Blue Sky Cellar

Blue Sky is the very first step in the Imagineering process. That phase where "the sky's the limit." The page is blank, and no idea is too big or too small, too realistic or too far-fetched. Each notion is a vital part of the shared vision. Every thought helps mold, shape and improve the "Bid Idea." The only rule during this time of inspiration? "There Are No Rules."

DCA Entrance Plaza Sketch

An artist's rendering of Disney's California Adventure's future entrance plaza.

DCA Main Street Concept Sketches

Concept renderings of DCA's future main street, themed to mimic the 1920's when Walt first arrived in Southern California.

DCA Main Street Notes

Sketches and notes used to develop the themes and designs for the 1920's era California Adventure Main Street.

Future DCA Map

Future DCA map, including the updated Paradise Pier and the new Cars-land (based on the Pixar film).

Cars Land Sketch

Concept sketches of the new Cars Land coming to DCA!

Cars Land Rides

Artist rendering of the Cars Land rides coming to DCA!

Cars Land Rides

Artist rendering of the Cars Land rides coming to DCA!

Artist's Desk

An artist's desk inside the Blue Sky Cellar. (Note the Hidden Mickey on the painter's palette.)

Artist's Desk

World of Color Sketches & Notes

Artist's rendering of the World of Color (water and light show), coming to DCA in the Spring 2010!

World of Color notes (2)

World of Color Sketches & Notes

Concept sketches and notes used by Disney Imagineers to create the overall design for the proposed World of Color (to be built into the lagoon).

Silly Symphony Swings

Concept sketches of the Silly Symphony Swings, to open in DCA, in the Spring of 2010!

Silly Symphony Swings Notes

Paradise Pier Sketches

Artist's renderings of the new and improved Paradise Pier!

Paradise Pier Model (1)

Miniature models of the refurbished and newly themed Paradise Pier.

Paradise Pier Model (2)

Paradise Pier Model (3)

The Little Mermaid Ride Notes

Sketches and notes used to develop the theme for the upcoming Little Mermaid Ride at Disney's California Adventure.

Sketches of the Little Mermaid Ride

An artist's rendering of the proposed Little Mermaid Ride, planned to open in DCA in the Spring 2010!

Ferris Wheel

Concept sketches of new and improved Mickey Mouse-themed Ferris Wheel.

Paradise Pier Boardwalk Games

The newly refurbished Paradise Pier Boardwalk games will feature Disney characters. This baseball-themed game will feature artwork depicting Mighty Casey & the Mudville Nine.

Imagineering the Future

Display featuring Walt Disney and the concept that Disneyland will never be finished, as long as there is imagination, the park will always be changing and growing.

Midway Mania Notes

Sketches and notes that were used to complete the design for Toy Story's Midway Mania.