Joe Rohde in EPCOT on 9/30

[Thelazer]

He was walking around World Showcase with another Imagineer who appeared to be explaining things to him.

I think this is, mostly how the walk went:

"And here Joe, remember how great this pavilion was when you helped designed it.. well yea, we ripped that crap out and put in some cardboard cutouts.... oh now look over here, that great story telling, showing the world the best of each country idea... well we cut that back, and you know it kinda fits, but sorta just maybe, in a way, but.. not really, but.. hey it's a frozen movie ride so YEA!! Let me show you this really great thing here Joe.. Remember that hope everyone had about dreaming it.... right?...... Joe?? Joe?? Joe????????? why are you crying?"

 

[jaxonp]

If Indy happens it will be a new attraction with a new ride system. I still don't know why people are obsessed with Indy so much.. Let Disneyland have that attraction. We have many unique things too. I was at Disneyland over Labor day and found that Indy is starting to show it's age. Still an incredible achievement and awesome experience but if you haven't experienced the latest in Pandora then you need to. It would be really disappointing to ride Flight of Passage then go on Indy right after.

 

[Raineman]

I heard he was selling the complete set of Epcot 35th Anniversary pins that were dangling from his ear....

 

[lazyboy97o]

I suppose we have proof now that WDI has actually been to Epcot recently, so cross "ignorance" off the list of excuses as to why it's gone so far downhill.

Walt Disney Imagineering doesn’t pay the bills.

 

[Bairstow]

Funny thing is that the Atlantic Regional office for WDI is literally right behind Test Track. So you thing they would be there more often.

Is anyone of any weight or importance stationed there?

 

[njDizFan]

Tony and Bob were also wandering Epcot today.

Nice, Didn't your trip last year coincide with some top execs wandering around??hmm

 

[marni1971]

Nice, Didn't your trip last year coincide with some top execs wandering around??hmm

Seems to happen a lot. What a coincidence!!

 

[Dead2009]

I feel bad for the kids who had to see his disgusting ear-dangler in all of its droopy glory in person

Im surprised that thing doesnt cause his head to lean to one side all the time.

 

[No Name]

I suppose we have proof now that WDI has actually been to Epcot recently, so cross "ignorance" off the list of excuses as to why it's gone so far downhill.

And WDI makes all of the decisions?

 

[MrHappy]

Maybe Joe is involved in the Brazil pavillion somehow? In one of his latest Instagram photos he did say some work-related travel was coming his way...

I'd love to see documentaries of these research trips. Do they exist?

 

[Ralphlaw]

Seems to happen a lot. What a coincidence!!

We saw Marty Sklar in the Land pavilion a few years back. Perfect gentleman. We even got a picture with him..

 

[hanwill]

So- do these people wander around with other Disney people... or by themselves? Reason I ask- we were in WDW one day and there was a guy... in a suit... name tag of Bob. Looked just like Bob Iger... walking through Tomorrowland... all by himself... it was totally out of place... he looked like he was about 5'6". still don't know if it was him.

 

[hanwill]

So- do these people wander around with other Disney people... or by themselves? Reason I ask- we were in WDW one day and there was a guy... in a suit... name tag of Bob. Looked just like Bob Iger... walking through Tomorrowland... all by himself... it was totally out of place... he looked like he was about 5'6". still don't know if it was him.

This was a few years ago btw.

 

[trainplane3]

I'd love to see documentaries of these research trips. Do they exist?

Go to his Instagram and read through what he posts. There's some interesting stories he puts on there.
https://www.instagram.com/joerohde/

 

[lazyboy97o]

Is anyone of any weight or importance stationed there?

Kathy Magnum is probably the biggest name.

I'd love to see documentaries of these research trips. Do they exist?

Discovery Channel did television specials on the research done for Expedition Everest.

 

[JediMasterMatt]

I recommend some light reading for the executive saunter through EPCOT these days... seems appropriate simply based on the title.

 

[Cousin Huet]

I recommend some light reading for the executive saunter through EPCOT these days... seems appropriate simply based on the title.

Feinstein related.....my reaction to the state of EPCOT would be like the outtakes from the Bob Knight television show called "Golf Your Way with Bob Knight". Anyone offended by language should not go view this but if you have a sense of humor, you're welcome, as it's a great piece of art by The General.

 

[zulemara]

Tony Baxter and Bob Gurr are such nice people. I like how Bob had a sharpie all ready to sign people's stuff! Very nice people!

We drank around the world with him after a podcast cruise and I rode Test Track with him! He is the most amazing guy! If you ever talk to him, he just gushes about how amazing it is that Walt inspired raving fans like us. He LOVES it!

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Feinstein related.....my reaction to the state of EPCOT would be like the outtakes from the Bob Knight television show called "Golf Your Way with Bob Knight". Anyone offended by language should not go view this but if you have a sense of humor, you're welcome, as it's a great piece of art by The General.

Love that show. Sam Carmichael had his hands full trying to keep Knight under control.

 

[MisterPenguin]

So- do these people wander around with other Disney people... or by themselves? Reason I ask- we were in WDW one day and there was a guy... in a suit... name tag of Bob. Looked just like Bob Iger... walking through Tomorrowland... all by himself... it was totally out of place... he looked like he was about 5'6". still don't know if it was him.

Bob is 5'6.5"!