Disney At Work Podcast

Before Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway premieres at The Chinese Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios, we note 10 reasons for loving The Great Movie Ride. Join us as we cherish all that is part of this landmark attraction, which for so many years was the centerpiece of Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth.

We visit the Swiss Family Treehouse at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to learn lessons around trust, courage, and what really matters most. Be sure to check out our video and notes page at Disney at Work. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth.

We go across the globe to look at all of the Disney Castles and what makes them each unique and distinct. We first visit Disneyland, then Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. We look at the three Disney parks in Asia--Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai, and also Disneyland Paris. We look at what makes each castle unique in what we refer to as the Disney Distinct series. Be sure to check out our extensive notes page on Disney at Play, which offers a lot of photos, videos and even a chart comparing all of the castles across the globe. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth.

What if the Golden Girls commandeered the Millennium Falcon? Join us as we look at the legacy and heritage Golden Girls, Galaxy's Edge, and Lights! Motors! Action Extreme Stunt Show share at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We also share tips about how to work as a team when you experience Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth.

What do you do when you have no FastPasses, no plans, no reservations, no agenda? We gather friends and family to talk about how we find simple "in the moment" fun in each of the Disney parks, plus Disney Springs and the Resort. Join us for this Disney at Play podcast! How do you Stop, Drop & Disney!? Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth.

Disney has four keys for creating happiness. One of those keys is Courtesy. We’ll look at how Disney creates a courteous guest experience, and what it means to you and your organization. We look at Disney's heritage for courtesy, it's languaging, its evolution, and its importance backstage as well as onstage. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth. Be sure to check out our extensive notes/post page at Disney at Work.

David Zanolla and I discuss tips about how to to ride the new Rise of the Resistance and enjoy Galaxy's Edge. We offer important details in planning your trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Be sure to also check out our extended show notes page at DisneyatPlay.com

We go around the world to look at Disney parks in 2019, while also taking a glimpse at 2020. We also present what's coming to Disney at Work & Play. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth.Visit the show notes page here!

I share three personal stories of our family that tie Christmas to the magic of Disney. Plus I celebrate the beauty of Walt Disney World during this season. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth. Be sure to check out the attached post at Disney at Play.

In our final podcast with Tom Morris we talk about his management duties at Hong Kong Disneyland then chat about current activities since leaving Disney. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth. Check out our show notes page here.

Podcast & Photo Review of the New Rise of the Resistance Attraction in Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth. Check out the Photos at DisneyAtPlay.

In the third part of our interview with Tom Morris, we learn about the contributions of Imagineers to Disneyland Paris. We also talk about the infamous Figaro mural in Fantasyland which reminds us of creating a place where people learn from their mistakes. Be sure to check out the show notes page for images, videos and lots of great links. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth.

We are fortunate to have Tom Morris in part II of this interview share his experiences working at Disneyland. We look at examples that center on partnering with others, plussing--not shadowing the experience, and giving credit to others. Make sure you check out the notes page which offers plenty of photos, quotations, plus souvenirs for your organization. 

In what will be a multi-podcast interview, we interview Tom Morris to explore Journey Into Imagination at Epcot. From the discussion we consider lessons in creativity that can be applied to your organization. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth.

Newsweek announced Disney Cruise Line--not Disney Parks & Resorts--as the best provider of customer service--above all other providers. We look at why. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth. You can find a notes page at Disney at Work.

In our podcast today we showcase ways in which Disney focuses on Safety in its parks to include the new Disney Skyliner. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth. You can find an extensive show notes page here at DisneyatWork.com

We pay tribute to Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, noting its heritage and considering its timeless messages about change. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth. You can see additional notes as well as a tribute video on DisneyatWork.com and DisneyatPlay.com

Disney Dragon Week comes to a big finale as we visit 3 Disney Parks in Asia to explore Pete's Dragon, Team Mushu and even a small dragonfly. You can find a show notes page at DisneyatPlay.com and DisneyatWork.com. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth.

During Disney Dragon Week we look at not one, but two dragons that have statues in World Showcase. We look at the meaning these centuries old legends. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth. You can see our notes page on DisneyatPlay.com and DisneyatWork.com.

During Disney Dragon Week we visit Epcot's Future World to explore imagination with our favorite purple dragon, Figment. Here we look at lessons in imagination from the original Journey Into Imagination. Check out our notes page at DisneyatPlay.com and DisneyatWork.com. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who as a life-long fan and former Disney Institute leader, brings a love of all things Disney to life and work from The Happiest Place on Earth.