Ub Iwerks is known as an instrumental player in making the Walt Disney Company what it is today, and he was with the company from the beginning. In fact, he and Walt Disney were friends long before there was a Walt Disney Company, being young animators together in the emerging industry. Here is his story.
There’s something about Disney postcards that makes them extra special. Maybe it’s the nostalgia they carry or how they instantly take you back to a favorite moment in the parks. This one, featuring Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World, is a perfect example. It captures the spirit of one of Disney’s most legendary attractions—adventure, treasure, and of course, a little pirate...
Journey into Imagination with Figment is the third iteration of a ride about imagination that is located at EPCO at Walt Disney World in Florida. The current iteration is a mixture of the best features of the first two iterations. It focuses on the importance of a free imagination and features a dragon mascot named Figment. This is the ride’s interesting story.
He was an animator, stop motion designer, and Imagineer for the Walt Disney Company. In fact, he was hired by the company at age 18, while still an art school student, and made his entire career with the company. He eventually became a Disney Legend. Here is his intriguing and unique story.
