Dream Chasing

Praise

“Everyone has great ideas in them, but without the right environment those ideas often stay hidden. The best leaders create the environments that allow for all the creativity and magic to flourish. Bob Weis is one of those leaders. Dream Chasing is his story of how he learned to help people shine and howwe can learn to do the same.”
—Simon Sinek, Optimist and New York Times best-selling author of Start with Why and The Infinite Game

“Bob Weis was central to the explosion of creativity that marked Disney under Michael Eisner and later Bob Iger. Part memoir, part history, his story shows us how deeply intertwined Disney’s theme parks are with the American dream—and that the real American dream isn’t just finding success, but freeing the imagination.“ 
—Paul Goldberger, Pulitzer Prize–winning author and architecture critic

“From working as a Disneyland popcorn and balloon vendor to becoming the architect of a legacy of hope, dreams realized, and making the impossible possible, Bob’s story intimately illustrates how Walt Disney Imagineers bring joy, celebration, and laughter to our guests around the world. As an Imagineer, Bob shares that the making of experiences, both large and small, is a collaborative effort. And more importantly, that every project, whether the narrative is fantastical or real, is approached with creative artistry, skill, passion, and love. Dream Chasing is a must read!” 
—Carmen J. Smith, SVP, Creative Development—Content, Product & Inclusive StrategiesDisney Experiences, Disney Consumer Products, Walt Disney Imagineering

“Bob’s book is such a terrific read! For someone like me who spent more than fifty-one years at Disney, I so enjoyed discovering the “backstory” of so many pivotal moments in my career! Bob’s “seat at the table” for many decisive moments in Disney Experiences history is unique and provides stories you will no doubt hear for the first time!”
—George A Kalogridis, Retired president, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort