Theron Skees Bonus Q&A (Walt Disney Imagineer: Disney Springs, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks)
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You don't get to choose your parents and you don't get to choose your bosses.
It's all about getting your foot in the door. It's about getting hired and getting on that first project team.
Teamwork is the only way that you deliver the very best product.
The very best work of your career comes when other people participate with you.
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Theron Skees spent 23 years at Walt Disney Imagineering as an Art Director and Creative Portfolio Executive. His work includes projects at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. Theron also led the redesign of Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World to Disney Springs, and he led the Imagineering team at Disney Cruise Line. Theron’s portfolio in themed entertainment is one that serves as an inspiration for aspiring designers, Imagineers, and anyone looking to turn a dream into a reality. You can follow Theron and learn more about his work at the links below: • Website: https://www.designerscreativestudio.com • Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/209607574152654 • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theron.skees/ • YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWU0-KVHvIEeqoCi-miRfeA In this bonus episode, Theron and I answer questions on Instagram Live about his career at Walt Disney Imagineering. This episode includes a lot of stories and advice not heard on our previous episode, including how to become an Imagineer, how to overcome constructive criticism, what to do if your leaders change their mind about a project, and an idea Theron had with his friend Jason Surrell to bring the world of gaming to theme parks. What other questions would you like to ask Theron? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: • Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast (http://www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast) • Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast (http://www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast) • Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews (http://www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews) • Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ • Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com (mailto:matt@imagineerpodcast.com) Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine (http://imagineer.wdw-magazine.com) , the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: • Website: https://thekingdominsider.com • Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel: • Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP • Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP • Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP • Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP • Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show • Share the podcast with your friends • Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 • Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast • Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 • Download Imagineer Tours - http://imagineertours.com Special thanks to our Hero Patreon members! • Thomas N • Devan L • Katelyn F Enjoy the show!