Idiot's Guide to Imagineering
Welcome to Idiot’s Guide to Imagineering, the podcast that brings Disney fans and dreamers into the art and magic of Disney Imagineering! Hosted by passionate former Disney Cast Members, we explore the past, present, and future of the parks—reimagining what Disney could be with expertise and creativity.
Each episode, we approach Disney-inspired concepts with an Imagineer’s mindset, from designing attractions and restaurants to rethinking entire lands. Balancing trends, technical challenges, and that essential Disney touch, we map out ideas that could fit right into the parks, giving you an insider view into how these dreams might come to life.
And, don't miss our Magic Makers series, where we sit down with the true visionaries behind the magic at Disney Parks & Resorts around the world. Their stories inspire us to keep dreaming and believing.
While we’re here to spark imagination, we’re also here to entertain! With humor, fascinating facts, special guests, games, and interactive fun, each episode has something fresh to discover. So, step into a world where imagination knows no limits—Idiot’s Guide to Imagineering is your ticket to the magic!
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Idiot's Guide to Imagineering
S2 E18: The Twilight Zone Bar & Lounge
Hollywood, 1940. The Hollywood Tower Hotel is reopening after a year-long closure following the tragic events of 1939—you know, the one where an elevator cab carrying five people was struck by lightning and never seen again? After taking the year off to “renovate,” the hotel is opening back up with its newest, exclusive lounge—The Twilight Zone. Management decided they needed a flashy hangout to attract back the Hollywood elite.
However, something is not quite right with this place. While the rest of the Hollywood Tower Hotel looks abandoned and desolate, The Twilight Zone is bright and lively—always buzzing with staff and patrons. It’s been this way since opening. While the rest of the hotel would eventually close and fade away, The Twilight Zone always stayed booked and busy, to the amazement of everyone since, you see, The Hollywood Tower Hotel never actually reopened…
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