—earning an IYAA Award for “Best Private Jet Concept.” In 2020, Blooloop named him one of the Top 50 Theme Park Influencers.

    Aarin Richard served as a Walt Disney Imagineer starting in the 1990s working in the music group. His projects included the first synchronized on-board audio track for Space Mountain at Disneyland and Space Mountain at Disneyland Paris, as well as the music for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Indiana Jones Adventure, and beyond.

    Listen to the Aarin and Eddie's Space Mountain soundtrack recorded with Dick Dale on YouTube.

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  • Walt Disney World Airport Transportation | JLS Private Car Service

    Walt Disney World Airport Transportation | JLS Private Car Service
    Oct 18 2025
    In this post-Disney Magical Express world, there are many ways to get between Orlando International Airport and your Walt Disney World Resort hotel. My transportation of choice is JLS Exclusive Transportation, a small business I've been using and promoting for the last few years. Whether you're looking for an airport transfer (to anywhere in Florida) or a special night out, JLS can accommodate all your transportation needs and will coordinate everything you need before, during, and after your trip. In this episode, I chat with Sohail from JLS about his entrepreneurial journey and about what clients can expect using his service. You can get in touch with Sohail and his team by calling 407-460-7511 or sending an email to jlsexclusivetransportation@gmail.com. Let them know that Matthew Krul from Imagination Skyway sent you! To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel. Get bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more at patreon.com/imaginationskyway. Tag me and join the conversation below.
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    26 m
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