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I think this is the right spot? I have a question for Jerry on the next episode. For someone who is trying to become an Imagineer, what should I do other than the Disney College Program? And are there any other tips for someone like me. This would be fantastic to get an aswer from someone who is an actual imagineer. Thanks guys!
I think this is the right spot? I have a question for Jerry on the next episode. For someone who is trying to become an Imagineer, what should I do other than the Disney College Program? And are there any other tips for someone like me. This would be fantastic to get an aswer from someone who is an actual imagineer. Thanks guys!
Being someone who did the College Program over at WDW, and got to have a 3 hour talk with an Imagineer, I can tell you what he told me.
I work at Space Mountain, and still do now (seasonal after the college program). I told my managers I really want to be an Imagineer and they were able to set up a meeting for me with an Imagineer. Probably one of the best days ever, just seeing his office was a blast with different concept arts all over the place for attractions that have been cancelled, etc.
When I asked him how to become an Imagineer, it was basically the same answer Jerry said. Do what you love, there is something in Imagineering for it. He majored in theatre, and most of the Imagineers he talked to me about majored in English, theatre and movie production. You have to remember that it's all about the story, so being able to write a great story and keep the imagination alive is key. Also, you're working on basically a movie set, so a good amount have majored in theatre. Imagineering covers 99% of anything and everything whether it's art, writing, engineering, business, etc. He said everyone has their own way of getting in. Some have contacts inside which basically get them in just by knowing Mr. John Doe, others by having friends who know imagineers and telling them about their friend, etc. It came down to having connections. The more people you know, the better chance you have in getting in.
They also have discussions at what they call Disney University, which gives free classes to Cast Members. They had an Imagineer come in who does nothing but settle business decisions, and he's an imagineer. Has no idea what so ever about engineering, art, etc. But doing business is something Imagineering also needs. He said the same exact thing, that no matter what you love, there is something in Imagineering that covers it. So if you think engineering isn't for you, you still have just as much of an opportunity as anyone else. The discussion also went on to say because of all the outsourcing Imagineering now does, they usually outsource most of the engineering aspects of Imagineering, while keeping the creatives in house.
Just my two cents from the talks I've been a part of and seen while being at Disney thus far.
^ Thanks a lot! I do plan on doing the College Program during the Spring Session this coming January or next. I've had an interview before and got accepted but I couldn't go because I was just starting out in college and needed to focus on that first. I do want to take some of the enigneering type classes there so i can talk to an Imagineer and learn a little more. So all in all, the main thing I'm learning seems to be networking.
^ Thanks a lot! I do plan on doing the College Program during the Spring Session this coming January or next. I've had an interview before and got accepted but I couldn't go because I was just starting out in college and needed to focus on that first. I do want to take some of the enigneering type classes there so i can talk to an Imagineer and learn a little more. So all in all, the main thing I'm learning seems to be networking.
Thanks for your input, it really helped me out.
Yea, do the engineering class for sure. My friend did it when I was there, and since there were hardly any people there (max 15) they focused on getting them internships at Ride and Show. The people Imagineers go to after they say, "We want to build this, can we?" A lot of Ride and Show people end up going to Imagineering too, so it's a great place to get an internship.
Make sure to talk to your managers when you do the CP to let them know how you want to be an Imagineer. Once you're in the Disney loop, it's only a couple degrees of separation between you and people all over the company.
I have very recently started to listening to the podcast, so I don't know much about Doug and Brent. What are your guys' professions? On the two I listened to, you said that Brent is part of the design with coasters. What company? Or just plain what does he do? Same to Doug _________________ A Skittle and a Pony-Boy! I love Knott's!
I have very recently started to listening to the podcast, so I don't know much about Doug and Brent. What are your guys' professions? On the two I listened to, you said that Brent is part of the design with coasters. What company? Or just plain what does he do? Same to Doug
Brent is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Super 78 - www.super78.com. His team has created such attractions as "Curse of DarKastle" in Busch Gardens Williamsburg and the "Believe" Shamu show for all 3 SeaWorlds. Of course these are just a couple of the many attractions and media they've done so make sure to check out their website.
As For me (Doug)... I'm just a fan of Theme Parks. I am an ex-Real Estate Investor (thanx to the complete collapse of the housing market) and I currently work Quality Assurance in the medical field. I started reporting Theme Park News & Articles for Thrillride.com back in 1999.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:38 pm Post subject: Favorite Midwest Theme Parks?
Hey guys. I live in St. Louis and recently joined the forum. Taking out Six Flags St. Louis (formerly Mid-America), do you have any favorite parks from the Midwest area? I'm looking for an interesting place that could be reached in less than a day for a short road trip.
^ To tell the truth, I haven't experienced any attraction close to St. Louis. Brent was born and raised there, but all he talks about is Six Flags Over Mid-America.
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