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What is the best major for a Disney Imagineer?

I would like to become an Imagineer- should I major in Engineering/Architecture or something that has to do with arts/design?

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Thank you comment icon Hi Evelyn, Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force behind the design and development of Disney theme parks, resorts, and attractions worldwide. They combine cutting-edge technology with storytelling to bring Disney’s magical experiences to life. To explore current career opportunities and the specific degrees or skills required, I recommend visiting the Disney Careers website. You can filter the search by selecting “Walt Disney Imagineering” under the Business category to see the latest openings and qualifications needed for each role. Wishing you the best of luck in your journey toward becoming an Imagineer! Justin Shapiro
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Ray’s Answer

The best way to find out what qualifications you will need for any position you desire, is to look at a job listing for that position. Go to the Disney careers website look at the imagineering positions available, determine which one(s) you would want and review the degree requirements.

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Go to Disney careers website and research qualifications for imagineer positions.
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Joseph’s Answer

Here ya go: This is all you need to know. Good luck

https://www.disneyinstitute.com/?ef_id=e915b1c1a6951b2f51f4d6e3b774d0fb:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!5052!10!80539409582802!80539607674175&CMP=KNC-FY25_DI_ACT_DOM_PDI_LGN_GNRL_DisneyInstitute_EXACT%7CB%7C5255751.DI.AM.01.01%7CMH5SQC5%7CBR|80539409582802&keyword_id=kwd-80539607674175:loc-190|dc|disney%20learning%20and%20development|80539409582802|b|5052:10|&msclkid=e915b1c1a6951b2f51f4d6e3b774d0fb
Thank you comment icon Hi Joseph! This looks like a helpful link but I do have a clarifying question: Are you suggesting that the learner attend the Disney Institute instead of attending a college? Gurpreet Lally, Admin
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Sreedhar’s Answer

Hi Evelyn,
I got the below link to give you an idea what Disney jobs are available today that are related to Imagineering. You can see that even non-engineers and non-architects are needed.
https://jobs.disneycareers.com/search-jobs?acm=ALL&alrpm=ALL&ascf=[%7B%22key%22:%22custom_fields.IndustryCustomField%22,%22value%22:%22Walt+Disney+Imagineering%22%7D]

Good luck!
Sreedhar
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Justin’s Answer

Hi Evelyn,

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force behind the design and development of Disney theme parks, resorts, and attractions worldwide. They combine cutting-edge technology with storytelling to bring Disney’s magical experiences to life.

To explore current career opportunities and the specific degrees or skills required, I recommend visiting the Disney Careers website. You can filter the search by selecting “Walt Disney Imagineering” under the Business category to see the latest openings and qualifications needed for each role.

Wishing you the best of luck in your journey toward becoming an Imagineer!
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Laura’s Answer

Hello Evelyn! As a former Imagineer, I can say that there is a broad range of backgrounds and disciplines, from mechanical engineering to architecture to construction engineering and project management, etc. So my answer would be do what you are passionate about and what you can excel at. If you're interested in engineering, there are also many different engineering disciplines within Imagineering such as software, mechanical, safety, civil, structural.

One critical way into Imagineering is through internships and the internships available will definitely be distilled down to the major areas of focus for the company, so I'd encourage you to look at those internships, see what are available. For example: here is a Mechanical Engineering Internship (https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/lake-buena-vista/wdi-show-mechanical-engineering-intern-summer-fall-2025/391/76642036432) which has an educational requirement of "Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an ABET accredited engineering program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics. "
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