In his role as creative executive for Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), Jung is responsible for leading the creative development of entertainment experiences for Disney theme parks, resorts and Disney Cruise Line. Currently, Jung is guiding Drawn to Life, a Cirque du Soleil production opening at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs in November.
Drawn to Life is the result of a partnership between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering. Written and directed by Michel Laprise, Drawn to Life is an acrobatic journey featuring innovative design, thrilling performances, incredible choreography, musical scores and new animation. The premiere happens to coincide with the 50th anniversary celebrations at Walt Disney World Resort.
Jung led the creative development of Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and was instrumental in development of all new shows for the opening of Shanghai Disneyland. He spearheaded the development of all the entertainment programmes for Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, Disney Cruise Line’s latest ships.
Jung also helmed the creative development of Disney experiences and shows such as Happily Ever After, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, Disney Movie Magic, Rivers of Light, The Tree of Life Awakenings and The Jungle Book: Alive With Magic.
