LightBox Expo opens doors for aspiring artists across a spectrum of media that includes animation, graphic design, and consumer products. In 2024, the convention added theme parks to that roster with the event’s fit at presentation from Walt Disney Imagineering. Hosted by Jeanette Lomboy (Portfolio Executive Creative Producer), the panel showcased insights from Imagineers Dustin Schofield, Emo O’Brien, Daniel Jue, and Charita Carter, each bringing a unique perspective on projects including Zootopia at Shanghai Disney Resort, Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the domestic parks. Each project showcases a new level of artistic alignment between Imagineering and Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS), blending physical environments with animated effects and characters to create vibrant, story-driven experiences for guests.