Chief Magic Official

ericpabear · Post by **ericpabear** » Jan Sat 12, 2008 5:47 pm

http://disney.go.com/inside/mainattract ... index.html

For many fans, a Disney job is the ultimate fantasy of them all. Think you have what it takes to make the magic? This year, you have the opportunity to prove it to the world. There's a very special job on the line.

CareerBuilder.com is sponsoring a contest to find the Chief Magic Official -- visiting events at Disneyland Â® Resort and Walt Disney WorldÂ® Resort from time to time throughout the year to spread Disney spirit and have some fun. "The entrants submit a 60-second video application, starting on January 8 through January 27, explaining why they should be the Chief Magic Official and what special qualifications they have," explains Heath Rosenbaum, manager of promotions marketing. "The Chief Magic Official is a really cool role that lots of people would want."

After an online vote, three lucky contestants will be flown to Walt Disney World Resort (along with three family members or friends for moral support) to take part in some wacky, and very "Disney," competitions for the coveted role. They might have to create their own costumes, learn to make up a Resort hotel room the Disney way, or entertain Guests waiting to watch parades in the Theme Parks and whip up some Disney spirit.

Competition will be fierce, because the prize is well worth winning: "Between May 2008 and April 2009, the CMO will participate in about 4-8 special events and happenings for the Disney Parks. Most are actually at the Theme Parks, and one or two are in other locations, but it's all Parks business and they'll get to be part of the magic. The CMO will go behind the scenes, create magic for Guests -- they'll get to do all kinds of amazing stuff!" Some possible activities include a press event when the Toy Story Mania attraction opens, or the July 4 naturalization ceremony at Disneyland Park, when new U.S. citizens are sworn in, plus other fun events through the year.

Want to increase your chances of creating a winning application? Heath has a few tips. "It is the perfect role for a Disney fan. The judges definitely want to see personality. Disney passion is important though a little harder to demonstrate, but be imaginative and have fun with your video. The CMO judges will be looking at many videos, so make sure yours stands out! Show them why you are the perfect person - keep it Disney, show them you're outgoing and express yourself well, and you will likely go far."

If you want to get a head start in thinking about your Disney style, there's a quiz at Disney.go.com/travel that can help -- take the Magic Aptitude Test and see where your career strengths lie (or, OK, just have fun).

Heath has one final caution to would-be Chief Magic Officials. "We have someone who is trying to get into competition but is not really eligible - Donald Duck," he warns. "He's a little hotheaded and he's sure that he's the one who deserves the gig. I'm pretty sure someone better suited can be found."

So, if you're more patient than Donald, better coordinated than Goofy, and as big-hearted as Mickey Mouse, warm up the camera -- there just might be a dream job waiting for you.

Post by **js3901** » Jan Sat 12, 2008 9:39 pm

I wasn't able to find that Magic Aptitude Test on the Disney Travel site, but a little searching lead me to The Official Dream CMO site. take the quiz and apply right there...

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Jan Mon 14, 2008 12:45 pm

Yeah I saw that over the weekend in the Disney Insider. Boy Marketing has really run out of ideas, haven't they?

Well in anycase I got a You are Mickey Mouse. I need to video tape myself doing something...........what to do, what to do.

Esmeralda · Post by **Esmeralda** » Jan Mon 14, 2008 4:39 pm

More from the Year of Million Schemes. I didn't really think the first year was a success, but I'm probably just bitter because I never won. If any of you make videos, be sure to post a link for us!

Post by **js3901** » Jan Tue 15, 2008 9:34 am

Esmeralda wrote:More from the Year of Million Schemes. I didn't really think the first year was a success, but I'm probably just bitter because I never won.

I don't think it was their most successful marketing campaign they've come up with. I think the reason they extended it was to get more people there with new prizes. I've seen more commercials on TV lately about the 2008 version than I ever saw with the 2006/7 version.

Dr. Ravenscroft wrote:Yeah I saw that over the weekend in the Disney Insider. Boy Marketing has really run out of ideas, haven't they?

Well in anycase I got a You are Mickey Mouse. I need to video tape myself doing something...........what to do, what to do.

I got Mickey Mouse too. I don;t think I'll be doing a video and sending it in. But of course, post a link to your video if you do it...