"Floating Mountains” Discussion with Joe Rohde
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Friday, Sep 18, 2026 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location
The Community Arts Workshop, Santa Barbara
631 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, California 93101
Details
Disney Legend Joe Rohde to Discuss New Memoir "Floating Mountains" at Santa Barbara Event
Local resident and visionary Disney Imagineer to explore creativity, collaboration, and a career spanning Animal Kingdom, space tourism, and global art expeditions
WHAT:
An exclusive evening with Disney Legend and Santa Barbara resident Joe Rohde, in conversation about his new memoir, Floating Mountains. Rohde will discuss his career and creative journey — from designing Disney's Animal Kingdom to his work in space tourism, his role with The Explorers Club, and art expeditions to remote corners of the world. The event offers a rare look into the mind of one of Disney's most visionary artists.
WHEN:
Friday, September 18
6:30 PM — Reception (wine and snacks)
7:00 PM — Talk begins
WHERE:
The Community Arts Workshop, Santa Barbara
631 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, California 93101
TICKETS:
$55, includes a signed copy of Floating Mountains, plus wine and refreshments
Ticket link
NOTE:
A portion of proceeds will benefit The Community Arts Workshop. Signing is limited to copies of Floating Mountains only — please refrain from bringing additional items for Joe to sign.
