IAAPA Attractions Expo 2016

Jeffrey Abraham
Art Director
Walt Disney Imagineering


Jeffrey Abraham is currently serving as art director for Disney Springs while also completing his role as creative director on the expansion project. An industrial designer specializing in multiple design areas, his skill set includes everything from hand sketching and painting to 3-D design, model building and props. He began his career in theme park design in 1990 when he was hired as a designer with Walt Disney Design and Engineering working on various design/brand projects for the parks with clients such as Coca-Cola, HBO and Walt Disney Feature Animation. Jeffrey worked his way to Senior Designer at Disney • MGM Studios and was appointed Art Director of Magic Kingdom in 1999. After taking a break from the company to pursue his own design projects, he returned to The Walt Disney Company in 2012 as a set decorator with Walt Disney Imagineering. Prior to his current role, he was part of the Big Thunder Mountain refresh focusing on props. While at Disney Springs, he has worked with more than 65 new tenants on the design of their individual spaces, focusing on their brand story while creating unique experiences for guests. He also focused heavily on the design of Jock Lindsey Hangar Bar.

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