Imagineers

Disneyland Paris was developed by Imagineers who aren't just leaders in theme park design but the entire experiential entertainment sector.

None of this is explicit in the Splash Mountain attraction; the Disney Imagineers removed the Uncle Remus character from the equation and replaced him with Br’er Frog as the attraction’s narrator.

You have windows for famous Imagineers that created some of the most iconic attractions.

After choosing Anaheim, California, as the location for Disneyland, Walt gathers the Imagineers (a term referring to imagination engineering, popularized by Disney) to design it.

Interestingly, the Disney Dish podcast notes that Imagineers were high on Cinemagic Kingdom, which teases a movie-focused park while making it a direct relative to the neighboring Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks.

Building a Better Mouse: The Story of the Electronic Imagineers Who Designed Epcot.

Some Imagineers wanted it to represent the cutting edge of technology, while others wanted it to showcase international cultures and customs.