Episodes
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
100 Years Today! Disney’s First Century Begins with a Suitcase and a Dream
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
I am sharing this podcast on the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Founded on October 16th, 1923, Walt and Roy agreed to produce a series of Alice cartoon shorts. It was a start that was clouded by bankruptcy, unemployment and illness. But that start has endured and is now one of the most successful--if not the most successful--entertainment companies in the world. We celebrate the anniversary today by sharing with you the first chapter in "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights Volume I: The Walt & Roy Disney Years." I'll impart just how all of this came to be 100 years ago and what messages it has to you as you move into the next century. Join us as we share how Walt Disney got started with a Suitcase and a Dream.
My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon!
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More Disney Insights can be found below!
Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe.
DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts.
Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others.
The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast.
Performance Journeys
This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates its 20th year as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level.
Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench.
Need Consulting? I’ve worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.
Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement.
Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
For your travel needs, visit:
ZanollaTravel.com
Owner/Agents
(309) 863-5469
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Celebrating A Century of Powerful Disney Insights
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
I'm pleased to announce that my newest book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is now available on Amazon. This book is tied to the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company being commemorated this month. Volume 1 shares the Walt and Roy Disney years from 1923 through 1973. In introducing this book, I've invited my son, Cameron Kober, to interview me and discuss the book. Very much like myself, Cameron works with organizations to improve their leadership and employee experience--in this case--in the Federal sector. This book is full of stories from the first 50 years of the studios which can be applied to your own life and work. Join us as we chat about "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights".
My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! Now available on Amazon!
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More Disney Insights can be found below!
Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe.
DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts.
Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others.
The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast.
Performance Journeys
This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates its 20th year as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level.
Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench.
Need Consulting? I’ve worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.
Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement.
Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
For your travel needs, visit:
ZanollaTravel.com
Owner/Agents
(309) 863-5469
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Halloween at Walt Disney World Outside the MNSS Halloween Party
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is synonymous with Halloween at Walt Disney World. But that event is now sold out. Are there other options? Absolutely! There is so much to see and do--and eat. We'll canvas the whole of it at Walt Disney World to include some fun and scary things you can do, activities you can be involved in, food, beverage, photos and more. From Magic Kingdom through the other parks out to the resorts and Disney Springs, there's a little bit of Halloween for everyone everywhere. Let's check out how to celebrate halloween at Walt Disney World outside of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Oh...and great news! My new book is out! We'll talk about that as well!
My new book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is available! You can check it out on Amazon!
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More Disney Insights can be found below!
Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe.
DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts.
Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others.
The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast.
Performance Journeys
This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates its 20th year as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level.
Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench.
Need Consulting? I’ve worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.
Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement.
Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
For your travel needs, visit:
ZanollaTravel.com
Owner/Agents
(309) 863-5469
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana & Epcot
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Previews are well underway for Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana. But it’s also inspired by Epcot! This is really what Epcot was always about–learning and interacting and inspiring and entertaining all at one time. In a simple, but not simplistic manner this walk-through experience does all this and more. We look at the various elements of this new attraction and how it truly complements this new section now called World Nature. Is it a sign of good things to come? We’ll see as we look at not only this attraction but many of the new developments that are now becoming part of Epcot–like crowds, and parking and trams! And always about new stuff to try at the International Food & Wine Festival. There’s a lot to talk about. At the end we’ll talk about how you can get a copy of my new book, “A Century of Powerful Disney Insights!” Join us for this Disney Insights podcast!
Those who are first to add their name to the list on our Facebook page will be eligible to get a physical copy of our new book "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" when they offer to write a review on Amazon.
More photos, images and more on our post at Disney Insights!
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More Disney Insights can be found below!
Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe.
DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts.
Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others.
The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast.
Performance Journeys
This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates its 20th year as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level.
Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench.
Need Consulting? I’ve worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.
Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement.
Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
For your travel needs, visit:
ZanollaTravel.com
Owner/Agents
(309) 863-5469
Friday Sep 22, 2023
60 Billion Disney Parks Investment & More! What It Means
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Destination D23 had considerable publicity around that, with social media agents blogging, vlogging tweeting and podcasting the highlights to fans the world over--but mostly at Walt Disney World. We'll cover some additional details and aftermath of that. We'll consider some additional thoughts on what was announced there. But almost under the radar this week was an entirely different presentation targeted not to fans but to investors. This includes a promise to invest some 60 billion dollars in Disney Parks worldwide over the next ten years. We'll look at the key messages of this presentation. We'll discuss how effective--or not--the message was to Wall Street. Finally, my new book is completed and is in the process of being published. I'll share the book cover and offer an overview. From 100 Disney years to 60 billion in Disney Parks investments--we have a lot to cover!
More photos, images and more on our post at Disney Insights!
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More Disney Insights can be found below!
Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe
DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts.
Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others.
The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast.
Performance Journeys
This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates its 20th year as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level.
Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench.
Need Consulting? I’ve worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.
Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement.
Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
For your travel needs, visit:
ZanollaTravel.com
Owner/Agents
(309) 863-5469
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Major Destination D23 Announcements Deciphered
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Josh D'Amaro hosted a major presentation at Destination D23 where many new and newly revised attractions were announced as well as the details of many attractions already announced. We go into detail and study each of them. We also talk about attractions and other offerings not mentioned at all, yet still very much in the works. And we talk about projects announced only a year go that seem to have gone on the cutting block. In short, there are well over 50 attractions, hotels, entertainment offerings, restaurants, ships and more coming to Disney Parks and elsewhere around the world. There is truly a lot going on and we want to make sure you get the entire big picture along with available details. Join us for major Destination D23 announcements.
More photos, images and more on our post at Disney Insights!
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More Disney Insights can be found below!
Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe
DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts.
Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others.
The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast.
Performance Journeys
This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates its 20th year as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level.
Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench.
Need Consulting? I’ve worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.
Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement.
Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
For your travel needs, visit:
ZanollaTravel.com
Owner/Agents
(309) 863-5469
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Disney Treasure Cruise Line Announcements
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Disney Cruise Line announced the inaugural sailings for the Disney Treasure, as well as many of the details about their newest ship. Joining me is David Zanolla of Zanolla Travel, who will help me to study the details of this announcement, and how it compares to the more recent Disney Wish. We will look at the itineraries, the overall design, new dining and lounge concepts, entertainment, staterooms and so much more. The Disney Treasure is unique and there will be some very cool additions to this ship. Moreover, there is more to be announced, and we'll do a little conjecturing on what remains to be added. Join us as we share Disney Treasure Cruise Line Announcements.
Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a rating, review, or referral to others. Also check out Disney Insights where we offer key points, photos, videos, links and more. While there, please subscribe to Disney Insights where you can be notified of upcoming podcasts. Also check out our Facebook page, Disney Insights and our YouTube page of the same name.
More photos, images and more on our post at Disney Insights!
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More Disney Insights can be found below!
Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe
DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts.
Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others.
The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast.
Performance Journeys
This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates its 20th year as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level.
Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench.
Need Consulting? I’ve worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.
Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement.
Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
For your travel needs, visit:
ZanollaTravel.com
Owner/Agents
(309) 863-5469
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Sleeping Beauty Castle: Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant at Disneyland Paris
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant or Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris is perhaps one of the most beautiful buildings Disney has ever created in its empire of themed attractions. This podcast takes you inside and out, down to the dragon and up to the spires, and then even beyond to the courtyard. Three shops compliment the castle experience, and a wonderful princess dining experience is approximate in this area I refer to as the French Quarter of Fantasyland. From park opening until fireworks, this castle stands supreme. This is the castle you've been looking for. It's unlike any other, and it is truly the most Disney of Castles. Join us as we explore Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris.
Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a rating, review, or referral to others. Also check out Disney Insights where we offer key points, photos, videos, links and more. While there, please subscribe to Disney Insights where you can be notified of upcoming podcasts. Also check out our Facebook page, Disney Insights and our YouTube page of the same name.
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More Disney Insights can be found below!
Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe
DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts.
Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others.
The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast.
Performance Journeys
This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates its 20th year as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level.
Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench.
Need Consulting? I’ve worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.
Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement.
Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Celebrating 4 Years of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
This week we met up with a light saber celebration to commemorate the opening of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. This greatest addition to the Studios park came with enormous anticipation. We'll dial back the clock to commemorate those moments and talk about the most galactic memories I've had experiencing this corner of the cosmos. We'll also go through the land, the attractions, the food/beverage, the retail experience and more as we note what works best--and what really could still be improved upon. Join us as we celebrate the first four years of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.
You can find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, and ListenNotes. Please subscribe to the podcast and to this website so you can be notified of upcoming posts and podcast.
Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a rating, review, or referral to others. Also check out Disney Insights where we offer key points, photos, videos, links and more. While there, please subscribe to Disney Insights where you can be notified of upcoming podcasts. Also check out our Facebook page, Disney Insights and our YouTube page of the same name.
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More Disney Insights can be found below!
Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe
DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts.
Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others.
The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast.
Performance Journeys
This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates its 20th year as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level.
Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench.
Need Consulting? I’ve worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.
Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement.
Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Quiet Corners in Epcot and Disney News from Every Corner
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
We podcast directly from Epcot where we seek out some cozy and quiet corners around Epcot. As we move through the park we discuss happenings around property, from the new Moana attractions coming to the resort; from a new Figment meet 'n' greet; Construction on CommuniCore; Reedy Creek employees losing Disney park pass benefits and the lack of attendance in the parks. And we sample new offerings at Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival. This podcast comes with lots of insights about how to make your stay at Epcot a great one. Join us as we seek out the quiet corners in Epcot and share Disney news from every corner.
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More Disney Insights can be found below!
Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe
DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts.
Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others.
The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast.
Performance Journeys
This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates its 20th year as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level.
Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench.
Need Consulting? I’ve worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.
Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer delivery,
Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!