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Imagination Skyway

Brian Collins (Walt Disney Imagineer, Show Writer)

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

History, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Kids & Family

5 • 830 Ratings

🗓️ 26 December 2020

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Summary

"As a former Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the magic for some of the world’s most beloved  attractions. At other times in his career, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. A passionate educator, Brian has served on the faculty of several schools. His deep understanding of new and emerging technologies and, most importantly, how they apply to business, has  helped fuel his unique career. Given that, a “normal” day for Brian might include exploring augmented reality,  synthetic environments, blockchain, or some other exotic “sci-fi” tech that’s out there…or on the way.   Now, as a sought-after Innovation Consultant through his practice known as The Brainstorm Institute, he  combines his design-thinking skills with a strategic business acumen. In addition, Brian formed  WDWithMe.com to further leverage his background as a Disney Imagineer and writes a monthly column for  WDW Magazine. An accomplished speaker, Brian is often interviewed on podcasts and asked to deliver  keynote addresses, lectures and workshops or other corporate presentations.   Brian earned his Master’s degree in Marketing from Webster University where he was a Distinguished  Graduate. His Bachelor’s degree was awarded by Texas Tech University. He is also an officer in the United States Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol), active in his synagogue, and has served on the Boards of Directors for the Central Florida STEM Education Council, Forward Thinking Initiatives and the Central Florida Children’s Safety Village." In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Brian about his career at Walt Disney Imagineering and asking him questions from Imagineer Podcast listeners. Be sure to connect with Brian online: Website: www.wdwithme.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheMouseandTheImagineer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcollinsorlando/ What other questions would you like to ask a Disney Imagineer? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:  Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join the Imagineer Society - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Download Imagineer Tours - http://imagineertours.com    Enjoy the show!

Transcript

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0:00.0

This is Skipper Albert Awal, the voice of the jungle, broadcasting on the DBC to all points unknown.

0:18.2

If you're within the sound of my voice, you're listening to AWOL airwaves on the DBC.

0:32.9

Hello and welcome to the Imagineer podcast, your unofficial guide to All Things Disney.

0:40.7

I'm your host, Matthew Krull, and you're listening to Episode 93 of the Imagineer podcast.

0:48.4

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with former Walt Disney Imagineer Brian Collins. Brian worked at Walt Disney

0:57.3

Imagineering as a show writer helping to develop the scripts and the sets for many of the

1:05.2

attractions you know and love. He helped to plus the scripts for the animation tour and the great movie ride at Disney's

1:12.6

Hollywood Studios, back when it was called the Disney MGM Studios. He also contributed to the

1:19.2

Albert Awall script for the Jungle Cruise Q and so much more. In this episode, I get to chat with

1:26.4

Brian about his experiences at Walt Disney

1:29.1

Imagineering, but to make things a little more interesting rather than go through his timeline

1:33.6

chronologically, we solicited a number of questions from Imagine Your Podcast listeners. So many of you

1:41.1

sent in your questions for this episode, and we asked those questions to Brian,

1:47.8

who had some incredible stories that emerged from those discussions, and I am so excited for you all

1:54.1

to hear what he has to say about working out Waltzny Imagineering and some of the fun stories

1:59.3

that emerged from our discussion.

2:02.5

At the end of the episode, I'll come back and tell you a little bit more about how you can connect with the Imagineer podcast on all your favorite social media channels and how you can help to inspire and create the future of this show.

2:16.0

So, grab some headphones, pull up your favorite armchair, and enjoy this episode of

2:21.8

the Imagineer podcast.

2:29.3

Attention, skippers.

2:31.2

If you're looking for some variety and need to log extra time at the wheel, another group of

2:37.0

volunteers is being shanghide for nighttime excursions down the Congo.

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