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KingMickey · 11-17-2009, 02:50 PM

KingMickey's Imagineering Application

Why do you want to be a participant in this game?
I want to participate in this game because I love the magic of Disney Imagineering. From a new attraction, a spectacular show or parade, or even a restaraunt or gift shop, the possibilities to explore are endless. That's one of my favorite aspects of Imagineering. You can stretch out of the realm of reality and create a new, immersive story and environment for guests to explore. That's what Disney is known for, to give a one-of-a-kind experience and I'm hopeful that I could live up to that standard.

What are your experiences in theme park design, be it in forums, or just personal interest/history?
I've had quite a bit of experience in the Imagineering department already. I originally partipated in this competition, since Season Four. During that season, I was lucky enough to make it all the way to the finals, where I received the 2nd place position for that season. In Season Five, I left the competiton early, due to my own personal goals, yet I still received the 5th place position. Over the course of these two seasons, the other competitors and I had been asked to design new E-Ticket attractions, new shops, restaraunt, land and even complete park overhauls. In these past two seasons, I've learned so much from my fellow competitors and judges. I can only hope that I get better with each passing project. I hope that Season Six will be my best season yet.

Here are a few of my works from the seasons:

http://www.visionsfantastic.com/foru...68-post61.html
This project included a new Fantasyland D-Ticket attraction, which replaced Snow White’s Scary Adventure and Pinocchio’s Daring Journey. The new attraction is a Beauty and the Beast dark ride. From Season Four.

http://www.visionsfantastic.com/foru...01-post38.html
This project included a new E-ticket attraction for Frontierland, as well as new additions to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and a new backstory to Frontierland. From Season Four.

http://www.visionsfantastic.com/foru...39-post40.html
This project required the contestant to create just ONE scene from a newly designed E-Ticket. The contestant described the scene, in vast detail, from color and lighting, to animatronics and special effects. My scene was from I ride I created, titles Maleficent's Forbidden Tower. From Season Five.

Although I've had a bit of experience with this competition, I've also had much more outside this contest.

Towards the conclusion of Season Four, I started The Ultimate Disney Resort thread on these boards. This massive resort features five theme parks, three of them being my own, original theme park concepts, as well as most of the attractions and shops found, within. The resort also features several resorts and two water parks. Of course, fellow Visions Fantastic members, such as AraBrokenDreamer, Disneyland_DHI and Maneatingwreath, offered guidance, suggestions and ideas along the way and I am so grateful.

The Ultimate Disney Resort

Additionally, this doesn't have much to do with Disney Park Imagineering, but I've also fully created a third installment for the Kingdom Hearts series, respectively titled Kingdom Hearts III. The project took place over at the WDWmagic boards. Designing a complete video game could be just as hard as designing any park or attraction, especially with a massive game like Kingdom Hearts. I believe that I have successfully done it with KH3.

Kingdom Hearts III -Imagineering A Video Game - WDWMAGIC.COM Forums

Since then, I've started creating a Kingdom Hearts 4 video game sequel, as well. I've just started with this project, but it looks promising. I'm hoping that it'll be a great success!

Kingdom Hearts IV- Imagineering a Video Game - WDWMAGIC.COM Forums

What are your greatest strength as an Imagineer?
I'm confident that I can design a great dark ride. For me, they are the most fun and imaginative. I love creating new, original lands and even land makeovers. I also enjoy creating shows and firework displays. I have a great knowledge of Disney parks past and present. I feel like these specific fields and types of attractions suit me best.

What is your biggest obstacle as an Imagineer?
Mainly, detail.

What is your favorite theme park attraction (NOT counting POTC and Haunted Mansion, sorry, those two are just too easy) from a theme park design excellence standpoint and why?
Darn tiki, POTC and HM gone...in that case, I would have to go with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The ride itself is so massive and is one heck of an experience. It's a great family ride, yet still offers the thrills. It's vastly detailed, you could ride that attraction 10 times in a row and still find new details. I love the entire western frontier theme of the attraction, it actually feels like you're riding through the abandoned passages of a mountain, just off the outskirts of a western town. My favorite thing about the attraction is that it feels like a different experience at night. Lights and sound really bring out the attraction and offer a different experience at night.

Thanks for reading my Season Six application and I truly hope that you take my application into consideration. I greatly appreciate your time and care.
-KingMickey

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KingMickey People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: In line at Haunted Mansion Posts: 253 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	KingMickey's Imagineering Application Why do you want to be a participant in this game? I want to participate in this game because I love the magic of Disney Imagineering. From a new attraction, a spectacular show or parade, or even a restaraunt or gift shop, the possibilities to explore are endless. That's one of my favorite aspects of Imagineering. You can stretch out of the realm of reality and create a new, immersive story and environment for guests to explore. That's what Disney is known for, to give a one-of-a-kind experience and I'm hopeful that I could live up to that standard. What are your experiences in theme park design, be it in forums, or just personal interest/history? I've had quite a bit of experience in the Imagineering department already. I originally partipated in this competition, since Season Four. During that season, I was lucky enough to make it all the way to the finals, where I received the 2nd place position for that season. In Season Five, I left the competiton early, due to my own personal goals, yet I still received the 5th place position. Over the course of these two seasons, the other competitors and I had been asked to design new E-Ticket attractions, new shops, restaraunt, land and even complete park overhauls. In these past two seasons, I've learned so much from my fellow competitors and judges. I can only hope that I get better with each passing project. I hope that Season Six will be my best season yet. Here are a few of my works from the seasons: http://www.visionsfantastic.com/foru...68-post61.html This project included a new Fantasyland D-Ticket attraction, which replaced Snow White’s Scary Adventure and Pinocchio’s Daring Journey. The new attraction is a Beauty and the Beast dark ride. From Season Four. http://www.visionsfantastic.com/foru...01-post38.html This project included a new E-ticket attraction for Frontierland, as well as new additions to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and a new backstory to Frontierland. From Season Four. http://www.visionsfantastic.com/foru...39-post40.html This project required the contestant to create just ONE scene from a newly designed E-Ticket. The contestant described the scene, in vast detail, from color and lighting, to animatronics and special effects. My scene was from I ride I created, titles Maleficent's Forbidden Tower. From Season Five. Although I've had a bit of experience with this competition, I've also had much more outside this contest. Towards the conclusion of Season Four, I started The Ultimate Disney Resort thread on these boards. This massive resort features five theme parks, three of them being my own, original theme park concepts, as well as most of the attractions and shops found, within. The resort also features several resorts and two water parks. Of course, fellow Visions Fantastic members, such as AraBrokenDreamer, Disneyland_DHI and Maneatingwreath, offered guidance, suggestions and ideas along the way and I am so grateful. The Ultimate Disney Resort Additionally, this doesn't have much to do with Disney Park Imagineering, but I've also fully created a third installment for the Kingdom Hearts series, respectively titled Kingdom Hearts III. The project took place over at the WDWmagic boards. Designing a complete video game could be just as hard as designing any park or attraction, especially with a massive game like Kingdom Hearts. I believe that I have successfully done it with KH3. Kingdom Hearts III -Imagineering A Video Game - WDWMAGIC.COM Forums Since then, I've started creating a Kingdom Hearts 4 video game sequel, as well. I've just started with this project, but it looks promising. I'm hoping that it'll be a great success! Kingdom Hearts IV- Imagineering a Video Game - WDWMAGIC.COM Forums What are your greatest strength as an Imagineer? I'm confident that I can design a great dark ride. For me, they are the most fun and imaginative. I love creating new, original lands and even land makeovers. I also enjoy creating shows and firework displays. I have a great knowledge of Disney parks past and present. I feel like these specific fields and types of attractions suit me best. What is your biggest obstacle as an Imagineer? Mainly, detail. What is your favorite theme park attraction (NOT counting POTC and Haunted Mansion, sorry, those two are just too easy) from a theme park design excellence standpoint and why? Darn tiki, POTC and HM gone...in that case, I would have to go with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The ride itself is so massive and is one heck of an experience. It's a great family ride, yet still offers the thrills. It's vastly detailed, you could ride that attraction 10 times in a row and still find new details. I love the entire western frontier theme of the attraction, it actually feels like you're riding through the abandoned passages of a mountain, just off the outskirts of a western town. My favorite thing about the attraction is that it feels like a different experience at night. Lights and sound really bring out the attraction and offer a different experience at night. Thanks for reading my Season Six application and I truly hope that you take my application into consideration. I greatly appreciate your time and care. -KingMickey __________________ The Ghost Host: Do not pull down on the safety bar, I will lower it for you. And heed this warning: the spirits will materialize only if you remain quietly seated at all times. Last edited by KingMickey; 11-17-2009 at 02:55 PM.