Learn how Disney’s ‘Imagineers’ make magic with this FREE online course

If magic is the heart and soul of Disney Land, then the Imagineers are the brain of the operation. They’re responsible for designing and building iconic rides, attractions, and resorts. Now, from the comfort of your home, you can learn the tricks of the trade. Imagineering in a Box by Disney is an online course you and your family can take right now at home and it’s totally free!

Thanks to the Khan Acadamy and Pixar, you can step into the shoes of some of the most creative people on the earth. The course will give you a behind the scenes look into Disney theme park design. In three parts, you’ll explore things like character design, costume design and even ride simulation.

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“With so many families at home together right now, we thought this would be an especially useful time to share this program,” a Disney blog post read.

“We are so excited to share with learners of all ages the unique ways that science, technology, engineering, and math are combined with creativity and design to create larger-than-life entertainment.”

The Imagineering in a Box program by Disney includes fun videos, activities and also a few Disney case studies. By the end, you’ll know exactly what it takes to build attractions like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or Splash Mountain from the ground up.

You can check out their website here, for the course information and to start your Imagineering-journey! You can also use the hashtag #ImagineeringinaBox or tag @WaltDisneyImagineering to be featured!

Talk about a productive quarantine!