Mexico Pavilion , he sculpted the pyramid centerpiece . He also contributed to the design of the Norway Pavilion . Years later , Rohde returned to the Mexico Pavilion to paint a mural in the back of the gallery .
DISNEY IMAGINEER JOE ROHDE ON STORYTELLING MAPINCHERA
video for Captain EO with the sketch artists as they created characters for the film .
In 1989 , Joe helped develop The Adventurers Club . The idea for this popular Pleasure Island location formed when Rick Rothschild ( from WDI ) saw the artifacts and décor at Rohde ’ s house .
Across World Showcase Lagoon , you can still hear Joe ’ s voice as he portrays Alexander Graham Bell at The American Adventure .
ONE LITTLE SPARK OF INSPIRATION In the early days of EPCOT , Joe appeared in several attractions , including an interactive green-screen experience called Dreamfinder ’ s School of Drama at Imageworks in the Imagination Pavilion . As Dreamfinder , he offered guests the chance to magically ( digitally ) participate in a comedic western film .
Rohde also appeared in the preshow
Did you know Joe provides the voice for Alexander Graham Bell ? PHOTO BY RICH RAMOS