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WDW Vacationer
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I have the same questions!
disneysroyal411
New Member
I feel the same way but there is about 12 years till I can try to make it true! 
Yes, you can (but IME, many times, Disney will have picked you before you even apply), and in some cases yes.
SeaBreeze
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Imagineering is extremely competitive. They generally won't look twice at a candidate unless that have built up a good amount of experience. However, if you're a student you can look into the Imaginations contest; the winner gets an internship with Imagineering 
Work hard and don't give up :wave:
Work hard and don't give up :wave:
Monty
Brilliant...and Canadian
- In the Parks
- No
There's a really good D23 article you can read:
http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/091209_NF_FS_How I Became an Imagineer.html
How I Became an Imagineer...
09.12.09 - At a lively panel and Q & A session on September 12 at the Storytellers Theater, Disney Legend and former Imagineering Ambassador Marty Sklar hosted a panel that sought to answer the question Marty says Imagineers are asked the most often: How do you become an Imagineer?
Well, it was learned during the course of this engaging talk, Imagineering reflects life in that there is no one way to accomplish anything to which we set our minds. But after listening to an articulate and passionate set of Imagineering panelists, the following rules or mindsets are good predictors of success — no matter which of the more than 140 Imagineering disciplines one pursues — in Imagineering, one of the world's most enigmatic crafts.
Disney Legend Marty Sklar moderated this spirited presentation and Q&A session about how the journey to Imagineering is made.
1. Follow the road less traveled.
As Josh Gorin, a researcher at Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Research & Development (R&D), says, "Don't let what the world says you should do get in the way of what you want to do."
2. Be comfortable working in a magic factory.
Even if you don't always know the rules and don't always know where you're going with an idea.
3. You don't have to be a good public speaker.
More than one Imagineer pointed out their deficiencies in this, one of the most feared of all disciplines. Curiously, all the Imagineers on hand were excellent and passionate speakers.
4. Go to school.
Imagineers tend to have a multi-disciplinary backgrounds, often double- and triple-majoring in such areas as Film, Fine Art or Information Technology.
5. Enjoy a blank piece of paper.
As Marty says, you can either be terrified of a blank sheet of paper or relish the chance to put your ideas down on it. As designer Scot Drake says, "I never knew what I wanted to do. I just knew I wanted to fill a blank sheet of paper."
6. Be a team player.
There are no ideas at Imagineering that are the work of one person. Ideas are subjected to input from across the spectrum of Imagineering disciplines. "Listen to the ideas of your thought partners" says Shelby Jiggetts-Tivony, a director of Theatrical Development.
7. Love storytelling.
As, Shelby says, "Like most Imagineers I fell in love with storytelling at an early age. All Imagineers are storytellers."
8. Never say no.
Always seize on any challenging opportunity even if you think you can't do it, says Susan Dain, a principal production designer, whose work includes creating the colorful fauna and fish found undersea at the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. "There's no straight path here," she says.
9. Find the right blend.
As Dex Tanksley, an architect and storyteller, says, "Find the right creative and technical balance," for that will lead to the best story you want to tell.
10. Don't seek public approval.
Almost unanimously, Imagineers said much of their ideas and work never make it to final creation. "Imagineers do a lot of work guests will never see," Shelby notes.
http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/091209_NF_FS_How I Became an Imagineer.html
How I Became an Imagineer...
09.12.09 - At a lively panel and Q & A session on September 12 at the Storytellers Theater, Disney Legend and former Imagineering Ambassador Marty Sklar hosted a panel that sought to answer the question Marty says Imagineers are asked the most often: How do you become an Imagineer?
Well, it was learned during the course of this engaging talk, Imagineering reflects life in that there is no one way to accomplish anything to which we set our minds. But after listening to an articulate and passionate set of Imagineering panelists, the following rules or mindsets are good predictors of success — no matter which of the more than 140 Imagineering disciplines one pursues — in Imagineering, one of the world's most enigmatic crafts.
Disney Legend Marty Sklar moderated this spirited presentation and Q&A session about how the journey to Imagineering is made.
1. Follow the road less traveled.
As Josh Gorin, a researcher at Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Research & Development (R&D), says, "Don't let what the world says you should do get in the way of what you want to do."
2. Be comfortable working in a magic factory.
Even if you don't always know the rules and don't always know where you're going with an idea.
3. You don't have to be a good public speaker.
More than one Imagineer pointed out their deficiencies in this, one of the most feared of all disciplines. Curiously, all the Imagineers on hand were excellent and passionate speakers.
4. Go to school.
Imagineers tend to have a multi-disciplinary backgrounds, often double- and triple-majoring in such areas as Film, Fine Art or Information Technology.
5. Enjoy a blank piece of paper.
As Marty says, you can either be terrified of a blank sheet of paper or relish the chance to put your ideas down on it. As designer Scot Drake says, "I never knew what I wanted to do. I just knew I wanted to fill a blank sheet of paper."
6. Be a team player.
There are no ideas at Imagineering that are the work of one person. Ideas are subjected to input from across the spectrum of Imagineering disciplines. "Listen to the ideas of your thought partners" says Shelby Jiggetts-Tivony, a director of Theatrical Development.
7. Love storytelling.
As, Shelby says, "Like most Imagineers I fell in love with storytelling at an early age. All Imagineers are storytellers."
8. Never say no.
Always seize on any challenging opportunity even if you think you can't do it, says Susan Dain, a principal production designer, whose work includes creating the colorful fauna and fish found undersea at the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. "There's no straight path here," she says.
9. Find the right blend.
As Dex Tanksley, an architect and storyteller, says, "Find the right creative and technical balance," for that will lead to the best story you want to tell.
10. Don't seek public approval.
Almost unanimously, Imagineers said much of their ideas and work never make it to final creation. "Imagineers do a lot of work guests will never see," Shelby notes.
Yoop33
New Member
I am always on the Disneyworld.jobs boards seeing what is available. While there are many jobs in NY I am not sure if Imagineering is one of them. I have noticed however that Disney is very picky and requires a ton of experience in a similar field (typically 10 to 15 years) in addition to "Desiring" a Masters in that respective field as well. Oh and everytime I look.... It seems they are only looking for interships... Not an easy accomplishment but I am sure it is well worth it for those who have that title.
I will see if I can ask one next time I am there. I usually see them on Fridays
I will see if I can ask one next time I am there. I usually see them on Fridays
Monty
Brilliant...and Canadian
- In the Parks
- No
Architecture :shrug:
Architecture, Industrial Design, Sculpture...