Disney At Work Podcast

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The Disney At Work Podcast: Ideas on Life & Work from the Happiest Place on Earth

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  • From Tiana to Tron: Insights on What's Happening at Magic Kingdom & Beyond

    21/03/2024 Duración: 58min

    You can learn a lot about what's going on at Disney by spending a little time at the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World. My recent visits there provide background and context for a number of things that are going on or are set to happen. Like the song from Disney's Princess and the Frog, "We're Almost There". Or so it seems. We'll check out every land around the Magic Kingdom and talk about what's going on. New ticket packages and new announcements. From the parking lot tram to Happily Ever Fireworks. From Tiana to Tron. Let's look at insights at what's happening at Magic Kingdom and beyond __________________________________________________________ My new book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights is available! Now available on Amazon! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. __________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscr

  • Disney's 60 Billion Dollar Theme Park Strategy

    13/03/2024 Duración: 51min

    For months now Disney has been in a proxy fight with several outside entities in the strategic direction of Disney moving forward. In taking the offense, this week Disney filed with the SEC a statement of how it will move forward. There are four key priorities the company has during this time to strategically transform. Our focus is Experiences Growth--particularly in the theme parks. We will explore what that means and how that is defined by CEO Bob Iger in this announcement. What is the company's strategy for theme parks? We will also look at other recent announcements and how they are shoring up that strategy moving forward. Based on these insights, we'll project forward as to how Disney will begin to spend 60 billion dollars in the theme parks worldwide in the next years to come. Also, what could 1000 undeveloped acres or 7 new lands do for Disney? We'll also talk about other key points Disney is making at this time in addressing their challenges with Peltz, Perlmutter and Rasulo, as well as Blackwell's o

  • Kansas City: Early Lessons for Walt and Roy Disney

    06/03/2024 Duración: 34min

    This last week a business program I delivered took me to Kansas City, where Walt moved to around age 10, and where he returned to after serving in the Red Cross during World War I. If Disneyland's Main Street U.S.A. symbolizes Marcelline, Missouri, then Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Main Street should symbolize Kansas City. We'll talk about the sights I saw and the impressions I had. It is a story of family struggles, of bankruptcy and dreams of a new life. Walt and Roy had a unique experience in Kansas City that prepared them for what lay ahead in California. We'll share all of it and then we'll liken it to our own lives and life experiences. __________________________________________________________ My new book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights is available! Now available on Amazon! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. __________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found be

  • Anything But Fun and Fancy Free

    29/02/2024 Duración: 26min

    Have you taken time to see some animated features on Disney+ that go way back into Walt Disney’s own vault. During the 1940s you will find Disney animated features like Melody Time, Saludos Amigos, and Make Mine Music. These were known as package films, similar to Fantasia, but with far less attention to detail. They compose the War Era, which was during World War II and its aftermath. This era was between the Golden age of Disney which included Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and the Silver Age which started with Cinderella. Fun & Fancy Free is one of those anthology films of the War Era, and is the title of a chapter that describes how Walt and his brother Roy got through a period that was actually anything but fun and fancy free. It’s just one chapter in my book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, and it has implications in many ways to Disney’s own challenges today. Join us for anything but Fun and Fancy Free. __________________________________________________________ My new book, A Century of Po

  • Is Today's Epcot the Best Epcot Ever?

    21/02/2024 Duración: 39min

    As a park, Epcot has in many ways evolved over the years--especially in what we have always known as Future World. But which version of Epcot is the best version? We look very carefully at Epcot's timeline over the decades to determine if there was a time and place when Epcot was at its very best. And we consider the possibility that the Epcot of today is perhaps better than any other version of Epcot over the years. Not only do we look at attractions, but consider everything from entertainment, to retail, from dining to fireworks. And we make a strong case that the Epcot that we all loved so much somewhere in the past may not be as good as the Epcot that you find today at Walt Disney World. Join us as we ask, "is today's Epcot the Best Epcot ever? __________________________________________________________ My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership

  • News & A Review of My Recent Disneyland Visit

    15/02/2024 Duración: 56min

    In an unexpected last minute turn of events, I ended up having the opportunity to visit the Disneyland Resort. My focus was on Disneyland Park as well as the Downtown Disney/Hotel District Area. We'll visit these locations to see what's new and what's happening here at "The Happiest Place on Earth". We'll look at new offerings such as Adventureland Treehouse, Pixar Place and Tiana's Palace. Speaking of Tiana, we look at its impact on the park as well as recent announcements of when Tiana's Bayou Adventure will arrive. We'll then look at entertainment happenings to include Mickey's Mix Magic and the incomparable Magic Happens. We'll also look at where Disneyland is in terms of receiving the permissions and authority to direct its own zoning in moving forward. Could Disneyland have a third theme park? We'll explore that and we'll finish up with some tips for how to make your Disneyland visit the best possible. __________________________________________________________ My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney

  • Disney Dream Cruise: A New Port & Murder Rates in Nassau

    07/02/2024 Duración: 51min

    No Disney Cruise is "typical" and this is no "typical" Disney Cruise review. Our family spent four nights on the Disney Dream which sailed out of its new home in Fort Lauderdale. We look at the good, the bad and the "Petroleum Port" ugly of that arrival experience. We then set sail only to arrive in Nassau, where the U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory after some 18 murders on that small island since January 1st. We look at the realities of that as well as talk about our family's personal experience, where our two youngest children--both who deal with Autism--experienced their own ups and downs. Trust me, it really was a good cruise--but I'm ready for my vacation from my vacation. Find out more as we experience a cruise on the Disney Dream. __________________________________________________________ My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Lea

  • "This Changes Everything!" So Let's Talk Epic Universe

    31/01/2024 Duración: 40min

    Universal has taken a step to showcase its upcoming new park, Epic Universe. While many have known much about what was going into the parks, official status was given to the different lands and key attractions. In particular, details were given around the centerpiece land, Celestial Park, which serves as an entrance and hub to four other lands, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic; Dark Universe; How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk; and Super Nintendo World. All this plus hotels and more. Will this park increase profitability for Universal, or rob attendance from its other two parks? Universal's marketing statement is "This Changes Everything!" So let's talk Epic Universe, offer some thoughtful analysis, and see if it really does. My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. ______________________________________________

  • Better Magic Kingdom Dining Choices at Disney's Contemporary Resort

    23/01/2024 Duración: 32min

    My recent visit dining at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World made me realize that this is a great place for Magic Kingdom guests who are looking for a place to get away during the craziness of being in the park. There are three particular dining experiences that caters to many tastes and makes it easy to enjoy a finer dining experience than you might get at Magic Kingdom. David Zanolla of Zanolla Travel and I take you through three locations at Disney's Contemporary: Contempo Cafe, Chef Mickey's Character Buffet, and Steakhouse 71. We'll talk not only about our favorite dishes and our preferences in making those dining experiences work, but also talk strategy about how to best fit it into your day at Magic Kingdom. Join us as we talk about Better Magic Kingdom Dining Choices at Disney's Contemporary Resort. My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Di

  • Epcot's Annual Figment Festival--Known as The International Festival of the Arts

    17/01/2024 Duración: 38min

    It's January and that means Epcot's International Festival of the Arts--which really looks more like Epcot's Annual Figment Festival. Figment is everywhere--except in a well-designed attraction. Still, it is the most popular non IP Disney character in any North American Park (Duffy holds reign in Asia) and like the original attraction, it represents creativity and the arts--and that's what's always been part of this festival. Join us as we visit Epcot and experience the food, the art, the entertainment, and the retail of this annual tradition now in its 8th year. We'll look at not only why this event is so centered on a purple dragon, but how the attraction itself could better align with the festival itself. PLEASE NOTE: I experienced some kind of sound challenge at around 22 minutes. Spent an hour trying to address it, but you may need to adjust the volume. My sincere apologies My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! Also, check out my two of my other books

  • Celebrating the Country Bear Jamboree As It Closes this Month & Re-Opens this Summer

    10/01/2024 Duración: 31min

    Disney has announced this week that the Country Bear Jamboree will be closing on January 27th of this year, with a promise of re-opening as the Country Bear Musical Jamboree "later this summer". We talk about Disney's news and the new upcoming show. And then we talk about why we love the Country Bears and their significance to the park and to the original heritage of Walt Disney World. Disney has also hinted and suggested that more announcements of things to come to Magic Kingdom are on their way. And by the way, did you know that most people would rather be an animatronic bear? We'll share more in this podcast, so join us as we celebrate the Country Bear Jamboree. My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. __________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Chec

  • Revisiting the Disney Guest & Leadership Basics with Betsy Jordyn

    03/01/2024 Duración: 43min

    Greetings and Happy New Year! As we embark on 2024 I wanted to bring to you a conversation I had with Betsy Jordyn, a former Disney Cast Member and organizational development leader. She works with consultants now, but she speaks of a time when the internal organizational development was almost an outside consulting group to getting Disney’s organization to the next level. The research she and her team did unearthed what eventually became the Basics initiative, which was an effort to unify Guest engagement across the board. Betsy and her team brought The Walt Disney World leadership organization together link leadership behaviors to implementing a better Guest experience. Let’s revisit the Disney Basics with Betsy Jordyn. Thanks to Betsy Jordyn for joining me on this podcast! You can learn more about her work here! My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, L

  • Disney Parks Worldwide: What’s in Store for 2024!

    27/12/2023 Duración: 47min

    Having touched on 2023 last week in review, let's see what 2024 has in store. It's going to be a unique year, and I don't think with new attractions/offerings being announced just last week, that even we have seen all that will still come to guests in this upcoming calendar year. Still, we'll share what we know as we go across Disney parks worldwide to see what's happening with over 30 new attractions and offerings. Join us as we overview all that is coming--or that we know is coming--in 2024! 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 interact in conversation with others. The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights t

  • 2023 in Review at Disney Theme Parks Around the World

    20/12/2023 Duración: 34min

    2023 has been unlike any other. But it has been a busy one. There is much to review as we look back at what has been happening in Disney's parks world-wide over the last twelve months. We check out not only the U.S. parks of Walt Disney World and Disneyland, but also international parks around the world. We'll look at what's happened at both parks and resorts and how they have taken the theme park experience to its current form. 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 interact in conversation with others. The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Performance Journey

  • Disney Theme Parks Legend Dick Nunis Passes Away

    13/12/2023 Duración: 37min

    Other than Walt Disney himself, there is in my mind no other individual who has made such a dent on what people know as the Disney theme park experience than Dick Nunis, whose passing has been made public today, December 13th, 2023. He is a Disney legend, and without his leadership, projects like Magic Kingdom and Epcot and Typhoon Lagoon would have never gotten to the finish line. His leadership was as impressive as any individual involved in the parks. And his leadership style--it was many times controversial. No one got results and made things happen like Dick Nunis. My colleagues spoke often of how he mentored the leaders around him and spoke so keenly about the guest experience. And yet others spoke of how he could verbally tear you apart like no other. Still, he is more than a Disney Legend. He is a force to be reckoned with. When Dick Nunis joined Disneyland in 1955, the Park employed 600 cast members. By the time he retired from his “summer job” 44 years later, Disneyland boasted 13,000 cast members a

  • Luminous Premieres & World Celebration Opens at Epcot

    06/12/2023 Duración: 58min

    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! _________________________________________

  • WDW Trip Report—35 Years in the Making!

    29/11/2023 Duración: 52min

    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

  • The Genesis and Genius of Disney Merchandising

    23/11/2023 Duración: 34min

    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! _________

  • Best Resort Hotel Opportunities in Disney’s Asian Parks

    14/11/2023 Duración: 44min

    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

  • Two Disney Fountains, a Golden Dream, and Mulholland Madness

    07/11/2023 Duración: 34min

    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

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