Tag Archives: Disneyland

I braved the cold and the snow

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Mike R

And walked to Tivoli from my hotel I knew that Walt visited Tivoli. And that his visit was part of the inspiration that led to Disneyland and, ultimately, every Disney theme park. I wondered if I could see or, perhaps, … Continue reading →

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Some things were exactly the same

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Mike R

Like the Hong Kong Disneyland Marching Band. Exactly like the Disneyland Marching Band and the Main Street Marching Band. Well, alright, not exactly the same. But just as great anyway. Surely, Small World would be exactly the same. You can’t … Continue reading →

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In my previous career

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Mike R

I could have worked here. I was a Locksmith for 10 years before I became a Walt Disney World Cast Member. I worked on Main Street, USA in Orlando for more than four years. In many ways, Main Street, USA … Continue reading →

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They set it on fire?

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Mike R

OK, that’s cool.  Of course, the jokes are just as corny. And they’re still funny. “If you laughed, thanks for coming. If you didn’t, thanks for leaving.” Just Sayin‘ Related Articles Neatorama Facts: The Jungle Cruise (neatorama.com)

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I will be in the air longer than I'm on the ground this week

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Mike R

But “on the ground” will include Hong Kong Disneyland! How cool is that? Walt Disney World: Check. Disneyland: Check. Hong Kong Disneyland: Check. Three down, two to go. (Well, three if you count Shanghai) 更多仙塵 It’s possible that I might … Continue reading →

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Did Walt Disney ever have an off day?

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Mike R

He must have. We all do. Do you think anyone could tell? Or would Walt on an off day still have been brilliant? Or maybe, Walt knew when he was having an off day and took steps to get back … Continue reading →

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Management by walking around?

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Mike R

I know. There’s too much work to do to waste time walking around. MBWA is just one of those modern management fads. Right? Walt Disney sat and ate lunch in the commissary with front-line Disneyland Cast Members. He visited with … Continue reading →

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You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Mike R

but it takes people to make the dream a reality. – Walt Disney From the moment the first Disney Park opened it’s doors, Walt understood the importance of the people. We call them “Cast Members” Walt knew that the Cast … Continue reading →

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I sat right there

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Mike Reardon

Right where Walt is sitting. I called my daughter, Beth, from that phone. You can see Guests on Main Street if you look out the window. Our tour guide, Michelle,  was wonderful. She allowed me to ring the bell and … Continue reading →

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What would I ask him?

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Mike Reardon

I stood in places where Walt stood. And looked at the things he saw. And wondered what he thought. I had the rare privilege of touring Walt’s apartment. I sat where he sat. I could hear the sounds of the … Continue reading →

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