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Magic Makers: Kevin Lively, Former Imagineer & Writer

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From cracking jokes on the Jungle Cruise to crafting the backstories of Disney’s most immersive attractions, Kevin Lively has left his mark on theme park storytelling. As a former Walt Disney Imagineering Show Writer, Kevin helped bring Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the Jungle Cruise refresh, and Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland to life. He even worked on Muppets Haunted Mansion and played a pivotal role in connecting the Jungle Cruise attraction to its feature film starring Dwayne Johnson.

In this episode, we dive into Kevin’s incredible journey—from Best Jungle Cruise Skipper to Imagineer—unpacking his creative process, the balance between authenticity and imagination, and what it was like crafting stories for beloved Disney experiences. Don’t miss this deep dive into the mind of a master storyteller!

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1. Magic Makers: Kevin Lively, Former Imagineer & Writer (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Made in Spain (00:15:19)

3. (Cont.) Magic Makers: Kevin Lively, Former Imagineer & Writer (00:16:07)

92 episodes

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From cracking jokes on the Jungle Cruise to crafting the backstories of Disney’s most immersive attractions, Kevin Lively has left his mark on theme park storytelling. As a former Walt Disney Imagineering Show Writer, Kevin helped bring Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the Jungle Cruise refresh, and Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland to life. He even worked on Muppets Haunted Mansion and played a pivotal role in connecting the Jungle Cruise attraction to its feature film starring Dwayne Johnson.

In this episode, we dive into Kevin’s incredible journey—from Best Jungle Cruise Skipper to Imagineer—unpacking his creative process, the balance between authenticity and imagination, and what it was like crafting stories for beloved Disney experiences. Don’t miss this deep dive into the mind of a master storyteller!

Send us a text

Support the show

Don't forget to check us out on Instagram and our website!

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Chapters

1. Magic Makers: Kevin Lively, Former Imagineer & Writer (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Made in Spain (00:15:19)

3. (Cont.) Magic Makers: Kevin Lively, Former Imagineer & Writer (00:16:07)

92 episodes

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