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At the 2025 Themed Entertainment Awards Gala, the THEA's, the Buzz Price Life Achievement Award Recognizing a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievements was awarded to Rick Rothschild. Our host Jessica Gardner was granted an impromptu sit-down with this legend who helped create memorable theme park attractions like Soarin', The American Adventure, The Adventurers Club, Captain EO, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, and ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. Hear about Rothschild's storied career as a Walt Disney Imagineer and beyond.   2:30 - Meet Rick Rothschild and learn how he got his first job at Disney.   20:25 - Captain EO   26:57 - ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter   37:17 - Soarin' and the FLY theatres   46:01 - Advice for working in the Themed Entertainment Industry Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.   Podcast Episode Team Host: Jessica Gardner Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editors: Bob Randolph Correspondent: Gerik Gooch Production Manager: Corey Wooten

In this episode, I am joined by Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz to talk about his fandom, his time as a cast member and Walt Disney Imagineer, and his arrangements of Disney-specific music and medleys. This is a wide-ranging conversation, and I had a great time! You can engage with Noah on Instagram and social media @NoahSundayLefkowitz, and video of this visit is available at . I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org.  The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1⁠.  You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org.  Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!  

What are your dreams, your passion, your vision, your purpose? Do you feel like these are slipping away as you get older, or is it just too overwhelming to figure out? Here's the truth: you're still alive, which means you're still on a mission. You just might not see the opportunities waiting for you.In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, David McNally joins us to reveal how imagination fuels possibility, why contribution is the key to fulfillment, and how even grief can coexist with gratitude. From lessons learned in bombed-out playgrounds of post-war London to wisdom gained from the Maasai tribe in Tanzania, David's story offers powerful insights for anyone feeling stuck or searching for purpose.He shares his journey of resilience—from battling cancer to starting college at 72—and proves that it's never too late to find a new dream or make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to unlock your potential, live with purpose, and embrace the rest of your life with intention, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped. Don't miss it!Chapter:[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:00] Introduction to Your Biggest Breakthrough[01:48] Dreams and Responsibilities[02:51] Introducing David McNally[04:00] The Power of Imagination and Faith[05:09] God's Limitless Imagination[07:05] Creativity in Everyday Life[10:02] The Importance of Contribution[11:03] David's Early Life and Influences[14:07] Defining Moments and Life Lessons[17:49] Redefining Retirement[20:28] The Role of Elders in Society[21:16] Lessons from the Maasai Tribe[23:28] Connecting with the Elderly[25:15] Creating Purposeful Living Programs[28:14] Supporting Aging Parents[30:15] The Inspired Elder Initiative[33:18] The Foundation of Gratitude[36:25] Overcoming Health Challenges[37:42] Finding Daily Purpose[40:10] New Dreams and Opportunities[44:15] Going Back to College[45:35] Final Encouragement and Inspiration[46:51] Closing Remarks and ResourcesResources mentioned:David McNally's WebsiteGuest's bio and social handles:FacebookYouTubeDavid McNally is a globally recognized speaker, best-selling author, and award-winning film producer with a career spanning over four decades. As a member of the National Speakers Association's Speaker Hall of Fame, David has inspired millions with his work, speaking to audiences across the world and consulting for renowned organizations like Delta Air Lines, Walt Disney Imagineers, Ameriprise Financial, and Habitat for Humanity​.David has authored several influential books, including Even Eagles Need a Push, The Eagle's Secret, and Be Your Own Brand, which have been translated into 12 languages and integrated into corporate training programs in over 20 countries. His latest book, If You're Alive, Your Mission on Earth Isn't Finished, is a guide designed to inspire those over 60 to embrace the possibilities of this vibrant stage of life.​As a film producer, David's documentaries The Power of Purpose and If I Were Brave have garnered acclaim for their inspirational impact. Beyond his professional achievements, David believes that life is at its best when we are contributing and creating. His recently launched YouTube channel, The Inspired Elder, offers weekly insights to encourage viewers to find purpose and live with intention at any ageCall to action:Make sure to visit

Aarin Richard served as a Walt Disney Imagineer starting in the 1990s working in the music group. His projects included the first synchronized on-board audio track for Space Mountain at Disneyland and Space Mountain at Disneyland Paris, as well as the music for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Indiana Jones Adventure, and beyond. In this episode, I chat with Aarin about his early career, his work at Disney, and his favorite projects beyond Imagineering.   Get bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more at patreon.com/imaginationskyway.   Book your next Disney vacation with our partners at KMV Travel.   Tag me and join the conversation below. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imaginationskyway  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@imaginationskyway Twitter: www.twitter.com/skywaypodcast Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian Collins, helped create the stories and magic for some of the world's most beloved theme park attractions. While Walt died in late 1966, the company he founded and many of his disciples continue to practice the gospel of Disney. Brian is one the most successful and sought-after adherents. Brian is the founder of The Brainstorm Institute. Working from Orlando, and frequently exploring Disney World with his clients, Brian teaches innovation, brainstorming, and technology cross-pollination to companies of all sizes.  As Walt used to say, “It's kind of fun to do the impossible.” You'll have fun this week listening to what Brian Collins has to say. And, oh yeah, if you've got Mouse Ears lying around, feel free to wear them while you listen.  ​Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Brian Collins, The Brainstorm Institute Posted: October 7, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 33:37 Episode: 13.17 RELATED EPISODES: More Than 50 Years After His Death, Walt Disney Continues to Inspire Entrepreneurs Why Be ‘Skilled' or Even an ‘Expert' When You Can Be ‘Brilliant?' This Ex-Disney Real Estate Executive is Reimagining Today's Workplace Schedule your free 30-minute reputation consultation with Monday Morning Radio founding host Dean Rotbart. https://tinyurl.com/ReputationToolChest

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Richard Streitz, COO of Ruh Global IMPACT and Vice Chairman of Billion Strong. Discover how Streitz tackles misconceptions about accessibility, leverages emerging technologies for inclusion, and the impact of his Disney Imagineering experience on designing unforgettable theme park attractions. Gain valuable insights into integrating universal design principles and the storytelling magic that brings Disney's rides to life. 00:36- About Richard Streitz Richard is the Chief Operating Officer at Ruh Global IMPACT. He is the Vice Chairman and Co-Founder of Billion Strong. In his previous avatar, he was a Walt Disney Imagineer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

WDW Radio # 800 - Joe Rohde: Our Conversation on Art, Wildlife, and Culture To celebrate our 800th episode of WDW Radio, while I originally had a show planned to mark this milestone show with you, I have something (and someone) very special to share with you instead. I am incredibly honored and privileged to bring you my conversation with former Walt Disney Imagineer and newly-inducted Disney Legend Joe Rohde. You know him from so many incredible projects at Disney, and we sat down earlier this week to discuss the convergence of art, wildlife, and culture, a meaningful project that you can help with, and an opportunity to see Joe and "The Leopard in the Land" in person! - What is one question you would ask Joe Rohde? Share your thoughts in the WDW Radio Clubhouse at WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse, or call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 (WDW1) and share your story on the show. Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of my 102 Things To Do at Least Once in Walt Disney World book at WDWRadio.com/Subscribe Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and WDW Radio on YouTube But for now... sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode from the Archives on the WDW Radio show. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog WDWRadioNATION - Get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch and chat LIVE Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET Events - Disney meets, events, cruises, and more! 407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years, and for listening! Please be sure to tune in next week, and help spread the word about the show! ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do and turn your passion into your profession with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my Momentum Workshop and Retreat in Walt Disney World.  I am also a keynote speaker who can present at your event, conference, business, or school, and provide mentoring and consulting to individuals and organizations looking to build their businesses and brands. I speak on a variety of topics, including sharing the magic of Disney, and teaching how to deliver exceptional customer service, social media, podcasting, live video, community, following your dreams, and more.

I'm not in Disneyland right now, but asking about the process of bringing Disney attractions to life takes my adrenaline rush sky high. Getting an idea of how the magic happens makes it even more magical!  Today's special guest for The Ripple Effect Podcast is Former Walt Disney Imagineer—Brian Collins. You might be wondering, "What's an Imagineer? Is that even a word?" Walt Disney Imagineers bring the words "imagination" and "engineering" together. They are teams with a range of expertise responsible for the design, creation, and construction of Disney theme parks, cruises, and attractions worldwide.  When you visit Walt Disney attractions at a young age, you probably won't wonder how these theme parks come to life. It's simply magic! They just leave you with this glazed look of amazement. But today, Brian Collins will share his colorful journey working with Disney and give us a glimpse of the creative processes and hard work behind Walt Disney attractions. Spoiler alert: It's not easy.  After his impressive work at Disney, Brian Collins embarked on new adventures as a passionate Instructor at the University of Central Florida, became the Founder of The Brainstorm Institute, and Co-Founder and President of the Ensō Education Institute. Among his long list of mind-blowing accomplishments, Brian is also a successful keynote speaker and a master storyteller.  Get ready to be inspired by a creative mind. Are you ready for a rollercoaster ride of creativity and learning? Ripple and connect with Brian Collins through these websites and his social media accounts. Websites: •wdwithme.com •brainstorm-institute.com •ensoeducation.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bcollinsorlando/ Instagram: @beingcre8eve Facebook: WDWithMe  

He introduces himself as what happens when a musician and pastor turns Walt Disney Imagineer turns CXO, Founder and author gets and beats cancer turns CEO to help humanize the world, one person at a time! Meet Shawn Mason from USA and hear his take on our 13 questions!

We welcome artist Ethan Reed, who worked in a Disney Store before becoming a Walt Disney Imagineer, working on various projects for Disney Parks, including Mystic Manor, The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, and more! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.  For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com  

Walt Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot was recently inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, the first Imagineer and the second person at Disney to ever receive this distinction (the first was Walt Disney). With over 25 years as a Disney Research Fellow and Walt Disney Imagineer, Lanny Smoot has filed over 106 patents (74 for Disney), including the technology that makes it possible for Madame Leota's head to float in the Haunted Mansion seance room and the exciting new HoloTile floor.   In this episode, I have the honor of chatting with Lanny about his inventions, his career at Walt Disney Imagineering, and his thoughts on becoming a part of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.   What is your favorite invention, illusion or special effect created by Walt Disney Imagineering? Tag me and join the conversation below. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imaginationskyway  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@imaginationskyway Twitter: www.twitter.com/skywaypodcast Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com  Get Bonus Content If you want to take your love of Imagination Skyway to the next level and help support the show, definitely consider joining us on Patreon for virtual events, bonus content and episodes, exclusive access to our private Passholder communities and more.  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

Today we're joined by a special guest, Chris Crump, the son of the legendary original Walt Disney Imagineer, Rolly Crump. Chris takes us on a journey through time, sharing fascinating insights into his father's groundbreaking work during the '60s, including a side hustle that was ahead of its time. Discover what it was like for Rolly Crump to collaborate with the iconic Walt Disney himself and the unique experience of having Walt as a Creative Director. Chris also offers a glimpse into his own adventures as an Imagineer at Walt Disney Imagineering, where he became a master model builder for theme parks, movies, and television, crafting everything from the Starship Enterprise model used in several films to an entire model of Tokyo Sea theme park. Get ready to ride through the magic of attraction design as Chris recounts his personal experience riding an attraction he helped bring to life. Learn why model-making remains a vital part of the creative process, with the mantra that "models don't lie." Chris introduces his book, "The Great Crump Presents His Magic: The Art of Rolly Crump," celebrating his father's artwork, legacy, and the fascinating creative journey that continues to inspire Disney enthusiasts and artists alike. Join us on this mesmerizing exploration of Disney Imagineering and the art of model making. Available from Baby Tattoo:  https://www.babytattoo.com/shop/the-great-crump-presents-his-magic-the-art-of-rolly-crump  Join the Circle of Trust today at https://aid.network/ and unlock a world of exclusive bonus content! In our archive, you'll discover a gem that every Disney and Imagineering enthusiast dreams of Episode 1,000, featuring one of the last interviews ever conducted with the legendary Rolly Crump. Immerse yourself in the wisdom and creativity of a true Imagineering pioneer. Your support not only helps us continue bringing you remarkable episodes like today's but also grants you access to a treasure trove of exclusive insights and stories. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the inner circle!

1973 Penn State graduate Bob Holland is a 27 year veteran of the Walt Disney Company, serving as an Imagineer on key projects including EPCOT, Disneyland Paris, and Disney Cruises. In this episode, Bob takes us on a journey and shares stories on the magic behind Disney.Jump right in:(4:52) - Starting his career working for the government(8:28) - Most challenging project(10:43) - Relationship between engineers and architects(15:06) - Developing Disney Cruise ships(22:30) - Designing international parks(26:21) - The magic of Disney(32:13) - A surprise about Disney(33:20) - Meeting his wife at Disney(35:10) - Advice to improve Disney(57:57) - Lions Den presented by http://Lions-Pride.com: Penn State ExperienceSpecial thanks to student Matthew Rudisell of Professor O'Toole's podcasting class for helping to produce this episode.Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting http://Lions-Pride.com.Keep up with all the Penn State news at http://Collegian.PSU.edu.Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at http://Alumni.PSU.edu/LionLink.Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at http://LionLegacyPodcast.comSpecial thanks to http://StudioPodSF.com for their support.

06/01/23 - Disney offered us the opportunity of a lifetime to head to New Orleans alongside Walt Disney Imagineers to learn new details about Tiana's Bayou Adventure and how they look for inspiration and authenticity in New Orleans to bring the new attraction to life in a real way. Important DIS links and more information!

PASSENGER 24: 40+ year former Walt Disney Imagineer who served as a creative leader on such classic attractions as The Great Movie Ride, Muppet*Vision 3D, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Toy Story Midway Mania!, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, and many, many more: Eric Jacobson.   If time is the most valuable thing that a man can spend, then Eric Jacobson has spent wisely. Eric began his Disney career as a Disneyland performer and moved on to WED Imagineering to help design and produce attractions and pavilions for EPCOT Center and Tokyo Disneyland. He retired over four decades later as Senior Vice President Creative Development overseeing the Walt Disney World Resort including: The Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, water parks, multiple hotels, and other resort-wide entertainment experiences, and mentoring the Imagineers constructing Shanghai Disneyland. Plan now to spend your time equally as wisely as we invite this elusive creative leader aboard our time machine to hear first-hand accounts of his adventures, including recording Barack Obama for “The Hall of Presidents,” reinventing “Star Tours” with ILM, and presenting the legendary Gene Kelly with his animatronic figure for "The Great Movie Ride!” 

CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON is film writer-director and producer, whose career began in the visual effects arena. Johnson designed and created the special make-up effects for the cult favorite DROP DEAD FRED and created special make-up effects for Michael Mann's iconic THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS. Johnson made his directorial debut with the feature film OUTSIDE OF WINTERS BEND. This was followed by the supernatural thriller SHADES OF DARKNESS and SUMMER OF TOMORROWS which was re-edited for a special international release in 2010. Johnson's latest film, the documentary/feature hybrid JOURNEY TO ROYAL: A WWII RESCUE MISSION, produced through his own Misty Falls Motion Picture Company, was recently released. The story recounts the last rescue mission of his great uncle, WWII rescue pilot and hero, Lt. Royal A. Stratton. Johnson is a former Walt Disney Imagineer and a member of the Visual Effects Society. https://www.chrisjohnsonfilms.com/

What the New Disney World Ticket Pricing Will Mean for YouBeginning December 8, Walt Disney World will introduce park-specific pricing on 1-day, 1-park tickets. This means you will now have to select a date and theme park before buying your park ticket. When you buy a 1-Day ticket for a specific date and theme park, a theme park reservation will automatically be made for you at the time of purchase. For Disney travelers who buy multi-day Walt Disney World tickets, nothing will change and you will continue to make theme park reservations.With the new park-specific pricing, Magic Kingdom Park will be priced at the highest level as it still the crown jewel and the most-visited theme park in the world. One-day Disney World ticket prices will be as follows:  Disney's Animal Kingdom: $109-$159 (same range as today) Disney's Hollywood Studios: $124-$179 EPCOT: $114-$179 Magic Kingdom Park: $124-$189  (Note: The $189 price for the week of Christmas to New Year's.) Park Hopper Add-on On December 8 there will also be new pricing for Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus add-ons. Annual Passes   On December 8, Annual Pass pricing for the Incredi-, Sorcerer and Pirate Annual Passes will increase between $43-100. The Disney Pixie Dust Pass will remain at its current price. The Disney Pixie Dust Pass remains available for purchase, but the other three Annual Passes are still not for sale. All Annual Passes continue to be available for renewal. --Disney Dining: New Same Day Cancellation PolicyYou can now cancel dining reservations up to two hours before your meal without being charged a cancellation fee.Use the My Disney Experience app or DisneyWorld.com and click the cancellation button up to two hours prior to your scheduled time to cancel free of charge. If they don't cancel by then or don't show up, the credit card provided at the time of reservation will be charged a $10 fee per person.Note there are some exclusions. This does NOT apply to Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, Victoria & Albert's and Monsieur Paul. Each of these venues has its own dining cancellation policy.--Disney Cruise Line Announces Acquisition of Ship with Plans to Visit New MarketsDisney announced they acquired a partially completed ship that will bring Disney Cruise Line to new global destinations. Disney will work with the Meyer Werft shipbuilding company to complete the cruise ship previously known as the Global Dream in Wismar, Germany. The ship will be renamed with certain features reimagined under the world-renowned expertise of Walt Disney Imagineers and is expected to set sail in 2025. The new ship will be based outside the United States.--Mickey's Toontown to Reopen at Disneyland Park on March 8, 2023The official reopening date of Mickey's Toontown in Disneyland Park is March 8, 2023.Highlights include: Goofy's How-To-Play Yard, including a sound garden where kids will discover new ways to make noise and enjoy an all-new elevated clubhouse inside there will be an interactive candy-making contraption that begins outside of Goofy's home, as drips of honey fall from a beehive onto a chute that slides the colorful drops around and down into the home. Junior candymakers will help Goofy make the candy. Donald's Boat will be perched in the duck pond of the Goof homestead. Kids will enjoy making a splash here. Chip ‘n' Dale's GADGETcoaster is a fun-sized coaster for the town's tiniest citizens. At Mickey's House and Minnie's House you'll still be able to step inside to enjoy a self-guided tour. You may even be able to visit with Mickey and Minnie while they're there.  --Festive PhotoPass Fun at Walt Disney World ResortThe holiday atmosphere is in full swing at Walt Disney World and Disney PhotoPass photographers have a ton of holly-jolly props, Magic Shots, and more. Be sure to keep a lookout for where to find them.After dark in front of the Christmas trees at EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs.On the bridge leading from Oasis to Discovery Island at Disney's Animal Kingdom, on Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, at all World Celebration locations at EPCOT, at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs, and in Magic Kingdom Park at the entrance, the PhotoPass Studio inside Sir Mickey's, and on Main Street, U.S.A.These are just a few examples and there will be opportunities at most locations across Walt Disney World.--The New Cake Bake Shop is Coming to Disney's BoardWalkDisney has confirmed that the Cake Bake Shop is coming to Disney's BoardWalk in 2023. This will replace the ESPN Club and is a table service restaurant and bakery.--Foodie Guide to EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2022The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays runs until December 30 and food is a big part of it. Here's what you will find, including our recommended top picks.Mele Kalikimaka (Near Port of Entry)Food Items:  Kālua Pork with Okinawa sweet potatoes and mango salad Lomi Lomi Salmon with tomatoes, onions, salmon roe, yuzu-mayonnaise, and yuca chips (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)  Haupia: Hawaiian coconut pudding with candied macadamia nuts and coconut Beverages:  Kona Brewing Co. Big Wave Golden Ale Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine Melon Breeze with Spiced Rum Holiday Sweets & Treats (Near Port of Entry):Beverages:  Hot Cocoa (Non-alcoholic) Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea (Non-alcoholic) Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale Playalinda Brewing Co. Coquito Beer Brew Hub S'mores Porter Hot Cocoa with assorted alcoholic cordials (Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico Liqueur, or Fireball Cinnamon Whisky) Chocolate Peppermint Shake: Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and Whipped Cream Vodka Beer Flight Nochebuena Cocina (Near Port of Entry) (New)Food Items: IMPOSSIBLE Chorizo Tamale with plant-based cotija cheese and spicy red Chile sauce (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based Item)  Pernil: Mojo Pork with tostones and ketchup-mayonnaise (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Alfajores: Vanilla shortbread cookie with dulce de leche and coconut (New) (Cookie Stroll) Beverages: 81Bay Brewing Co. Horchata Beer Chai Ginger Mule featuring Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen (Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet)Food Items:  Cinnamon-glazed Almonds (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Cinnamon-glazed Cashews (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Cinnamon-glazed Pecans (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Fire-roasted Chestnuts (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Beverages: Hot Cocoa (Non-alcoholic) G. Lee Eggnog (Non-alcoholic) Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Hazel Nutty-Cracker Sweet Stout Hot Cocoa with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, whipped cream, and candied nuts G. Lee Eggnog with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Firenog: T.G. Lee Eggnog with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Holiday Hearth Desserts (The Odyssey Pavilion)Food Items: Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with cream cheese icing Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie Snowball Cookies Peppermint Bark (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)  Mouse Crunch made with M&M'S chocolate candies Maple Bûche de Noël: Maple mousse and cranberry rolled in gingerbread chiffon cake Gingerbread Cookie (Cookie Stroll) Beverages: Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic) Cinnamon Apple Cider (non-alcoholic) 3 Daughters Brewing Winter Spiced Lager BrewDog Hoppy Christmas IPA Wicked Weed Brewing Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout Cocoa Candy Cane: Hot Cocoa with peppermint schnapps Beer Flight Refreshment Port (Near Canada)Food Items: Coquito Soft-serve Waffle Cone Turkey Poutine: French Fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions Beverages: Boulevard Brewing Quirk Cranberry Apple Cinnamon Seltzer (New)  Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine (New)  Pumpkin spice ginger cocktail with Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka Coquito Soft-serve topped with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Yukon Holiday Kitchen (Canada)Food Items:Select Dishes featuring Melissa's Produce Seared Scallops with parsnip silk, apple chutney, and hazelnut croquant Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes SNICKERS-Doodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces (Cookie Stroll)  Beverages: Frozen Coffee (Non-alcoholic) 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale Collective Arts Coffee Maple Porter Regional Icewine Regional Red Wine Frozen Coffee with Tap 357 Whisky Beer Flight L'Chaim! Holiday Kitchen (Between France and Morocco) Food Items: Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard Smoked Salmon Potato Latke (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Potato Latkes (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based Item)  Sufganiyot: Mini jelly-filled doughnuts Black and White Cookie (Plant-based Item) (Cookie Stroll)  Beverages: Brooklyn Brewery Winter IPA, Frozen New York Whiskey Sour: Manifest Whiskey and Manischewitz Blackberry Wine (New)  Tangierine Café: Flavors of the MedinaFood Items: Grilled Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli  Lamb Kefta (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)  Chermoula Chicken (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)  Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with hummus, chermoula, and Zhoug dips  Beverages:  3 Daughters Brewing Cranberry Cider Woodchuck Winter Chill Hard Cider Ciderboys Mad Bark Hard Cider Fig Cocktail with sparkling wine, fig vodka, and cranberry juice Cider Flight American Holiday Table Food Items:Select Dishes featuring Melissa's Produce Slow-roasted Turkey with BEN'S ORIGINAL Stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce Blackened Catfish with Hoppin' John and comeback sauce (New)(Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)  Chocolate Crinkle Cookie (Cookie Stroll)  Beverages: Gulf Stream Brewing Whiteout Sails Wit Beer 3 Daughters Brewing Eggnog White Porter Playalinda Brewing Co. Peppermint Chocolate Stout Beer Flight Bavaria Holiday Kitchen (Germany)Food Items:Select Dishes featuring Melissa's Produce Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce, Spätzle, and braised red cabbage Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes Linzer Cookie (Cookie Stroll)  Beverages: Possmann Pure Hard Apple Cider The Tank Brewing Co. Prost! Fest Bier Ayinger Brewery Celebrator Doppelbock Regional Riesling Glühwein: House-made hot spiced wine Beer Flight jooRefreshment Outpost: Food Items:  Peanut Stew with sweet potatoes, mustard greens, and roasted peanuts (New)(Plant-based Item) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) DOLE Whip Raspberry Beverages: UFO Beer Company Triple Berry Teleporter Stem Ciders Cocoa Caramel Hard Apple Cider Boulevard Brewing Co. Unfiltered Wheat Beer The Donut Box (Near Test Track) Food Items: Croissant Donut with cinnamon-sugar Holiday Yeast Donut with vanilla icing and red and white sprinkles (New)  Chocolate Peppermint Donut Eggnog and Cream-filled Donut with cinnamon icing and crumbled gingersnap cookies The Donut Box Beverages: Gingerbread Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic) Coppertail Brewing Co. Gingerbread Stout Gingerbread Milk Shake with whipped cream vodka Connections Café Food Item:Holiday Sugar Cookie (Holiday Cookie Stroll) Connections EateryBeverages: Coquito Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic) Holiday Sangria: Indaba Chenin Blanc, Laird's Applejack Brandy, white cranberry juice, and boba pearls Coquito Milk Shake with Bacardí Superior Rum Sunshine SeasonsFood Item:Jingle Sugar Cookie made with M&M'S chocolate candies (Holiday Cookie Stroll)  Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen (France)Food Items: Napoleon de Saumon Fumé en Brioche: Smoked salmon napoleon with layers of smoked salmon, dill mousse, and crème fraîche mousse served in brioche Rôti de Jambon Sauce Moutarde à l'ancienne, Pommes Dauphine: Roasted ham with mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, mustard sauce, and puff potatoes (New)  Macaron en Sucette, Ganache à la Menthe Poivrée et aux Chocolats Valrhona: Macaron lollipop with peppermint and Valrhona chocolate ganache (New) Beverages: Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Grey Goose La Vanille Vodka, vodka, chocolate milk, and whipped cream Côté Mas Syrah-Grenache (New)  Spiced Pumpkin Punch: Rhum Clement VSOP Vieux Agricole, spiced pumpkin purée, oat milk (New) Cranberry Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine with orange juice and cranberry syrup Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie (France)  Food Item: Macaron Christmas Tree (New)  Tuscany Holiday Kitchen (Italy)Food Items: Tortellini in Brodo: 5-cheese tortellini, house-made aromatic winter truffle broth, chives (New)  Salmone alla Siciliana: Cured salmon tartare, Sicilian blood orange, pistachios, and basil (New) Panettone: Panettone bread pudding and vanilla cream (New) Beverages: Prosecco Moscato Banfi Rosa Regale Italian Sangria Red or White Italian Margarita with tequila and limoncello Peroni Pilsner Shanghai Holiday Kitchen (China) Food Items: Chicken Skewer with creamy peanut sauce Beef Noodle Soup Bowl with slow-braised beef shank, green onion, house-made chili oil (New)  Vegetable Spring Rolls with citrus sauce (New) Beverages: Panda Bubble Tea: Classic milk tea with black and white boba pearls (non-alcoholic) Lucky Foo Pale Ale Kung Fu Master with Tito's Vodka, Triple Sec, mango, orange juice, and soda water Marco Boba with amaretto, iced coffee, whole milk, and boba pearls The Lucky Mo: SKYY Infusions Vodka, peach schnapps, piña colada mix, orange juice, soda water Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen (Japan)Food Items: Sushi Tree: Sushi Roll with krab meat and cream cheese topped with tempura, Ikura salmon roe, and spicy mayonnaise New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat soba noodles in a hot dashi soup with yuzu, shrimp tempura, kamaboko fish cake, and chopped green onion Mochi Cake: Gooey rice cake made with rice flour and served with Hojicha cream, strawberry, tangerine, and sweet red beans Beverages:  Ichigo Milk Boba: Cranberry and yuzu cream drink featuring Japanese Calpico Soft Drink and popping strawberry boba pearls (Non-alcoholic) (New) Japanese Christmas Punch: Shōchū, Plum wine, cranberry, and lemon (New) Ozeki Sake Platinum: Junmai Daiginjo Brew Hub Strawberry Lager (New)  Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen (Mexico)Food Items: Giant Tostada de Barbacoa: Braised barbacoa beef on a giant tostada, chipotle black bean purée, salsa verde, queso cotija, crema Mexicana, and pickled onion (New)(Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)  Cochinita Pibil Tamal: Cochinita pibil in corn masa topped with Pipián sauce, queso cotija, and crema Mexicana (New)(Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Dulce de Leche Churros sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar Beverages: Pomegranate Margarita: Ilegal Mezcal Joven, black currant liqueur, pomegranate, and ginger juice with a hibiscus salt rim (New) Horchata Margarita: Centinela Blanco Tequila, Abasolo Corn Whisky, Agua de Horchata, and a hint of cinnamon-infused mezcal Holiday Cerveza: Cielito Lindo Artisanal Mexican Beer blended for the holiday season (New) Funnel Cake (The American Adventure)  Mini Funnel Cake topped with Peppermint Ice Cream, Chocolate Whipped Cream, and Crushed Peppermint (New)  Joffrey's Coffee & Tea CompanyHorchata Cold Brew: A holly jolly blend of Joffrey's Shakin' Jamaican Cold Brew and horchata topped with whipped cream and cinnamon (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Spirited version available featuring Bacardí Coquito Coconut Cream Liqueur)  Available at Select MarketplacesChip 'n' Dale Spork (New)  --Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Shop 1923 Main StreetFeel free to visit our 1923 Main Street® Disney merchandise shop where we have hundreds of unique and original Disney-inspired t-shirts, leggings, clothing, mugs, phone cases and much more. You'll find everything from 1923 Main Street logo merchandise to custom created authentic Disney-inspired originals, including lots of great patterns for leggings and other items.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

Pete and Shannon react to the sudden announcement of Bob Chapek's resignation and the reinstatement of Bob Iger to CEO for two years. Pete and Vicky discuss Disneyland briefly resuming Magic Key new sales and the reveal of Mickey's Toontown reopening date. Disney Cruise Line has also purchased a new ship previously known as the Global Dream, and Disney announced a new affordable housing projects near Walt Disney World. N097 Season 8 of the My DVC Points Podcast was brought to you by: DVC Resale Market - Industry Leader in DVC Resales DVC Rental Store - DVC Point Rentals Monera Financial - Exclusively Financing DVC Contracts Patreon supporters in the My DVC Points VIP Producer Club. Chapek out as CEO, Iger to return for two years In a shocking announcement on the evening of Sunday November 20th, Disney revealed that Bob Chapek would be stepping down as CEO effective immediately and Bob Iger will be returning for two years. The Disney Board of Directors had previously renewed Bob Chapek's contract for three years back in June. The change is said to have blindsided Chapek and his closest allies with sources stating Disney's board reached out to Iger on Friday to replace Chapek as CEO, without any other serious candidates in mind. Source: CNN, Blog Mickey Mickey's Toontown to reopen at Disneyland March 8th The Disney Parks Blog has revealed Mickey's Toontown in California's Disneyland resort will open on March 8th. Disney had prevously announces Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway will open on January 27th. The areas of the land are include the following: The reimagined Mickey's Toontown will provide open, grassy play spaces for everyone to unwind, starting with CenTOONial Park. This park will be anchored by two new interactive play experiences; a beautiful fountain featuring water tables designed for play that invite guests to have a sensory experience, plus a nearby dreaming tree with sculpted tree roots providing an opportunity for children to crawl and explore. Over in Goofy's neck of the woods, you'll find Goofy's How-To-Play Yard. It incorporates a whimsical sound garden where kids will discover new ways to make wacky noises, as well as enjoy an all-new, elevated clubhouse. Chip ‘n' Dale's GADGETcoaster, where Mickey's Toontown's favorite tinkerer, Gadget Hackwrench, has created a one-of-a-kind, fun-sized coaster for the town's tiniest citizens. Donald's Boat will be perched in the duck pond of the Goof homestead. Larger-than-life spinning water lilies, balance beams and rocking toys at Donald's Duck Pond will help little ones get the wiggles out. Finally, at Mickey's House and Minnie's House, guests can once again step right into their homes and enjoy a self-guided tour with special surprises in every room. Source: Disney Parks Blog Disney opens Magic Key sales, then closes them the next day. On Wednesday, November 16th, Disney announced that Disneyland Resort Magic Key sales would resume to the public. The Inspire, Believe, and Magic keys were available for new sales, but the Enchant key was only available for renewals. Waits on the website were often greater than an hour to register. By mid-day on Thursday, sales were again suspended. Source: KTLA Disney Cruise Line buys Global Dream ship Disney Cruise Line announced plans to complete the cruise ship previously known as the Global Dream in Wismar, Germany. The ship will be renamed with certain features reimagined under the expertise of Walt Disney Imagineers. The new ship is to be based outside the United States, The 208,000-gross-ton ship is expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be fueled by green methanol, one of the lowest emission fuels available. Disney Cruise Line expects the passenger capacity to be approximately 6,000 with around 2,300 crew members. Source: Disney Parks Blog Disney Announces location and size of affordable housing development Earlier this year, announced plans to set aside nearly 80 acres of land for a new affordable housing development. The land for this initiative is west of State Road 429, just a few miles away from the Magic Kingdom, near schools and shopping, including Flamingo Crossings Town Center. The development is expected to include more than 1,300 units. “For more than 50 years, Walt Disney World has cared for and invested in our community, and we're committed to being a part of this solution which will bring more attainable housing to Central Florida,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “We will continue to find ways to use our resources to make a difference in the community we call home, and we're excited to take this step with a nationally recognized developer.” Source: Disney Parks Blog My DVC Points is an awesome community of DVC members. Our positive, respectful, and authentic conversations about Disney Vacation Club are designed to help people make informed and educated decisions about what's best for their families. Please join us to continue the conversations on our Facebook Group and YouTube channel. It takes an awesome community of DVC members to produce our content. 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Foodie Guide to Disney Holiday Gingerbread Treats and Displays 2022If you've ever been to Disneyland or Walt Disney World during the holidays, you know that the sights and smells of Disney gingerbread displays are the true showstopper. So Disney pastry teams have been hard at work bringing gingerbread holiday traditions to life for 2022. Here is everything you need to know about Disney Christmas gingerbread for this holiday season.At Walt Disney WorldAs always there are multiple gingerbread displays to discover at Disney resort hotels. The biggest and most famous of all is the gingerbread house at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This life size gingerbread creation features clouds of cinnamon smoke puffing out of its chimney. The gingerbread for this storybook gingerbread house is made from a classic Austrian recipe. The Grand Floridian gingerbread house decked out with white chocolate, candy canes, edible snowflakes, sugar poinsettias, and 25 hidden Mickeys! On the porches surrounding the house, you'll find an 85-pound chocolate Santa, nutcrackers, toy soldiers, and snowmen that have all been hand-painted by the Grand Floridian Bakery team.This year, for the 50th Anniversary celebration at Walt Disney World Resort, the gingerbread displays feature extra colors and accents inspired by the signature EARidescent look. And of course, in true Disney style, you can even get limited edition pins, mugs, holiday ornaments, and treats! Here's what you can buy at the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House: Freshly baked, homemade Gingerbread Mickeys and Shingles, Stollen Bread, Brownie Christmas Tree, and Chocolate Peppermint Bark House-made Gingerbread Ornaments and Gingerbread Houses New items include Gingerbread Latte Whoopie Pie and Hot Cocoa Bombs There are assorted Gingerbread Cookie Bags, Marshmallow Pops, and a Caramel Pecan Fudge Bar There are also gluten-friendly, plant-based, and no-sugar-added treats The Grand Floridian Combo Box features assorted fan favorite treats, including the Chocolate Mickey Ornament, which is exclusive to the Combo Box Shop for Grand Floridian Gingerbread Bakery shirts and more merchandise.At Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, a Life-sized Baby Gingerbread Giraffe and a Gingerbread Baby Zebra will appear (November 23). Starting December 6, you can even purchase a Gingeraffe Cookie to enjoy! At Disney's Beach Club Resort, a gingerbread holiday classic has returned. Since 1999, this resort has been home to the life-sized carousel (and it actually turns). This carousel and its horses are created with chocolate, sugar, and fondant along with hand-painted characters and hand-crafted gingerbread shingles and snowflakes decorating the display. What makes this year extra special is that all the horses will celebrate a different Disney princess.  Don't worry, there are limited edition pins, mugs, holiday ornaments and treats including: Signature Stollen Bread Candied Pecans (Plant-based) Trio of Fudge Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Snowman Crispy Rice Treat Chocolate Mickey Cookie (New)  Peppermint Bark Gingerbread Shingle Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie (Gluten-Friendly) Gingerbread Cookie (Gluten-Friendly) Nearby at Disney's BoardWalk Inn their classic gingerbread creation returns on November 17. It's a miniature, edible version of the BoardWalk Deli. Treats you can buy here include: Mickey and Minnie Sugar Cookies BoardWalk Mickey Sugar Cookie (New)  Giant Gingerbread Mickey Cookie (New)  Gluten-Friendly & Plant-based Gingerbread Mickey Cookie Artisan Peppermint Marshmallows (New)  Carnival Bark (New)  Gingerbread Frost Cocktail At Disney's Contemporary Resort the bakery team is back for its 11th year creating their holiday gingerbread display. It arrives on November 11 at 11:00 a.m. The 50th Anniversary Themed Castle Display is a Mary Blair-inspired castle designed by Walt Disney Imagineers and will feature a brand-new 50thanniversary overlay… and 11 hidden 5-legged goats! Don't forget to check for the limited-edition pins, mugs, and holiday ornaments to remember the season. Treats at the Contemporary include: 50th Anniversary Gingerbread Castle Brick (New) Family Tradition Cookie Box featuring a Coconut Macaron from Chef Jeff's family, a Sugar Cookie from Chef Kelly's family, a Butterball from Chef Amber's family, and a Kitchen Sink Cookie representing all the Cast in the Bakery coming together to bring this display back! (New)  Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Linzer Cookie Gluten-friendly 5-Legged Goat Sugar Cookie (New) Dark Chocolate Peppermint Holiday Bar (New) Hot Cocoa Bombs (New)  Frozen drinks with optional alcohol floaters:  Frozen Coquito with a rum floater Frozen Hot Chocolate with peppermint schnapps Frozen Apple Cider with a fireball floater And there's more:·       At several spots across all resorts there's a new Gingerbread Martini with Absolut Elyx Vodka, Rumchata Cream Liqueur, and gingerbread spice featuring a rim of gingerbread, freshly baked in the Resort Bakery. It's the perfect blend of sugar, spice, and everything nice. You'll find this holiday drink at the Grand Floridian Café, Cítricos, and Enchanted Rose at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Boma: Flavors of Africa and Sanaa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Chef Mickey's and Outer Rim at Disney's Contemporary Resort, and dinner at Cape May Café at Disney's Beach Club Resort.·       Also returning this year are pin signings with Disney pastry chefs! Dates and times will vary by resort.At the Disney World Parks·       The American Adventure at EPCOT will have a display beginning November 25. This unique display recreates classic monuments in America and EPCOT with gingerbread versions of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, The American Adventure building with Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue, and a Festival Kiosk.·       The gingerbread displays are not just found on land – they're also taking to the high seas with the Disney Cruise Line fleet! All five ships will continue the yearly tradition of having the pastry teams onboard build a unique atrium display on the ships. The Disney Wish will join for its inaugural holiday season with an 8-foot-tall, eight-layer masterpiece. Each gingerbread house is unique for each ship and the Disney pastry teams compete to see which Disney ship has the best house!At DisneylandInside the Haunted Mansion, Disneyland guests will uncover the Haunted Mansion Gingerbread House. The pastry team takes over 20 days to bring this nearly 300-pound creation with three moving elements to life. Starting November 14, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be home once again to one of its best holiday traditions – the “Grand” Gingerbread House. This giant gingerbread replica of the hotel is a holiday highlight and a must-see in the lobby. Standing 7 feet tall and 12 feet wide, the structure is created from more than 600 pounds of gingerbread, 600 pounds of powdered sugar, 250 pounds of fondant, 1 pound of pixie dust, and features 25 hidden Mickeys!After taking in the display, you can buy a Limited-Edition Snow Globe Pin featuring Chip ‘n Dale or stop by the GHC Holiday Cart to get holiday treats, including: Mickey Gingerbread Poinsettia Cookie Snowman Cookie Christmas Cookie Hanukkah Cookie Holiday Cookie Box Assorted Macarons (New)  Kwanzaa Sweet Potato Loaf (New)  New Year's Cookie (New)  Rice Krispie Hot Chocolate Hot Apple Cider (Available with Bailey's Irish Cream, Captain Morgan, Grand Marnier, or Rumchata) Waffle Shot (Available with milk, low-fat milk, chocolate milk, or eggnog)  Waffle Shot (Available with Bailey's Irish Cream, Captain Morgan, Grand Marnier, Rumchata, Amaretto, Butterscotch Schnapps, Rumple Minze, Crown Royal Apple, Skrewball Whiskey, Fireball Whiskey, Louis the 13th)  Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Shop 1923 Main StreetFeel free to visit our 1923 Main Street® Disney merchandise shop where we have hundreds of unique and original Disney-inspired t-shirts, leggings, clothing, mugs, phone cases and much more. You'll find everything from 1923 Main Street logo merchandise to custom created authentic Disney-inspired originals, including lots of great patterns for leggings and other items.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

From pre-visualizing attractions and shows to researching and developing new experiences that are years away from entering our parks and resorts, we are joined by two Walt Disney Imagineers in this episode. Jonathan Becker, Senior Research & Development Imagineer, and Emily Van Bellegham, AR/VR Design Engineer talk about their current roles, how they got their start with Walt Disney Imagineering, and advice for anyone interested in becoming an Imagineer.

Hiep Hiep Hoera, D-Tales blaast met deze aflevering 300 (!) kaarsjes uit! In deze bijzondere aflevering hebben we een uitgebreid gesprek met leidinggevend creatief directeur van Walt Disney Imagineering: Michel den Dulk. Met hem praten wij over zijn werk bij The Walt Disney Company en dan in het bijzonder over zijn huidige Frozen projecten voor de parken in Hong Kong en Parijs. Maar ook kijken we terug op zijn tijd bij de Efteling en Europapark, horen we het bijzondere verhaal over hoe hij in Glendale terecht kwam, leggen we hem een aantal onmogelijke stellingen voor en kijken we een klein beetje naar de toekomst! Heel veel plezier met de langste D-Tales, tot nu toe!Steun ons en word Donalteur!: https://www.d-log.nl/steun-ons/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 329: Jim Sarno.  Join host Cody with Justin, Jamie, Joe and our amazing guest Jim Sarno, Walt Disney Imagineer.  We chat about his time with Imagineering and working on Epcot.   Happy 40th EPCOT!   Jim Sarno was a Walt Disney Imagineer working on the opening team for Epcot. He worked in the model shop with Harriet Burns, Joe Rohde, and many more classic Imagineers. Working on many of the pavilions we know and love at Epcot - including The Land Pavilion, Imagination Pavilion, Communicore, and Spaceship Earth - Jim was responsible for creating SMRT-1, the fountain that once lived in the center of the Land Pavilion, and much more.   Twitter Info: @JennLovesDisney (Jenn), @InsideDisney407 (Cody), @HatboxMouse (Jared), @justinkoehn (Justin), @tmkbradio (Joe), @doubleoh_kevin (Kevin) Instagram info: @lilo_thelostprincess (Jamie) Contact us via email at cast@tmkbpodcast.com  

 In this episode, Debra is joined by Richard Streitz, who first started working with accessibility, universal design concepts, and processes 30 years ago while as a Walt Disney Imagineer. He is now one of the world´s experts in Smart Cities and Metaverse, incorporating those concepts into those emerging conversations. In this conversation, they explore the topic of Human-Centric design and how it can change the future. 

Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Wish sets sail this summer (2022), and I had the opportunity to chat with former Walt Disney Imagineer and Portfolio Creative Executive of Disney Cruise Line, Theron Skees about the design of this newest ship. In this episode, I chat with Theron about the Imagineers' approach to designing a cruise ship, attractions and amenities we can look forward to aboard the Disney Wish (including the Aquamouse, Disney's first ever attraction at sea), and reasons to consider sailing with Disney Cruise Line. Be sure to learn more about Theron and follow him online by visiting his website. When will you next set sail with the Disney Wish or another Disney Cruise Line ship? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/imagineerpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imagineerpodcast  Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com  Sponsors and Partners: WDW Magazine: subscribe to the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World (print or digital) to read monthly Disney-related content, including an ongoing Imagineering series written by yours truly! Magical Park Vacations: plan a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, or any other Disney (or Universal) destination. These services are complimentary. WDW Park Planners: work with a concierge vacation planner to create a personalized Disney itinerary for you and your family. Magical Park Tours: hire an in-person guide to help your family navigate the parks and mitigate crowds. Get Bonus Content If you want to take your love of Imagineer Podcast to the next level and help support the show, definitely consider joining us on Patreon for virtual events, bonus content and episodes, exclusive access to our private Passholder communities and more.  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Special thanks to our Deluxe Passholder Patreon members! Thomas N Devan L Katelyn F Jason K Jordan J Dani S Enjoy the show!

Big Disney+ and Hulu announcements from National Streaming Day, the first trailer for Family Reboot is here, Marvel Studios has released new details on Thor: Love and Thunder, the first performers for EPCOT's Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup have been announced, a sneak peek of Lightyear is coming to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Springs Art Walk launches this month, National Geographic Expeditions has announced their full lineup of 2023 Signature Land itineraries, and Disney Original Documentary has announced an upcoming feature documentary about Elton John. Plus, Walt Disney Imagineer Wyatt Winter guides us through the wild Easter eggs, awesome song selection process, and stellar surprises awaiting guests on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT.

"How do I become an Imagineer?" Not surprisingly, it's one of the most common questions I'm asked on Imagineer Podcast. As I've continued to interview Walt Disney Imagineers, I've found there's no easy answer to this question, but there are a few pieces of wisdom that can help get you started, whether you want to work with this legendary Disney team as an engineer, artist, architect, programmer, project manager or beyond. In this podcast episode, I compile some of the advice I've received from Imagineers interviewed on the show, including advice from McNair Wilson, Jim Sarno, Bob Gurr, Leslie Iwerks, Russell Brower, Brian Collins, Timmy Britt, Theron Skees, Brian Crosby, Tony Baxter, and more. Whether you're an aspiring Imagineer or just need some career advice, I hope this episode will provide you with some inspiration and wisdom on your journey to accomplish your career goals. I also strongly encourage you to head back to previous Imagineer Podcast episodes to listen to the full discussions with each of these Imagineers. What goal are you hoping to accomplish this year? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com  Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. Get Bonus Content If you want to take your love of Imagineer Podcast to the next level and help support the show, definitely consider joining us on Patreon for virtual events, bonus content and episodes, exclusive access to our private Passholder communities and more.  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Download Imagineer Tours - http://imagineertours.com  Special thanks to our Deluxe Passholder Patreon members! Thomas N Devan L Katelyn F Jason K Jordan J Dani S Enjoy the show!

Each day planDisney panelists answer Disney vacation planning questions for guests around the world on planDisney.com. If guests have questions about Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club or even Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, these panelists have the answers. And now the panelists are offering their great tips and advice in a completely new format on the planDisney Podcast, presented by State Farm. Whether you're a seasoned Disney-goer or a first-visit family dreaming of a Disney Destination, you know there's always something new to discover. Not sure where to pick up a DOLE Whip or just need a little Disney magic in your day-to-day routine? Then add our podcast to your list of favorites. Each can't-miss-episode will be jam packed with insider tips to help you make your Disney vacation the trip of a lifetime – filled with magic and memories! Every month a few panelists will join host, influencer, and former panelist Amiyrah Martin, to share their knowledge. Plus, get behind-the-scenes insights from special guests, like from Cast Members and Walt Disney Imagineers.

Bryan had a chance to visit the Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World in Florida. Here, he brings his thoughts about the experiences and interviews with Walt Disney Imagineers, Doug Chiang, and Matt Martin.

In today's episode of My Disney Class Podcast, Ryan and Howie are discussing various lessons that Howie has created for our P.D. Magic experiential field trip. These lessons were developed to help our participants familiarize themselves with the Disney terminology and some of the systems that Disney uses. This familiarity allows them to get comfortable with the concepts and educational ties that we will be using on-site at Walt Disney World. We then take that foundation and start to develop our participants' ability to see the world of education through a different lens.  Howie and Ryan spend the majority of this show going through different lessons topics and sharing how they would approach answering and using this information in their educational lives. They also share a lot of their favorite hidden details and magic that Walt Disney Imagineers have hidden in plain sight. They really love to share the Disney secrets that they have discovered and you will definitely pick up on that in this episode as they dive deep into some of these awesome details you can find in the various parks! We hope you enjoy today's show about some of the different lessons and details that the online classes for P.D. Magic cover.  Remember, if you like the show and want to help us spread the word about it and build our already amazing community, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

Sahar Kausar, based in Los Angeles, California, is a technical animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. She leverages her hybrid background in both art and computer science engineering to develop immersive experiences while infusing art and storytelling. She was previously a Walt Disney Imagineer and worked as an audio-animatronics/robotics engineer to bring beloved characters to life at Disney theme parks around the world. Her newest work is a film called Encanto that came out on Thanksgiving is working on and tv shows such as Zootopia+, Baymax!, and a short all coming to Disney+. Outside of work, Sahar mentors other underrepresented groups in STEM and enjoys drawing, reading, writing, video games, and hiking the mountains of Los Angeles. Sahar is passionate about combining her love of art, technology, and storytelling to promote the social good and give back to others. Ultimately, she hopes to use technology as her medium to share her stories and creativity to invoke a positive change in the world. What We Talk About The call of technology and collaborative environments Adapting to different cultures Being drawn to storytelling How is animation and audio-animatronics /robotics engineering work together? Representing women in STEM in a male-dominated industry Advice for younger women who want to get into STEM Resources: IG: @saharkausar Book: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

Gavin Doyle started his own business at 13 years old. Yep, you read that right! He fell in love with Disney at 4 years old (when it wasn't crowded BTW). He decided to take his passion and create a website which turned into a business and a book. This entrepreneurial spirit started at a young age with lemonade stands and selling wrapping paper. Following his passion at 13 changed his life and propelled him into the media and the best-seller's list. Gavin's advice for others is to create those meaningful connections with others and understanding and build your audience. Oh and he gives some great Disney advice! We couldn't let him leave without it!Gavin Doyle has been a Disneyland enthusiast since his first visit at the age of four. His first memory of Disneyland is visiting on a rainy day where the park was joyously empty. The pure bliss of walking onto any ride with no line fed his initial love for Disneyland. This love developed over the years as he began to appreciate the effort that went into the creation of the theme park. He became fascinated with the idea of becoming a Walt Disney Imagineer (people responsible for the creation of Disneyland), but decided he couldn't wait until after college to start working among the magic.At the age of thirteen, Gavin started DisneyDose.com, a website that focuses on educating the Disney enthusiast through exclusive interviews, reviews, and photos from the theme parks. The site also expanded to include a “New and Noteworthy” podcast that featured interviews with the Disney Imagineers and others that brought the magic of Disney to life. Gavin used the stories that he had gathered from exclusive interviews with Cast Members and Imagineers to write his bestselling book “Disneyland Secrets: A Grand Tour of Disneyland's Hidden Details.” Later, Gavin created MickeyVisit.com, the guide that helps visitors save money and experience more during vacations to Disneyland and Southern California. The site has been recognized by readers as the top resource for planning and saving money on their Disneyland vacations. He is also dedicated to philanthropy and has a special focus supporting Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, and Make a Wish. During COVID, Gavin helped to raise thousands of dollars for Disney Cast Members and community members in need. Connect with Gavin to learn more about him and his background:LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavdoyle/Pivot Podcast = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot/id1073226719Sign up for our newsletter at https://abbraccigroup.com/. Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about our podcast. Learn more about the CHARGE® model by purchasing the book, The Way of the HR Warrior. Let us know about the moments for you that changed your life trajectory. Drop us a note via our website. 

“Titles don't mean anything. Actions mean everything.” – Shawn Nason Today's featured bestselling author is father, husband, former Walt Disney Imagineer, Experience Evangelist, and fellow podcast host, Shawn Nason. Shawn and I talk about giving your business a competitive advantage, 3 things leaders need to keep in mind, and more!!!   Key Thing's You'll Learn: How Shawn gained the nickname “Man on Fire” What's the difference between mindset and heart-set. What's the difference between a swarm and a tribe. Shawn's 3-Point Sermon for All Leaders to Consider   Shawn's Site: https://shawnnason.com/ Shawn's Book: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AShawn+Nason&s=relevancerank&text=Shawn+Nason&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1 Shawn's Podcast, “The Combustion Chronicles”: https://shawnnason.com/combustion-chronicles-episodes/   The opening song for this episode is titled, "Faith" by Marcus D. Cop the track through this link: https://wordisbond.bandcamp.com/track/faith   You May Also Like…   280 – “Architect of BEing” with Dr. Travis Fox (@travisfox360): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/280-architect-of-being-with-dr-travis-fox-travisfox360/   268.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “The Mosaic” with Daniel Bruce Levin (@dannylevin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2685-host-2-host-special-the-mosaic-with-daniel-bruce-levin-dannylevin/   112 – “The Art of Making Things Happen” with Steve Sims (@SteveDSims1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/112-the-art-of-making-things-happen-with-steve-sims-stevedsims1/   Ep. 378 – “Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor” with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-378-writing-adventures-with-the-dialogue-doctor-with-jeff-elkins-jffelkins/   1 - "Burn the Box" with Shawn Purvis @shawnepurvis: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1-burn-the-box-with-shawn-purvis-shawnepurvis/   Ep. 316 – “Ubuntu Leadership” with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields (@LaMarrDShields): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-316-ubuntu-leadership-with-dr-lamarr-darnell-shields-lamarrdshields/   Ep. 373.5 – “Business Secrets for Walking on Water” with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3735-business-secrets-for-walking-on-water-with-frank-zaccari-fzaccari/   Ep. 364 – “7 Deadly Thoughts” with Pastor Travis Hall (@PastorTHall): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-364-7-deadly-thoughts-with-pastor-travis-hall-pastorthall/   Ep. 370 – “Leadership That Rocks” with Jim Knight (@KnightSpeaker): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-370-leadership-that-rocks-with-jim-knight-knightspeaker/   136 - "Leadership Development" with Kevin Wayne Johnson (@Writing4theLord): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/136-leadership-development-with-kevin-wayne-johnson-writing4thelord/   84 - "Innovation and Leadership" with Dr. Jeff Standridge: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/84-innovation-and-leadership-with-dr-jeff-standridge/   Ep. 405 – “Leadership Lessons From The Pub” with Dr. Irvine Nugent (@irvinenugent): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-405-leadership-lessons-from-the-pub-with-dr-irvine-nugent-irvinenugent/   Ep. 343 – “Thrive” with Andrew Freedman (@afreedmanthrive): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-343-thrive-with-andrew-freedman-afreedmanthrive/   144 - "Legends of The Grail" with Ayn Cates Sullivan (@AynCateSullivan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/144-legends-of-the-grail-with-ayn-cates-sullivan-ayncatesullivan/

“Titles don't mean anything. Actions mean everything.” – Shawn Nason Today's featured bestselling author is father, husband, former Walt Disney Imagineer, Experience Evangelist, and fellow podcast host, Shawn Nason. Shawn and I talk about giving your business a competitive advantage, 3 things leaders need to keep in mind, and more!!!   Key Thing's You'll Learn: How Shawn gained the nickname “Man on Fire” What's the difference between mindset and heart-set. What's the difference between a swarm and a tribe. Shawn's 3-Point Sermon for All Leaders to Consider   Shawn's Site: https://shawnnason.com/ Shawn's Book: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AShawn+Nason&s=relevancerank&text=Shawn+Nason&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1 Shawn's Podcast, “The Combustion Chronicles”: https://shawnnason.com/combustion-chronicles-episodes/   The opening song for this episode is titled, "Faith" by Marcus D. Cop the track through this link: https://wordisbond.bandcamp.com/track/faith   You May Also Like…   280 – “Architect of BEing” with Dr. Travis Fox (@travisfox360): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/280-architect-of-being-with-dr-travis-fox-travisfox360/   268.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “The Mosaic” with Daniel Bruce Levin (@dannylevin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2685-host-2-host-special-the-mosaic-with-daniel-bruce-levin-dannylevin/   112 – “The Art of Making Things Happen” with Steve Sims (@SteveDSims1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/112-the-art-of-making-things-happen-with-steve-sims-stevedsims1/   Ep. 378 – “Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor” with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-378-writing-adventures-with-the-dialogue-doctor-with-jeff-elkins-jffelkins/   1 - "Burn the Box" with Shawn Purvis @shawnepurvis: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1-burn-the-box-with-shawn-purvis-shawnepurvis/   Ep. 316 – “Ubuntu Leadership” with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields (@LaMarrDShields): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-316-ubuntu-leadership-with-dr-lamarr-darnell-shields-lamarrdshields/   Ep. 373.5 – “Business Secrets for Walking on Water” with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3735-business-secrets-for-walking-on-water-with-frank-zaccari-fzaccari/   Ep. 364 – “7 Deadly Thoughts” with Pastor Travis Hall (@PastorTHall): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-364-7-deadly-thoughts-with-pastor-travis-hall-pastorthall/   Ep. 370 – “Leadership That Rocks” with Jim Knight (@KnightSpeaker): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-370-leadership-that-rocks-with-jim-knight-knightspeaker/   136 - "Leadership Development" with Kevin Wayne Johnson (@Writing4theLord): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/136-leadership-development-with-kevin-wayne-johnson-writing4thelord/   84 - "Innovation and Leadership" with Dr. Jeff Standridge: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/84-innovation-and-leadership-with-dr-jeff-standridge/   Ep. 405 – “Leadership Lessons From The Pub” with Dr. Irvine Nugent (@irvinenugent): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-405-leadership-lessons-from-the-pub-with-dr-irvine-nugent-irvinenugent/   Ep. 343 – “Thrive” with Andrew Freedman (@afreedmanthrive): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-343-thrive-with-andrew-freedman-afreedmanthrive/   144 - "Legends of The Grail" with Ayn Cates Sullivan (@AynCateSullivan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/144-legends-of-the-grail-with-ayn-cates-sullivan-ayncatesullivan/

Sherisse Hawkins CEO/Founder Pagedip She's a builder, learner, risk-taker, motivator, rainmaker, speaker, and corporate escapee. Creative-minded CEO with a strong engineering background. Proven record in meeting impossible deadlines, delighting customers, and re-imagining how things can be done. Believes anything is possible in the digital world. Sherisse, an engineer and technologist, has a passion for driving the evolution of digital narrative content and believes she has the best job ever as founder and CEO of Pagedip. As an award-winning business owner and accomplished international speaker, Sherisse loves helping others on their life journey. She has appeared in Vanity Fair and on ABC's Shark Tank. Sherisse's background includes working as a Walt Disney Imagineer building theme parks around the globe as well as joining Time Warner Cable, where she served as the vice president of software development. Feel free to connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherissehawkins/ Learn more about her business and company link here: http://pagedip.com/ Resources mentioned: (Books) The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson Never Split the Difference by Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz The Art Of Impossible by Steven Kotler (Audiobooks) Audible OverDrive

On August 29th 2011, Disney opened its third stand-alone, non-theme park related resort, on the beautiful Ko Olina beachfront in Hawai'i. Walt Disney Imagineers worked hand in hand with local artisans and cultural experts to create the Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa destination. Inspired by the natural wonders and rich traditions of Hawai‘i, Aulani Resort is the ultimate family getaway—embrasing the beauty, history and welcoming spirit of the island. As we celebrate the resorts 10th anniversary this week, lets take a look at what Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa has to offer you for your next magical adventure. Plan your Disney vacation with Fly Mickey Travel: https://bit.ly/3vHK4X2 Contact us 757-563-4742 anotherdispodcast@gmail.com Facebook.com/anotherdisneypodcast instagram.com/anotherdisneypodcast Join us on Patreon: @ www.patreon.com/anotherdisneypodcast "Fly Mickey Travel is an independent travel agency specializing in bespoke Disney vacations around the world. Our service is free of charge and is totally personalized to your magical holiday wishes"

Davies Owens serves as the Executive Director of the Society for Classical Learning a twenty-five-year-old organization that is committed to seeking to foster human flourishing by making classical Christian education thrive.  He focuses on training, supporting and consulting leaders of classical Christian schools around the world.As the host of BaseCamp Live, Davies translates classical Christian education for the everyday person. He most recently served as the Dean of the Upper School and Head of Vision and Advancement at The Ambrose School in Meridian, Idaho, from 2012 - 2019, and before that at Heritage Preparatory School in Atlanta, GA as the Head of School and prior to that as board member for nearly a decade at the school.After serving as an Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian in Orlando, Florida, in the late 1990s, he moved to the Silicon Valley to work with Christianity.com. He completed his doctoral dissertation on leadership and community building in a technological age. In 2001, Davies moved back to his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, where he and a former Walt Disney Imagineer co-founded BlueSky Ministries, an innovation lab for churches and non-profits.In 2014, Davies delivered a talk on Ancient Future Education at Q, a Christian learning community for advancing the gospel in the context of culture. He is a featured speaker and consultant at numerous classical Christian schools around the country and leads at national school conferences, including the Society for Classical Learning (SCL) and the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS) where he has served as the MC and developer of their Leader's Day program.He and his wife, Holly, have three amazing children in high school and college. They see the consistent fruit of classical Christian education in their children's lives. When he is not behind the microphone or consulting, he enjoys traveling and exploring the outdoors or recharging at home restoring and showing vintage Italian cars.Follow Jason on Locals: https://jasonjones.locals.com/and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/osu4491Visit Movie to Movement @ www.MovieToMovement.comAnd the Vulnerable People Project: www.TheGreatCampaign.org 

This week, the Avengers have landed in Disney California Adventure, we talk about all the new experiences, a new Disney Paper Parks creation, Cast members are training on a classic attraction that could return soon, we finish our discussion with Devin from Disney Media Finance, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Avengers Campus finally opened to the public on Friday. The new area features Pym Test Kitchen, a unique take on different sized meals, Pym Testing Lab, a great place to get a cool beverage, Shwarma Palace, featuring the Avenger's favorite wraps, Terran Treats, with some sweet concoctions, two stores, WEB Suplliers, and Campus Supply Pod, a lot of area meet and greets, and two attractions, the existing Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, and the new WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Attraction. We will talk more in-depth about this experiences as we go through the news. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/now-open-first-recruits-assemble-at-avengers-campus-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ and https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/cast-and-community-members-among-first-recruits-in-avengers-campus-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ Of course the hot ticket on Campus is the new WEB Slingers attraction. This is virtual queue only at the moment, with slots available at 7am and noon each day. There is no standby. Guests that were able to snag a place in the queue can bypass the line to enter Avengers Campus and head in to board the attraction. Reviews are mixed and described the ride as a different version of Toy Story: Midway Mania. Riders use their hands to “shoot webs” at the different objects in the attraction to get a score and help Spider-Man save the Campus from the Spider-Bots, which have gone out of control. – https://www.micechat.com/292046-how-to-score-a-boarding-group-for-web-slingers-a-spider-man-adventure/ Pym's Test Kitchen has been pretty well reviewed. Mobile ordering is the primary way to get food at this, and all the other dining locations in Avengers Campus, and has been less than ideal. On opening day, guests could order food when not in the land and could sometimes be allowed in to get their food, while other times being denied access. Over the weekend, they changed the notification so guests had to order in the land only, in addition to adding the order windows throughout the day, instead of only in the morning. The food itself is getting good reviews. The Pym-ini sandwich is reported to taste like a meat-lovers pizza in a sandwich. The Not So Little Chicken Sandwich also got good reviews. For a complete review, check out our link in the show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/04/full-review-lunch-at-pym-test-kitchen-in-disneys-avengers-campus/ Over at Terran Treats, the two new items are on the menu. The Sweet Spiral Ration, which is a pineapple churro, wrapped into a swirl, and the Cosmic Cream Orb, which is a chocolate cream puff, filled with whipped raspberry cheesecake. The Ration tastes like a Dole Whip mixed with a Churro. The Orb tastes mostly of cheesecake, with a hint of raspberry. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/04/full-review-terran-treats-at-disneys-avengers-campus/ The Shawarma Palace features breakfast and daytime menus. For breakfast, there is the Impossible Breakfast Sha-warm-up, which features plant based breakfast sausage and egg omelet wrap, with a dairy free American cheese and crispy potato bites, served with maple syrup. The daytime options include the New York's Tastiest, which is a chicken shawarma wrap, with garlic spread, and a coconut yogurt-tahini sauce and pickled vegetables, and then there is the Impossible Victory Falafel, which is a plant based falafel and cauliflower wrap, garlic spread, hummus, and coconut yogurt-tahini sauce, with pickled vegetables. The Disney Food Blog said the Falafel was a little bland, but the Chicken Wrap was great. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/04/full-review-shawarma-palace-in-disneys-avengers-campus/ Pym Test Kitchen also serves breakfast from opening until 10:45am. Options include Calculated Breakfast, the Ever-expanding Cinna-Pym Toast, the Impossible Quantum Garden Breakfast, and the Spoonful of Cereal. Sides include smoked bacon, turkey bacon, potato bites, or a Cuties mandarin. The Cinna-Pym toast was reviewed well, but the other items were hit and miss. Check out the link in our show notes for the complete review. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/04/breakfast-review-pym-test-kitchen-at-disneys-avengers-campus/ More dining locations will be open for guests to enjoy! Disney announced that on June 17th, Oga's Cantina, Docking Bay 7, Rancho del Zocalo, The Tiki Juice Bar, and Alien Pizza Planet would be serving guests. Reservations will be available starting on June 14th for Oga's, Lamplight Lounge and Wine Country Trattoria. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/disneys-parks-foodie-news-announcing-new-openings-and-offerings-sebastians-bistro-ohana-wine-country-trattoria-lamplight-lounge-brunch-and-more/ Unlike Star Wars: Galaxys Edge, which was criticized for not having enough atmosphere when it came to sound or interactions in the land, Avengers Campus excels in this regard. Members of the Avengers are out performing around the campus in stunt shows, a practice session, some acrobatic maneuvers, and in a short Dr. Strange show in the Ancient Sanctum. Music from the series is also played throughout the area. – https://www.micechat.com/292046-how-to-score-a-boarding-group-for-web-slingers-a-spider-man-adventure/ For those of you who can't make it to the parks to visit Avengers Campus just yet, Walt Disney Imagineers have a solution! In their latest Disney Paper Parks release you can build all of Avengers Campus! The set also includes 13 Marvel characters to decorate the creation. Visit the link in our show notes to download. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/assemble-your-paper-disney-paper-parks-celebrates-the-grand-opening-of-avengers-campus-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ Great news for fans of the Disneyland Railroad! The trains are now running from opening to close at Disneyland, and are boarding at all the stations. For the first few weeks that Disneyland was open, staffing shortages resulted in the train only running until 2:30 in the afternoon, and loading at ToonTown station only. – https://www.micechat.com/293761-disneyland-update-happy-holidays-ahead/ In other attractions news, Cast Members for the Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes have been spotted training. This means that this attraction will return to operation soon. No date has been announced by Disney. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/06/photos-cast-members-training-for-reopening-of-davy-crocketts-explorer-canoes-at-disneyland/ As we mentioned previously, there has been a snack shortage at Disneyland in the last couple of weeks, resulting in churros, Mickey pretzels, and chimichangas being unavailable on some days. The good news is that the parks have started receiving orders again, and items are back in stock around the resort. The bread bowls that are famous at the resort have not returned yet, but are expected to as staffing ramps up and more locations reopen for guests. – https://www.micechat.com/293761-disneyland-update-happy-holidays-ahead/ MiceChat had a follow up on the Red Car Trolley charging location at the front of Disney California Adventure. With Avengers Campus at the end of the line, along with the barn for the trolleys, the current route has been modified. The trolley now only runs from the entrance to the park on Buena Vista Street to Hollywood Land and back, resulting in the need for the charging pad at the entrance station. – https://www.micechat.com/293761-disneyland-update-happy-holidays-ahead/ Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen has come up with another new beignet creation. This time, they are covered in Fruity Pebbles, with a blueberry lemon icing. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/03/fruity-pebble-beignets-at-disneyland-sign-us-up/ For those Weeeklyteers that liked The Imagineering Story on Disney+, a new series is coming in July that might interest you. Behind the Attraction will premiere on July 16th (the day that we arrive in Anaheim for our trip), and will have 10 parts. Each episode will cover the behind the scenes of creating an iconic Disney attraction. Topics include the Castles at the parks, the Jungle Cruise, “it's a small world”, the Haunted Mansion, and more. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/go-behind-the-attraction-in-a-new-original-series-coming-to-disney-on-july-16/ Discussion Topic: Devin from Disney Media Finance

Visionary architect and renowned theme park designer Steve Tatham takes on the greatest design challenge of his career: you! Using the unconventional methods learned over decades spent within some of the world's most secretive creative dream factories, he is going to transform your CAREER with his surprising and original advice. Steve Tatham designs happiness. He has created some of the most memorable and well-known theme park experiences in the world. An award-winning Walt Disney Imagineer, Steve worked on every single Disney theme park prior to Shanghai Disneyland as both a designer and writer. He was recruited to lead the design team at Universal Studios Japan in 2014 and remained there for four years until he got the call to lead the creative efforts on the multi-billion dollar Epic Universe project Universal Studios currently in development for Orlando, Florida. As Universal's Vice President and Executive Creative Director, he oversees all aspects of the project's creation. He is the author of book “Repuglicans,” published by Boom Town Press and selected by the Village Voice as one of the year's 10 best comics and graphic novels in 2010. Steve performed for many years as a stand-up comedian, appearing on “A&E's An Evening at the Improv,” and as one of the hosts and comics of “Free Speech,” a Los Angeles-area live stage show that grew into a regular radio show and TV pilot. He is an internet pioneer, having begun one of the world's first daily video blogs, “The Ointment,” back in 2005. The daily news comedy broadcast ran for two and a half years and in recognition of the show's impact, Steve was profiled by CNN and the Huffington Post and selected by LA Weekly as one of the “People of 2008.”  Steve has a Masters of Architecture from UCLA and a Bachelors in Film Design from UC Berkeley and resides with his wife, Mary and their dog Lucy in Orlando, Florida. His two children attend colleges in the northeast. For more, visit: www.stevetatham.com Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g On the Stitcher App: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lee-silverstein/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams?refid=stpr. Follow Right Management Via Our Website: https://www.rightflorida.com/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/right-management-florida-caribbean/

Theron Skees spent 23 years at Walt Disney Imagineering as an Art Director and Creative Portfolio Executive. His work includes projects at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. Theron also led the redesign of Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World to Disney Springs, and he led the Imagineering team at Disney Cruise Line. Theron’s portfolio in themed entertainment is one that serves as an inspiration for aspiring designers, Imagineers, and anyone looking to turn a dream into a reality. You can follow Theron and learn more about his work at the links below: Website: https://www.designerscreativestudio.com  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/209607574152654  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theron.skees/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWU0-KVHvIEeqoCi-miRfeA  In this bonus episode, Theron and I answer questions on Instagram Live about his career at Walt Disney Imagineering. This episode includes a lot of stories and advice not heard on our previous episode, including how to become an Imagineer, how to overcome constructive criticism, what to do if your leaders change their mind about a project, and an idea Theron had with his friend Jason Surrell to bring the world of gaming to theme parks. What other questions would you like to ask Theron? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com  Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:  Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Download Imagineer Tours - http://imagineertours.com  Special thanks to our Hero Patreon members! Thomas N Devan L Katelyn F Enjoy the show!

In any given second, tech Founders have several decisions they could be making.  Building everything from scratch multiplies the complexity of our daily activity, so solutions that simplify what we need to learn and produce are a godsend.  For that reason, our guest Sherisse Hawkins (Founder and CEO of Pagedip) advocates for no-code solutions – even as a technical founder with experience managing complex software development project.    Founder Bio: Sherisse Hawkins is the Founder and CEO of Pagedip.  She is a creative minded CEO with a strong engineering background.  She thrives on meeting impossible deadlines, delighting customers, and re-imagining how things can be done.  Sherisse believes that anything is possible in the digital world.   As an engineer and technologist, she has a passion for driving the evolution of digital narrative content, which is why she believes she has the best job ever as the Founder of Pagedip.   Sherisse is an award-winning business wonder and accomplished speaker, internationally.  She has appeared in Vanity Fair as well as ABC's Shark Tank.  Sherisse's background includes working as a Walt Disney Imagineer building theme parks around the globe.  She also served as Vice President of Software Development at Time Warner Cable.   Timestamps: 2:57  How Sherisse's love for STEM led to a career as a Walt Disney Imagineer building theme parks 5:00  How family and children influenced a career change 7:15  Making the jump into entrepreneurship | When is the right time? 10:00  How Sherisse planned her entrepreneurial leap as a Mother and Wife 13:00  The evolution of Pagedip | What is it and how has it evolved? 15:44 Leveraging no-code solutions to scale faster and more efficiently 18:04  Will no-code solutions replace developers? 22:24  Building the first version/MVP of Pagedip 24:19  Making decision on tech stack  26:06  How Pagedip allows customers to re-imagine content for better engagement 31:33  Strategy for taking a new product to market 37:05  Fundraising 39:40  Determining which new product features to prioritize 41:33  The importance of access to a community

Theron Skees spent 23 years at Walt Disney Imagineering as an Art Director and Creative Portfolio Executive. His work includes projects at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. Theron also led the redesign of Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World to Disney Springs, and he led the Imagineering team at Disney Cruise Line. Theron’s portfolio in themed entertainment is one that serves as an inspiration for aspiring designers, Imagineers, and anyone looking to turn a dream into a reality. You can follow Theron and learn more about his work at the links below: Website: https://www.designerscreativestudio.com  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/209607574152654  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theron.skees/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWU0-KVHvIEeqoCi-miRfeA  In this episode, Theron and I chat about his career at Walt Disney Imagineering. A couple of my favorite stories include an in-depth discussion about Disney Springs (the conversation will give you a greater appreciation for this part of Walt Disney World) and Theron's major contributions to the retooling of Tower of Terror. Which of Theron's many contributions to Disney is your favorite? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com  Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:  Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Download Imagineer Tours - http://imagineertours.com  Special thanks to our Hero Patreon members! Thomas N Devan L Katelyn F Enjoy the show!

David Hanson, a leading roboticist, CEO and Founder of Hanson Robotics and creator of Sophia the Robot, among others, is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube series.David Hanson is a global authority in AI and robotics. Through his company, Hanson Robotics, David develops robots that are widely regarded as the world's most human-like in appearance. To accomplish these goals, Hanson integrates figurative arts with cognitive science and robotics engineering, inventions novel skin materials, facial expression mechanisms, and collaborative developments in AI, within humanoid artworks like Sophia the robot, which can engage people in naturalistic face-to-face conversations and currently serve in AI research, education, therapy, and other uses.David Hanson Interview Focus1. Profile, and background;2. As someone that has made a bridge between fiction, the Science Fiction, Art, Poetry, Music and advanced tech, AI, robotics - How do you see yourself?3. You created multiple robots and after you created Sophia the Robot. This creation of robots is the most advanced stage of humanity's next evolution - how do you position the creation of Sophia the most advanced robot?;Hanon open platform - open AI, 10. Sophia DAO - Decentralised Autonomous Organisation - decentralised AI?;4. Robotics, Androids - Human evolution - AI - Singularity;5. Regarding NFTs, Hanson Robotics and Sophia have collaborated with artist Andrea Bonaceto to create digital artwork. How do you see creativity, robotics, art and blockchain NFTs?6. Will Sophia explore further her creator footprint? And What is Next regarding Sophia and Robotics?7. What can you tell us about Hanson Robotics, its Business model, entrepreneurship, DeFi, NFTs, collective intelligence, crowdfunding?8. How do you see Sophia and utilitarian robotics and their impact on humanity?9. Future of Humanity - humanoidsDavid Hanson BiographyHanson worked as a Walt Disney Imagineer, both a sculptor and a technical consultant in robotics, and later founded Hanson Robotics. As a researcher, Hanson published dozens of papers in materials science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and robotics journals — including SPIE, IEEE, the International Journal of Cognitive Science, IROS, AAAI, AI magazine and more. He wrote two books including “Humanizing Robots” and received several patents. Hanson was featured in the New York Times, Popular Science, Scientific American, WIRED, BBC and CNN. He also received awards from NASA, NSF, Tech Titans' Innovator of the Year, RISD, Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial, and the co-received the 2005 AAAI first place prize for open interaction of an AI system. Hanson holds a Ph.D. in Interactive Arts and Technology from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a BFA in film Animation video from the Rhode Island School of Design.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://twitter.com/citiesabc__Dinis Guarda's 4IR: AI, Blockchain, Fintech, IoT - Reinventing a Nation

Have you ever seen the Disney Conversation buttons that you can typically find at Animal Kingdom? Well today's guest designed the art on them. Morgan Richardson is a globally recognized artist, wildlife conservationist, immersive experience designer, educator, and storyteller. He is a former Walt Disney Imagineer and has helped design and deliver projects at all 6 Disney resorts around the world. On today's episode he shares a magical moment of how one of his projects he worked on helped give a child the courage to speak. Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode to hear some amazing listener stories sent in by YOU, the fans! If you have a story you'd like to be read on the show click on this link and submit your most magical moment! FOLLOW MORGAN RICHARDSON: WEBSITE TWITTER INSTAGRAM FOLLOW MORGAN: INSTAGRAM AMAZON Shop WEBSITE FOLLOW JUST SOME MAGIC: INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE FACEBOOK --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justsomemagic/support

Kevin Rafferty just retired from Walt Disney Imagineering on April 1 after more than 40 years at Disney. Kevin's work includes some of your favorite attractions: Cars Land, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Tower of Terror, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Test Track, Mickey's Philharmagic, Toy Story Mania, and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway (which was Kevin's final project at Disney). After 42 years at Imagineering, Kevin has a lot to be proud of, and his legacy will certainly be remembered and enjoyed for generations. Kevin is also the author of his autobiography, "Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career", which you can purchase online or at your local bookstore. It's one of those books that should be on every Disney fan's shelf and one that contains so many incredible stories behind your favorite Disney attractions. In this episode, I have the honor of chatting with Kevin about his favorite project at Imagineering, where he would take Walt if Walt were still alive today, what he's loved most about working at Imagineering, and how he plans to spend his retirement. Which of Kevin's many projects is your favorite? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com  Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:  Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Download Imagineer Tours - http://imagineertours.com  Special thanks to our Hero Patreon members! Thomas N Enjoy the show!

We are so excited to welcome former show writer and Walt Disney Imagineer Brian Collins into Walt's Apartment. Brian has done many projects during his career . Great Movie Ride and Jungle Cruise are just a few to mention. Brian shares his love of Disney with us and how he became an Imagineer.  We discuss  some news from thedisinsider.com and finish off with a Great Movie Ride trivia game.   We hope you enjoy the view from Walt's Apartment.Please checkout our amazing guest Brian Collins at all of the places . Tour or Dine With a Former Imagineer | WDWithMEFormer Walt Disney Imagineer | The Brainstorm Institute | United States (brainstorm-institute.com)WDW Magazine - Home - WDW Magazine (wdw-magazine.com)Check us out  on our new website : Walt's Apartment (waltsapt.com)Walt's Apartment Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/WaltsApartmentPodcastWalt's Apartment Instagram AccountsShow Page   @waltsapartmentpodcastAmber @amberatincosplayBreanna  @breanna_kae7Samantha @smantha_mlodeckiDavid  @blerdhulkTim @mrtiminycricketSean @seannybergAndy @andyfilmsandhikesJade @snips_jrShawn @bigpapadisneyCheck out Sean's Disney Beat Podcast :The Disney Beat (buzzsprout.com)                          AlsoCheck out Sam's Disology Podcast :Disology Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyBe sure to get all your news from the Disney Universe from our friends at The Disinsider. They are your one-stop for all things Disney.Also if you are looking to book a Disney Vacation please use our friends at Getaway Today. Also if you call 855-GET-AWAY and mention Walt's Apartment you will get a special value just for mentioning us.Start your Getaway Today Vacation with the link belowhttps://www.getawaytoday.com?referrerid=8636Getaway  Today Awesome Disney Merchandisehttps://www.getawaytoday.com/merchandise?referrerid=8636Getaway Today Florida Ticket Salehttps://www.getawaytoday.com/tickets/orlando?referrerid=8636Thanks for always supporting us here at Walt's Apartment

Her dream was to be a Walt Disney Imagineer - a super cool job by anyone's standards - but our guest Cindy Levin's path took her in a slightly different but equally cool direction: working as an automobile engineer at GM's proving grounds. While she worked to eliminate vibrations in vehicles, she was allowed on company time to tutor kids in math for one hour per week. Reflecting back, Cindy recalls, "that was my favorite part of the week." Fast forward to becoming a new mom during a long, dark Chicago winter, when Cindy tapped into her dormant give-back-to-the-community reserves. She began writing letters to Congress and perhaps without knowing it at the time, started an advocacy career phase focused on shifting public policy in areas covering poverty, hunger, and global health. Now, as Cindy's children have begun following in mom's footsteps (many more letters going to Congress these days!), she is about a year away from finishing and publishing a book about how moms make great activists - impressive indeed! In this episode, learn what it takes to write a book, how volunteering is an ideal career springboard, what it is like to work for nonprofit organizations, and how one person's career journey brought her back to the causes she cares most about and making a better world for our kids.

Brian Collins joins the class for a third time to discuss his background in themed entertainment and his work as a former Imagineer for the Walt Disney Company. Brian regularly joins the class to take us on a tour of Disney Parks from an Imagineers perspective, and it was really fun to be able to talk to him about his background and career. The video of the interview is available at https://youtu.be/nfTevgxth8o. You can engage with Brian through www.WDWithme.com, or on Facebook @TheMouseandtheImagineer and @EducatorswhoLoveDisney. You can keep us with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow along with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows!

“Exploratio Continua!” - Society of Explorers & Adventurers mottoOn this week's episode, Disney superfan and vlogger Tiff Mink leads Jessica and Melanie on an expedition into the fun, fascinating world of the S.E.A. Never heard of the Society of Explorers & Adventurers? Neither had the co-hosts until their guest brought the topic to their attention! With influences clearly drawn from the Indiana Jones movies, steampunk, aviation history, the Old West, and more, this fictional organization was dreamt up by Walt Disney Imagineers and brings original Disney theme park characters together from all over the world (and across time) to create an interconnected web of stories that supports attractions in nearly every international Disney theme park. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date. And if you enjoy the podcast, we'd love it if you'd RATE or REVIEW. Thanks for listening!For bonus content, visit us at https://www.instagram.com/cartoonstocastles/ and https://twitter.com/CartoonsCastles. Starting at just $3 a month, you can join our Patreon and get access to monthly bonus episodes, our private Facebook group, e-newsletter, and more. Check out the benefits and tiers at https://www.patreon.com/cartoonstocastles.Though we can't visit Disneyland right now, we CAN get a taste of the magic with Golden Malted Waffle and Pancake Flour...the same mix used to create the Mickey Mouse waffles served in Disney Parks and hotels! Golden Malted's patented ingredients and natural flavorings make the perfect crispy waffles, and they even have an entire line of syrups, mixes, and appliances so you can make Disney Parks quality waffles at home. Visit https://shop.goldenmalted.com/ and use code MOUSE20 for 20% off your order, plus free shipping for orders over $49. Thanks to Golden Malted for sponsoring this episode!Podcast logo designed by Ashley Taylor - https://loveashleydesigns.tumblr.com/ Theme music: “Taste of the French Quarter” by Rob Khurana via Storyblocks.com

Mary Blair is an iconic Walt Disney Imagineer and Disney Animator, a prolific artist, and a celebrated fashionista. Starting at Disney in 1940, Mary worked on iconic films like Cinderella, Peter Pan, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created the unique look of "it's a small world" for the 1964 World's Fair in New York (later moved to Disneyland) and designed the Grand Canyon Concourse mural at Disney's Contemporary Resort among many other pieces of fine art. Famous for her blending of unique color combinations, Mary's modern style redefined Disney's artistic approach, influenced fashion, and impacted pop culture. A force to be reckoned with, Mary is certainly a legend in the world of Disney. Since Mary has unfortunately passed, in this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Mary's niece, Maggie, about her aunt's life and career. Be sure to check out Maggie's website dedicated to Mary Blair's life, https://magicofmaryblair.com. Which of Mary's many pieces is your favorite? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:  Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join the Imagineer Society - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Download Imagineer Tours - http://imagineertours.com  Enjoy the show!

"As a former Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the magic for some of the world’s most beloved  attractions. At other times in his career, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. A passionate educator, Brian has served on the faculty of several schools. His deep understanding of new and emerging technologies and, most importantly, how they apply to business, has  helped fuel his unique career. Given that, a “normal” day for Brian might include exploring augmented reality,  synthetic environments, blockchain, or some other exotic “sci-fi” tech that’s out there…or on the way.   Now, as a sought-after Innovation Consultant through his practice known as The Brainstorm Institute, he  combines his design-thinking skills with a strategic business acumen. In addition, Brian formed  WDWithMe.com to further leverage his background as a Disney Imagineer and writes a monthly column for  WDW Magazine. An accomplished speaker, Brian is often interviewed on podcasts and asked to deliver  keynote addresses, lectures and workshops or other corporate presentations.   Brian earned his Master’s degree in Marketing from Webster University where he was a Distinguished  Graduate. His Bachelor’s degree was awarded by Texas Tech University. He is also an officer in the United States Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol), active in his synagogue, and has served on the Boards of Directors for the Central Florida STEM Education Council, Forward Thinking Initiatives and the Central Florida Children’s Safety Village." In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Brian about his career at Walt Disney Imagineering and asking him questions from Imagineer Podcast listeners. Be sure to connect with Brian online: Website: www.wdwithme.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheMouseandTheImagineer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcollinsorlando/ What other questions would you like to ask a Disney Imagineer? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:  Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join the Imagineer Society - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Download Imagineer Tours - http://imagineertours.com    Enjoy the show!

Cheryl Platz is an accomplished interaction designer who has designed multimodal experiences for Amazon, Microsoft, the Walt Disney Company and more. The focus of our conversation is her new book on the subject, Design Beyond Devices. Listen to the show Download episode 51 Show notes Cheryl Platz Ideaplatz Cheryl on Twitter Ideaplatz on Twitter The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Kinect Xbox Design Beyond Devices: Creating Multimodal, Cross-Device Experiences by Cheryl Platz Nintendo DS Wacom tablets Siri Cortana Amazon Echo Echo Show Improvisational theater Unexpected Productions The Gum Wall Interaction 21 conference Wizard of Oz research HomePod Apple Music Amazon Fire TV Star Trek Walt Disney Imagineering Epic Systems Some show notes may include Amazon affiliate links. I get a small commissions for purchases made through these links. Read the transcript Jorge: Cheryl, welcome to the show. Cheryl: Thank you so much for having me, Jorge. It's great to be here. Jorge: Well, I'm very excited to have you here. For folks who might not know you, would you please mind introducing yourself? About Cheryl Cheryl: No problem. My name is Cheryl Platz, and I am a designer that is inspired by complexity, natural user interfaces and I've had a rather interesting career, or you might say a couple of careers: from video game production to enterprise software to consumer grade, natural user interfaces like Alexa and Cortana. Currently I work at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as a principal user experience designer. And I also own my own design education company called Ideaplatz through which I... well, I used to travel the world, giving workshops and talks about the work I did. Particularly about natural user interfaces, teaching people how to do voice interaction and soon to be multimodal interaction design work, to help people level up their own work and move a step into the future of design. Natural user interfaces Jorge: What is a natural user interface? Cheryl: Well, it's not a keyboard. The term was sort of an umbrella term given to things you didn't need a peripheral for. So, a mouse or a keyboard they're not inherently natural, because you needed a manmade object to mediate the interaction and manipulate the interaction. Whereas a gesture is... at least you could argue "natural," right? Like, we could have a semantic debate about like whether waving at your Kinect on the X-Box is actually natural. But, at the time when it was created, it was called a natural user interface because it was more natural than a mouse. Same with speaking to your device. It's considered more of a natural user interface than clicking on a mouse, for example. It's interesting to think about whether a category of interactions that I call "ambient interactions" are natural, where you express your intent upfront and devices interact with you based on sensors and their interpretation of the environment. Like, you walk into the house and the lights come on. Is that a natural user interaction? I think that's interesting to think about moving forward, too. Jorge: What I'm hearing there is that the interaction happens as a result of you using your body, somehow — the capabilities of your body — without the assist of some kind of peripheral... you mentioned a keyboard, a mouse, right? Cheryl: Yes. You can use sensors, obviously, because the computer needs a way to interpret it somehow, but you don't have to manipulate something. You can just move in space freely. Multimodality Jorge: Which brings us squarely to the subject of our conversation today. You've just published a book called Design Beyond Devices. And the subject of the book, going to try to summarize it into one word: it's multimodality. Cheryl: Yes! And when I was starting to work on the book and describe the book to others, you know, the subtitle of the book is Creating Multimodal Cross-Device Experiences and everybody's on board for cross-device experiences. So, like, "Oh yeah! We got a lot of devices. That's a definite problem! I understand you there." but when I would say a multimodality, a lot of people would be like, "ahhh, what is that?" And it made sense to me at the time, because I had been working on multimodal experiences for a long while, since working on video games and working on the Nintendo DS, which was a multimodal game system. But it was really interesting to go out in the world and see what — even in the design world — that the word multimodality is multimodal. It has multiple definitions. For the purposes of my book, the definition we're working with for multimodality is that multimodality is an exchange between a device and a human where multiple input or output modalities can be used simultaneously or sequentially, depending on context and preference. So, if we think about the traditional desktop-to- human relationship or laptop-to-human relationship, you have your keyboard and mouse and your monitors. There was one output, for the most part, which was the dominant output is visual. And the dominant input is haptic, where you're using your hands to manipulate physical input devices. It's not really super multimodal. And it's certainly not optimized for multimodality. You could argue that occasionally there's a secondary output in audio. And some designers are doing a little bit of kinetic input when they use like a Wacom tablet or something like that. But it's not the default way of working. And there's so much more potential there. And we think about what's happened in the last few years with the arrival of smart speakers, with the arrival of voice search on Google, with the fact that most of our customers are deeply comfortable speaking to their devices now, with the arrival of Kinect back in like 2010-2011 timeframe, and the fact that some customers are even comfortable, like waving to their devices and gesturing at them now. There's so much more potential than just moving a mouse and keyboard around. But I can say from experience, that if you're trying to do more than just move a keyboard or mouse, it definitely drastically increases the complexity of the design experience. And that's why I brought this book into being. There are a lot of considerations, there are greater burdens on your customer research to understand your customer's context and views. And to understand what form of multimodal manifestation makes sense for your customers. Because just because you have a ton of outputs and inputs doesn't mean that you should lean on all of them all the time. You know, if your customer is in their living room and they're always going to be near a remote control, maybe you don't want to lean on voice as much as you do the remote because it's just faster to press the channel button versus the kitchen where... the kitchen is a dynamic environment where the hands are often full, and voice becomes far more compelling. You know, those are two environments we're very familiar with, but your customers may have other contextual limitations we're not aware of hence the additional requirements on your research. It's just so much to dig into, which is why the book. And, just to make things even more interesting, when we start dealing with more potential to express ourselves on a natural human level, the ethical considerations become more complex too. Particularly with speech, because speech is directly wired to the emotional centers of our brain, and there's really nothing we can do about that. In our current technological state. Our brain is just going to interpret spoken signals as people and evaluate them based on our social contract. So, there's an additional burden on designers to consider a multimodal design, a multimodal experience's impact within a greater system and impact on the human being. All of those things are explored in the book, the how to take a multimodal experience — an idea you have — how to deepen your customer research to get better context, how to build a systems design framework to represent your customer's context within the system so the system can adapt to them as opposed to the other way around, how to evaluate the ethical validity of — for lack of a better term — your work. And perhaps suss out potential problems and deal with them at an earlier stage. And if there's also a deep exploration of all of the potential current technologies you could be working with and where they fall on a spectrum of multimodality. Jorge: There's a lot there to take in, right? And I think that many designers working today in — gosh, I'm not happy with the phrase "digital design," but designing for things that will manifest in digital systems — are working in problems that will manifest as screen-based work. And it feels like even within... like, if we were to stick to that mode, there's so much to learn. Are there many designers working on these multimodal problems as opposed to like screen-based problems? Cheryl: Well, it's interesting because I think a lot of designers are actually working in multimodal context and don't realize that they're already doing so. Especially on mobile phones because they're designing for touch but also potentially gesture. So, we're working with emotion-based input and touch-based input. They may be also supporting voice. Siri, for example, is inherently multimodal: You speak to it, then it shows you output in addition to speaks to you and you may can continue your interaction on the phone. And then on the desktop, sometimes your experiences are multimodal, but you're just not paying any attention to them, the multimodal side of things. For screen readers, you have customers that need a multimodal way to interact with your system or need your system to allow choice and there's just not attention being paid to that choice. So, it's a subpar experience for your customers. If your customer is visually dominant, and your output is primarily screens, your customers who have visual disabilities are not getting a great experience. And so, they're interacting with your system with a screen reader. And you may or may not — depending on your commitment to accessibility — be giving them a good experience with a connection to a screen reader, and attention to that sort of part of your service design. But by incorporating voice design or acoustic design, even just the speech output part of things, into your work and becoming a little bit more intentionally multimodal, you can differentiate your work, potentially expand your market, and become more inclusive all at the same time. Those customers are there. They've always been there. And your work in many cases, especially if you're working with government clients, you have to deal with those customers. It's just, are you being intentional about it? And the thing is, especially with desktops and laptops, the sensors, like the capability to expand and be more creative and be more dynamic and more intentionally multimodal that's all there. 10 years ago, that was not there, to add the ability to be more acoustically dominant, to process speech or things like that, that was not there. But now we have cameras, we have far-field microphones built into devices. That's all there for the taking, if we want to be a bit more intentional about those relationships with our customers. Jorge: If I might reflect that back to you, what I'm hearing there is that, if we perceive ourselves as being screen-based designers primarily, that's for legacy reasons. And we're doing ourselves a disservice by not acknowledging the fact that we are working with a much richer palette now that allows us to do things like create systems that are more accessible, even if we're not explicitly aiming to design for something like Siri or Cortana. Cheryl: That's very well said. Now to the root of your original question: designers who are working like, deeply in both with voice and screen all at the same time, that's a... right now that's a smaller subset to be sure. And when I was working at Amazon, when we were working on the launch of the Echo Show, it was us for the most part and a couple of automotive designers at various automotive manufacturers around the world, maybe. So that, that was a daunting challenge. Part of the reason this book exists, is to take some of that complexity that we dealt with away from you, so that it's possible that you can add that level. Because at the time, like you needed Amazon's resources to have that level of experience because it was a very complicated problem: "okay, take the smart speaker and add screens to it and rationalize all of your choices again with the screen." Hopefully, this can take a little bit of that burden away. But the other point I want to make, coming back to all of us are kind of multimodal designers, whether we recognize it or not, I certainly don't mean to imply that we're all going to become that designer, working on the Echo Show, trying to pull voice and screen and everything together. We, as an industry, we have specialties. Some of us are visually focused, some of us are interaction focused. And there are going to be designers that really lean into this kind of work. The people who are really living at the intersection of screens and visuals and haptics and there will be folks who, for whom that's like a career passion, they love it, it's great. But there is still going to be a need for folks who are visually specialized. Adding that multimodal layer to your experience does not remove the need for a polished visual experience. It does not remove the need for a well thought out voice experience. It just adds complexity. If it were easy, everybody would be multimodal already. But I also contend that even if you're one of those folks in those verticals, if you're just in voice or visuals, it's really helpful to understand the big picture and to understand some of the concepts of this book, like how you expand your understanding of your customer's context, because that is changing, how you expand your understanding of the different technologies that it may be in use in your devices, because that is changing, and for any designer, how you understand the implications and ethics of the use of your devices in this new world order, because that is changing. All of those things are really important when we start expanding the capabilities of these experiences. CROW Jorge: When I saw the title of the book, Design Beyond Devices, where my mind went was, " well, if I'm 'designing beyond devices,' I have to think maybe deeper or more abstractly than user interface." And my apprehension going into it was, "boy, that can get pretty abstract pretty quickly!" And I was very gratified to see that there are very practical frameworks throughout the book to help you tackle different aspects of design work with this complex and potentially abstract problem space. I was hoping that you would tell us a little bit more about one of these, which I felt was central to the book, and it's CROW, which is an acronym. Cheryl: Yes, I'd be happy to. And first of all, thank you, because I'm just so glad to hear that the frameworks resonated because I am a pragmatist. I love design theory, but it's important to me that people have something to apply. Even in my talks, I want people to be able to walk away with something. And the CROW framework is particularly close to my heart because it's inspired by my time in improvisational theater. Outside of design, I am a professional improviser and yes, that is something you can do professionally. It doesn't really pay a living wage. That's another subject; you should pay artists. But I work with a theater called Unexpected Productions in Seattle. And they're in the Pike Place Market when there's not a pandemic. Fun fact: they're the reason the gum wall exists; that's also another story. But at our theater, for almost as long as the theater has existed, when improvisers step on stage, and there's an audience there waiting for them, they have expectations that a scene is going to be compelling. And so, we as performers need a framework for making a scene compelling quickly for bringing audience members into an invisible context. And so, we have a framework that we teach our students — and I do teach improv with Unexpected Productions — and that framework we use is called CROW. It's a shorthand for four elements of a compelling scene in our vernacular. And so "C" stands for character, "R" for relationship, "O" for objective, and "W" for where. And our goal in improv is to define a little bit of each of these elements as quickly as possible. If we can establish where we are, if we can establish our relationship to the other people in a scene, if we can establish what our characters objective is in the scene, and we can establish something about our character, whether it's an affectation or their occupation — like something about them — it's much more compelling for the audience than just two people having a conversation with no context. Now, obviously designers are not trying to create an improv scene, but they are trying to reverse-engineer what's compelling about a customer's world. And so, I've taken the CROW framework and done that reverse engineering for you and turn it into a series of questions and prompts to help you pull out all of the interesting context out of a customer's environment. And this is important because when you're working on multimodal or cross-device experiences, what your customer's doing is deeply important because that's... like what your customer's objective is in the moment is going to tell you why they switched devices or why they chose a particular modality. You know, what defines your customer's character — how they define themselves in their identity — is going to tell you how your experience affects them. If they're transgender and you've chosen a specific gender, a voice, but it's expressing itself in a specific way, it may have a particular emotional impact on them that you didn't expect. So, what is your customer's relationship to the other people in the room? Do they trust the other people in the room? If you've got a spoken interface and they don't trust the other people in the room, they're certainly not going to do banking. That's a problem we've had with Cortana from the beginning, right? They wanted not necessarily banking, but it was built for people doing productivity stuff and then open workplaces, and you feel embarrassed around those coworkers because your relationship with them is you want to impress them and be professional around them. And then the "where," we've been able to assume so much about our customer's context for so long. Like, they are in an office, in an open workspace, and they have a desktop and a keyboard and... or they're at home and they're in front of a desktop and keyboard. But now that our devices are smaller and more capable and they're smart speakers everywhere and phones, those assumptions are just all out the window. And that was true when I started writing this book, and then a pandemic happened. And wow, all the assumptions are super, like, they're out the window and they're like six miles away, completely invisible now. And you can see that, if you look at LinkedIn listings because — you know, it's tragic how many jobs have been lost in this market — but I've seen a lot of movement on UX researchers. There's a lot of new listings for UX researchers because the companies that are really with it understand that wow, we just... we don't understand anything anymore! And it's particularly important when you're trying to build a system where it's going to allow customers to switch back and forth between voice and touch and gesture and all that stuff. You need to understand: are they moving between rooms? What devices are in arm's reach? Who else is around them? What are the ambient conditions? All of that stuff. So, CROW: character, relationship, objective and where. In the book, I walk through that and I give you specific questions for each of those prompts so that you can with your team explore which of those things you think you know already, and which of those things you think you need to build into your customer research that you might not have already. And I've also put together a set of four worksheets that you can use to kind of power up a small workshop at your own firm. And those are on my website, and those are free, anybody can download them, because I've given a couple talks on this concept of capturing customer context — chapter two of my book. And just a quick plug: I'm giving a workshop on this concept at Interaction 21 in February. So, there's spots available for that at the time of this recording. So, feel free to join me if you're passionate about this subject. Designing the underlying structures Jorge: A lot of design work is done towards making a tangible artifact, something that you can put in front of people and test. And certainly, many of the chapters in the book deal with the manifestations of some of these design decisions. But they are informed by an underlying set of concepts, like a conceptual model that underlies the whole thing, which is informed by things like CROW. And I'm wondering about the design work at that level. So, I understand the design work towards making a screen-based artifact that you can test with people or a voice-based system that you can simulate through Wizard of Oz-type research sessions. But what about the modeling of the underlying concepts that inform all of these things? I feel like I'm asking the question and I sounds to my own ears a little abstract. So, I'll try to make it concrete with an example. So, if I'm interacting with the smart cylinder in my living room — we have a HomePod here at home — I'm making requests of that thing that require my understanding a certain vocabulary and a certain conception of conceptual objects. Right? Like, I need to understand that it conceives of music as being contained in a structure of albums, artists, songs, right? And I can learn this grammar over time. And that conceptual structure, I experience not just by talking to the cylinder, I also experience it by opening the Apple Music app on my computer. And I'm wondering about the design work that happens on the conceptual structures, as opposed to the manifestation in the cylinder. You know what I mean? Cheryl: Yeah. It was an interesting journey. When I joined the Alexa team, my main assignment was design Alexa notifications, like the Alexa notification system. And it's not just like writing the notifications, it was designing the system you can build everything upon it. Before you could build the notifications, you needed to figure out like how you could interrupt the activities on all of these devices. And that manifested in a couple of different ways. And it felt like one of the reasons I was — I wouldn't call it comfortable, because this was definitely outside of a normal comfort zone because it was a really big task — but coming from a computer science background, you do describe algorithms and you do describe conceptual frameworks on a somewhat regular basis, tech specs and things like that. So I just fell back to that to start, using flow diagrams and falling back to my old game design days. And game design too, like you're using prose to describe conceptual frameworks that will turn into gameplay upfront because you can't necessarily just go straight to prototype, you need your developers to be on your side. And always... My documentation usually takes a pyramid-shaped structure; I'll start with prose and then just keep boiling it down into simpler concepts until I get to something I think everybody can grok, and that's usually the core. And with notifications, it was like finding those patterns and figuring out that... In chapter four, we talk about the patterns of the interruption matrix. An interruption matrix as I manifested it for the first time on Alexa notifications is, on one axis, you have all of the different activities your customer might be engaged in, and on the other axis, you have all of the different ways that customer might be interrupted. And then each cell is a pattern, like a way UI might manifest. But all the rows and columns have to be patterns, because if you think about all of the different things you can do on a system like Alexa, there's just hundreds and hundreds. You would not want a table like that, trust me, because they had one for Echo and it was a lot. So, we had to boil that down. And so those conceptual frameworks...it was all about boiling things down, looking for patterns, sifting, squishing, something that I'm sure that feels very much at home for you and the kind of work that you do. And just continuing to push towards the top of that pyramid and finding something common that we can all talk about. The same is true of the spectrum of multimodality that manifests in chapter seven, which is a two-by-two grid with two axes. One of them is how close your customer is to the device, and one of them is, how much information your customer needs. Whether it's just a little bit or whether it's really rich information? If you have those two pieces of information, we can start to have a really rich conversation about what types of multimodal design choices you should be making or can be making for your customer. And again, that was the way to get to the top of the pyramid from a lot of complicated conversations we were having. Talking about the Echo Show versus the Echo, do we want to be as verbose versus the Fire TV? Like the Fire TV, we don't want it to talk to you as much because you have the remote and it just seems talky. But the Echo Show, we wanted it to say as much as the Echo did because we didn't know you were going to be looking at it. And so, how do you turn that into something we can all just quickly talk about? So, it's always pushing towards the top of that pyramid. The multimodal future Jorge: In the book, there are several, I'm going to say interests, but maybe they're even passions of yours that come across. Things like Star Trek as a precedent for some of this stuff, right? And another one is the work of the Walt Disney Imagineers, the people who design theme parks. And I'm wondering, as more and more of these ideas become mainstream through things like the Echo and Cortana and Siri, what are you most excited about our multimodal future? Cheryl: Honestly, inclusive design — in particular, manifestations in healthcare. I mentioned in chapter one that I now identify as disabled, and that's been a journey for me. I knew I had bad medical luck, been in and out of doctor's offices, like a German car, for a very long time. And I am German so that I can make that joke. But this year, I found out that it's a genetic condition that I've had my whole life. And so, I spent a lot of time in doctor's offices. I spent a lot of time watching doctors struggle with mass-based systems and like the EPIC record system. And also talking to Ana Bogdan, who was one of the 10 experts I interviewed, who was working at 3M on multimodal systems that help doctors with dictation and AI augmentation of the dictation experience. There's just so much there! Like just in that one example. I spent a ton of time at physical therapists and there's so much there. You know, I want an Alexa app that talks to me through my physical therapy stuff. Because, looking at my phone while doing physical therapy doesn't make a lot of sense. There's just so much potential particularly in the medical space and there are so many disabled folks using technology that just are continually left behind. And even on things we think we've gotten right. You know, there's still entertainment apps, like TikTok, that don't have automatic captions. And we need to think about that. But there's so much more potential than even that baseline. And I'm looking forward to seeing how that expands. Like when I was working at Microsoft and working on power apps, we never got around to it, but I was like, well, you know, it would be really arduous to create an initial app via a screen reader and connect all the backend stuff and do the initial layout. Why couldn't you just use a conversational app to express what you wanted? I want a list view over here and I want a preview over here and I want it connected to this database and get your initial app set up. If you do something like that, you could do that with voice. If you're mobility impaired, you could start building an app. And those improvements help everybody. So, they seem strange at first and they seem quirky and it's easy to get stuff wrong, like conversational design, so I don't mean to imply that chatbots or anything like that are the solution to everything because they are not, and they can be easily done wrong. But there's just... particularly healthcare, but inclusive design in general, there's just so much there. Jorge: And it's so much that applies to designers working on all sorts of design challenges, not just design challenges that are explicitly about multimodality. Cheryl: Absolutely. And a point I made a couple of days ago at a talk, someone asked, like, "how do you want this book to affect people?" And one point I made, going back to the change the pandemic has caused and the changes to our assumptions... I used to design for the Gates Foundation, the experiences in conference rooms, and making sure that when we bring everybody into a room for a very important meeting, that everything would go smoothly. Whiteboards aren't really a thing, right? Are people going to touch whiteboard markers anymore? Are people going to touch the in-room consoles that we spent so much time working on? What do we do now? Like, how do we get around that problem? And when we talk about inclusivity, it's horrible, but COVID is a disability factory, you know? Long COVID and the impact it is having to people's mobility, the problems are getting bigger and they're getting more urgent. And so there's a lot of potential here and there's a lot of need. Closing Jorge: Well, it seems like it's the right book for the right time. So, thank you so much for sharing it with us, Cheryl. Where can folks follow up with you? Cheryl: Well, the good news is lots of places, because I'm addicted to social media. So, I have two accounts to choose from on Twitter. If you want everything — all of the tweets — I am @FunnyGodmother, and that's a mix of my, design work, but also just random musings, some stuff on improv, everything. But if you just want design-focused content, you can follow me at @IdeaPlatz, my company account. I'm also on TikToK as @FunnyGodmother, which is a mix of design content, also talking about my time in video games. There's a series — very popular — talking about stories from that time. And @FunnyGodmother on Instagram. My company website, Ideaplatz, you can go there to see those worksheets I described, if you want to see a taste of what the CROW workshop worksheets might look like for you and see examples of some of my past talks, there's a lot of links to past videos from some of my past talks about voice design, et cetera. And of course, cherylplatz.com if you're curious about my career or other trivia bits like that or want to see embarrassing videos of me doing past acting stuff. So, that's all there too. Jorge: Fantastic. Thank you so much for being with us Cheryl. Cheryl: Thank you. This is a really fun conversation. It was great to be here, Jorge.

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Brian Collins from WDWithMe and former Walt Disney Imagineer joined the class a second time to take everyone on a live tour of Disney's Animal Kingdom. He discussed topics such as how Pandora fits into the overall theme of Animal Kingdom, the importance of the Kilimanjaro Safaris in Africa, and the famous Yeti who inhabits Expedition Everest! The video is available at https://youtu.be/w-u02vSBVeM. You can follow Brian on Facebook at @BrianCollins, and visit his website at www.WDWithme.com. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening!

Brian Collins from WDWithMe and former Walt Disney Imagineer takes the class on a tour of Epcot's World Showcase, with an Imagineer's eye! The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/rmRntoHUq-g. You can follow Brian on Facebook at @BrianCollins, and visit his website at www.WDWithMe.com. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/virtual visits by following my on Twitter @chavardphd. You can also follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening!

George Wilkins is a retired Walt Disney Imagineer who composed a large number of classic songs and area music loops for the Disney Parks and Resorts, especially Epcot. Working alongside iconic Imagineers and composers like Marty Sklar, Kevin Rafferty and the Sherman Brothers, George helped to bring the music to life for Horizons, Journey Into Imagination, Sonny Eclipse (at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe), The Great Movie Ride, The Living Seas, The American Adventure, and so much more. In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing George about his career journey at Walt Disney Imagineering, as well as his work before and after Disney. We discuss his most popular work, his favorite projects, advice for aspiring musicians, and more. Which of George's many compositions is your favorite? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 This episode is sponsored by WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World. I'm personally a subscriber and LOVE their content. If you love this show, I have a feeling you'll love WDW Magazine, too. Visit wdw-magazine.com/imagineerpodcast and use promo code IMAGINEER to save 10% on an annual digital subscription. Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:  Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join the Imagineer Society - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Download Imagineer Tours - http://imagineertours.com  Special thanks to our Imagineer Society "Hero" Members: Jesse Park Jessica Brand Enjoy the show!

New holiday traditions coming to Walt Disney World Resort, the untold origins of Olaf, Halloween with D23, Dancing with the Stars celebrity cast, The Mandalorian gets season two debut, Trevor Tordjman to join BUNK’D, Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween set, and an update on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland. Plus, Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley shares news from EPCOT, favorites and gems from Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, and more.

WDW Hidden Mickey's Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode #35 for August 31, 2020, and this week, we're looking at the WDW Hidden Mickey's! We think this will be a lot of fun, so have a listen. Here are the show notes from the show! Cheddar from the Big CheeseOrange County, California has been removed from the COVID-19 monitoring list by the state of California. That is welcome news because cases are dropping, but the county and cities in the area are taking a very cautious approach for a couple of weeks before announcing any changes. The good news is that this is one step towards a reopening date for Disneyland.Last Monday, August 24, Teppan Edo reopened to Epcot’s Japan Pavilion! Hours are from 4-9PM and you can make reservations online through your My Disney Experience app.Recently, Tony Baxter, the retired Disney Imagineer, said he would come out of retirement to work on an update on Journey Into Imagination with Figment. What do you think? Would you welcome that or do you like the attraction just as it is?There are Disney Plus Drive-in Theaters coming to Australia. They will be offered for a limited time starting this fall.Feature Topic: Walt Disney World Hidden MickeysHow the Hidden Mickeys originated (Sophie)Favorite Hidden Mickeys we’ve foundHaunted MansionBallroom scene on the tableGraveyard scene to the right (small ghost)Next to a gate after you get off the ride.Big Thunder Mountain RailroadGears at the endPlus the Hidden Tinker BellGran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three CaballerosThe Smoke in the volcanoThe drums on the donald floatSpaceship Earth paint rings on the artist’s tableAlso in the mural before the beginning of the ride there is at least one but it’s impossible to see!It’s a small world, In the Africa scene, there's a Hidden Mickey in the purple flowers on a vine on the elephant's left side. Walt Disney Imagineer artist Mary Blair created the conceptual drawings and doll designs for “It's a Small World.”Fireplace chimney at wilderness lodge and the rocks at exit of Ariel’s Undersea AdventureThe aquarium in The Seas with Nemo & FriendsThe radishes in Rabbit’s garden in Winnie the PoohLiving with the LandAND MORE!!!!This Day in Disney History for August 31Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorship On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

Dr. David Hanson is the CEO, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Hanson Robotics. David develops robots that are widely regarded as the world’s most human-like in appearance, in a lifelong quest to create true living, caring machines. He worked as a Walt Disney Imagineer, both a sculptor and a technical consultant in robotics, and later founded Hanson Robotics. As a researcher, David published dozens of papers in materials science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and robotics journals, and wrote two books including “Humanizing Robots”. David has been featured in the New York Times, Popular Science, Scientific American, WIRED, BBC and CNN. He has received awards from NASA, Tech Titans’ Innovator of the Year, and the Rhode Island School of Design. David holds a Ph.D. in Interactive Arts and Technology from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a BFA in film Animation video from the Rhode Island School of Design. Drew Watson is the Software Lead and Deputy Project Manager for the Valkyrie humanoid at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Drew’s work history includes roles at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the U.S. Intelligence Community. Drew has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and Autonomous Systems from the Naval Postgraduate School.      

Lord knows we could use a good song about rainbows. Featuring B'way producer, former Walt Disney Imagineer and BPN creator, Dori Berinstein. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian began his fascinating and unique career as a Walt Disney Imagineer, where he helped “create the magic” for Disney’s Florida theme parks before going on to produce work for a who’s-who list of corporations and small entrepreneurial ventures.  Along the way, he became a passionate educator, serving as an adjunct professor at several schools and as an Innovation Specialist for online education. Later in his career, he developed a deep understanding of new and emerging technologies, and, most importantly, how they apply to business, the military and in learning environments. He is now considered somewhat of an expert in this area, often exploring the most exotic “sci-fi” tech that’s out there…or on the way. A sought-after Innovation Consultant through his practice known as The Brainstorm Institute, Brian combines his design-thinking skills and technology know-how with a strategic business acumen, enabling him to offer creative, design, and planning experiences for his clients. As head of VR/Simulations and Strategic Initiatives with the premier game design and content creation studio Magic Bytes, his focus is to make sure the company stays at the forefront of innovation by making sure their team leverages the latest and most relevant XR/VR gaming and design technologies available. An accomplished speaker, Brian is often interviewed on podcasts and is available to deliver keynote addresses, lectures and workshops or other corporate or conference presentations. Brian lives in Orlando, FL, USA and enjoys serving his clients around the world!

Sherisse, an engineer and technologist, has a passion for driving the evolution of digital narrative content, and believes she has the best job ever as founder and CEO of Pagedip. As an award-winning business owner and accomplished international speaker, Sherisse loves helping others on their life journey. She has appeared in Vanity Fair and on ABC’s Shark Tank. Sherisse’s background includes working as a Walt Disney Imagineer building theme parks around the globe as well as joining Time Warner Cable where she served as the vice president of software development  For more information on Pagedip: Click Here  Find Dr. Cortney Baker Online Follow Dr. Cortney Baker on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Join From Side Hustle to CEO on Facebook Subscribe to Women in Business on Apple Podcasts    

Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout opened at Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort in May 2017. While many thought the new attraction would be a simple retheming of Tower of Terror, which had lived at the park since 2004, Joe Rohde and his team of Walt Disney Imagineers thought about the new experience on a much deeper level, creating a ride that most Anaheim locals and even vacationing guests feel is an even greater experience than the park's version of Tower of Terror. As it turns out, the attraction would also be a proving ground for Avengers Campus, which would be announced for the park just a couple years later. In this episode, we'll discuss the history of Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout and the Tower of Terror that it replaced. I'll also share a binaural audio recording of the full ride experience. Where does Mission Breakout rank on your list of favorite attractions at Disney California Adventure? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:  Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join the Imagineer Society - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Special thanks to our Imagineer Society "Hero" Members: Jesse Park Jessica Entwistle Enjoy the show!

Terri is a legendary Walt Disney Imagineer. Sharing her story, life, and being creative. A show that was fun creative, and engaging. Join todays show and find out some of her story, how to be creative, and get results. Find out more about Terri here Patreon.com/terrihardin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's show, Tim welcomes entrepreneurs, and husband and wife, Chip and Dana Brown, who founded The Rank Game. Dana Brown, a former Walt Disney Imagineer, and Chip Brown, a former Disney Studios producer and HarperCollins publisher, engage the diverse backgrounds, interests, personalities and opinions of every player in The Rank Game by celebrating our individualism. The Rank Game brings people together, through rich conversation and competition. Then, this Friday episode ends with the famous Now THAT's Punny! segment with Tim's producer Dani reading the puns and Tim delivering some great sound effects! Make sure to tune in live weekdays 4-5 pm ET on AM 560 WFIL! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Execute order 66!" For Emperor Palpatine that might mean one thing, but for Imagineer Podcast it means it's time to discuss Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. This innovative attraction opened in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World on December 5, 2019 and at Disneyland California on January 17, 2020. This attraction might very well be the best theme park attraction ever created, with a captivating storyline told seamlessly from beginning to end, a thrilling ride design, multiple preshows and ride experiences, impeccable attention to detail, stunning special effects, and so much more. Scott Trowbridge and his team of Walt Disney Imagineers have created a genius attraction in which the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and I believe it's a masterpiece that Walt would be proud to see come to life. In this episode, we'll dive into Rise of the Resistance in detail, covering its storyline, special effects, ride design and sequences, music, Cast Member interactions, and a binaural recording of the full attraction from its opening week at Walt Disney World. What do you love most about Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance? Where does it rank on your list of favorite attractions? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:  Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join the Imagineer Society - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

Jim Sarno was a Walt Disney Imagineer working on the opening team for Epcot. He worked in the model shop with Harriet Burns, Joe Rohde, and many more classic Imagineers. Working on many of the pavilions we know and love at Epcot - including The Land Pavilion, Imagination Pavilion, Communicore, and Spaceship Earth - Jim was responsible for creating SMRT-1, the fountain that once lived in the center of the Land Pavilion, and much more. In this episode, I interview Jim as we discuss how he came to work at Walt Disney Imagineering, the projects he worked on, and advice he has for those looking to work for Walt Disney Imagineering in the future. Which of Jim's creations at Epcot do you love most? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Huge thank you once again to Jim for being my special guest on this podcast episode! Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:  Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join the Imagineer Society - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

Join me your Host, Bill Guerro Sr and my Co-Host Bill Guerro Jr, along with our special guest on this weeks show, Tom Wittland. On this episode, we will discuss the Disney Skyliner Mishap and a New Ride Patent filed by Walt Disney Imagineers and an Update on the New Bridge and Walkway to Connect the Grand Floridian Resort with the Magic Kingdom, along with other Disney News. And another "Disney Movies Then & Now"You can help Support the "Magic of the Mouse" Podcast here:Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/magic-of-the-mouse-2PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/magicofthemouseIf you would like to follow us, you can find us at the following.OUR WEBSITE: https://www.disneymagicofthemouse.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/disneymagicofthemouseINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/magic_of_the_mouse/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aCGxyj2w_FIMPDhvPfVyA? Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/user?u=23552109)

McNair Wilson is a retired Walt Disney Imagineer who coined the term "Streetmosphere" (now commonly used in the theme park industry) and created street theater performances across the Disney Parks, especially at Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios (at the time it was still called Disney-MGM Studios). McNair is also responsible for creating the name "Downtown Disney" and for creating the Adventurers Club at Pleasure Island. In addition, NcNair developed concepts for many of the Disney attractions we know and love today, most notably the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. In this podcast episode, I have the pleasure of chatting directly with McNair about his work at Walt Disney Imagineering and his experiences meeting and working with Claude Coats, Marty Sklar, Michael Eisner, Frank Wells, Mel Brooks, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and even Walt Disney. Which of McNair Wilson's creations do you love most? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Huge thank you once again to McNair for being my special guest on this podcast episode! You can learn more about him and his book (which I have read and recommend) at the links below. Website: https://teawithmcnair.typepad.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmcnair/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hatch-by-McNair-Wilson-118700724892370/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1938512014/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_KBOCDb8NQQ9DT  Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:  Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join the Imagineer Society - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

Dave attended a Tiffin's Talk with Walt Disney Imagineer, Joe Rohde, and made a new friend in the process, Aaron Vetter. Hear about their experience on this episode of The Mickey Dudes Podcast. Listen and let us know what you think @TheMickeyDudes on Twitter, The Mickey Dudes Podcast on Facebook, or e-mail us at TheMickeyDudes@gmail.com Oh...and please rate us on iTunes!! Check out our sponsors:  Joffrey's Coffee and Tea Co DVC Resale Market

Joe Tankersley is a futurist and former Walt Disney Imagineer, and a man actively advocating for a better Tomorrow. Working at Disney enhanced Joe's dream mentality, and he is encouraging all of us to use our dream mechanism and believe that we can create the future we want to live. To assist us Joe has written a wonderful book: Reimagining Our Tomorrows--Making Sure Your Future Doesn't Suck! Joe presents 10 well-researched scenarios of how we can live in harmony on our planet and with each other, and really live well. Should be required reading in building a positive and hopeful future. www.uniquevisions.net

Our extensive conversation with Husband and Wife writing team, Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens hits your feed at warp speed! Hear how Judith and Garfield first met and how they moved from penning science textbooks to writing New York Times-bestselling ‘Star Trek’ novels before becoming Writers and Co-Producers for the final season of ‘Star trek: Enterprise’. Learn about their involvement in a NASA Space Policy Workshop alongside other such luminaries as James Cameron and becoming lead writers for the Walt Disney Imagineers helping to plan the rides and attractions for Shanghai Disneyland, entire park concepts for Disney Asia as well as working as Lead Story Consultants for the 40th Anniversary of EPCOT. Discover the truth behind their clashes with television standards and practices while writing for the legendary ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ and how they're hard at work adapting a host of acclaimed sci-fi author Andre Norton's novels Writing with William Shatner, showrunning ‘Phantom 2040’ and ‘Primeval: New World’, as well as their work on a unique ‘Van Helsing’ project – all this and much, much more as we cover a career so varied we can barely cram it into one podcast.    As usual you can find SPOCKLIGHT on: TWITTER - @spocklightpod INSTAGRAM – @spocklightpod FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/spocklightpod/ EMAIL - spocklightpod@gmail.com Please Follow, like, share and all that good stuff.   Credit for our wonderful theme music goes to the incredibly talented, Adam Johnston’s, you can find more of his work at - https://adamjohnstonuk.bandcamp.com/ Our beautiful artwork was created by Stephen Trumble, see more at http://www.stephentrumble.com 

When I first created the Imagineer Podcast, I wanted to pay homage to Walt Disney Imagineers, the creative geniuses who design and create the Disney Parks & Resorts. That's why I'm incredibly proud to be able to share an interview I had with a retired Engineer, Guy Spagnoli, who knows a thing or two about Walt Disney Imagineering. Guy is not only a gifted and experienced Engineer; he's also a caring Cast Member even to this day (years after officially retiring from the Walt Disney Company). In today's episode, Guy and I chat about his experiences working for the Walt Disney Company and his outlook on what it takes and what it truly means to be a Cast Member for Disney. I think you'll find Guy's story and perspective on life and work to be incredibly inspirational. What do you find to be most inspirational from Guy's story? What is your dream job at the Walt Disney Company or elsewhere? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerAudio NEW! Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Please also join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ and invite your friends to join as well. I encourage you to leave your thoughts and questions in the group (I'm happy to address them on Facebook or over the air), as well as your vacation photos, favorite Disney memories, Disney news, and more. Connect with fellow like-minded Disney fans and Imagineer Podcast listeners. I look forward to seeing you and your Disney friends and family in our Facebook Group! How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Become a VIP Member - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://teespring.com/stores/imagineer-podcast Enjoy the show!

Download Episode! Tim & Bob discuss their favorite spots when visiting the Magic Kingdom at WDW! Do your favorite spots match up to some of theirs?! Enjoy 20% OFF your next Joffrey’s Order with promo code: LOOPER2018   [caption id="attachment_7605" align="aligncenter" width="331"] Walt Disney Imagineers crafted the landscape surrounding Beast's Castle in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom to recall the enchanted forest from the classic Disney film, "Beauty and the Beast." As guests cross an old stone bridge, they encounter a rocky mountain where red oaks and cedars tower over the scene. Magic Kingdom is located at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)[/caption] While enjoying your favorite spot: “Please stand clear of the doors”! To receive your free vacation quote visit us at Resort Loop Travel! Help support our friends at The NASCAR Foundation!!!!! To help support the show, visit ResortLoop.com/support and THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! Thanks for downloading Episode 590 of ResortLoop.com! This episode of ResortLoop.com is brought to you by the Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company! Email or call in your own special open for the show! Voicemail: (414) WDW-LOOP

Paradise Pier is now Pixar Pier at Disney's California Adventure Park, and blood is in the water as the Backlotboys suggest their alternative attractions to those of the Walt Disney Imagineers.

Do you want to learn how to be more creative in your business, your workplace, or your life? Then listen as we explore creativity with Terri Hardin. Terri is an international artist, speaker, and performer. She has always been creative. She now tours all over the world. She speaks to businesses and other groups on how to become more crea-tive in your business and workplace. She is a Walt Disney Imagineer meaning that she designs attractions for all Disney Theme Parks. Her work has appeared in many films and television. This includes Ghostbusters, Men in Black, both Flintstone films, and Indian in the Cupboard. She’s been a member of the Jim Henson Company since 1989. She was in the Disney/Henson hit TV series Dinosaurs. There she played Baby Sinclair’s arms. She designed and built the Foster Farms Chickens, for those funny TV Commercials and has played the passenger chicken since their beginning. She has worked with over 100 celebrities in a multitude of films and projects. Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor and G Del Toro not only worked with her but are close friends. She worked with Michael Jackson on Captain EO an attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim. As a sculptor and designer, she is well known for the collectible figurines she creates for the Walt Disney Company. She designed rides and attractions for many of the parks. In Paris Disneyland you can walk through Dragon’s Lair and in Tokyo Disneyland, you can ride the Splash Mountain boat with the rabbit she sculpted, and sail down the main drop she created. She can create anything you desire and has done sculptures and designed art pieces and rooms for many clients all over the world. The difference is in the detail.

Show Notes:  In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Alan Coats chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a Walt Disney Imagineer, his father & Disney Legend Claude Coats’ stories of working for Walt Disney, exploring the Walt Disney Studio backlot as a kid and more! Be sure to… - Follow us on Twitter at @TiaraTalkShow: www.twitter.com/TiaraTalkShow - ‘Like’ our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheTiaraTalkShow - Follow us on our Tumblr page: thetiaratalkshow.tumblr.com - Follow us on our Google+ page: google.com/+TheTiaraTalkShow - Follow us on our Instagram page: instagram.com/thetiaratalkshow Want to give us your thoughts on this episode? Call us at 1-407-413-9390 and leave us a voicemail! Thanks for listening! “The Tiara Talk Show” is edited, created and hosted by Tammy Tuckey. The Tiara Talk Show is Copyright © 2013-2018 by Tammy Tuckey. All rights reserved.

Disney fans rejoice! Please welcome to the show special guest Terri Hardin who is a Walt Disney Imagineer as well as a Muppeteer. She has worked on projects like Dragon's Lair and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland Paris, Captain EO, Muppet*Vision 3D etc. That and so much more on this weeks episode.

In the first of a three-part podcast, former Imagineer and veteran puppeteer Terri Hardin joins Kevin to discuss her experiences at Walt Disney Imagineer and her encounters with Jim Henson, Michael Eisner, Tony Baxter, and much more!

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR: NEWBERRY CANDY Just Like Grandma Used To Make. *Subscribe @ iTunes* It's a Season Pass Renewal episode! We're taking a look back at our interviews with the busiest Walt Disney Imagineer in May 2017, Joe Rohde. With Pandora, the World of Avatar, and Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout! opening this month, we celebrate the Imagineer who lead the teams behind Animal Kingdom, Adventurers Club, Expedition Everest, Aulani, & much more! Recorded during the TEA Summits of 2012, 2013, and 2014 with Brent Young & Robert Coker, and completely remastered. Enjoy! Links: Newberry Candy Holiday World Event: HoliWood Nights TEA Website InPark Magazine Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes  Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2017 Season Pass Podcast  

Show Notes:  In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Rick Rothschild chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as the creative director of “The American Adventure” at EPCOT for the attraction’s 35th anniversary, which Walt Disney Imagineers appear in the stage show, working alongside executive show producer Randy Bright and more! Watch the Disney Channel documentary, "Backstage Disney - The American Adventure," here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjEuamApA58 Be sure to… - Follow us on Twitter at @TiaraTalkShow: www.twitter.com/TiaraTalkShow - ‘Like’ our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheTiaraTalkShow - Follow us on our Tumblr page: thetiaratalkshow.tumblr.com - Follow us on our Google+ page: google.com/+TheTiaraTalkShow - Follow us on our Instagram page: instagram.com/thetiaratalkshow Want to give us your thoughts on this episode? Call us at 1-407-413-9390 and leave us a voicemail! Thanks for listening! “The Tiara Talk Show” is edited, created and hosted by Tammy Tuckey. The Tiara Talk Show is Copyright © 2013-2017 by Tammy Tuckey. All rights reserved.

In this episode of ScareZone Logan Sekulow & Christopher Ripley welcome Scott "Scotty 2 Hotty" Garland as a member of the cast. Scott has been a pro wrestler for 27 years, and is a major theme park junkie. The panel also give their thoughts on the announcement of The Exorcist house. The show wraps up with an interview with Jason Surrell. Jason got his start writing the Bill & Ted show and played a major part in how we experience that show and the story elements of HHN today. Jason was Walt Disney Imagineer until recently when he returned to work at Universal.  CLICK HERE TO VISIT SCOTT'S EBAY STORE HERE: Rags & Relics Chris' Book : Halloween Horror Nights: The Unofficial Story & Guide. Connect with us: Website : scarezone.com twitter: @szpodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/scarezone and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! Scarezone is a production of Laugh-O-Gram Studios.

I learned what a Walt Disney Imagineer was when my kids started watching the Disney Imagineering videos about science and engineering. Imagineers are known as the dreamers, doers, and the masterminds of magic at Disney. They create what we see and experience at Disney properties. I was fortunate to speak with Joe Tankersley, who was an Imagineer […]

I learned what a Walt Disney Imagineer was when my kids started watching the Disney Imagineering videos about science and engineering. Imagineers are known as the dreamers, doers, and the masterminds of magic at Disney. They create what we see and experience at Disney properties. I was fortunate to speak with Joe Tankersley, who was an Imagineer […]

Sherisse is the CEO and Co-founder of Beneath the Ink - a radically different platform for adding extras to eBooks of all genres. As an ex-Walt Disney Imagineer, Sherisse knows the magic of creating the perfect blend of technology AND creativity. Below are two free resources to IGNITE your Entrepreneurial journey!FreePodcastCourse.com: A free 15-day course that will teach you how to create, grow, and monetize YOUR Podcast!TheWebinarCourse.com: A free 10-day course that will teach you how to create and present Webinars that convert!

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast is back for another episode from the TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) Summit and Thea Awards of 2015! This episode includes interviews with Thea Award recipients Bistrot Chez Remy restaurant at Walt Disney Studios Park (Chrissie Allen of WDI & Amy Young of Amy Young Design), The Time Machine at Futuroscope (Futuroscope's Jean-Pierre Joyaux & Olivier Heral), and The Grand Hall experience at the St. Louis Union Station (Shawn McCoy of Jack Rouse Associates & Drew Atienza of Technomedia). Also a conversation with Walt Disney Imagineer, Joe Lanzisero and Chris Conte of Electrosonic. We have French Rats, French Rabbits, and Living Halls that aren't French…Sounds like a heck of a time! Enjoy!   EPISODE SPONSORS: Bill Lohr's Amusement Park Videos https://www.facebook.com/AmusementParkShows O-Zell Soda http://www.o-zell.com Walt Disney Birthplace Indie GoGo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-walt-disney-birthplace#/story Links: TEA Website Walt Disney Studios Park Paris The Grand Hall - Union Station St. Louis Futuroscope Electrosonic Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524   Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.   © 2015 Season Pass Podcast

In the latest show, Mike and Greg talk Disney news and rumors, and we're joined by former Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian Collins of WDWithMe.com. We'll talk the past, present and future of Disney's Hollywood Studios and more. #GetUrEarsOn 

Click for Shownotes Sherisse Hawkins is a true geek at heart. She holds two engineering degrees, has worked as a Walt Disney Imagineer, building theme park attractions around the globe, and a system architect specializing in digital video delivery. Prior to starting Beneath the Ink, Sherisse held a VP engineering position at Time Warner Cable. Sherisse has always loved working on projects that come to fruition at the intersection of creativity and technology and this mindset served as the basis for founding Beneath the Ink. Inside This Episode Motivational Quote “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” Must Read Book Productivity Tool/Tip Assistant.to Other Resources BizChix Episodes mentioned in this episode Connect with Sherisse beneaththeink.com Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Thank you so much for listening.  If you enjoyed the episode, please consider subscribing in iTunes  and Stitcher and leaving a rating and or review.  This helps us continue to be featured in New & Noteworthy so that more people can find us. Click here to join the Biz Chix community Thank you to our Sponsors:     

Sherisse is the CEO and Co-founder of Beneath the Ink - a radically different platform for adding extras to eBooks of all genres. As an ex-Walt Disney Imagineer, Sherisse knows the magic of creating the perfect blend of technology AND creativity.

After Tom talks about some Tom stuff, our P.I.T. James Arnold Taylor takes time off from voicing Obi Wan Kenobi to talk to Jason Surrell, a Walt Disney Imagineer and author. They talk about writing, the Haunted Mansion, and almost the meaning of life until James cuts Jason off (podcaster "in training"). Then Tom talks a little. Enjoy!

*Subscribe @ iTunes* FINALLY! Season Pass Podcast brings you its coverage of the 2013 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Exposition from Orlando, Florida.  Part 1 of 2 from the floor of the IAAPA Expo (1 of 8 for the entire trip)—Interviews with Tom Burnet (CEO of Accesso), Lee Cockerell (Former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World), Marty Sklar (Former Ambassador of Walt Disney Imagineer), Paul Noland (President and CEO of IAAPA) and Mario Mamon (Chairman of the IAAPA Board/Chairman and President of Enchanted Kingdom Park).  Find out what's happening in the themed entertainment and amusement industry.  Enjoy! Links: IAAPA Accesso Lee Cockerell's Website Marty Sklar's “Dream It! Do It!” Enchanted Kingdom MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524   Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.   © 2014 Season Pass Podcast