Theron Skees (Walt Disney Imagineer: Disney Springs, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks)
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I just realized that it it just it just wasn't the right thing for me, you know. Um family was at home and and I enjoyed what I was doing. But, you know, here at the end of production, everything gets taken apart and, you know, recycled.
I always try to come at it from the perspective of um the the design firm leader. Um even even when I was in Imagineering, I always thought of my project team as the design firm and that the Walt Disney Company or the Disney Cruise Lines or you know um Disney um um Hong Kong, I always thought of them as the client.
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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 (http://www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast) • Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast (http://www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast) • Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews (http://www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews) • Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ • Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com (mailto:matt@imagineerpodcast.com) Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine (http://imagineer.wdw-magazine.com) , 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!