The Imagineering Story: Season 1

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EPC1948 R

Absolutely brilliant.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/23

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derek l

A highly interesting documentary series that shares the history behind the creativity and imagineering of putting Walt Disney's concept of Disneyland through the years to life.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

This docuseries on Disney+ was very good. The crew did a spectacular job in bringing the history of Walt Disney and the Disney theme parks to life. It was well documented and very interesting to learn how the animatronics work and what all the important people at Disney did to make Disney a popular theme park not only in America but around the world. If you have Disney+, you should definitely watch this docuseries. It's a must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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One of the best shows of the year! Such an incredible docu-series that really hit home for me as a massive Disney fan! Massive props to Leslie Iwerks and the entire TIS team. I could go on, but you really just need to watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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Audience Member

This series is definitely a fun ride to every engineer, artist or even other person who just like Disney parks. It is very detailed with pertinent stories since the beginning until the present moment (not until the end. because there will never be an end when there is still imagination left). I liked the score, it was really Disney toned.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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Fanatico de los partes. Muchas partes emotivas. Algunas pocas aburridas. Resultado final muy atractivo.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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Angela Bassett

Narrator

Leslie Iwerks

Director

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Episode 1

Aired Nov 12, 2019

The Happiest Place on Earth

Walt Disney gathers artists and engineers to build a dream into reality -- his Imagineers formulate design principles that transport people from their everyday lives to lands of imagination.

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Episode 2

Aired Nov 15, 2019

What Would Walt Do?

In the wake of Walt Disney's death, the team of Imagineers continues to fulfill his vision for Florida and expand globally.

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Episode 3

Aired Nov 22, 2019

The Midas Touch

Two new executives, Michael Eisner and Frank Wells, revive the studio and usher in an age of growth, emphasizing celebrity talent and licensing non-Disney intellectual property for the parks.

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Episode 4

Aired Nov 29, 2019

Hit or Miss

After a downturn, Michael Eisner steps back from creative stress and hires business minded managers to fill the void, but the pendulum swings from art to commerce.

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Episode 5

Aired Dec 6, 2019

A Carousel of Progress

Bob Iger takes over as CEO of the Walt Disney Company and makes employees enthusiastic again; a look at the vital revamping of Disney's classic attracting such as Haunted Mansion Holiday and the Pirates of the Caribbean.

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Episode 6

Aired Dec 13, 2019

To Infinity and Beyond

Bob Iger personally shepherds the Shanghai Disney Resort in which the Imagineers customize an ambitious new theme park to fit China's culture, a symbol of patience and collaboration.

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Robyn Bahr

Hollywood Reporter

The Imagineering Story is enjoyably educational, especially for people who love to take toys apart to see how they work.

Nov 13, 2019

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Robert Lloyd

Los Angeles Times

If you thrill to names like Mary Blair, Xavier Antencio, Yale Gracey and Rolly Crump, and go all wobbly over concept art, dark-ride models and pristine color footage of theme parks under construction, this is a series for you, as it is for me.

Nov 13, 2019

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Melissa Camacho

Common Sense Media

Mild Disney docuseries reveals the reality behind the magic.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 3, 2020

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Alberto Carlos

Espinof

'The Imagineering Story' gives off that touch of magic that marks the house, marveling at its details. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Apr 28, 2020

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Guillem Martinez Oya

Cinematismo

An audiovisual and historical document about how disney built their collective imaginary and turn it in a several theme parks. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 20, 2020

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Christopher James

AwardsCircuit.com

In many respects, the documentary drinks too much of the Disney Kool-Aid, self-mythologizing whenever it gets the chance. Yet, beneath the bias remains an interesting look at the detailed work that goes into the Disney Park.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 13, 2020

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Director: Leslie Iwerks
Network: Disney+
Rating: TV-PG
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date: Nov 12, 2019

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