Jim Shull Disney Journey
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Jim Shull retired from Walt Disney Imagineering after a career of over three decades leading the creative design of rides, shows and attractions worldwide. Disney Journey is a video series where I share personal experiences and insights about the past, pr
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Why Losing Rivers of America Exposed Bad Views in the Magic Kingdom
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Tour the #MagicKingdom at #WDW and see the impact of removing the #Riversofamerica that opened new sightlines. Also, a trip to the #BeakandBarrel for a yo yo yo good time.
Tour the #MagicKingdom at #WDW and see the impact of removing the #Riversofamerica that opened new sightlines. Also, a trip to the #BeakandBarrel for a yo yo yo good time.
Architect Frank O. Gehry has died. He was 96. Among his projects for #DisneyStudios are Team Disney building in Anaheim and #DisneyVillage at Disneyland Paris. A giant has passed.
December 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Architect Frank O. Gehry has died. He was 96. Among his projects for #DisneyStudios are Team Disney building in Anaheim and #DisneyVillage at Disneyland Paris. A giant has passed.
This is the season of giving & we’ve been given a story of seismic shift in media. Smaller film budgets, shorter theater windows, less new content, all are possible results.
December 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This is the season of giving & we’ve been given a story of seismic shift in media. Smaller film budgets, shorter theater windows, less new content, all are possible results.
Your moment of Christmas Tree Disney’s Hollywood Studio zen. The studio arch is no more documenting a park in constant change.
December 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Your moment of Christmas Tree Disney’s Hollywood Studio zen. The studio arch is no more documenting a park in constant change.
Clear skies flying back East and over #Disneyland. #Imagineers calll #DLR is Swiss watch due to its dense location. Following the expansion over on YouTube.com/jimhshull.
December 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Clear skies flying back East and over #Disneyland. #Imagineers calll #DLR is Swiss watch due to its dense location. Following the expansion over on YouTube.com/jimhshull.
Announcement from officials revealing closing date for gardens which is site of SHDL 2nd gate and next to new hotel announced. Pieces are falling into place. Following story on YouTube.com/jimhshull
December 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Announcement from officials revealing closing date for gardens which is site of SHDL 2nd gate and next to new hotel announced. Pieces are falling into place. Following story on YouTube.com/jimhshull
#Shanghaidisneyland celebrates the winter holidays with a big #Christmas tree. The tree was tall and brightly lighted. The holidays are big at #DisneyParks.
December 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#Shanghaidisneyland celebrates the winter holidays with a big #Christmas tree. The tree was tall and brightly lighted. The holidays are big at #DisneyParks.
The dialog “Get me my black Les Paul” still echoes in Studio C at #RocknRollerCoaster. You had a long gig! More on YouTube.com/jimhshull
December 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The dialog “Get me my black Les Paul” still echoes in Studio C at #RocknRollerCoaster. You had a long gig! More on YouTube.com/jimhshull
Hear me out. #Bluey moving into #Rafikiplanetwatch isn’t the worst idea (but the attraction name will have to change). Add Australian animals to the petting area, change exhibits & its immediately better. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull
December 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Hear me out. #Bluey moving into #Rafikiplanetwatch isn’t the worst idea (but the attraction name will have to change). Add Australian animals to the petting area, change exhibits & its immediately better. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull
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Tour the #MagicKingdom at #WDW and see the impact of removing the #Riversofamerica that opened new sightlines. Also, a trip to the #BeakandBarrel for a yo yo yo good time.
Tour the #MagicKingdom at #WDW and see the impact of removing the #Riversofamerica that opened new sightlines. Also, a trip to the #BeakandBarrel for a yo yo yo good time.
Why Losing Rivers of America Exposed Bad Views in the Magic Kingdom
YouTube video by Disney Journey with Jim Shull
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December 2, 2025 at 11:54 PM
youtu.be/vxp9JE5jNGo
Tour the #MagicKingdom at #WDW and see the impact of removing the #Riversofamerica that opened new sightlines. Also, a trip to the #BeakandBarrel for a yo yo yo good time.
Tour the #MagicKingdom at #WDW and see the impact of removing the #Riversofamerica that opened new sightlines. Also, a trip to the #BeakandBarrel for a yo yo yo good time.
Starting last week Holiday traffic began and it is evident at the #Disneyland resort. The weather is prefect #SouthernCalifornia late fall, so visitors need to allow extra time and plan to see the hidden corners of #DCA and #DLR to avoid crowded rides.
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Starting last week Holiday traffic began and it is evident at the #Disneyland resort. The weather is prefect #SouthernCalifornia late fall, so visitors need to allow extra time and plan to see the hidden corners of #DCA and #DLR to avoid crowded rides.
Christmas tree in Echo Lake (one of Mickey’s ears) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios aka Disney Studio Tour, which is the name those of us who worked on the park will always call it. The first (but not the last) park I would be part of the Creative team. Good times, special memories
December 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Christmas tree in Echo Lake (one of Mickey’s ears) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios aka Disney Studio Tour, which is the name those of us who worked on the park will always call it. The first (but not the last) park I would be part of the Creative team. Good times, special memories
The Christmas Tree in our living room in the 1950s. No wonder that I connect with #carouselofprogress in #Magickingdom More on YouTube.com/jimhshull
December 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Christmas Tree in our living room in the 1950s. No wonder that I connect with #carouselofprogress in #Magickingdom More on YouTube.com/jimhshull
On this Thanksgiving weekend I am grateful that I had #Disneyland to visit as a child and became an #Imagineer so I could contribute to the park’s future. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull
November 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
On this Thanksgiving weekend I am grateful that I had #Disneyland to visit as a child and became an #Imagineer so I could contribute to the park’s future. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull
#AI was present at last week’s #IAAPA2025. Products finished two weeks before were presented on the show floor. Gathering guest data to merge with operational data will change how leisure industry grows and in what way. A story to follow.
November 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
#AI was present at last week’s #IAAPA2025. Products finished two weeks before were presented on the show floor. Gathering guest data to merge with operational data will change how leisure industry grows and in what way. A story to follow.
Exciting news about the powered floating stages for the new #DisneyAdventureWorld show. Question is will the lake when it freezes over affect the water craft. Following this story on YouTube.com/jimhshull
November 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Exciting news about the powered floating stages for the new #DisneyAdventureWorld show. Question is will the lake when it freezes over affect the water craft. Following this story on YouTube.com/jimhshull
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Explore the IAAPA Expo 2025 show floor in Orlando, discover the newest ride systems, vendor innovations, and hear behind-the-scenes stories that fuel the future of themed entertainment. See the surprises at every booth.
#IAAPA #IAAPA2025 #TEA #TEAaward #TEAawards #Dollywood
Explore the IAAPA Expo 2025 show floor in Orlando, discover the newest ride systems, vendor innovations, and hear behind-the-scenes stories that fuel the future of themed entertainment. See the surprises at every booth.
#IAAPA #IAAPA2025 #TEA #TEAaward #TEAawards #Dollywood
Inside IAAPA 2025 Big Rides and Bold Tech
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November 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Explore the IAAPA Expo 2025 show floor in Orlando, discover the newest ride systems, vendor innovations, and hear behind-the-scenes stories that fuel the future of themed entertainment. See the surprises at every booth.
#IAAPA #IAAPA2025 #TEA #TEAaward #TEAawards #Dollywood
Explore the IAAPA Expo 2025 show floor in Orlando, discover the newest ride systems, vendor innovations, and hear behind-the-scenes stories that fuel the future of themed entertainment. See the surprises at every booth.
#IAAPA #IAAPA2025 #TEA #TEAaward #TEAawards #Dollywood
Hoping, or should it be ‘hopping’ #Zootopia2 is a financial hit for #DisneyAnimation. Then we might get a #Zootopia land at #Disneyland in #California.
November 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Hoping, or should it be ‘hopping’ #Zootopia2 is a financial hit for #DisneyAnimation. Then we might get a #Zootopia land at #Disneyland in #California.
#AI was present at #IAAPA in various forms. Had a productive long talk with www.roller.software/product-laun... #Roller The products released by vendors are new and raw but they point to a near future that will change theme parks. Following this story on #DisneyJourney
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
#AI was present at #IAAPA in various forms. Had a productive long talk with www.roller.software/product-laun... #Roller The products released by vendors are new and raw but they point to a near future that will change theme parks. Following this story on #DisneyJourney
#Villainland in #MagicKingdom is a land clearing site not a construction site. Likely a year away from anything that looks like real construction. #Carsland is years away. Following this story on YouTube.com/jimhshull
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#Villainland in #MagicKingdom is a land clearing site not a construction site. Likely a year away from anything that looks like real construction. #Carsland is years away. Following this story on YouTube.com/jimhshull
#WickedForGood opened in theaters and earned $226 million all but ensuring that that #Wicked will receive a land and the land will be at #EpicUniverse. Following this and other stories at YouTube.com/jimhshull
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#WickedForGood opened in theaters and earned $226 million all but ensuring that that #Wicked will receive a land and the land will be at #EpicUniverse. Following this and other stories at YouTube.com/jimhshull
The thousands of airport security bins will need to be retired, but where? Like the idea of the passport, phone and money printed on the bin, but it is confusing when looking for real items. #Zootopia2
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The thousands of airport security bins will need to be retired, but where? Like the idea of the passport, phone and money printed on the bin, but it is confusing when looking for real items. #Zootopia2
The view on Floridian Way confirms the tree clearing has revealed hidden views into the #MagicKingdom. This is a site clearing, not yet a construction site. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull
November 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The view on Floridian Way confirms the tree clearing has revealed hidden views into the #MagicKingdom. This is a site clearing, not yet a construction site. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull
When the security bins are marketing for #Zootopia its clear serious marketing money has been spent by #DisneyStudios
November 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
When the security bins are marketing for #Zootopia its clear serious marketing money has been spent by #DisneyStudios
IAPPA 2025 is history hosting over 38k. Amazing learning opportunities were discovered and in 2026 there will another show. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull
November 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
IAPPA 2025 is history hosting over 38k. Amazing learning opportunities were discovered and in 2026 there will another show. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull