Legendary Disney Imagineer and Haunted Mansion Royalty Retires After 55 Years

Legendary Disney Imagineer and Haunted Mansion Royalty Retires After 55 Years

Some people become part of The Walt Disney Company and leave an indelible mark, making history and honoring Walt Disney’s dreams and ambitions. Walt Disney knew that the people designing his theme parks and their attractions would be so much more than just inventors, so he made up his own name for them — Imagineers. Imagineers like Bob Gurr, Tony Baxter, Mary Blair, Rolly Crump, and Joe Rohde have become a huge part of Disney history, with many …

Imagineer With Disney in Her Blood Ends Her Haunted Career

There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens behind the scenes at Disney Parks—one that doesn’t involve costumed characters or dazzling fireworks, but rather the creative minds responsible for bringing every story to life. These visionaries, called Imagineers, are the dreamers and builders behind the immersive experiences guests know and love. And sometimes, their influence is so deeply rooted, it spans generations. Credit: Disney Related: First I…

Imagineer Kim Irvine is retiring from Walt Disney Company after 55 years

Disney Legend Kim Irvine Announces Retirement After 55 Years of Imagineering Magic It’s the end of an era in the world of Disney design: Kim Irvine, a beloved and legendary Disney Imagineer, is officially retiring after a staggering 55-year career bringing magic to life. According to reporting from MiceChat, the longtime Director of Concept Design […]