How do Disney Imagineers make things look old and creepy? | Imagineer That! Halloween Special
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One way we can make a place feel a lot older than it is is through props.
Sometimes we source a new prop and just make it look old using paint to add patina, dirt, yellowing, or even dust.
We actually use something called a webcaster gun. It's essentially a glue gun with a pneumatic air compressor attached to it.
All the clocks in the building are frozen in time at 8:05, which is the moment the elevators dropped on October 31st, 1939.
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🎃 Welcome to a special Halloween episode of Imagineer That! Ever wondered how Disney Imagineers make attractions look old, spooky, and authentically creepy? Join Tom Morrow 2.0 as he heads to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to uncover the secrets behind Disney’s incredible set decoration techniques—including a surprising tool: a web-shooting gun! ✅ What you’ll learn in this episode: • How Imagineers create aged, eerie environments • Behind-the-scenes tricks used by Disney set decorators • Why details matter in immersive storytelling 📖 Read more on Disney Parks Blog → https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/imagineer-that-returns-with-tom-morrow-2-0/ 🎥 *About the Series* Imagineer That! is back! Follow Tom Morrow 2.0, a zany mini-animatronic with insider access to Walt Disney Imagineering, as he answers your biggest questions and reveals the magic behind Disney attractions. 🔍 *Explore More Episodes* 🎥 How do Disney Imagineers make mountains? → https://youtu.be/YLZlSxFU1rE 🎥 How do Disney Imagineers think up new rides? → https://youtu.be/0gal-ucgFKU *Follow Walt Disney Imagineering* 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waltdisneyimagineering/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/walt-disney-imagineering/ 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for more Imagineering stories! → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4DavIB24rEr5waVY5AgZLg *Follow Disney Live Entertainment* 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/disneyliveentertainment 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/disney-live-entertainment/ 🌐 *Learn More About WDI* Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative powerhouse behind the magic of Disney’s global destinations. From concept to creation, our Imagineers blend storytelling, art, science, and technology to craft unforgettable experiences for families around the world. Find out more → https://sites.disney.com/waltdisneyimagineering/ 💬 Drop a 👻 in the comments if you made it this far! #waltdisneyimagineering #imagineerthat #disneyhalloween