Imagine That: Ep. 39 - The Rockwork Architect: The Life and Legacy of Fred Joerger

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to ROCK with Sam, Kevin, and Amanda as we honor the legacy of Fred Joerger—the rockwork artist and model builder who helped shape the very foundation of Disneyland. From miniature models of Sleeping Beauty Castle to the towering peaks of the Matterhorn and Big Thunder Mountain, Fred’s work turned blueprints and concept art into believable masterpieces. We explore his career before, during, and after his time as an Imagineer, and how his fingerprints continue to tell stories at the parks today. Then, in our Imagineering Armchair segment, we dream up new ways to bring naturalistic detail and miniature magic back into the parks—just as Fred would have done. We invite you to become Armchair Imagineers with us! Please share your thoughts and join the conversation about this episode and more on our Discord! Join us in our completely free Discord https://discord.gg/4nAvKTgcRn Check out all of our amazing sponsors! Getaway Today https://www.getawaytoday.com/?referrerid=8636 If you want to book a Disney Vacation, please use our friends at Getaway Today. Also, if you call 855-GET-AWAY and mention Walt's Apartment, you will get a special dose of magic Where In The Park The Podcast-“Discover the history behind the details of Disney parks and more on the Where In The Park podcast” https://whereinthepark.com Check Out Sunken City Designs - from the mind of Louis Medina https://sunkencitydesigns.bigcartel.com