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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