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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 23h

A tale of exploring if Duffy is replacing Aquatopia at Tokyo Disney Sea. This is the October video for channel members. youtu.be/vUCgCdC7cmc

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Is Duffy Land coming to Tokyo DisneySea?

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 23h

#BobChapek had a career arc at the #DisneyCompany which offered rich material for an entertaining and informative book, but this is not that book. Click the link for a review of his book. Image credit: #CNBC jimhshullcom.wordpress.com/wp-admin/pos....

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The book cover for Bob Chapek’s book looks designed to sit on the checkout aisle of my local #Walmart. Blandness describes the package that has no impulse tigger for buyers.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This sand clock counted down to the opening of #Universal #Islandsofadventure. On the preview day I was in a group of #WDW executives who came to see and judge the completion ‘up the road’. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“X” closing at #MagicMountain marks the end of a chapter. Design and construction of “X” resulted in #Arrow (#Matterhorn ride vendor) going bankrupt. The ride was extreme but not rough. Examples still run in other parks.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

When real and made mix its perfection as here at the #Epcot resort. Disney deals with water in different ways in different parks. More about water environments in Disney Parks on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The water is present in many Disney Parks. In American Waterfront a vision of the past and future are joined together on #Tokyobay. But not for long as the area is changing.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

In Disney Parks it’s common to walk through sea environments but they take different forms. At #DCA this part of the ‘bay’ is really water storage for the raft ride.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#BobChapek book #Behindthecastle is out and the read through has started. Finished the introduction and the tone is already off putting and defensive. I’ll have a full review on #jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The rumor that #Disneyland is considering rebuilding the classic #Matterhorn if true would be in the investment range of $800 million. Design, construction, demo, etc each add to the number. Possible but unlikely. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

If #Tomorrowland is a rebuild it could become Tomorrowland 2055, an absolutely ambitious project that failed to launch. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The rumor that at #Disneyland the #Matterhorn will be demolished and rebuilt is unlikely to happen. Assuming that occurred it could amount to a $800 million+ project with the ride and surrounding development.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Eastside Disneyland project is huge involving ramps, flyovers and coordination with Anaheim city streets. A two (maybe more) phase project when completed will release land for more rides in DL & DCA. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Disney dreamed big building #WDW. Viewing this image the resort is waiting for development which would could in the decades to come.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Toy Story Land Disney World has added Bonnie and her toys turning a ride that opened in 2018 into a dance party rave. This video goes into details why this move is a brand withdrawal and is uninspired. youtu.be/Rf2UjjxGA6Q

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Uninspired: How Bonnie Changed Andy's Back Yard

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Santa Rosa was moved for Mater and CARSland. Here is the happy creative team responsible for everything Pixar, everything music. I can’t vouch for the guy on the far left. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Visiting one of #DCA last existing buildings with @LenTestaOpening and @JimHillMedia. Originally Santa Rosa Seed & Supply the building was saved & moved as part of DCA 2.0. Likely space will become beer retail. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

When #SplashMountain opened guests could view the image of their drop on these screens. The camera capturing the image, the screens and the in between equipment required was no small challenge to the Imagineers.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The trick of #Aquatopia was that guests believed that the sea wall separated them from the ocean. It separated them from roads and the monorail. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#TokyoDisneysea features a view inside a theme park that faces out creating an environment where a theme park seemingly extends out into the ocean. #TDS is a master class in theme park design.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#Aquatopia closed and this waterfront may be next for future attractions at #TokyoDisneysea. Rides are good but this environment can’t be replaced (& the volcano viewed from this angle will no longer make sense.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

What is the acceptable failure rate of a Kuka pick up in factories? What is the rate acceptable of Disney guests on the ride at #AvengersCampus.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Chart credit: @washingtonpost Affordability hits entertainment which includes #Disneyland. Dine in restaurants at #WDW have taken a hit as guests cut spending where they can. Jim.h.shull.com

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Cancelling the #Avatar project at DCA allows office workers to continue to operate in this building next to #Monsters ride. The clock is clicking but the alarm is years away. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Not being covered is that the New England next to #Aquatopia will close to be part of whatever new ride is planned for Tokyo Disneysea.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Lotso Bear was part of Andy’s Backyard but an adult had to plan and design the details. Creative development starts as lines on paper before production begins. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Later this month the book from Bob Chapek will be released. Should be an interesting read with a viewpoint from a man in the center of #TWDC for 30 years.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Looking forward to Robbie’s book. In full disclosure Mr Whelan interviewed me for my recollections of the time period on which he was reporting. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Marketing Toy Story 5 tie in aside, this is a Bonnie toy way too small for the scale of Andy’s Backyard. When I designed #ToyStoryLand I started with Andy’s shoe print and scaled every toy to that. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ideation is both a tool and a method to create new ideas and to solve problems. This video applies Ideation to fix Tomorrowland’s Space Mountain by building a new one. Click on the link to start watching. youtu.be/F6C6nXShSFY

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A New Space Mountain for a New Tomorrowland

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#HongKongDisneyland is among the finest of the Disney Parks. It opened 21 years ago in the best location of any Disneyland. More over on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The #UniversalStudios sign remains but the rest is gone. USH has changed & will continue to change as it continues to be Disney’s biggest park rival. More at jimhshull.com

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

There might not have been a Mickey’s Toontown if #UniversalStudios hadn’t first built this. Fievel’s Playland forged the path for Toontown & #ToyStoryLand. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#UniversalStudios is older than #TWDC yet there is no book about the history of its studio parks. A shame and a miss opportunity. Is there no interest in Disney’s biggest rival? More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#911 #WeareallNewYorkers The world changed 25 years ago. Traveling to the site confirmed that the acts of a few transformed the world.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#DisneylandForward pedestrian bridge will ramp up & cut between two hotels before crossing Harbor Boulevard. The restaurants & vendors will be outside the Disney security zone. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Disneyland #Monorail is a ride unlike WDW version (or TDL) that is a transportation system. The pedestrian bridge will cross over Harbor Boulevard here & then ramp down to the esplanade & over the subterranean tunnel between DL & DCA. Projected completion date 2028.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Credit by other. Assume bag check will move here temporarily so current bag check can be demolished to free space to build the bridge pier to span Harbor Blvd. #DisneylandForward is a moving kit of parts.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The theatre on TWDS lot is a place where I’ve watched many films in a perfect environment. Sound, lighting, seats all as good as it gets in a theater experience.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Not every building on TWDS lot is ‘friendly’. The Roy Disney building exterior has changed with glass the landscaping. Once home to Disney marketing and the Disney Archives.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is opening an Animation exhibit that was inspired by the Burbank studio. A campus design unlike others TWDS is landscaped and park like.

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

DCA 1.0 had moments when investment was made to make something expensive look cheap. This is one example. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The temple is in ruins yet the paint appears fresh. It’s more happy=theme park=guest approval, but is it true to the story? Credit: ⁦‪@bioreconstruct‬⁩

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#Duffy is major popular at #ShanghaiDisneyland. This poster suggests a redo of ‘Voyage to the Crystal Grotto’ ride in Fantasyland. If true it would be a prefect fit!

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Since 1955, Tomorrowland has represented an optimistic future shaped by science & technology. Its icon was Rocket to the Moon. but today it's a restaurant. This is the story of the attraction at the heart of Tomorrowland. youtu.be/g6qSKO3c068

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Will Tomorrowland bring back Rocket to the Moon?

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy 25th anniversary to Tokyo DisneySea!

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

If Disney built a studio park today would the ‘behind the scenes’ story be “AI&CGI”? The Disneyland template endures while narrow subject based parks fade. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Fast food was available on #DCA version on the Paradise Pier highway. I was Creative Director to fix this=1920s architecture resulting in home for Coco festivals. The ride will likely impact this area=Coco mini land. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

When Motors Action shunt show opened the car jumped over the canal, the cover was added later. Exciting show that ran for years in a 2K seat theater. More on YouTube.com/jimhshull

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Jim Shull Disney Journey @jimshull.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Jungle Cruise in Adventureland at #HongKongDisneyland travels on a broad river allowing the boats to open their engines and speed around the island. Changes the experience for the better. #jimhshull.com

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