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EXCLUSIVE: Disney Imagineers talk new Jungle Cruise characters, S.E.A. connections, and Trader Sam’s

You’ve probably heard by now that Jungle Cruise, the iconic opening-day attraction at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, is getting an overhaul this year. For our new Spring issue, we talked to Walt Disney Imagineers Susana Tubert and Kevin Lively about the planned changes to the ride and got the inside scoop on the new characters (including a new S.E.A. member!), a deeper storyline connecting the Florida and California parks, plans for Trader Sam’s, and much more.

Walt Disney Imagineering, D23 to celebrate 20 years of Disney California Adventure
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Walt Disney Imagineering, D23 to celebrate 20 years of Disney California Adventure

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is teaming up with Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) for a special event for members: D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Disney California Adventure Park 20th Anniversary.

Former Imagineers create robotic dolphin that could replace those in aquariums
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Former Imagineers create robotic dolphin that could replace those in aquariums

Walt Conti and Roger Holzberg, former creative director and vice president for Walt Disney Imagineering — together with the team at special effects company Edge Innovations — have created a robotic dolphin that could potentially replace the real thing in aquariums and theme parks.

Photo Update: Hong Kong Disneyland’s ‘Castle of Magical Dreams’ is nearly complete
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Photo Update: Hong Kong Disneyland’s ‘Castle of Magical Dreams’ is nearly complete

Hong Kong Disneyland may be temporarily closed, but construction work has not stopped. Thanks to shots by Hong Kong Main Street Gazette on Instagram, we got these incredible views into the park. Along with working on construction projects like the “Castle of Magical Dreams,” the park has also been preparing to reopen.