Theron Skees (Walt Disney Imagineer: Disney Springs, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks)

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

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

5 • 830 Ratings

🗓️ 29 May 2021

⏱️ 93 minutes

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Summary

Theron Skees spent 23 years at Walt Disney Imagineering as an Art Director and Creative Portfolio Executive. His work includes projects at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. Theron also led the redesign of Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World to Disney Springs, and he led the Imagineering team at Disney Cruise Line. Theron’s portfolio in themed entertainment is one that serves as an inspiration for aspiring designers, Imagineers, and anyone looking to turn a dream into a reality. You can follow Theron and learn more about his work at the links below: Website: https://www.designerscreativestudio.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/209607574152654 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theron.skees/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWU0-KVHvIEeqoCi-miRfeA In this episode, Theron and I chat about his career at Walt Disney Imagineering. A couple of my favorite stories include an in-depth discussion about Disney Springs (the conversation will give you a greater appreciation for this part of Walt Disney World) and Theron's major contributions to the retooling of Tower of Terror. Which of Theron's many contributions to Disney is your favorite? 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/ Email: [email protected] 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 our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Download Imagineer Tours - http://imagineertours.com Special thanks to our Hero Patreon members! Thomas N Devan L Katelyn F Enjoy the show!

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to The Imagineer Podcast, your unofficial guide to All Things Disney.
0:28.7	I'm your host, Matthew Krull, and you're listening to Episode 106 of the Imagineer podcast.
0:36.1	In today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with veteran Walt Disney Imagineer, Theron Skies.
0:42.8	Theron has an impressive career at Walt Disney Imagineering as an art director and creative portfolio executive,
0:49.6	working on a number of parks, not just here in the United States, but around the world.
0:54.9	Theron worked at parks, including Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney's Hollywood Studios,
1:01.8	and he had a key role in the transformation of downtown Disney into Disney Springs
1:07.5	and concluded his career at Walt Disney Imagineering working with Disney
1:12.4	Cruise Line. He has so many incredible stories to share. There were a couple of stories
1:16.8	that Theron shared that I had never heard before. One about Tower of Terror in particular,
1:21.7	I think you're really going to enjoy it. It was such a captivating story. And we talked a lot about
1:26.4	the business side of Disney as well. How do
1:28.6	you think about Imagineering, not just with an unlimited creative blue sky budget, but bringing it
1:35.0	practically back to creating smart decisions that benefit guests and Disney and other stakeholders
1:41.8	in the company. So approaching things with a very balanced decision.
1:45.7	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.
1:58.6	So grab some headphones, pull up your favorite armchair, and enjoy this
2:03.6	episode of the Imagineer, Theron Skies.
2:31.5	As an art director and creative portfolio executive, Thurin's 23 years at Walt Disney
2:36.4	Imagineering included work at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and at the time Disney MGM studios, Disneyland,
2:42.0	Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, the reimagining of downtown Disney to Disney Springs and Disney Cruise Line.
2:49.0	From Tower of Terror to the Disney Wonder and beyond, Theron's
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