The WDW Connection Show

Imagineer Val Usle Interview

Former Walt Disney Imagineer Val Usle, who worked at Imagineering from 1978 to 2016, shares his experiences in the theme park industry and discusses his new book: Theme Park Project Wisdom. You will hear his advice on how to enter the industry, succeed in your career, manage the risks and responsibilities, and become a leader in the field.

Imagineer Alan Arena Interview

Former Walt Disney Imagineer Alan Arena shares insights from his impressive engineering career. He was the lead engineer for the installation and commissioning of Epcot's Norway Pavilion and its attraction, Maelstrom. Serving as the Vice President of Engineering for Maelstrom at Ride & Show Engineering, Inc., Alan later joined Walt Disney Imagineering in 2010 as a project engineer for various attractions.

Sheralyn Silverstein Interview

Welcome aboard Horizons at Epcot Center! The quote, "If you can dream it, you can do it," was created by Sheralyn Silverstein for General Electric (GE) recruitment ads. GE was the sponsor of Epcot's Horizons attraction from 1983 to 1993.

Imagineer Kirk Hanson Interview

Former Walt Disney Imagineer Kirk Hanson began working at Hanna-Barbera and then Walt Disney Feature Animation. Kirk served as a Storyboard Artist, Layout Artist, and Character Designer, shaping many classics like Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Hercules.

Imagineer Jim Sarno Interview

Former Walt Disney Imagineer Jim Sarno shares insights from his remarkable career at WED's Model Shop. Jim sculpted many great masterpieces that became part of Journey Into Imagination, The Land, and CommuniCore at Epcot Center.