• Magic Makers: Josh Shipley, Former Imagineer & Creative Director

  • Jan 30 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
  • Podcast

Magic Makers: Josh Shipley, Former Imagineer & Creative Director

  • Summary

  • In the first Magic Makers episode of the season, the Idiots sit down with Josh Shipley, a seasoned creative force in the theme park industry. From his early days as a gangster on The Great Movie Ride to over two decades at Walt Disney Imagineering, Josh shares his journey through shaping iconic attractions like Radiator Springs Racers and Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout!. He reflects on transitioning from park operations to Imagineering, balancing classic Disney storytelling with modern IP, and the bittersweet experience of seeing beloved attractions close. Now serving as Creative Director at Universal Creative, Josh offers insights into the limitless possibilities of themed experiences and the future of immersive entertainment.

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