The Interpreter Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 In my many years around parks, I have been very impressed watching both Pat Koch of Holiday World and several CEO's of Paramount Parks stop and pick up paper or quietly help a guest without a word as to who they were. I'd like to tell you similar stories about the former FUN Chairman and CEO...but I can't. I can tell you I've seen Matt Ouimet interact with guests...and I was very impressed. No trash nearby to pick up, though! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Dick was commonly found alone on the midways at Cedar Point picking up trash. Seemingly with nowhere to go with one goal of picking up napkins and cigarette butts. People ripped him on PointBuzz for it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyroKinesis Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 This is the backstage area I would like to see once... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Kinzel was found of alot of other ridiculous stuff too... I could rant for hours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Even Kings Island, for ANY employee, urges to gesture with an open hand rather than pointing. Anyone that has gone through Cedar Fair orientation will know this. But Kings Island doesn't enforce it like Disney does. Trust me Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Even Kings Island, for ANY employee, urges to gesture with an open hand rather than pointing. Anyone that has gone through Cedar Fair orientation will know this. But Kings Island doesn't enforce it like Disney does. Trust me They do, however, capitalize Kings Island, which is a registered trademark of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Cedar Fair LP, or its affiliates. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Probably unknown to many guests there are underground tunnels spanning the property. They are actually at ground level, with the park built over them. It's on my bucket list to go inside them even though they're nothing fancy. http://www.hiddenmickeys.org/wdw/magickingdom/Secrets/General/Underground.html my brother was working on a degree for culinary down in Orlando, so during that time, he worked as a chef inside Cinderella's castle. He also got to see the tunnels and he said it's nothing cool but it's amazing how they do stuff like that. Also here is some fun little facts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og3ugAs64L4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Even Kings Island, for ANY employee, urges to gesture with an open hand rather than pointing. Anyone that has gone through Cedar Fair orientation will know this. But Kings Island doesn't enforce it like Disney does. Trust me Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk We former Disney CMs surely remember that the 'Disney Way' of pointing requires the use of the fore and middle fingers. In some cultures, pointing with one finger is considered rude and offensive. If you want a MK tunnel tour, you can pay about $150 for one through Disney. Trust me when I say there's nothing worth seeing there that justifies the cost. Locker rooms, the cafeteria, the underground trash system, a costume staging area and the Ops center for the park. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Yeah 150 to see trash, people out of costumes or where they eat.. I want to go behind the scenes of like Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, Mission Space (I wanna see how that centrifuge thing works haha), ect.. Not trash 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (Do I dare tell him Terp toured nearly 100 kitchens at Universal Escape Florida as part of...oh, never mind...with a Disney Chef, too!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 The best and worst things of being a Disney cast member: http://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20130901/14030/5-best-and-worst-things-about-being-disney-cast-member 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 ^sounds good, how do I apply? haha seriously though...working at Disney would be such a wonderful experience I think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I try not to have any regrets but I turned down the college Disney program to "intern" for a semester at WDW... Would have been an experience! Oh well life has turned out well though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I did, too. They wanted me to miss a whole semester of college. I wasn't going to do that. It worked out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I try not to have any regrets but I turned down the college Disney program to "intern" for a semester at WDW... Would have been an experience! Oh well life has turned out well though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's how my wife and I worked at Disney. One day we will do it again as well. ^sounds good, how do I apply? haha seriously though...working at Disney would be such a wonderful experience I think It is. Pay may not be much but money doesn't buy happiness. Also you get discounts all over Orlando Just for being a cast member. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 False money buys happiness... It got you a season pass to create memories yes? Thrills connect 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Money buys temporary happiness Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Those cars aren't temporary happiness to me.. V8 turbo noises Turns every male into a giggling schoolgirl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hmmm. I prefer H4 turbo noises What's a V-8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 H4's are nice...but not stock ones. Cobb's Stage 2 Impreza STI's...yummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The next WRX won't even have a boxer rumble. Unequal length headers will be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 I'd love to work at Disney, even if just for for a little while. And even though my dream job is to design coasters, I would definitely let my career take me to Disney. We actually have a family friend who works for Disney. I'm not sure exactly what he does but I think part of his job involves being part of the planning/design for future attractions. Right now he's at Disney in Tokyo and he loves it. If anyone could be able to help me know ways to get into the industry it would be him. I would definitely be happy with a job like his. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Why no unequal headers? Please tell me it's not a fuel efficiency thing -___- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Turbo moved to low front. It's a power thing. See also 2014 Forester XT. And no longer Impreza WRX STI. Just WRX STI. January 14, 2014 at NAIAS is the intro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Just went to the Subaru website, just a few days till you actually figure out what it all looks like, interesting. I'm still waiting for the BRZ to get an STI or turbo upgrade from the factory. If built right those cars are monsters EDIT: I lied, it's leaked...OOOOooo it's pretty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yeah 150 to see trash, people out of costumes or where they eat.. I want to go behind the scenes of like Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, Mission Space (I wanna see how that centrifuge thing works haha), ect.. Not trash Club 33 members often get these opportunities, but for us common folk, about the only way to see that kind of stuff is when/if Disney offers a tour for purchase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Money might not buy happiness, but I'd sure love to have the chance to prove it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WailsLikeABanshee Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Money buys food. Food makes me happy. Sent from my VS840 4G using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ride On_17 Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 This is pretty cool. Disney incorporates "A 113" somehow into most of its animations. And the reason behind it is interesting. http://sfglobe.com/?id=625&src=fbfan_625 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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