Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. The company is responsible for designing and building Disney theme parks, resorts, and attractions around the world. Walt Disney Imagineering was founded in 1952 by Walt Disney himself and has since become one of the world's leading theme park design and development companies. The company is headquartered in Glendale, California and has offices in Florida, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.