Guy Spagnoli (Walt Disney World Engineering)

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

History, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Kids & Family

5 • 830 Ratings

🗓️ 3 November 2018

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

When I first created the Imagineer Podcast, I wanted to pay homage to Walt Disney Imagineers, the creative geniuses who design and create the Disney Parks & Resorts. That's why I'm incredibly proud to be able to share an interview I had with a retired Engineer, Guy Spagnoli, who knows a thing or two about Walt Disney Imagineering. Guy is not only a gifted and experienced Engineer; he's also a caring Cast Member even to this day (years after officially retiring from the Walt Disney Company). In today's episode, Guy and I chat about his experiences working for the Walt Disney Company and his outlook on what it takes and what it truly means to be a Cast Member for Disney. I think you'll find Guy's story and perspective on life and work to be incredibly inspirational. What do you find to be most inspirational from Guy's story? What is your dream job at the Walt Disney Company or elsewhere? 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 Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerAudio NEW! Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Please also join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ and invite your friends to join as well. I encourage you to leave your thoughts and questions in the group (I'm happy to address them on Facebook or over the air), as well as your vacation photos, favorite Disney memories, Disney news, and more. Connect with fellow like-minded Disney fans and Imagineer Podcast listeners. I look forward to seeing you and your Disney friends and family in our Facebook Group! Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. 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 Become a VIP Member - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://teespring.com/stores/imagineer-podcast Enjoy the show!

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0:00.0	Hello. Hello and welcome to the Imagineer podcast, your unofficial guide to all things Disney.
0:30.8	I'm your host, Matthew Krall, and this is episode number 31 of the Imagineer podcast.
0:37.3	In today's podcast episode, we are going to do something
0:40.1	different and incredibly special because I had the opportunity to chat with an actual
0:45.5	Imagineer for the Walt Disney Company. His name is Guy Spagnoli, who some of you out there
0:50.9	might have seen on Instagram and probably even know for things beyond that,
0:55.6	but he is someone who had the opportunity to work as an engineer for the Walt Disney Company
1:01.0	and has so much knowledge and insight into what it takes to work for the Walt Disney Company
1:07.1	as an Imagineer, as an engineer, or even just simply as a cast member.
1:12.3	He truly exudes Disney Magic and really hones in that spirit of what it means to be a cast
1:20.3	member for the Walt Disney Company.
1:22.7	And thankfully, he was so generous in giving of his time to be able to speak with me and give all of you out
1:29.9	there a little bit more of an idea of what it's like to work for Disney and what it takes
1:35.3	to become an Imagineer, especially if you're out there if you're listening, if you've one day
1:40.0	dreamed of becoming an Imagineer, especially if you're still young in middle school, high school,
1:45.5	perhaps even in college, or honestly, even if you're an adult looking to switch careers,
1:50.9	Guy has some incredible stories to share and so much knowledge and such a unique history
1:56.3	that I think will inspire all of you who are out there hoping of one day working for the Walt Disney Company to know that if you can dream it, you really can do it and make this dream a reality.
2:07.6	So in today's episode, we're going to chat with Guy, learn a little bit more about his Disney history.
2:13.6	I'm really excited to share some stories with you that he has shared with me about how he still exudes that cast member spirit even beyond working for Disney these days.
2:25.0	And I think again that all of you are really going to be inspired from what you hear and including all the stories that Guy has to share and the advice that he's going to leave you.
2:34.2	So grab some headphones, pull up your favorite armchair, and enjoy this episode of the
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