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lightguy · Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Posts: 42

Has anyone here participated in Imagineering's ImagiNations competition before?

Any pieces of advice? What did you think of the experience?
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steamboatwillie · Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 31 Location: Los Angeles, CA

This sounds A-MAZING!! I read a little about it, and from what I can gather, I THINK you have to currently be enrolled in high school or college to participate -- anyone know otherwise? Formally this takes me out of the running, but I'd love to get involved if I'm incorrect in my assumptions.

icandrawem2 · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 171

You know matt, I was looking into this a while back and there is no clear rule on whether or not you have to be enrolled in school to enter. Or at least there wasnt when I looked at it. It did mention you had to be involved in an industry organization/job and so do the other members of your team, so there may be a way around having to be in school. It would be a cool opportunity though, a good chance to show off your skills.

steamboatwillie · Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 31 Location: Los Angeles, CA

Really? OK, well then I definitely have to take a second look at it.

lightguy · Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Posts: 42

did anyone else enter?

I'm curious how others are doing?
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icandrawem2 · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 171

Not me. We found out that you have to be either currently enrolled in college or have just graduated so I was out of luck. I figured I would just get em in the real world!

lightguy · Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Posts: 42

I just found out my team made it to the Semi-Final round.

I have to wait 2 more long weeks before I'll know if I get to go to WDI.
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Loric · Joined: 03 Jan 2008 Posts: 143

Hope all goes well.

I am not allowed to participate since I have worked for Disney in the theme parks. Bummer.

If you get to the top don't forget your friends back here Wink

icandrawem2 · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 171

Wow congrats Jason. I didnt realize you were actually in the competition, I just thought you were wondering if anyone else was! Best of luck to your team, can you talk about your project or is that confidential right now?

lightguy · Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Posts: 42

Thanks a lot, I'm really happy to have made it this far. Wish me luck for the finals Smile

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kingslyZISSOU · Joined: 21 May 2008 Posts: 41 Location: Florida

did you win?
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Holly · Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:23 pm Post subject:

http://www.nj.com/news/local/index.ssf/2009/06/four_jersey_college_students_t.html

icandrawem2 · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 171

Wow, congrats to those folks...but I hope that the VR world isnt where everything is headed. The write-up wasnt very descriptive and from that, the project didnt sound very exciting to me...but i cant make criticism without seeing it first hand i guess. What do you all think?

I know what I think, and that's these boards are DEAD lately! I guess everyone is too busy enjoying summer....or working like some of us!