which way?

MickeyLumbo · 06-18-2006, 01:13 PM

recently, my manager asked me to do a special project at the Resort. I was happy when i learned what it was.

imagine being a new CM, with NO background being a disneygeek or reference on how to navigate the Resort. imagine arriving on your first day and after getting off the cast shuttle, having no clue where to go from there... whether it was to costuming, team center, cast health, your work location, Inn Between, casting, etc.

it could be overwhelming...particularly if you are running late.

or what if you went backstage and got lost, not knowing how to get back to your location...

or opened a door or gate to find -**surprise**- Guests standing there

i was asked to map out backstage roads, gates, entrances, exits, stairways, tunnels, bridges, diners and break areas.

then on the map, i was to indicate where signage could best be utilized and what it might read., i.e., "<-- to fantasyland" or,
"cast member entrance", or, "entering onstage area".

well, there are actually many roads and paths backstage that on a map could not be identified because there are simply no names.

but that will soon change. for the next few weeks, cast members have access to maps on the portal and several "roads" are labeled (1), (2), (3)...etc.

for each numbered road, there is a list of five name choices that each cast member may vote on... i.e.,

Enchanted Way
Retlaw Avenue
Roundhouse Road
Walt Disney Street
Sherman Lane
Herbie Hill

etc.,

there is a committe of folks working on this project.

the winning votes will be announced on july 17.

what do you think?

Kevy Baby · 06-18-2006, 01:55 PM

Why a committee? I think you could handle this one on your own and do a better job than any committee!

Kevy Baby · 06-18-2006, 01:56 PM

BTW: I'll be having dinner tonight with the ex-half-step-sister who is a CM and see what she says

CoasterMatt · 06-18-2006, 02:01 PM

Part of the fun is getting the new hires lost...

Gemini Cricket · 06-18-2006, 02:30 PM

I think that's cool. It's a big project and it's in the right hands.

MickeyLumbo · 06-19-2006, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Why a committee? I think you could handle this one on your own and do a better job than any committee!

i'm not a sign painter

cirquelover · 06-19-2006, 10:27 AM

Wow, what a great opportunity! Just think of all the people you can help out with your expertise. I'm sure the new CM's will greatly appreciate all the hard work you put into this project!
I think it would have been fun to suggest the names for the roads. Imagine the possibilities.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-19-2006, 10:56 AM

Talk about leaving your mark on the park!

Kevy Baby · 06-19-2006, 10:36 PM

CM ex-half-step-sister says the idea is

Her boyfriend (also a CM) agrees

MickeyLumbo · 06-19-2006, 10:44 PM

thanks. this feels nice.

06-18-2006, 01:13 PM	#1
MickeyLumbo thankfully grateful Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: shangrila Posts: 1,388	which way? recently, my manager asked me to do a special project at the Resort. I was happy when i learned what it was. imagine being a new CM, with NO background being a disneygeek or reference on how to navigate the Resort. imagine arriving on your first day and after getting off the cast shuttle, having no clue where to go from there... whether it was to costuming, team center, cast health, your work location, Inn Between, casting, etc. it could be overwhelming...particularly if you are running late. or what if you went backstage and got lost, not knowing how to get back to your location... or opened a door or gate to find -surprise- Guests standing there i was asked to map out backstage roads, gates, entrances, exits, stairways, tunnels, bridges, diners and break areas. then on the map, i was to indicate where signage could best be utilized and what it might read., i.e., "<-- to fantasyland" or, "cast member entrance", or, "entering onstage area". well, there are actually many roads and paths backstage that on a map could not be identified because there are simply no names. but that will soon change. for the next few weeks, cast members have access to maps on the portal and several "roads" are labeled (1), (2), (3)...etc. for each numbered road, there is a list of five name choices that each cast member may vote on... i.e., Enchanted Way Retlaw Avenue Roundhouse Road Walt Disney Street Sherman Lane Herbie Hill etc., there is a committe of folks working on this project. the winning votes will be announced on july 17. what do you think? __________________ Last edited by MickeyLumbo : 06-18-2006 at 01:37 PM. Reason: to add text
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Why a committee? I think you could handle this one on your own and do a better job than any committee! __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	BTW: I'll be having dinner tonight with the ex-half-step-sister who is a CM and see what she says __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I think that's cool. It's a big project and it's in the right hands.
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	Wow, what a great opportunity! Just think of all the people you can help out with your expertise. I'm sure the new CM's will greatly appreciate all the hard work you put into this project! I think it would have been fun to suggest the names for the roads. Imagine the possibilities.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	CM ex-half-step-sister says the idea is Her boyfriend (also a CM) agrees __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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MickeyLumbo thankfully grateful Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: shangrila Posts: 1,388	thanks. this feels nice. __________________
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