Tag Archives: Magic Kingdom

Swampland, Walt Disney, and adding value.

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Mike Reardon

What do these things have to do with each other? Modern Marvels: Walt Disney World (4:08) Enter a fantasy world spanning some 27,000 acres brought to life by cutting-edge technology in a Modern Marvels video. What was once swamp land, … Continue reading →

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A dream can be a dream come true

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Mike Reardon

With just a spark, from me and you. Imagination. It’s how we create creation. I rode the launch from Fort Wilderness over to the Magic Kingdom park yesterday. As we approached the boat dock I watched Cinderella Castle disappear behind … Continue reading →

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I simply remember my favorite things

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Mike R

And then I don’t feel so bad The food service. And, of course, the Crew of the Westerdam You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it takes people to make the dream … 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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Pixie Dust. A Disney Cast Member's secret weapon

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Mike R

Call it whatever you like. Pixie Dust. Applause. Your Happy Place or Your Happy Thought Whatever you call it, it is a Disney Cast Member’s secret weapon for dealing with those ‘off” days. You know the kind of day I … 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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WALTER MADIGAN, 55, HURT AT RACE COURSE

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Mike Reardon

I said I had a story about a man and a racehorse to tell you. What did you think I meant? The clipping is from a newspaper sometime around 1918. Madigan was a spectator at the practice runs for an … Continue reading →

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Amoto quaeramus seria ludo

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Mike Reardon

- Joking aside, let us turn to serious matters. (Horace) Actually, I’ll turn to a few more of Horace’s words that live on. Sapere aude! – Dare to be wise! (Horace) OK, enough kidding around. I’m going someplace with all … Continue reading →

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How would you answer?

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Mike Reardon

I watched Walt Disney’s last recorded interview with a colleague in the office yesterday. I’ve seen and shown the clip hundreds of times. Yet, as I watched it yesterday something new occurred to me. In the interview Walt essentially is … Continue reading →

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Disney's Approach to Quality Service

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Mike Reardon

It is hard not to be optimistic after spending the last four days presenting the Disney Approach to Quality Service at Disney’s Boardwalk Resport Walt Disney World. Over 50 professionals from all over the US, Canada, South America, the U.K., Ireland, and … Continue reading →

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