Walt Disney Imagineering Reviews
Updated May 7, 2021
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Pros
"The most inspiring work environment with very talented and passionate employees" (in 21 reviews)
"Work life balance, great people, fun product" (in 12 reviews)
Cons
"Long hours and somewhat under appreciated by leadership for the effort necessary to drive for continued project delivery successes" (in 10 reviews)
"The 'inbreeding' of the upper management and the fact that most of them have never had jobs anywhere else creates a most bizarre 'logic'" (in 6 reviews)
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- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Exposure to applications you would otherwise never have
Cons
Not a lot of career growth
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
- Friendly co-workers and work atmosphere - I was able to go to different Imagineers and get input on my designs - Perks like getting into the parks for free (some limitations) and a learning stipend - I was able to move around to different departments based on what was needed - Access to better tools and new technologies
Cons
- As WDI keeps getting more corporatized, it feels like WDI is losing its heart - I feel that contractors are treated as second-class citizens when it comes to things like corporate events - Vertical growth opportunities are few and far-between - You have to hustle to find work to fill your time sheet unless you're assigned to a big project
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
Great place to work if you enjoy feeling like you're a part of something much bigger than yourself. Great company culture and internal celebrations. Environment is very casual, but professional. Bottom line; a very fun place to call "work".
Cons
Massive problem with cronyism. Very difficult to get ahead if you are not part of the right group, and accepted. Too many ceilings and too many bosses for true advancement. Career development is talked about alot but is really a myth. Never have I seen a company more confused about what diversity means, although the attempts at it do deserve some credit.
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
-Amazing range of projects to work on and experience. -Creativity at it's finest - 'Making the Magic' -To be able to see the Guests reactions and sheer happiness while enjoying experiences you had a part in designing...
Cons
-Long hours sometimes -A bit of 'brown nosing' and favoritism played within the ranks when reaching for a promotion or accolade. Many times this is not based on your experience or knowledge or what you can bring to the higher position - but WHO you know. It's pretty pathetic.
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
WDI is an awesome place for designers who want to get there hands in a lot of different types of projects. You also get to work alongside some of the coolest and most talented people. Really awesome work-life balance.
Cons
The environment can be competitive. Although the company runs like a consulting group within the greater Walt Disney Company, the politics still trickle down into everyday life in ways.
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Nice projects, good budgets, park tickets
Cons
Management is incompetent, Old timers can be defensive, inflexible and abusive. Sooo many layers of management. Lots of feuds between departments.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
The company highly promotes an open door policy where typically any manager or leadership is accessible.
Cons
Very hierarchical and bureaucratic place. Trying to implement any changes was hard.
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
- stimulating work environment with a wide array of world class talent - international project work with opportunities for travel and relocations - budgets to support the level of expectations from customers
Cons
- discard of dedicated talent for cost cutting reasons - more corporate approach in the last few years lessening the joy of the work
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
The product Walt Disney Imagineering makes is happiness, there is really nothing more rewarding than that. The job not only allows creativity it is a mandatory requirement. The Disney specific perks are pretty great. There is no lack of challenge or variety in the job. There is a culture of comradery and collaboration.
Cons
Pay is industry average. There is no clear path of advancement and no transparency into how to advance. There is no infrastructure for training, mentorship, and talent development. If you are lucky enough to work with someone who is a good mentor, great. If not there are no good alternatives.
- Current Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
unique projects, ability to customize products, great co-workers
Cons
large scale company, slow to make decisions
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