Steps to becoming an Imagineer

basketbuddy101 · 05-07-2007, 03:06:12 PM

Ok, my dream is to eventually become an imagineer. I would like to write the stories for attractions and make models of them and ride them before anyone else. It's just...I don't know what to do. What classes at high school can I take to make my goal come closer? Can somebody give me steps on what to do if I want to design rides and attraction. I'm gonna need it if I ever want to achieve my dream.

CostaFreak · 05-07-2007, 04:03:11 PM

I think this should help you out:

Try taking an art class or architecture class. The better you are at drawing your ideas, the better your chances at getting a job at WDI.

Now, if you ever wan't to create an idea, here's something to help you out:

Don't just have something pop into your mind and post it, give it some time to think about the idea.

Don't automaticly go to Disney Channel or Pixar for an idea.

Think as attractions not as rides or shows, but as an adventure that the average person can't usually expirience. Think of an expirience, and try making guests step back or forward in time to the era of your expirience, and make the theme fit well to the park you put it in, making it unique.

Try not to spare any detail in anything you create. Think it out from the expirience itself, the buildings, to the new shops and food areas around it that fit with the theme.

Once you do this, you will be able to master the art of Imagineering.

DisneyParksFan · 05-07-2007, 04:04:05 PM

I think the first step is to figure out exactly what type of engineer you are looking to become and then see if and/or how it relates to creating rides and their concepts.

There are many different types people with different titles and areas of profession that work on a single ride from start to finish.

~DisneyParksFan

ryguy222 · 05-07-2007, 04:48:36 PM

If your school offers it, a Computer Aided Design course would be extremely helpful, though you may get that in architecture.

mrhappybomb · 05-07-2007, 06:26:41 PM

taking a CADD class and Graphics design class should help you along your course, learning how to use Illustrator, Photoshop, and Flash will only help your chances and getting your job at WDI

mermaid_hair · 05-07-2007, 07:18:31 PM

Just do something you absolutely love (that would get you into imagineering) and expand on that. I love writing, and I'm beginning to write a story that I'd like to publish. Just build your knowledge on that subject, and go as far as you possibly can. I think you could become an imagineer if you can prove you have the knowledge and passion to pursue that job.

Katie M · 05-07-2007, 07:49:47 PM

Thank you, basketbuddy101 for posting this topic. I'm in the same boat.

basketbuddy101 · 05-08-2007, 12:17:45 PM

You are most certainly welcome. Thank you everyone for the great tips. I'm sure that these classes will help me gain the skills I need to work for WDI.

Chatterbug · 05-08-2007, 12:47:38 PM

You might want to take a look here http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/

Disney_Guy · 05-08-2007, 02:10:48 PM

Anyone can believe they're an Imagineer in their mind and come up with great ideas, but unfortionately that's as far as they'll ever get.
If you want good chances for actually becoming one, you'll obviously have to work for it, and it will take a lot of work.
First comes education, whatever level you are now, be on top of everything, even your mandatory classes like English, math, History, etc., along with electives, like, I would suggest art and architexture.
Don't neglect any class, if you're a top student, you have a much better chance at getting in a good college or University that have your path desires.
Just don't mess up now, because school for most people now, even if it doesn't seem, will matter in the future when it comes to getting out in life.

Rtoups · 05-10-2007, 07:11:07 PM

If you want to design rides, physics is a must, as well as an engineering course. As far as college goes, an art college or school of design would be your best option.

candystandman · 05-27-2007, 05:54:09 PM

alot of past imagineers have worked in the park before....
try getting an internship... thats what im planning to do...

Big Disney Fan · 05-27-2007, 10:06:01 PM

Does being an Imagineer mean ONLY working in robotics? Cause I stink at technology, but I LOVE to draw. I could do concept art or maybe storylines.

candystandman · 05-28-2007, 04:16:32 PM

imagineers include anything from ride conceptions and (painting and drawing)
the possibilities are endless
even construction workers are considered imagineers

disney_fanatic · 05-31-2007, 09:43:00 PM

Say we don't really know what type of field of engineering or architecture we want to go into, or just don't have the resources or classes at our schools...does anyone know any good websites??
I've always wanted to be an imagineer since I was 10.

05-07-2007, 03:06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
basketbuddy101 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 191	Steps to becoming an Imagineer Ok, my dream is to eventually become an imagineer. I would like to write the stories for attractions and make models of them and ride them before anyone else. It's just...I don't know what to do. What classes at high school can I take to make my goal come closer? Can somebody give me steps on what to do if I want to design rides and attraction. I'm gonna need it if I ever want to achieve my dream.

05-07-2007, 04:04:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
DisneyParksFan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: It's a secret ;) Posts: 410	I think the first step is to figure out exactly what type of engineer you are looking to become and then see if and/or how it relates to creating rides and their concepts. There are many different types people with different titles and areas of profession that work on a single ride from start to finish. ~DisneyParksFan __________________ DLP Rules!

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ryguy222 Comunity "Air Time" freak Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 2,976	If your school offers it, a Computer Aided Design course would be extremely helpful, though you may get that in architecture. __________________ Once upon a time in a fairy tale land.... ... and thats how the ozone was destroyed the end! *RCT3 Fireworks Competition! Join TODAY!!!*

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mrhappybomb Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,401 Images: 8	taking a CADD class and Graphics design class should help you along your course, learning how to use Illustrator, Photoshop, and Flash will only help your chances and getting your job at WDI __________________ Times been on Indiana Jones Adventure scenes the day it opened: 170 Times been on Canyon Blaster scenes 2004: 215 Check out my first Music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te5GkcLkP5o

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mermaid_hair Unofficial Mermaid Fan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mermaid Lagoon, Neverland Posts: 167 Images: 1	Just do something you absolutely love (that would get you into imagineering) and expand on that. I love writing, and I'm beginning to write a story that I'd like to publish. Just build your knowledge on that subject, and go as far as you possibly can. I think you could become an imagineer if you can prove you have the knowledge and passion to pursue that job. __________________

05-07-2007, 04:03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
CostaFreak Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Your Mind Posts: 393	I think this should help you out: Try taking an art class or architecture class. The better you are at drawing your ideas, the better your chances at getting a job at WDI. Now, if you ever wan't to create an idea, here's something to help you out: Don't just have something pop into your mind and post it, give it some time to think about the idea. Don't automaticly go to Disney Channel or Pixar for an idea. Think as attractions not as rides or shows, but as an adventure that the average person can't usually expirience. Think of an expirience, and try making guests step back or forward in time to the era of your expirience, and make the theme fit well to the park you put it in, making it unique. Try not to spare any detail in anything you create. Think it out from the expirience itself, the buildings, to the new shops and food areas around it that fit with the theme. Once you do this, you will be able to master the art of Imagineering.

05-07-2007, 07:49:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Katie M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Issaquah Posts: 82	Thank you, basketbuddy101 for posting this topic. I'm in the same boat.

05-08-2007, 12:17:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
basketbuddy101 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 191	You are most certainly welcome. Thank you everyone for the great tips. I'm sure that these classes will help me gain the skills I need to work for WDI.

05-08-2007, 12:47:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chatterbug Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 712 Images: 502	You might want to take a look here http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/ __________________ ON DISNEYLAND It has that thing-the imagination, and the feeling of happy excitement-I knew when I was a kid" __Walt Disney Stop by My Page and Say Hi

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Disney_Guy Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 1,038 Images: 10	Anyone can believe they're an Imagineer in their mind and come up with great ideas, but unfortionately that's as far as they'll ever get. If you want good chances for actually becoming one, you'll obviously have to work for it, and it will take a lot of work. First comes education, whatever level you are now, be on top of everything, even your mandatory classes like English, math, History, etc., along with electives, like, I would suggest art and architexture. Don't neglect any class, if you're a top student, you have a much better chance at getting in a good college or University that have your path desires. Just don't mess up now, because school for most people now, even if it doesn't seem, will matter in the future when it comes to getting out in life. __________________ Disney_Guy's top 4 films of 2008 (Thus far): 1. WALL•E 2. The Dark Knight 3. Pineapple Express 4. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Four out of three Americans in our country don't know how to use fractions properly.

05-10-2007, 07:11:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rtoups Nothin' Much Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 304	If you want to design rides, physics is a must, as well as an engineering course. As far as college goes, an art college or school of design would be your best option. __________________ SoCal OWNS.

05-27-2007, 05:54:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
candystandman Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: don treip Posts: 101	alot of past imagineers have worked in the park before.... try getting an internship... thats what im planning to do... __________________ hey guys.... hows it going

05-27-2007, 10:06:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Big Disney Fan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,062	Does being an Imagineer mean ONLY working in robotics? Cause I stink at technology, but I LOVE to draw. I could do concept art or maybe storylines. __________________ "Walt Disney's . Each week, as you enter this timeless land, one of these many worlds will open to you: Frontierland, tall tales and true from the legendary past; Tomorrowland, promise of things to come; Adventureland, the wonder world of nature's own realm; Fantasyland, the happiest kingdom of them all." - Disneyland TV show intro

05-28-2007, 04:16:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
candystandman Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: don treip Posts: 101	imagineers include anything from ride conceptions and (painting and drawing) the possibilities are endless even construction workers are considered imagineers __________________ hey guys.... hows it going

05-31-2007, 09:43:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
disney_fanatic Holy Toledo! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oregon Posts: 125	Say we don't really know what type of field of engineering or architecture we want to go into, or just don't have the resources or classes at our schools...does anyone know any good websites?? I've always wanted to be an imagineer since I was 10. __________________

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