Title: ONE DAY AT DISNEY
Author: Bruce Steele, Bob Iger (Introduction)
Pub. Date: December 3, 2019
Publisher: Disney Editions Deluxe
Formats: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B and N, TBD, Target, Disney Store
Discover
what it's like to report to work every day for The Walt Disney Company. Step
behind the scenes to immerse yourself in one "ordinary" day at
Disney. In addition to the book, the Disney+ team was on hand to
capture stories along the way. A full-length documentary and 52 short-form
episodes expand the profiles and delve deeper into the essence of what it's
like to be a Disney cast member.
On a
Thursday in 2019, a small army of photographers and videographers scattered
across the globe to capture what goes on beyond those tantalizing "Cast
Members Only" doors - whether eavesdropping on historic endeavors or
typical tasks. All the photos in this book were taken on that single Thursday,
beginning early in Tokyo and following the sun around the world through
Shanghai, Hong Kong, Paris, Madrid, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, and dozens of
places throughout the United States. More than 40 hours after it began, the day
ended as the sun set on the Aulani resort in Hawaii.
On that day,
some 80 Cast Members agreed to open up their workshops, dressing rooms, kitchens,
cubicles, TV studios, labs, locomotive engines - and some even more surprising
and diverse work spaces. They also shared their stories: childhood dreams and
chapters, career pivots and triumphs, workaday hurdles and joys. It was just a
day in the life, as extraordinary as any other day at Disney. As any Cast
Member can tell you, a Disney job is less a destination than a limitless
journey. And for just One Day at Disney, we can all tag along for the ride.
My Thoughts: I loved this book; it's perfect for any Disney enthusiast. This coffee table book takes you around the world to various parks and various jobs. I loved seeing the timeline of the day. I didn't want this book to end, I wanted to keep reading about more people, their jobs, and how they started working for Disney. I loved the layout of the book: picture of the person highlighted, their hometown, their job, their favorite ride or Disney movie, and then details about their day. I loved how varied the jobs were - from Marvel superstars to TV hosts to performers to artists to maintenance workers. This book made me want to be part of the Disney team too!
My Day at Disney: I recently returned from a vacation at Disney. If you missed my pictures, here are several days worth. But this one is one of my favorites for Halloween!
Book and Documentary Trailer:
Bruce C.
Steele is a journalist and Disney fan with a long career of profiling the
famous and the unheralded, from the pastry chefs at the Biltmore Estate to the
stars of Disney's Mary Poppins Returns. A Pennsylvania native and University of
Alabama graduate, he started his career at a daily newspaper in Louisiana and
most recently worked at the paper in his current home of Asheville, North
Carolina. In between he was the executive editor of Out magazine and the editor
in chief of The Advocate newsmagazine and also took time to get an MFA in film
studies from Columbia University. He has lived in New York City and Los
Angeles, where his husband was a Disney animator. He's now a freelance writer
and regular contributor to Disney's twenty-three magazine. Apart from this
book, some of his favorite past interviews have been Emma Watson, Sir Ian
McKellen, Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson and crawfish farmers in the Louisiana
bayou.
About Bob:
Robert A.
Iger Chairman and Chief Executive Officer The Walt Disney Company Robert A.
Iger is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. As
Chairman and CEO, Mr. Iger is the steward of one of the world’s largest media
companies and some of the most respected and beloved brands around the globe.
His strategic vision for The Walt Disney Company focuses on three fundamental
pillars: generating the best creative content possible; fostering innovation
and utilizing the latest technology; and expanding into new markets around the
world.
Mr. Iger has
built on Disney’s rich history of unforgettable storytelling with the
acquisitions of Pixar (2006), Marvel (2009), Lucasfilm (2012) and 21st Century
Fox (2019), as well as the landmark 2016 opening of Disney’s first theme park
and resort in Mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort. Always one to embrace new
technology, Mr. Iger has made Disney an industry leader through its creative
content offerings across new and multiple platforms, most recently leveraging
cutting-edge direct-to-consumer technology to successfully launch the Disney+
streaming service on November 12, 2019 and ESPN+ in 2018.
Disney’s
exceptional entertainment experiences, widely diverse content, and unique skill
in managing businesses in an integrated manner have led to strong results.
During Mr. Iger’s tenure, The Walt Disney Company has been recognized as one of
the “Most Reputable Companies” in both America and the world by Forbes magazine
(2006-2019); one of the “Best Employers” in both America and the world by
Forbes magazine (2019 and 2018, respectively); one of the “World's Most Admired
Companies” by Fortune magazine (2009-2019); one of the “World's Most Respected
Companies" by Barron’s (2009-2017); one of the “Best Places to Launch a
Career” by BusinessWeek magazine (2006-2010); and as “Company of the Year” by
Yahoo Finance (2013).
Prior to his
current role, Mr. Iger served as President and Chief Executive Officer
beginning October 2005 and President and Chief Operating Officer from
2000-2005. Mr. Iger officially joined the Disney senior management team in 1996
as Chairman of the Disney-owned ABC Group and in 1999 was given the additional
responsibility of President, Walt Disney International. In that role, Mr. Iger
expanded and coordinated Disney’s presence outside of the United States,
establishing the blueprint for the Company’s international growth today. As
Chairman of the ABC Group, Mr. Iger oversaw the broadcast television network
and station group, cable television properties, and radio and publishing
businesses and also guided the complex merger between Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.
and The Walt Disney Company. During Mr. Iger’s years with ABC, he obtained
hands-on experience in every aspect of the television business—including news,
sports, and entertainment—as well as in program acquisition, rights
negotiations, and business affairs. He began his career at ABC in 1974.
Mr. Iger has
been named one of the “World’s Most Powerful People” by Forbes magazine (2018);
one of Fortune magazine's “25 Most Powerful People in Business” (2006, 2007);
one of the “Top Gun CEOs” by Forbes magazine (2009); one of the “Best CEOs” by
Institutional Investor magazine (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); MarketWatch CEO of
the Year (2006); and “CEO of the Year” by Chief Executive (2014). Mr. Iger
serves on the boards of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and
Bloomberg Philanthropies. In 2012, Mr. Iger became a member of the Academy of
Arts & Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies,
which recognizes some of the world’s most accomplished scholars, scientists,
writers, artists, and civic, corporate, and philanthropic leaders.
Mr. Iger is
a graduate of Ithaca College. Twitter
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Giveaway Details:
3 winners will win a finished copy of ONE DAY AT DISNEY, US
Only.
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Tours) Ends December 2, 2019.
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