Disney At Work Podcast

This week's Disney News on Parade covers three stories around Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. First, it explores a new cantina being introduced in a virtual game by ILMXLAB. Next we look at changes to the boarding pass policy to Rise of the Resistance. And finally, we cap it off with a look at the TEA/AECOM annual theme park attendance report, and what impact--or lack thereof--Galaxy's Edge played on attendance at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Be sure to check out our notes page with images, videos and links at DisneyatPlay.com

Disney has done a huge job trying to create the most COVID-19 free experience possible. Still, there are some things that could really improve the park experience--not so much to make it safer, but to make the experience better for guests visiting during this period. Join J. Jeff Kober as we explore 5 park fixes that are needed. You can also find these listed over at Disney at Play.

We take a look at the challenge service providers at Disney have in wearing a mask, and why they should still smile, even though their face is covered. We look at the implications for every organization who is trying to provide great customer service. Join J. Jeff Kober in this Disney at Work podcast, which includes a show notes page. The ideas here are based from Jeff's book, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney. 

What's different about this year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival? It's starting earlier than ever, making it the longest festival ever held It's combining some components of the International Flower & Garden Festival, which ended prematurely. It's a "Taste of Epcot", which references many favorites from the past, as well as the idea that it's not as big as in years past. Many aspects have been re-positioned, given ongoing construction in former Future World We review over two dozen dishes and offer some 80 photos showcasing this event on our notes page found on DisneyatPlay.com. Your host, J. Jeff Kober provides you insights as to how this event compares and contrasts from anything prior.  

Join David's boys as they take over the podcast and share their favorite Magic Kingdom attractions, food & more. It's a short podcast, but it's a cute take from kids who really know their parks. Be sure to listen!

Our apologies to those who tried to listen to this earlier. We had technical difficulties. We have repaired the first one, but have sent this one out as well, since sometimes podcasts are easily re-loaded. Enjoy the podcast.    With the parks re-opening, what's next? What's not next? We visit all four Walt Disney World parks and talk about everything from castles to closures. We check out the attendance at Epcot and future attractions at risk for being built. We talk about the closure of two attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We look at new insights to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge based on the comic book about Black Spire Outpost, and we look at the new castle look for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Join J. Jeff Kober, and be sure to check out our notes page at Disney at Play where we showcase photos, videos, links and more.

With the parks re-opening, what's next? What's not next? We visit all four Walt Disney World parks and talk about everything from castles to closures. We check out the attendance at Epcot and future attractions at risk for being built. We talk about the closure of two attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We look at new insights to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge based on the comic book about Black Spire Outpost, and we look at the new castle look for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Join J. Jeff Kober, and be sure to check out our notes page at Disney at Play where we showcase photos, videos, links and more.

We visit Epcot at Walt DIsney World for the first time since reopening its doors. Here we see some great happenings, and some challenges moving forward. We go around all of the park and note what is working and what is still very much a struggle.

As Disney's Hollywood Studios reopens at Walt Disney World, J. Jeff Kober brings you the experience within the park. Here we see what's happening from the moment the park opens through a hot, humid day where guests are wearing masks, all the way through an evening thunderstorm. We look at the new online boarding pass system at Star Wars Rise of the Resistance. We note the attendance and queue lengths and so much more. Be sure to check out our notes page with videos, photos, links and more.

We now complete a global journey of celebrating the Disney parks with what we love about Disney's Hollywood Studios. We talk about our favorite places, attractions, restaurants and so much more. Rick and Sherri Williams join me as we share the things we love so much. Be sure to check out our post with photos, videos and much more. We premiere this podcast on the eve of Disney's Hollywood Studios reopening to guests.

From arrival through attractions, from food & beverage through retail, throughout Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom parks we look at over 65 ways Disney parks are keeping You COVID-19 free. Join J. Jeff Kober as we look at an effort that is not perfect, but is enormously intentional. Is it possible that Disney is providing the best model for how an organization can be safe and still run a business in this economy? This is Disney working at its hardest, and we show you more ways than you can imagine as to how Disney is making the park as safe for its guests as possible. Be sure to check out the notes page for Disney at Play where we not only list all of these examples but illustrate most of them.

The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World has reopened and I spent a full day covering the entire park. We bring the excitement of the experience to you and show you what the first open guest day at the park was like in the shadow of COVID-19. Join us and make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel, J. Jeff Kober along with our notes page on Disney at Play for video, links and more.

We offer plenty on the latest Disney News on Parade for July 10th, 2020. We'll chat about what's opened up from Fantasia Miniature Golf to a new McDonald's. We'll talk about hotels now available for booking 2020, as well as a few restaurants. We'll talk about what's happening with Downtown Disney opening up at Disneyland and about Disney Interns not able to return soon. The Washington Post took what I feel was a cheap aim at Disney, and I offer my own commentary. Then we end with sharing my daughter's experience of visiting the Magic Kingdom during Cast Member Previews. All this and more when you join us on Disney News on Parade

On this Disney at Work Podcast join us under the sea as we go to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World where we share stories from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to The Little Mermaid. It takes us from the earliest days of Disneyland all the way out to Tokyo Disney Sea and back. Be sure to check out our links and photos on our notes page at Disney at Work

Come join the most visited theme park in the world!  We're here to share as family members what we love most about The Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World. We not only go from land to land, but share our favorite foods, parades, fireworks and more. Join J. Jeff Kober, his wife Kathy, and three of his children, Mikell, Braedon and Madison as they recount over 25 years of living in the backyard of Magic Kingdom. Be sure to check out the notes page at Disney at Play.

You really want to go to Walt Disney World in the next year or two, but you're not sure when. We walk through all of the key issues related to whether and when to go, from resort availability, pricing, weather and available attractions. Critical to the conversation is COVID-19, and we offer important links and issues to understand in factoring those decisions. We take a look at issues around what's coming to the parks, and what's not available when you visit. Be sure to visit Disney at Play, where we have not only links but a major table that will help you sort through all the issues as you decide your next trip. 

We continue our "What We Love Most" series as we board a ship on the Disney Cruise Line to share what amazing experiences can be found when sailing. Join J. Jeff Kober, his wife Kathy, plus Leah and David Zanolla as we share our favorites. We'll go stem to stern on the ship, checking out all the great dining, recreation and shows. Plus we'll look at Disney Castaway Cay and discuss our highlights. Definitely join us for this podcast and also on our post filled with photos and more on DisneyatPlay.com

Much to cover in this week's Disney News on Parade podcast for June 29th, 2019. We take a look at park and hotel registrations over the last week. What worked, and what went wrong? We talk about the Perfect storm involving Disney IT, Reservations, and Travel Planners. We then talk about new safety measures being shared with Disney Cast Members as they returned to the park. All this and more as we address projects and activities across Walt Disney World Property. Be sure to check out our notes page at DisneyatPlay.com

Disney has announced that Splash Mountain will be reimagined with stories and themes based on The Princess and the Frog. We dig a little deeper on this announcement, what's implied, why this change is needed, and the timing around it. We look at Disney's efforts to be more diverse and inclusive, and as arm chair Imagineers, we look at the thematic struggles of placing this attraction at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Be sure to check out the quotes, images, videos and links on our post at DisneyatPlay.com.

In this newest Disney at Work podcast we look at the overnight announcement that Disneyland will postpone the reopening of its parks, which were originally scheduled for July 17th. We look at the reasons behind this, and study those factors they are in control of, those opportunities they can influence, and those realities that they neither control or influence. Check out important links, text and models on our post that can be found at Disney at Work. We draw implications from this to your own life and to your daily work.