Disney Legend and legendary Imagineer Joe Rohde is coming out with a book on the secrets of creativity. The book, titled “Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible,” is already available for pre-order on the Disney website. Here’s a look at what will surely be a must-buy book!
Joe Rohde Book: “Floating Mountains”
Here’s how Disney describes the book, which is available for pre-order now and will be released on September 8, 2026. The book is 320-pages long, and will surely have plenty of insight from the most influential Imagineer of our time. Floating Mountains will be published by National Geographic.
Disney Legend and Imagineer Joe Rohde unlocks the secrets of creativity in this powerful exploration of imagination, innovation, and life lessons for turning vision into reality.
In this inspiring narrative, Disney Imagineer and experience architect Joe Rohde offers a master class in creativity: where it comes from, how it thrives, how to harness it to shape extraordinary experience, and the best way to work within creative teams.
Using real-life experiences from his childhood and career (at Disney and beyond), Rohde delves into the mysteries of the creative mind and unravels how a team of creatives can work in harmony to produce masterful works of art.
From building Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park to building a sand castle replica of Rome to designing stages at Coachella, Rohde’s own life experiences color his theories on creativity—from how creativity is born to finding unifying creative themes to team hierarchy and community building.
Equally useful as a business book as it is a tool for expanding your own creative expression, Floating Mountains provides guidance for connecting your personal creative pursuits with the larger world.
A generous reflection that illuminates the artistry of one of the greatest creative minds in the 21st century, this is a resource for all those in creative ensembles and lifelong learners looking to make a meaningful impact on the world.
Rohde retired from Walt Disney Imagineering back in January 2021 after a 40-year career. Rohde was named a Disney Legend in 2024.
Rohde started his career with The Walt Disney Company as a model designer for EPCOT Center, and is possibly most famous for his work as the lead Imagineer for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Rohde has worked on a variety of projects during his career at Imagineering, including creative design for Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa. Rohde has been a fan favorite thanks to his commitment to highly themed design, immersive experiences, and passion for storytelling.
In addition to his work at the theme parks, Rohde was instrumental in the development of the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.
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