Walt Disney Imagineering Quiz

What is the role of the speaker at Walt Disney Imagineering?

• Artist

• Mechanical Engineer

• Architect

• Special-effects Designer

What is the purpose of a mock-up in the design process?

• To test equipment

• To entertain guests

• To finalize the attraction design

• To create special effects

What is a challenge faced by the speaker in their work?

• Balancing work and personal life

• Dealing with difficult clients

• Managing a large team

• Switching from left brain thinking to right brain thinking

What inspired the speaker to become an engineer in the entertainment industry?

• Building toys like Legos

• A set design class

• Interest in mathematics

• Annual trips to Disneyland

What advice does the speaker give to students interested in entertainment engineering?

• Focus only on math and physics

• Avoid networking with industry professionals

• Reach out to people in the industry

• Pursue a theater background

What does the speaker hope to achieve in 25 years?

• Retire from Imagineering

• Lead their own teams of Imagineers

• Work in a different industry

• Become a professional artist

What has historically been challenging for women in the engineering field?

• Leading a team of Imagineers

• Working with a diverse team

• Finding a job at Disney

• Being treated equally