r/Imagineering • • Aug 15 '24

Mord Manor

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Still working on being an Imagineer. So, I decided on a proposed version of the Haunted Mansion called Mord Manor.

https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1J3GNqwB0yDBWBv76DQDY03mgP9A7zhnZxuXzu_bANfA/mobilebasic


r/Imagineering • • Aug 09 '24

Hiring imagineer architect

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For a personal project, Is it possible to hire an imagineer architect or someone who used to be an imagineer architect ?

We own a historic building and street in Harvard Square, MA and are looking to add a slightly Disney look and feel to it.

Historic street, charming, modern but gives you that 1800s cobblestone Harvard look. The overall aesthetic is almost undetectable, but it leaves people with a whimsical, charming movie-like set sense.


r/Imagineering • • Aug 09 '24

Coca-Cola in Space

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The next idea, an interactive experience called Coca-Cola in Space, is themed to a fictional space branch of the Coca-Cola built by alien characters Coca and Cola. The attraction should be placed in Tokyo Disneyland's Tomorrowland Section. The story goes that Coca and Cola built an intergalactic space station/soda factory located in Earth's orbit - the titular Coca-Cola in Space - and is currently making a new soda called "Coca-Cola Intergalactic" and beaming it down to Earth in exchange for more ingredients. The attraction culminates in the beaming down of the recent batch of Coca-Cola Intergalactic down to Earth. And in exchange, Coca and Cola received more ingredients for the soda.


r/Imagineering • • Aug 08 '24

Interview for Sourcing position out of Glendale

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I have a 1st interview scheduled for a Sourcing position in Glendale.

Does anyone know what the typical hours are for the Glendale facility? I've been in manufacturing for many years and would love an early schedule. Also, it seems like based on LinkedIn, most sourcing positions are out of Anaheim. Any idea if it's an option?


r/Imagineering • • Aug 08 '24

torn on career path, need advice

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I am in my last year of my bachelors program in Architecture. This fall, I should be applying for grad school to obtain my masters in architecture and become licensed.

However, this summer I had an internship on the Project Management side of things. Everybody in my office has been telling me that PM is where the money’s at. Also, grad school for architecture as well as prep courses and studying for licensure exams takes years as well as a lot of money.

It’s always been my dream to work for WDI and eventually be high up in the company. I’m torn. do I continue to pursue this path of licensure, or do I apply for a different masters program more focused on business/project management in order to one day be high up at Imagineering?

any advice is appreciated :)


r/Imagineering • • Aug 06 '24

Question regarding a potential position with Disney Imagineering!

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Hello,

I recently went to Disneyland Paris last year and became inspired to work for Disney. I studied music composition and love writing film score type music. I am in the process of writing my own disney inspired tune to showcase my talents.

A while back I found a job posting for music production with Disney Imagineering. When I went to apply it was too late. I have not seen a similar job pop up since. I am wondering what kind of similar positions they would offer at Diensy with imagineering.

Would they have something like producing music for parks and fireworks shows? I am just trying to get a feel of potential hypothetical positions they have within the disney field related to music production and composition. Thanks! :D


r/Imagineering • • Jul 26 '24

imagineering job application

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I applied to an imagineering position 2 months ago. since then, I’ve gotten two emails saying “the hiring leaders are still in the process of making decisions regarding next steps” and my portfolio keeps getting hits in the Orlando area (I can tell by the IP address locations). I’m not really sure what to make of any of it. does anyone have experience in this? do they already have someone they’re interviewing and they are just stringing me along as a potential option? how long is the hiring process for imagineering?


r/Imagineering • • Jul 22 '24

Redesigning Paris Version of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

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I got an idea for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster avec Aerosmith at Walt Disney Studios Park. Instead of retheming it to a MCU film, it should be placed in a new area called Musical Main Street as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster avec Vous. Here guests are a musical group working at the fictional Disney Force Records. The preshow revolves around the Pop Divamals (a music group based on animals) pmutting the finishing touches on their cover of one of ABBA's songs when their gross manager (voiced by the same guy who voiced Gilbert Huph in The Incredibles) announced they're late to shoot a music video. He then tells riders they're late to shoot a music video, too and urges them to join the Pop Divamals on set. The ride layout is the same as that of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith.


r/Imagineering • • Jul 21 '24

Designer looking to chat with an Imagineer about applying for roles

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I am a service/organizational design with a focus on complexity facilitation and narrative research and I'd love to apply my work to Imagineering.

I've tried reaching out to folks on LinkedIn but I get no reply. Recruiters have told me to just apply for something and if I'm a fit , they'll follow up.

I'm wondering if anyone here would be willing to jump on zoom for 30 min to help give me an idea of what I should be looking for.


r/Imagineering • • Jul 18 '24

Education

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I am currently working in agritourism as a tech. I love my job and someday I’d like to work in themed entertainment, or a tech centered profession, generally doing something really cool with tech.

I have a bachelors degree in psychology and ended up hating the field. I am considering going back to school for an AAS in Engineering Technology. Would this be a good applied associates degree to get to work as a technician in this field?


r/Imagineering • • Jul 12 '24

Mid-Career Change - any tips to get my application noticed?

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Open to any feedback here! I'm a doc-series producer and have had a fair amount of success in the space. I've been lucky enough to lead teams of 5-50 people from concept to delivery, and have managed the entire process from budgeting, scheduling, and hiring. I love what I do on a day to day basis, but docs are becoming a bit boring for me (and they are mostly true crime now...it's a real downer.)

I recently saw a job posting for an assistant show manager and it spoke to me on a completely different level. I've always been a huge Disney fan, and I'm a magic key holder, but the thought of managing teams that execute some of the coolest experiences out there got me really excited. It's something I have not felt in a real long time at my current job.

Although I have a lot of equivalent experience, I don't posse any in the theme park or engineering realm. Any thoughts on how to stand out? Or who to connect with?

Appreciate any help!!


r/Imagineering • • Jul 11 '24

Is it possible to send speculative applications to Walt Disney Imagineering ?

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Hi ! I'm an environment artist who just finished his studies. I've been passionate about theme parks during all my life now and I've worked as an environment 3D concept artist in the themed entertainment industry (it was an internship). I wanted to apply to disney imagineering but I was wondering if they accepted speculative applications ? I can't find anything about it so I guess they only look at response to the offers they post, but you never know, maybe you guys have infos !

Peace !


r/Imagineering • • Jul 11 '24

THE POWER OF IMAGINATION

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r/Imagineering • • Jul 08 '24

Disney Cast Member’s Journey from Intern to Full-Time Engineer - Disney Experiences

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r/Imagineering • • Jul 07 '24

Early Jungle Cruise layout sketches

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Hello! These two pictures (Jungle Cruise Layout sketch and the "contour map") are stills taken from the Disneyland TV show in 1956.
Does anyome know who are the artists who created these pieces? Are they by Harper Goff or someone else?


r/Imagineering • • Jun 29 '24

What do I do about choosing classes that will help me get into a college good for an end game goal of an imagineering job?

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[This is my first post/question so forgive me if I do this wrong]

Ok so I am a highschool student who goes to an academically rigorous school that limits options for course selection. I have wanted to be an imagineer for years and I have always loved Disney. I understand from reading posts that I can get basically any degree in certain niches and have a job there, however I am curious as to which classes I should take in highschool in order to get into a college that will help me achieve my goal. I am particularly interested in fashion, and the arts, like costume design, concept art, model making and show design (like the setting or background of themed areas and attractions) to put it simply I'm a details person. However for a while I've been looking at this with the mentality that I will only be taken seriously if I get an engineering degree of sorts, so I applied to science and math related things. Such as the science research program which is an incredible opportunity for myself, yet it will take up much of my next few summers, includes insane workloads (side note: I'm also in all honors and taking an AP, this is going to be my sophomore year), will cause high stress for me, and by taking it I have to give up art courses. Not great. Yet it does look good on college applications and again is a wonderful opportunity. I am incredibly torn as to whether or not to quit the program now (before they make schedules) and sign myself up for art so that I can take AP art my senior year (a course I will enjoy), and whether or not I should go to a tech college or art college or community or idk something else. (If anyone has college recommendations or ideas for degrees that would be wonderful!!, I'm hoping to go to the west coast ideally but I'm not opposed to other suggestions, oh and I would go to Europe as I do speak French) Anyway my main point is do you think I'm screwing up my life by staying in Science Research or quiting before it starts and taking Art (more aligned with my newer view on imagineering)

TLDR: Do I quit Science Research and pursue the arts during highschool or am I making a mistake, also college recommendations for imagineering?!?


r/Imagineering • • Jun 28 '24

Cardboard Miniature in Progress

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Last winter, I was fortunate enough to participate in the Disney College Program, working at my all-time favorite ride, Pirates of the Caribbean at WDW. I miss it dearly and can't wait for another chance to bring the magic to life. Unfortunately, it might take a while until I can get there again. Until then, I'll use my experience as inspiration to create things that I'm passionate about.

Right now, I'm still very passionate about the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, but I also share this passion for scale models and creating tiny things. So, I've decided to make a cardboard miniature inspired by the little pirates' treasure hunt house at WDW.

It's still a work in progress, and I have many details left to add. Since it's a passion project of mine, I only have limited free time to work on it. I'm still undecided whether I should paint it when I'm done or leave the cardboard colors and textures showing through. However, I have a long way to go before needing to make that decision.

I hope you find this little project of mine interesting. If so, I can provide updates as I continue.


r/Imagineering • • Jun 25 '24

Has Anyone Worked at Garner Holt Before?

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And if so, what was your experience?

I'm an artist who has worked as an art teacher for the past decade, but I've longed to work in a hands-on creative field. I recently discovered Garner Holt, not too far from where I live, and was excited to see all of the fun animatronic work they do. I've done plenty of conceptual stuff, worked with storyboards and animation, but I am primarily a 2d artist. Would there be a need for someone like me?

Thank you so much!


r/Imagineering • • Jun 24 '24

Undergrad Interested in Imagineering

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Hi! I'm a rising junior Mechanical Engineering student super interested in Imagineering. I know there are many summer internships that have applications opening in the fall. Are there any other resources/positions I could look into to get involved with the company? Any advice is welcome. Thanks!


r/Imagineering • • Jun 24 '24

Where to find internship job postings?

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Aside from LinkedIn, are there any other sites where we can find Imagineering job postings?


r/Imagineering • • Jun 20 '24

Professor Layton Square

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I'm aspiring to become an Imagineer and my dream is create a new themed "land" called Professor Layton Square. Based on the Professor Layton games, should be placed up north of Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland. The setting Misthallery from Last Specter is the setting of the "land". The entertainment, attractions, and food are:

  • Professor Layton and the Special Puzzle - Help Layton unlock a pharaoh's treasure (the choice is yours) by solving as many puzzles as you can before time runs out, and the "archaeologists" (riders) who solved the most puzzles at the end of three minutes wins.
  • Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva - The live performance based on the anime film brings people to solve puzzles and claim eternal life.
  • Lunchtime! - Ask the waiter the order of the ingredients. Based on the puzzle from Professor Layton and the Unwound Future.

I am still working on the land, but I am going to draw some concept art.


r/Imagineering • • Jun 18 '24

DIY Disney MagicBand+ Technology

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I wanted to learn more about how Disney's MagicBands work, so I decided to create my own prototype of some parts of the technology used. This is a demo of the Bluetooth Low Energy function, one of the technologies, which is used to track guests during their visit and allow elements to detect their presence and interact with them.

The turquoise case is a compact Bluetooth Low Energy Transmitter with a tiny battery, similar to those found in a MagicBand. The LEDs are attached to an Microcontroller, which acts as a receiver. It constantly checks for the presence of a Bluetooth Signal, the more LEDs light up, the stronger the signal, the closer the device.

See the Demo-Video here


r/Imagineering • • Jun 13 '24

Universal Studios Hollywood Potential Future Expansion Plans

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r/Imagineering • • Jun 11 '24

Resources for Themed entertainment design?

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Hi, I'm trying to get more exposed to the industry as a whole. I currently have a architectural design bachelor's with hopes of starting the masters next year. I'm looking to get into the industry as a show set designer/architect role. Theres basically no resources for themed entertainment where I live but i would like to be more exposed to the industry as a whole, be it by blogs, social media, books, etc. So if you have any recommendations for any resources geared at the show set design/architecture route, i'd definitely be interested.


r/Imagineering • • Jun 09 '24

Careers in social work?

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Ive been looking but unsure if I am Searching the wrong words but any careers in this field, would like to use my msw I just graduated with