The Imagineering Story
The Imagineering Story is a Disney+ documentary series that takes you behind the scenes of how Disney theme parks and attractions are created. Created, directed, and executive produced by Leslie Iwerks, the six one-hour episodes focus on Walt Disney Imagineering, the team that designs Disney’s parks around the world. Angela Bassett narrates the series, with music by Jeffrey Kryka.
The show premiered on November 12, 2019, on Disney+, and later reached the United Kingdom on March 24, 2020. It began as a planned feature-length documentary in 2013 but was reworked into a six-episode series for Disney+. Angela Bassett was announced as the narrator in August 2019. A companion book by Leslie Iwerks, The Imagineering Story: The Official Biography of Walt Disney Imagineering, was published in 2022.
Reception was strong among critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 100% approval rating from 13 reviews (average 6.84/10), while Metacritic scored it 62/100 based on 7 critics, indicating generally favorable reviews. Some reviewers praised its in-depth look at the people and projects behind Disney World and other parks, though several noted it could be more lively or balanced in covering the broader history of The Walt Disney Company. Overall, The Imagineering Story celebrates the creativity and teamwork that bring Disney’s parks to life and shows how STEAM ideas shape great attractions.
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