How can I explain it? That "Disney Touch" - that extra special, welcoming, overwhelming cheer - that overcomes you when you step foot in Walt Disney World? If you've ever had the great fortune to visit WDW, you know what I mean. The service, the happiness, the helpfulness... The WOW factor just doesn't stop. If you haven't had the chance to experience it yet, I hope your turn is right around the corner!
This past week I had the great fortune to attend the first Disney Social Media Moms Conference. A conference... almost like work, right? But, of course, given the venue I shouldn't have been the least bit surprised at the incredible information, speakers and entertainment we experienced. When Disney decides to do something, they do it right AND over-the-top. (More details on the conference to come...)
That "Disney Touch" is a concept long rooted in the Walt Disney Company. In fact, it originated with Walt himself. A man so accomplished, so revered, yet a man who cherished a smile above all else.
Such a great goal - to bring a smile to a child's face. To any face. That's my goal, you see, when I'm at Walt Disney World. I want to bring a little extra touch of happiness to someone's trip. Maybe its a surprise for my own child - a white chocolate Mickey Mouse snuck into the room when no one was looking. Maybe its a surprise for an adult - giving my Disney Blog pin to a fellow conference attendee who had lost hers... AND, maybe, sometimes, I can return the favor of all the wonderful memories and experiences our family has had at WDW by bringing a smile to a Cast Member's face. Sometimes its just a kind word, other times its a nice long chat with a member of security or someone working at the lounge...
How it happens doesn't matter - What matters is that Walt has rubbed off on me. He, and his imagination, have spurred me on to try harder and be better, even at vacation time.
This past week I had the great fortune to attend the first Disney Social Media Moms Conference. A conference... almost like work, right? But, of course, given the venue I shouldn't have been the least bit surprised at the incredible information, speakers and entertainment we experienced. When Disney decides to do something, they do it right AND over-the-top. (More details on the conference to come...)
That "Disney Touch" is a concept long rooted in the Walt Disney Company. In fact, it originated with Walt himself. A man so accomplished, so revered, yet a man who cherished a smile above all else.
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(Dallas Morning News 4/11/1965)
Such a great goal - to bring a smile to a child's face. To any face. That's my goal, you see, when I'm at Walt Disney World. I want to bring a little extra touch of happiness to someone's trip. Maybe its a surprise for my own child - a white chocolate Mickey Mouse snuck into the room when no one was looking. Maybe its a surprise for an adult - giving my Disney Blog pin to a fellow conference attendee who had lost hers... AND, maybe, sometimes, I can return the favor of all the wonderful memories and experiences our family has had at WDW by bringing a smile to a Cast Member's face. Sometimes its just a kind word, other times its a nice long chat with a member of security or someone working at the lounge...
How it happens doesn't matter - What matters is that Walt has rubbed off on me. He, and his imagination, have spurred me on to try harder and be better, even at vacation time.
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