Disney At Work Podcast

We head to Walt Disney World to visit Disney's Animal Kingdom, where we share all of what we love most about this one-of-a-kind park experience. J. Jeff Kober, along with his daughters Madison, Jennica and son-in-law Jason share what they love most. Be sure to check out the notes page on Disney at Play with lots of photos, videos and links. 

During the reopening of Disney Springs, I was afforded a short opportunity to chat with Josh D'Amaro, the new Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. From that exchange comes some important points about leadership that we all can apply. Join J. Jeff Kober as we discuss Josh, his experiences at Disneyland prior to coming to Walt Disney World as president, and of important concepts around being a leader. You can see the video and find show notes at Disney at Work.

Disney Springs re-opens today and we bring you coverage live from this major attraction at Walt Disney World. J. Jeff Kober tells you about how guests are experiencing this shopping/dining experience in the wake of Covid-19. He shares with you how management is processing this, and how it is being used as a test for re-opening all of the four major theme parks at Walt Disney World. Be sure to catch the show notes as well as our YouTube video of the same coverage on DisneyatWork.com. And...be sure to catch the end of the show, where I meet up with one of the most critical leaders to this entire effort. Check it out!

We visit "The Happiest Place on Earth" to share what we love most about Disneyland, the original theme park built by Walt Disney himself. Join J. Jeff Kober and Taleia Mueller as we share our very favorite experiences, from attractions to retail to food & beverage. We walk through all the lands of this beautiful park to include the new Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. You can also find a full notes page with photos, videos and links here at Disney at Play

Universal Florida CityWalk Reopens! J. Jeff Kober guides you through the experience and what it's like on day one. How is Universal keeping guests safe in the wake of this Covid-19 pandemic? What are the implications as theme parks reopen? You can also see this on our YouTube channel with insights, photos, video & more!  

Shanghai Disney Resort is now the first Disney resort to re-open. What can we learn from this, and how does it apply to Disney parks in the United States? Join J. Jeff Kober and David Zanolla as we look at the policies put in place in the wake of Covid-19. We look at which attractions are not open, and their implication towards which experiences will not open at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. We also provide a status as to where all the parks are, and of the impending re-opening of Disney Springs next week. You can see the notes page here at Disney at Play.

J. Jeff Kober takes you on a visit to the world famous Jungle Cruise at Disneyland to discuss some important lessons on leadership. We share a story given of Walt Disney and Dick Nunis and how that experience was a turning point in making Disneyland operationally much more than just a carnival. We talk about the infamous "backside of water" and what that experience represents to giving an attraction a flair. And we talk about plussing up pachyderms with stories from Mar Davis as he worked over the decades to improve the attraction. You can find images and videos and more on our show notes page at DisneyatWork. 

We're back home in the United States after visiting five amazing Disney theme parks around the globe. Taleia Mueller joins J. Jeff Kober for this discussion of Disney California Adventure, a unique park found at Disneyland Resort. We  talk great attractions, shows, and lots of food. Plus we mention Disney's Grand California Resort and the new Avenger's Campus. Be sure to check out our notes page with photos, links and videos.

In the center plaza of Disney California Adventure at The Disneyland Resort lies 4+ icons with stories that speak of triumph and failure. J. Jeff Kober shares experiences from the Fidler, Fifer & Practical Cafe, The Mulholland-like fountain in the center of the plaza, the Red Car Trolley, the Carthay Circle Theater Restaurant and the Storyteller's Statue with Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. They are stories of persistence, vision, courage and consequence. Join us, and be sure to check out our notes page at DisneyatWork.com

You've often heard: "Please stand clear of the doors...Por favor mantenganse alejandro del las puertas." In the wake of Covid-19, you may hear: "Please stand clear of others...por favor mantenganse alejandro de los otros." How will Disney get guests to follow safe practices when they re-open? This podcast follows a series of key podcasts that have examined the realities of Coronavirus on the closure of Disney parks across the globe. In a previous podcast, we examined measures Disney may have to take to make their parks safe enough to open. Here, we will examine how Disney will get people--both guests and employees--to willingly comply in imaginative ways. We look at ways Disney does it today, and how they might need to approach it when they re-open.

Join J. Jeff Kober and his guest Drew Ostler as they share what they love most about the experience of Disneyland Paris. Be sure to also check out his notes page on Disney at Play, where images, links and exclusive videos are found. If you have never been to Disneyland Paris, or you're remembering what you love most, definitely check out this podcast.

So many projects happening at Walt Disney World, we thought it well to dedicate a podcast to all of the upcoming additions. Because of the pandemic, some if not many of these are fluid. Let's look at each--there are over 50 such projects! We'll talk about what may be happening as Disney grapples with being shut down globally. Make sure you also check out our notes page on Disney at Play with scores of photos and videos for you to see. You'll also want to check out What's New at Walt Disney World as well. 

In our continuing series, we look in depth at one of the most popular parks in the world--one that is perhaps believed to be the best Disney park ever created--Tokyo DisneySea. David Zanolla and I explore this park in detail and share what we love most about the experience. Make sure you check out the extensive notes page, complete with scores of photos and videos. They are available at Disney at Play.

Despite uncertainties around this pandemic, we explore in detail the issues and realities Disney faces in trying to re-open. What will it be like to enter the parks, go on rides, order food, utilize transportation, etc? We'll also look at the stages for re-opening, which parks many open first, and who will actually be first to visit the resorts. Join J. Jeff Kober and David Zanolla as we explore all of these issues and more. 

J. Jeff Kober along with David Zanolla celebrate the reasons that this is one of the greatest theme parks ever. A combination of the best of Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, this is truly a remarkable place everyone must visit. Moreover, the quality in which the park is kept up, and the attractions that are uniquely there's makes this a fantastic place. Join us as we celebrate what we love about Tokyo Disneyland

J. Jeff Kober examines why organizations choose to learn best-in-business practices from Disney, and the benefits derived therein. He also looks at what some perceive as the "Disneyification" of their organization when programs like those offered at The Disney Institute seemingly try to push a "Mickey Mouse" agenda on them. In particular, he drills down on an op-ed post written about the investment George Washington University (GWU) made when it allegedly spent millions on Disney programs. To that end, he looks at seven realities organizations face, and why benchmarking other world-class organizations still make sense. Jeff provides lessons any organization can learn from this experience and can be applied to their own place of business. Disney at Work is dedicated to providing best-in-business ideas from "the Happiest Place on Earth" that can be applied back to their organization whether they are in the public, private or non-profit sectors. Jeff is focused on elevating organizations with "out of the box" i

Join your host, J. Jeff Kober along with colleague David Zanolla as we go throughout the Hong Kong Disney Resort to talk about the hotels, attractions, food, and experiences we love best. It's the second of a multi-part series that explores each of the Disney Resorts around the world and summarizes the highlights of each. Make sure that you join us at the Disney at Play notes page where we have dozens of photos and videos showcasing the places we share in the podcast.  DisneyatPlay.com is dedicated to the Disney fan in you, and focuses on Disney parks and attractions that we all love. It's a companion to DisneyatWork.com which brings best in business ideas from the Happiest Place on Earth to your organization. Check out both. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who for decades has not only been a student of all things Disney, but a former Disney Institute leader. He now writes books about Disney and showcases best practices to organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

J. Jeff Kober presents powerful leadership lessons that we can learn from Disney during this pandemic of Coronavirus and the closures at Disney parks. Be sure to check out the notes page for an outline of this podcast, along with Souvenirs for you and your organization. J. Jeff Kober is your host for DisneyatWork.com where we bring you best-in-business ideas from the "Happiest Place on Earth". 

Join your host, J. Jeff Kober along with colleague David Zanolla as we go throughout the Shanghai Disney Resort to talk about the attractions, food, and experiences we love best. We visit the hotels, Disneytown, and every corner of Shanghai Disneyland. It's the first of a multi-part series that explores each of the Disney Resorts around the world and summarizes the highlights of each. Make sure that you join us at the Disney at Play notes page where we have over 60 photos and videos showcasing the places we share in the podcast.  DisneyatPlay.com is dedicated to the Disney fan in you, and focuses on Disney parks and attractions that we all love. It's a companion to DisneyatWork.com which brings best in business ideas from the Happiest Place on Earth to your organization. Check out both. Your host is J. Jeff Kober, who for decades has not only been a student of all things Disney, but a former Disney Institute leader. He now writes books about Disney and showcases best practices to organizations in the public,

From the legendary Disney attraction, "it's a small world", J. Jeff Kober shares three life lessons of inspiration and hope that stem from the ride's song, written by the legendary Sherman Brothers. We also share tales from the experience of Alice Davis, who created the costumes for each of the dolls. Finally, we share the actual story of "it's a small world", which involves a young boy named Bobby. Make sure you check out the accompanying post on Disney at Work.