Congratulations to the student team of Elizabeth Fox, Diana Han, John McDonald and Josh Newton from Ringling College of Art and Design who brought home a first place win in the 24th Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations design competition. Their project, “The New Orleans Double Rail” is a symbol of hope for a city that’s greatest challenge is its location below sea level. The lower train uses modern-day projection technology to tell the story of the city of New Orleans by creating a magical and unforgettable sightseeing experience as the guests soar over the city aboard the suspended Double Rail train. Imaginations is a design competition created and sponsored by Walt Disney Imagineering with the purpose of seeking out and nurturing the next generation of diverse Imagineers. Started in 1992, the program has grown to include a separate version sponsored by the Hong Kong Disneyland® Resort. For this year’s Imaginations design competition, students from American universities and colleges were given the following challenge: Take what Disney does best today – from its world-class theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, and other entertainment venues that are globally highly popular with families - and apply it to transportation within a major city.

Ringling College of Art and Design