The second episode of the rebooted Imagineer That! has premiered online, with even more Tom Morrow 2.0 and a look at the many mountains of the Disney theme parks.
Imagineer That!
Disney first announced the return of Imagineer That! on August 20, and the first episode of the rebooted series premiered on August 25.
Imagineer That! was a series of interstitials that originally aired on Disney Channel between 1999 and 2001. The series was hosted by the robotic Tom Morrow 2.0, who was the mascot of Innoventions in EPCOT after it replaced the original CommuniCore. Guests could meet Tom Morrow in person, but he was removed in 2007.
Tom Morrow 2.0 also answered some questions about himself on the Disney Parks Blog, explaining a bit more of his history and what he’s been up to since 2007:
I’m a mini-matronic robot who enjoys hosting educational shows, making puns, and exploring the magic behind Disney Experiences. I made my debut at EPCOT’s Innoventions, where I used to live, and quickly became a fan-favorite for my curiosity and my car. My car is back, but the Imagineers say that Innoventions is not.
You may also remember me from the early-2000s Disney Channel segment “Imagineer That!” Back then, I got to hang out with Imagineers and uncover the science, storytelling, and engineering behind rides, fireworks, Audio-Animatronics… basically, anything that goes boom or whoosh or sparkles!
My Innoventions days wrapped up in 2007, and I retired to the not-so-quiet halls of Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California. I spent my days recharging, running diagnostics, and occasionally eavesdropping on Imagineers (while silently critiquing their coffee habits).
This rebooted version of the classic series will air on the Imagineering YouTube channel. Each episode answers a specific question – such as the title of Episode 1, “How do Imagineers think up the new rides?” The episodes run around 3 to 4 minutes, in keeping with the short nature of the original series.
Episode 2 – How Do Imagineers Make Mountains?
This second episode of the series premiered on September 15, 2025. This episode is dedicated specifically to the many mountains of the Disney theme parks.
This episode begins with an appearance from Michelle Khare, the host of the webseries Challenge Accepted. She explains she once submitted a question to the original Imagineer That! series, but it was never used. She asks, “How do Imagineers make mountains?”
This conversation also happens to take place in front of RX-24, also known as Captain Rex from the original Star Tours attraction.
Tom Morrow 2.0 drives to meet with Tammy Tosounian, a Rockwork Design & Engineering Manager for Walt Disney Imagineering. She explains the differences in types of mountains, from more realistic examples like the Matterhorn to the more fantasy-inspired floating mountains of Pandora – The World of Avatar. The designers begin with a small model, which is then scanned and transformed into a physical steel structure.
Tom Morrow 2.0 asks “What’s one thing people don’t think about when they see Disney mountains?” To which Tosounian replies that people do not realize how many components are integrated into the rockwork of Disney mountains, such as light features, speakers, and special effects.
The episode ends with Tom Morrow 2.0 encouraging viewers to put their questions in the comments, “We’ll try and answer as many as we can, even if it takes…years.”
Lion King Land
One other interesting component of this episode is a particular model seen in the background of the conversation with Tosounian. She is standing in front of a scale model of what appears to be a massive mountain shaped like Pride Rock at the top.
This is most likely the completed model for the new Lion King land coming to Disneyland Paris, which was previously revealed in March. However, the model in the episode has been painted a brown color that better replicates the shade of Pride Rock from the films.
The Lion King land will be located in Disney Adventure World, which is the new name for Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris. The park is also receiving a version of World of Frozen, which will be located near the Lion King addition. World of Frozen is opening in Spring 2026, as announced during Destination D23. There is not yet an opening timeframe for the Lion King land.
Recently, Disneyland Paris submitted permits for the Lion King area, which became public shortly after they were approved in mid-August. The permits mention that the land will have a Lion King covered attraction, a retail store inside the attraction building, a food kiosk with covered seating, guest restrooms, and an outdoor character meet and greet space.
In particular, we know the attraction will be a water flume ride similar to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The show building will be located within the artificial mountain seen in the concept art, and the attraction will have a peak elevation of 121 feet. Additional details revealed by the permits include theming details for the landscaping, entrance canopies made of resin imitating thatch, and more.
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Watch Imagineer That! Episode 2 – How Do Imagineers Make Mountains? below.
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