Disney At Work Podcast

Finally! After what has been years of waiting, the center piece of what was formerly Future World is reopening as World Celebration in Epcot. We cover the opening day and what this central promenade looks like during the day time and night. It's like a brand new hub--only for Epcot and not Magic Kingdom. We also take the opportunity to see the premiere of Luminous on its first night as a replacement to Harmonious. This is a pivotal day for Epcot, the culmination of some 25 additional attractions and offerings made in Epcot within the last 5 years, and perhaps the most central moment tied to Disney's 100 celebration here at Walt Disney World. So we're bringing you the wonder and discovery of it all. It's where the impossible becomes possible. And it's opening on the 122nd birthday of Walt Disney. Join us for the premiere of Luminous and the opening of World Celebration at Epcot. My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! _________________________________________

35 years ago my wife and I came to Walt Disney World for the first time. It was 1988 and I had big bucket dreams of visiting since opening in 1971. We were finally established with our first child and a new one on the way. We set a course for Florida. Disney’s Hollywood Studios was still a year away, but Epcot was something totally unlike anything I had seen in my years at Disneyland, and the Magic Kingdom was supposed to be something far bigger than the original “Happiest Place on Earth” The experience was profound as it made us set sights on the idea of moving to Florida. Join us for what is the perhaps the oldest trip report ever, 35 years in the making. My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! __________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming p

Happy Thanksgiving! The season has arrived with Black Friday and a lot of holiday shopping ahead. No doubt, if you are a Disney fan, something on your list to Santa includes something Disney. There are so many retail choices when it comes to buying your favorite Disney merchandise, but all of that had a beginning. From my newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, we'll share with you that story, and about one of the little known Disney legends who not only brought Disney merchandise to life, but in many ways saved not only Disney but other companies during a difficult period of the Depression. From this we'll share some free souvenirs in terms of ideas you can take home into the new year. And then we'll share with you a few really impressive holiday gifts to consider all tied to the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Join us as we talk about the Genesis & Genius of Disney Merchandise. My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! _________

I was asked recently by a listener which resort hotels should they stay at when visiting the Disney Parks in Asia. This is a great question, as huge new attractions and lands are opening in all three parks in the days and months to come. If you've never been before, or if you are thinking of doing it again, this is the time to start planning--especially in the wake of these offerings opening up. We'll visit Shanghai Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disney Resort and Tokyo Disney Resort. We'll talk about what's happening and coming to these parks, and then we'll explore the best places to stay. Even if visiting these places are just a bucket list idea, this is your opportunity to dream about the possibilities of visiting. Join us for the best resort hotel opportunities in Disney's Asian Parks. My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! __________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check

In this episode we'll celebrate a personal milestone for myself. Then we'll visit two fountains at Disney's Hollywood Studios and at Disney California Adventure. These fountains anonymously acknowledge William Mulholland and his contribution to bringing water to the state of California. He was a key figure in Golden Dreams, an early Disney California Adventure presentation that celebrated the heritage of the Golden State. He was even the namesake of an early Disney roller coaster attraction. We'll look at this fascinating figure and the leadership lessons that can be found from his life and legacy. My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! ___________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and inter

So thrilled to have Rick and Sherri Williams--great friends of mine and advid Disney enthusiasts. They live in Orlando, so they're in the parks all the time. But they had never done a Disney cruise. And their first one ended up being The Disney Wish. This gives us a view of how this ship feels to a Disney fan who doesn't have the assumptions that come from voyaging on the other previous four ships. We'll hear their thoughts on the experience, what they loved the most and how they chose to spend their time not only on board but at Castaway Cay as well. Join us on this podcast as we explore what it's like when The Disney Wish is Your First Disney Cruise. My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! Check out DCL Podcast for in-depth Disney Cruise Line podcasts and also an interview they did with me on my latest book! ___________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and su

I am sharing this podcast on the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Founded on October 16th, 1923, Walt and Roy agreed to produce a series of Alice cartoon shorts. It was a start that was clouded by bankruptcy, unemployment and illness. But that start has endured and is now one of the most successful--if not the most successful--entertainment companies in the world. We celebrate the anniversary today by sharing with you the first chapter in "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights Volume I: The Walt & Roy Disney Years." I'll impart just how all of this came to be 100 years ago and what messages it has to you as you move into the next century. Join us as we share how Walt Disney got started with a Suitcase and a Dream. My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many res

I'm pleased to announce that my newest book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is now available on Amazon. This book is tied to the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company being commemorated this month. Volume 1 shares the Walt and Roy Disney years from 1923 through 1973. In introducing this book, I've invited my son, Cameron Kober, to interview me and discuss the book. Very much like myself, Cameron works with organizations to improve their leadership and employee experience--in this case--in the Federal sector. This book is full of stories from the first 50 years of the studios which can be applied to your own life and work. Join us as we chat about "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights". My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be s

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is synonymous with Halloween at Walt Disney World. But that event is now sold out. Are there other options? Absolutely! There is so much to see and do--and eat. We'll canvas the whole of it at Walt Disney World to include some fun and scary things you can do, activities you can be involved in, food, beverage, photos and more. From Magic Kingdom through the other parks out to the resorts and Disney Springs, there's a little bit of Halloween for everyone everywhere. Let's check out how to celebrate halloween at Walt Disney World outside of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Oh...and great news! My new book is out! We'll talk about that as well! My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! You can check it out on Amazon! ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subsc

Previews are well underway for Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana. But it’s also inspired by Epcot! This is really what Epcot was always about–learning and interacting and inspiring and entertaining all at one time. In a simple, but not simplistic manner this walk-through experience does all this and more. We look at the various elements of this new attraction and how it truly complements this new section now called World Nature. Is it a sign of good things to come? We’ll see as we look at not only this attraction but many of the new developments that are now becoming part of Epcot–like crowds, and parking and trams! And always about new stuff to try at the International Food & Wine Festival. There’s a lot to talk about. At the end we’ll talk about how you can get a copy of my new book, “A Century of Powerful Disney Insights!” Join us for this Disney Insights podcast! Those who are first to add their name to the list on our Facebook page will be eligible to get a physical copy of our new book "A Century

Destination D23 had considerable publicity around that, with social media agents blogging, vlogging tweeting and podcasting the highlights to fans the world over--but mostly at Walt Disney World. We'll cover some additional details and aftermath of that. We'll consider some additional thoughts on what was announced there. But almost under the radar this week was an entirely different presentation targeted not to fans but to investors. This includes a promise to invest some 60 billion dollars in Disney Parks worldwide over the next ten years. We'll look at the key messages of this presentation. We'll discuss how effective--or not--the message was to Wall Street. Finally, my new book is completed and is in the process of being published. I'll share the book cover and offer an overview. From 100 Disney years to 60 billion in Disney Parks investments--we have a lot to cover! More photos, images and more on our post at Disney Insights! ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insigh

Josh D'Amaro hosted a major presentation at Destination D23 where many new and newly revised attractions were announced as well as the details of many attractions already announced. We go into detail and study each of them. We also talk about attractions and other offerings not mentioned at all, yet still very much in the works. And we talk about projects announced only a year go that seem to have gone on the cutting block. In short, there are well over 50 attractions, hotels, entertainment offerings, restaurants, ships and more coming to Disney Parks and elsewhere around the world. There is truly a lot going on and we want to make sure you get the entire big picture along with available details. Join us for major Destination D23 announcements. More photos, images and more on our post at Disney Insights! ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home

Disney Cruise Line announced the inaugural sailings for the Disney Treasure, as well as many of the details about their newest ship. Joining me is David Zanolla of Zanolla Travel, who will help me to study the details of this announcement, and how it compares to the more recent Disney Wish. We will look at the itineraries, the overall design, new dining and lounge concepts, entertainment, staterooms and so much more. The Disney Treasure is unique and there will be some very cool additions to this ship. Moreover, there is more to be announced, and we'll do a little conjecturing on what remains to be added. Join us as we share Disney Treasure Cruise Line Announcements. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a rating, review, or referral to others. Also check out Disney Insights where we offer key points, photos, videos, links and more. While there, please subscribe to Disney Insights where you can be notified of upcoming podcasts. Also check out our Facebook page, Disney Insights and our YouTube page

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant or Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris is perhaps one of the most beautiful buildings Disney has ever created in its empire of themed attractions. This podcast takes you inside and out, down to the dragon and up to the spires, and then even beyond to the courtyard. Three shops compliment the castle experience, and a wonderful princess dining experience is approximate in this area I refer to as the French Quarter of Fantasyland. From park opening until fireworks, this castle stands supreme. This is the castle you've been looking for. It's unlike any other, and it is truly the most Disney of Castles. Join us as we explore Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a rating, review, or referral to others. Also check out Disney Insights where we offer key points, photos, videos, links and more. While there, please subscribe to Disney Insights where you can be notified of upcoming podcasts. Also check out our Facebook p

This week we met up with a light saber celebration to commemorate the opening of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. This greatest addition to the Studios park came with enormous anticipation. We'll dial back the clock to commemorate those moments and talk about the most galactic memories I've had experiencing this corner of the cosmos. We'll also go through the land, the attractions, the food/beverage, the retail experience and more as we note what works best--and what really could still be improved upon. Join us as we celebrate the first four years of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. You can find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, and ListenNotes. Please subscribe to the podcast and to this website so you can be notified of upcoming posts and podcast. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a rating, review, or referral to others. Also check out Disney Insights where we offer key points, photos, videos, links and more. While there, please subscribe to Disney I

We podcast directly from Epcot where we seek out some cozy and quiet corners around Epcot. As we move through the park we discuss happenings around property, from the new Moana attractions coming to the resort; from a new Figment meet 'n' greet; Construction on CommuniCore; Reedy Creek employees losing Disney park pass benefits and the lack of attendance in the parks. And we sample new offerings at Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival. This podcast comes with lots of insights about how to make your stay at Epcot a great one. Join us as we seek out the quiet corners in Epcot and share Disney news from every corner. ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. The Wayfinder Society--Disney Ins

Welcome Foolish Mortals! The Haunted Mansion is one of the most beloved attractions ever created for a Disney theme park. It has entertained millions since its original opening in 1969 at Disneyland and has been in one form or another in Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Paris. What makes this attraction work is the creative compromise that Disney Imagineers sought to put into it over the years. We talk about that compromise rare among artists--and how one has to jump "off the page" if you are really going to create an experience as timeless as this one. Because it is beloved, a new Haunted Mansion film came into the theaters. This has not been the blockbuster the Studio hoped it would be. We'll spend a little bit of time conjecturing why this might be. Let's look at the Haunted Mansion and how Creative Compromise is not really, that scary. We believe that you'll find takeaways for you and your organization as far. ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights

Everyone loves to play" arm chair" Imagineer, so when new attractions or the details around those attractions are announced we immediately question, "what's going on? Why are they doing that". But on our "to do" list of "First World Problems" we can sometimes be too quick to not just speculate but downright criticize something long before it opens to the public. Turning to the Disney parks we look at examples of that, but moreover, look at how we do it in our own Imagineered lives. With new attractions and offerings such as Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Moana's Journey of Water and the "out of left field" Smellephants on Parade announcement we can see how this plays out. But no where has it emerged more than with the long-ago announced, but finally showing up at a Haunted Mansion near you Hat Box Ghost, where some question not only where it should go but why it should even be put in the first place. I'll share some personal insights and lessons learned since I can be guilty as any of not assuming positive intent.

I'm so excited to share with you a big announcement of something I've personally been working on for some time. After that we are going to share important news of this week that may have huge bearing on the company moving forward. Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer, both former executive leaders of The Walt Disney Company, have returned to solve some its biggest issues tied with ESPN and the long-term prospects of network/cable television. We'll share the story of how we got to this place, and why it may be important that these two princes have returned to the kingdom. And finally, I'll share a few personal thoughts about the departure of my friend, Jim Korkis. Be sure to check out and subscribe to Disney Insights!

It's still very much summer, but the Fall Food & Wine Festival for Epcot is on. We head over to the park to check out all the latest happenings. We taste test and review a dozen entrees, and we share our thoughts on a number of returning offerings. If you've never been to Epcot's premiere Food & Wine Festival, or if you only come once every couple of years, or if you are an annual pass holder, we have insights for you to help you make the best of this experience. Along with myself, my daughter Madison joins us, as well as David Zanolla of Out the Door Travel and his son Jonah. Join us as broadcast within Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival for 2023. This podcast as well as all others are brought to you by Performance Journeys, which celebrates its 20th year as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through keynotes, workshops, seminars and amazing benchmarking programs to organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors. If you are seeking to improve you