What type of jobs do Imaginners have?

[brb1006]

Since I've recently finished my third Walt Disney World trip during my Senior Trip. I've felt motivated for working at Walt Disney World as a Cast Member or an Imaginner (Specially the Magic Kingdom and Epcot). I also really want to work as an Imaginner. However, I don't know what type of actives Imagineers have at the parks. So for actual workers at Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Can you let me know what type of activities do they have back there? Along with giving me the best reccomindations for the specific job and activity. Because I've recently been thinking about being one of the designers for a new attraction or a brand new show in the parks that might became a reality in the future. I've also got alot of inspiration for being an imaginner since I've payed close attention to the "One Man's Dream Exhibit" at Hollywood Studios and watching alot of biographies and some documentaries on Walt Disney. It's also my new life time goal and I been a huge lover Disney related stuff since I was born. The reason I brought this up, is because it's getting close until my graduation from high school and I'm prepared for college. My mother is not very familiar with Imaginners, since she isn't that familiar with Walt Disney World.


Another reason I created this thread, is because over the past few weeks. I've been thinking of very creative ideas for a future show or attraction at Epcot. Since Epcot hasn't added a new attraction since Soarin, and the "Horizon" and "Wonder Of Life" area might need a new theme besides being used for special events.


I've also gained this inspiration after seeing the 60th anniversary announcement video earlier this year.
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[RMichael21]

Hey there, @brb1006! Well, Imagineers have all kinds of disciplines from interior show design, to creative development to so many more. You can visit their website here.

However, it's extremely difficult to become one in the first place. You really have to stick out from the crowd. My suggestion would be to create a portfolio filled to the brim different concepts. In addition, many great Imagineers have used working in the parks as a stepping stone to getting involved with WDI.

If you'd like to work at the parks, you can visit the Disney careers website here. At the parks, they have loads of different areas. Attractions, Merchandise, Entertainment (that requires an audition), Food and Beverage (QS and TS), Park Operations, etc.

I hope that helped!

 

[brb1006]

Hey there, @brb1006! Well, Imagineers have all kinds of disciplines from interior show design, to creative development to so many more. You can visit their website here.

However, it's extremely difficult to become one in the first place. You really have to stick out from the crowd. My suggestion would be to create a portfolio filled to the brim different concepts. In addition, many great Imagineers have used working in the parks as a stepping stone to getting involved with WDI.

If you'd like to work at the parks, you can visit the Disney careers website here. At the parks, they have loads of different areas. Attractions, Merchandise, Entertainment (that requires an audition), Food and Beverage (QS and TS), Park Operations, etc.

I hope that helped!

What about new ideas for a future show or attraction?

 

[RMichael21]

What about new ideas for a future show or attraction?

What about them?

Another great option is the Disney College Program, which I assume you know about if you've done a lot of research.

But, if you don't know about it, it's like a study abroad program, but at Walt Disney World or Disneyland. You get to stay there for either 5 months or 7 months I believe and have an internship.

 

[lazyboy97o]

What about new ideas for a future show or attraction?

There is not necessarily a title of "New Ride Guy." Sometimes ideas come from executives not involved in creative work. The main group for creating new ideas is the Blue Sky group, who concentrate on just creating concepts. The most famous role is that of show producer, those who oversee creative development by taking them from concept to reality. Most show producers have a background in theater production, since there are a lot of parallels. Check out the Eddie Sotto threads for information on what that is like. And while a show producer may be doing lots of drawings and supervising, there are a myriad of other professions involved that require specialized knowledge, like landscape architecture, architecture or the many fields of engineering that are involved. Imagineering is also primarily based in California and Imagineers do not pick and choose they projects or a park of focus.

What about them?

Another great option is the Disney College Program, which I assume you know about if you've done a lot of research.

But, if you don't know about it, it's like a study abroad program, but at Walt Disney World or Disneyland. You get to stay there for either 5 months or 7 months I believe and have an internship.

The College Program, while sometimes sold as such, is not an actual internship. It is working in the parks and for most means nothing in terms of serious advancement within the Company as it is a rotating door of many, many people in just a year.

 

[RMichael21]

There is not necessarily a title of "New Ride Guy." Sometimes ideas come from executives not involved in creative work. The main group for creating new ideas is the Blue Sky group, who concentrate on just creating concepts. The most famous role is that of show producer, those who oversee creative development by taking them from concept to reality. Most show producers have a background in theater production, since there are a lot of parallels. Check out the Eddie Sotto threads for information on what that is like. And while a show producer may be doing lots of drawings and supervising, there are a myriad of other professions involved that require specialized knowledge, like landscape architecture, architecture or the many fields of engineering that are involved. Imagineering is also primarily based in California and Imagineers do not pick and choose they projects or a park of focus.


The College Program, while sometimes sold as such, is not an actual internship. It is working in the parks and for most means nothing in terms of serious advancement within the Company as it is a rotating door of many, many people in just a year.

Oh, I know, I was just saying that it's a good stepping stone to getting a full time job at the parks.

 

[brb1006]

Oh, I know, I was just saying that it's a good stepping stone to getting a full time job at the parks.

Aw well, I always felt a Rescuers version of Soarin at Epcot would be fitting though. Since they play the soundtrack for Rescuers Down Under at Epcot's water fountains.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Oh, I know, I was just saying that it's a good stepping stone to getting a full time job at the parks.

Entry level jobs at the parks are easy enough to attain without the prior experience of the College Program.