Former Disney Imagineer Sells Disney Memorabilia on eBay

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks

Via DisneyTips.com

Remember former (and very famous) Disney Imagineer, Joe Rohde? Well, of course! Joe retired in January 2021 after working 40 years with Disney. He was the lead designer of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with major influences on Expedition Everest. He was also one of the lead designers behind the Disney Vacation Club property Aulani in Oʻahu, Hawaii. As he’s cleaning out, he’s finding Disney memorabilia that he has decided to sell via eBay!

As shared via Joe Rohde Instagram: “Retirement involves downsizing a bit which has surfaced a pile of old Disney memorabilia from 40 years of “Oh that might be worth something.” These are now emerging from plastic bins and cardboard boxes in basement, attic, garage, studio, and dark corners of closets where no one has been since before Friends was cancelled. All of it is now in the hands of a friend who is selling it off. eBay. Link in bio. So much you might ask. “what are you keeping?” Well…my various trophies, a few Disney’s Animal Kingdom bits, an Aulani lamp, and social harmony in the household.”

Interested in checking out the merchandise? Currently, various items are available on eBay via Joe’s friend’s account: fairytalerachel. Check them all out at the link here.

Cast Members Display Easter Eggs at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

If you’re in the Walt Disney World area this Easter season, you’ll want to be sure to drop by Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. Both resorts currently have a special Easter Egg display featuring talented Cast Members’ work with chocolate!

As shared via Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook page: “In honor of the Easter holiday, Culinary Cast Members at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts flexed some major creativity by creating these Easter egg displays made from real chocolate. The talent and attention to detail these Cast Members have is blowing our minds. Just look at these creations!”

Disney’s Jungle Cruise To Remain Open During Reimagining

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

As previously shared, changes are on the way for Disney’s classic attraction, Jungle Cruise. At both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, Disney has announced enhancements are coming to the attraction along with a new storyline. While we’re awaiting the arrival of what’s to come, we’ve wondered how long the attraction may be closed for the reimagining. Good news from Disney Imagineer, Zach Riddley, as he’s announced the attraction will remain open during the changes!

As shared via Zach Riddley Instagram: “You may start to notice some monkey business along the river as work begins on Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom. The good news for all of you visiting @waltdisneyworld is the attraction will remain open to guests while our teams update scenes in a phased approach over the next several months. We can’t wait to share the enhancements with our guests as we build on the story of the Jungle Cruise at both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park.”

Final Draperies Installed for 50th Anniversary Décor on Cinderella Castle

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

We’re so excited to begin the 50th Anniversary celebration at Walt Disney World! As we gear up for the celebration to begin on October 1, Disney Imagineers are hard at work preparing for the celebration. Even the beloved Cinderella Castle is getting all dolled up for the occasion! Walt Disney Imagineer, Zach Riddley, took to Instagram to share an update on the Cinderella Castle décor.

As shared via Zach Riddley Instagram: “Last night, our @WaltDisneyImagineering and @WaltDisneyWorld teams installed the final dramatic draperies of the 50th anniversary decor on Cinderella Castle. Over the coming weeks, the team will begin to focus on crowning the castle roofs with majestic swirls of golden ribbons as we continue this royal treatment for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” starting Oct. 1, 2021.”