One question has repeatedly popped up with every new episode of We Call It Imagineering – why isn’t this on Disney+? You asked, we listened.
All seven episodes of We Call It Imagineering are now streaming on Disney+, adding more ways to watch the flagship series from the Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube channel than ever before.
We Call It Imagineering invites audiences behind the closed doors at Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment to see how new lands, attractions, and entertainment experiences are designed and brought to life. Since the series was launched in April 2024, episodes have been focused on Audio-Animatronics technology, the music of Disney attractions and entertainment, the technology and innovations coming out of Research and Development, and we’re just getting started. New episodes of We Call It Imagineering are in production right now, and we can’t wait to share those stories with you soon.
Here’s a look at the seven episodes currently streaming on Disney+:
Episode 1: Audio-Animatronics Figures
In this episode, get a behind-the-scenes look at one of our most revolutionary innovations that started with a simple bird mechanism that inspired Walt Disney to the cutting-edge figures featured in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Episode 2: Soundscapes
In this episode, we take you inside recording facilities where teams are producing the music for Country Bear Musical Jamboree, “Disney Dreams That Soar,” and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Episode 3: Let’s Ride
In this episode, we share how rides come to life in our Ride Studio with inside looks at the Stark Flight Lab attraction coming to Disney California Adventure park, a sneak peek at the Monsters, Inc. roller coaster heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a nostalgic look back at Disneyland with former Imagineer and Disney Legend Bob Gurr.
Episode 4: On With the Show!
In this episode, we highlight the work of Walt Disney Imagineering’s theatrical arm – Disney Live Entertainment – in the midst of the Disneyland 70th celebration, the Hong Kong Disneyland 20th anniversary party, and just weeks before the debut of the “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” parade.
Episode 5: Building Castles
In this episode, we take you around the world to showcase the different stories and unique aspects of the beloved icons that are a symbol of Disney storytelling, innovation, and artistry – the Disney Castle.
Episode 6: Welcome, Foolish Mortals
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the history and fandom behind one of the most beloved Disney attractions – Haunted Mansion – as well as the international attractions taking inspiration from the original, like Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris and Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland.
Episode 7: Research and Development
In this episode, discover how Disney uses robotics, AI, and immersive technology to bring stories to life thanks to the Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development team, including the brand new self-walking Olaf, BDX Droids, and cutting-edge attractions like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
We Call It Imagineering will look and sound better than ever before on Disney+ while giving audiences more flexibility in how they watch the series. New episodes of the series will continue to debut on Walt Disney Imagineering’s YouTube channel (like and subscribe – @waltdisneyimagineering!). All current episodes will remain on YouTub allowing viewers to be able to access the show for free.
In addition to We Call It Imagineering, the Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube channel has a robust lineup of content showcasing what’s happening inside Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment like Imagineer That! with Tom Morrow 2.0, Great Moments in Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment, and WED Walks.
