A Day of IMAGINATION
OCTOBER 28, 2017 / 1-4 PM
The Disney Project's first "on the road" event
WHEN
October 28, 2017 / 1-4 PM
WHERE
Wyndham Lake Buena
Vista Disney Springs
FEATURING
Tom's first Imagineering assignment was the original Journey into Imagination attraction in EPCOT Center.
Steve Taylor
Tom Morris
Steve was EPCOT Center's longest-running Dreamfinder
Join them and event host Keith Gluck for an afternoon of Disney history, rare and never-before seen photos, and first-hand accounts of life in yesterday's Future World
(full speaker bios below)
MAIN EVENT SCHEDULE / 1-4p
12:30 PM
Event check-in starts
1-1:45 PM
-The Evolution of the Disney Dark Ride: Volume II-
Disney Historian Keith Gluck offers a fun look back at 60+ years of Disney dark ride history (updated to include more info about WDW)
1:45-2 PM
-The Disneyland of Walt's IMAGINATION-
Short original video showcasing the Disneyland model located in the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco
2:10-3:10 PM
-Tom Morris Disney History Presentation-
Tom talks about his decades worth of experiences working for Walt Disney Imagineering
3:15-4 PM
Panel discussion with Steve Taylor and Tom Morris featuring rare and never-before-seen photos from their personal collections
(questions from the audience welcome)
4 PM
Event wrap-up
2-2:10 PM
Break
EVENT BONUS
6-6:30 PM
-Special Surprise Event "Extra"-
(location and details to be announced at the event)
9:30 PM-?
-Grab drinks with Steve and Tom-
Join Steve and Tom (and Keith) for even more stories while enjoying a few adult beverages
(location provided to VIP ticket buyers the day of the event)
VIP ONLY
"A Day of IMAGINATION" is an event by a Disney fan, for Disney fans. It is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with The Walt Disney Company.
VIP SOLD OUT
VIP SOLD OUT
Featured Imagineer, Tom Morris:
Tom got his start with Disney in 1973, selling balloons at Disneyland. By 1979 he was in Imagineering, and his first assignment was the original Journey into Imagination attraction in EPCOT Center. Later, Tom was put in charge of all of Fantasyland for Euro Disneyland (now Disneyland Paris), and was leader of the team responsible for what many fans believe to be Disney's best castle, Le Chateau de la Belle au Bois Dormant. From working on Cars Land in Disney California Adventure to serving as Executive Creative Show Producer for Hong Kong Disneyland, Tom has lent his expertise to dozens of projects throughout his career. Tom recently retired from Imagineering, but his creative spirit and genuine love for his work has left an indelible mark on The Walt Disney Company.
Special Guest, Steve Taylor:
Steve's first entertainment job was in Walt Disney World's America on Parade from 1975-1976. In addition to portraying over 60 different characters, he also assisted the show's choreographers. His roles in the parade initiated him into a group that became known as "The Zoo Crew," which was comprised of Walt Disney World characters from the resort's first decade. After America on Parade ended, Steve relocated to California. Upon his return to Florida, he was cast as what would become a beloved character, "The Dreamfinder," for EPCOT Center's Imagination Pavilion. He performed the role from January 1983 until September 1998, when the original Journey into Imagination attraction closed. Steve maintains a close bond with his fellow Zoo Crew alumni to this day.
Event Host, Keith Gluck:
Keith's Disney fandom started pretty much as soon as he was born, thanks to his Disneyland-obsessed mom. In 2011 he combined his love for writing with his love for Disney and started a site called The Disney Project. He has gone on to write over 100 articles for such Disney-related sites as: The DIS, Micechat, AllEars.net, and The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, for which he is still a creative content consultant. He also created and hosted the WDFM Podcast, interviewing people tied closely to Walt, from original Imagineers, to his daughter, Diane Disney-Miller.