Opinion: Imagineer Zach Riddley being built up as the next Joe Rohde
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Opinion: Imagineer Zach Riddley being built up as the next Joe Rohde

When Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde announced his retirement last November, it was a shock to Disney fans. Rohde is famous for being the leading mind behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Aulani Resort by Disney in Hawaii, Pandora – The World of Avatar, Adventurers Club, and much more (including his large collection of earrings). Rohde grew a strong fanbase, one that Disney certainly promoted on numerous occasions. So, when you lose the fan-made current “king” of Walt Disney Imagineering, what do you do? You make a new one. In comes Imagineer Zach Riddley.

First looks at Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy and more attractions from Disney Parks Chairman
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First looks at Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy and more attractions from Disney Parks Chairman

Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, kicked off the IAAPA Virtual Education Conference with a keynote speech that looked back on the past year for the Disney Parks – as well as shared first looks at upcoming attractions and experiences.

Photo Update: Construction begins again at Epcot
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Photo Update: Construction begins again at Epcot

Construction was brought to a standstill for weeks at Walt Disney World admist lockdown orders in Florida due to the ongoing pandemic. Over the course of those weeks, we noticed that construction equipment wasn’t even being moved at Epcot. But now, work has begun again on the biggest renovation in Epcot’s history. These photos, provided…