Disney Imagineers Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Details on Architecture of New Lands
The latest episode of We Call It Imagineering takes viewers behind the scenes at Walt Disney World to explore the role of architecture in Disney storytelling. The series, inspired by Walt Disney's original television specials, gives fans a rare look at the creative process involved in developing new lands, attractions, and entertainment experiences.
The newest episode, released on August 27, focuses on Disney architecture and how Imagineers use buildings, streets, landscaping, and carefully planned views to make fictional worlds feel believable. The team examines architectural choices dating back to the construction of Disneyland and shows how those original principles continue to influence projects under development today.
The episode highlights several major projects currently taking shape at Walt Disney World, including Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom, Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom, and Lakeshore Lodge. Imagineers are shown conducting balloon testing at Piston Peak to study the height and placement of future structures and how they will affect surrounding sightlines.
The episode also takes viewers inside Animation Courtyard and Pandora, The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom, demonstrating how architecture and landscape design work together to create a cohesive environment. The series provides a deeper understanding of how Imagineers use scale, materials, landscaping, sightlines, and technology to turn an idea into a place that feels real.