Idiot's Guide to Imagineering
Welcome to Idiot’s Guide to Imagineering, the podcast where creativity meets the magic of Disney!
Hosted by passionate former Disney Cast Members, we bring a fresh, thoughtful, and wildly fun approach to reimagining Disney Parks. As self-proclaimed "Idiots"—a title we wear with pride—we dive headfirst into the art of Imagineering, balancing storytelling, innovation, and a deep love for theme park design. Combined with immersive audio production, our episodes transport you into the worlds we create, making every idea feel like a real Disney experience.
Each episode, we take on the challenge of designing something new for Disney Parks & Experiences—whether it’s a ride, restaurant, resort, or even an entire land. With an Imagineer’s mindset, we pitch creative yet practical ideas that could actually work in the parks, considering real-world constraints like technology, budgets, and guest experience. It’s the perfect blend of dreaming big and thinking smart, all while keeping that signature Disney magic at the heart of it.
And in our Magic Makers series, we sit down with the real visionaries behind Disney Parks & Experiences to hear their stories and insights firsthand.
Whether you’re a theme park enthusiast, a creative thinker, or just here for the fun, Idiot’s Guide to Imagineering is your ticket to an adventure in possibility. So step into the story with us—imagine, dream, and maybe even design the next great Disney attraction.
Follow along on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube @IdiotsImagineering.
Idiot's Guide to Imagineering
S3 E21: Idiot's Guide to Imagineering's 100th Episode: A Celebration of Wishes
We made it to 100, ImaginIdiots! This episode is a full-blown celebration of everything we’ve dreamed up, laughed through, and created together over three wild seasons. From day one, we never imagined we’d make it this far, but thanks to you, here we are: triple digits, baby!
To mark the occasion, we’re doing things a little differently. Instead of designing a new attraction, we’re reimagining Wishes (the beloved nighttime spectacular) as a heart-filled, voice-driven tribute to dreams, chaos, creativity, and the future of the parks. Each of us shares our biggest Disney wish, and we’re spotlighting some of your incredible submissions too.
We’re also taking a trip down memory lane: revisiting our favorite episodes, calling out the top 5 most-loved shows (you really showed up for Season 3!), shouting out every guest who’s helped us along the way, and reflecting on all the hilarious behind-the-scenes disasters that somehow didn’t ruin the show.
And at the very end of the episode, we’ve dusted off something from the archives...an unreleased surprise we’ve been holding onto since before Season 3. It's ridiculous. It's dramatic. And we figured, if there's ever a time to finally play it... it's now.
This episode is for the friends, the listeners, and every foolish dreamer who’s taken this journey with us. You made all of this possible. So grab your metaphorical fireworks, make a wish, and celebrate with us, because this one’s got all the sparkle.
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