Walt Disney Imagineering

Imagineer and Disney Research Fellow Lanny Smoot is a keynote speaker at SIGGRAPH 2026 on July 20 in Los Angeles.   “For every researcher, artist, and engineer in that room, Lanny's story is proof of what becomes possible when bold ideas meet the right team.” -SIGGRAPH 2026 Conference Chair Chris Redmann   Learn more about the innovative global community at ACM SIGGRAPH or register to attend SIGGRAPH 2026: https://s2026.siggraph.org

Did you spot Tom Morrow 2.0 on Disney Plus 👀 All episodes of Imagineer That! are now streaming on Disney+ and Walt Disney Imagineering’s YouTube channel!

Walt Disney Imagineering is looking for an Operational Technology Network Engineer, Technical Infrastructure to help build the digital backbone behind immersive attractions, shows, and experiences around the world. Apply if you have: ✅ Deep experience with network systems and deploying hardware and troubleshooting complex networked systems ✅ Strong CLI configuration skills and knowledge of Ethernet, IP, and ICMP ✅ Experience with Linux and/or Unix-like systems ✅ A passion for both design work and hands-on implementation If you’re interested in this role, apply now: https://lnkd.in/e4rz-vyi ?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wdi&utm_content=multiple_evergreen&utm_term=united-states_en&source=LINKEDIN_ORGANIC&codes=LINKEDIN_ORGANIC

Engineering more magic into someones day 👩💻✨ Faith, Senior Manager of Software Project Management, shares how her role helps teams deliver technology that supports world-class attractions — and ultimately creates more magic for guests. Curious where your own path could lead? 👉 Explore open roles: https://lnkd.in/eUaEbHxZ

To celebrate Safety Week at Walt Disney World, some of our hardworking Monsters Inc. project team had a scare-iously good time meeting Mike Wazowski and Needleman!

Get to know more about Lola, Project Controls Planner, as seen on our Instagram ✨ Her advice for future Imagineers is, “Don't count yourself out even if it seems the odds are against you! Being an Imagineer isn't just about what you know, it's about the pursuit of the seemingly impossible and it starts with believing in yourself!” See how Lola contributes to our projects and follow along for more: https://lnkd.in/eVzjAWEq

This project team struck gold ✨ Congrats to all who worked on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Walt Disney World! Fun facts: ✨ New scenes blend special lighting and audio to immerse guests into the story 💥 ✨ Over 20 figures were refurbished in the town of Tumbleweed 🐓 ✨ Guests will see gold in the Mountain for the first time 😱 #imagineering

The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness is back with refurbished figures, new audio, and so much more thanks to our incredible Imagineers and their Walt Disney World partners. 🤠 ✨ Watch our latest WED Ride NOW: https://lnkd.in/e-NC7Mt8

We’re honored that Imagineers could play a part in #DisneyWeekofWishes — helping create special moments for Make-A-Wish families around the world. ✨ In Shanghai, Imagineers spent time with Wish kids and their families during a VoluntEARS event. Art Director Yakki Zhou and Creative Designer Sharon Wang guided them in an interactive Spider-Man drawing activity. ✨ In California, Wish kid Eli visited our Glendale campus to explore robotics, storytelling, and innovation with Imagineers who helped show how dreams can become reality. ✨ In Florida, Imagineers recently reimagined the Make-A-Wish Lounge at Magic Kingdom into a peaceful, playful space designed to bring comfort, inspiration, and a little extra magic to Make-A-Wish families.

Doug Fidaleo, Walt Disney Imagineering VP and Lab Director of Disney Research, will be speaking at the 2nd annual OpenCV-SID Conference on Computer Vision and AI (OSCCA) on May 4th in Los Angeles! ✨ Join colleagues from around the CV & AI industry and get your ticket: https://opencv.org/oscca