magic . It has everything Rohde has been passionate about throughout his career .
MOVING FORWARD When you experience an attraction that Joe Rohde touched , you feel like an adventurer — exploring environments , ideas , and cultures in a way that makes you appreciate the world you ’ re in .
With a 40-year journey to cover , we ’ ve only brushed the surface of Joe Rohde ’ s legacy . But we can ’ t look back for very long . We have to keep moving forward to open new doors and explore new paths . Joe Rohde had an incredible influence on the world of Disney , and for that , we will always be grateful . Thank you , Mr . Rohde , for sharing your spark of inspiration with guests around the world .
Not only did Joe Rohde have a hand behind the scenes creating magic at Animal Kingdom , but Disney also left his imprint throughout the park in the form of Joe Rohde Easter eggs .
• On the lower-level exit hall of Avatar Flight of Passage , you can find red handprints marked JC , JR , and JL — for James Cameron , Jon Landau , and Joe Rohde .
• Near Tusker House , you can find a wall of masks with a sign advertising “ Jorodi Masks & Beads .” The name Jorodi sounds like Joe Rohde (* wink *). There are several of these signs throughout Africa .
• Also in Africa , look for the sign that says “ Cap ’ n Bob ’ s Super Safaris .” The cartoon character bears a very close resemblance to Joe .
• Look up at the Pongu Pongu stand in Pandora and search for a black dog tag featuring Joe Rohde ’ s photo .
ABOVE : Joe Rohde Easter eggs at Animal Kingdom . PHOTOS BY JUDD HELMS