Bob Weis

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Bob Weis

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Born| 1957
Alma mater| California State Polytechnic University
Occupation| Author

Robert William Weis, commonly known as Bob Weis (born in 1957) is an author and former President of Walt Disney Imagineering.[1] His 2024 book Dream Chasing chronicles his forty-year career at Walt Disney Imagineering, foreword by Bob Iger and is published by Disney Editions.

## Life and career[edit]

Weis joined Walt Disney Imagineering in 1980 after receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. During his career with Walt Disney Imagineering Weis contributed to all Disney Parks around the world, as well as resort designs, and Disney Cruise Line.[2] He was also President of Walt Disney Imagineering from 2016-2022.[3]

Since 2023 Weis has been global leader of immersive experience design at Gensler, the world's largest architectural firm.[4] He was named one of the top 50 influencers in experience design for 2024 by blooloop.[5][6]

He is recipient of the Buzz Price Lifetime Achievement Award from the Themed Entertainment Association (Thea).[7]

Disney's Hollywood Studios Window Dedicated to Former Imagineer Bob Weis Installed in 2023 to recognize his lifetime achievement at Walt Disney Imagineering.[8]

Weis received an honorary PHD from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in 2021.[9] He lives in Pasadena, California with his wife and daughter.

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Tom Bell "Bob Weis named president of Walt Disney Imagineering". World Disney News. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
2. ↑ Tom Barnes Weis Reflects on Prolific Career at Walt Disney Imagineering. Disney Parks Blog Retrieved December 19, 2022
3. ↑ Bruce Steele Bob Weis to Retire from Imagineering After 42 Years. D23 Retrieved October 20, 2022
4. ↑ Pansy Schulman Interview with Bob Weis, Global Leader of Immersive Experience Design at Gensler. Architectural Record Retrieved February 24, 2023
5. ↑ https://blooloop.com/
6. ↑ Welcome to the Blooloop 50 theme park influencer list 2018. Blooloop
7. ↑ Disney Parks Received Industry Honors The Walt Disney Company Retrieved November 19, 2020
8. ↑ Shannen Ace Disney's Hollywood Studios Window Dedicated to Former Imagineer Bob Weis Installed WDW News Today Retrieved May 1, 2023
9. ↑ Clay Fowler CPP to Award Honorary Doctorate to President of Walt Disney Imagineering CPP News Retrieved May 11, 2021

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