transportation at walt disney world
DESCRIPTION
"Transportation at Walt Disney World" is a PowerPoint for primary and secondary students. It overviews the organizational set-up of the transportation systems within and getting to the Disney attractions and lodging. It also highlights the educational programs high school students, college students and recent graduates may participate in within the Disney organization. Additionally, this lesson can be paired with a "Ride Vehicle Design" activity.TRANSCRIPT
TRANSPORTATION AT WALT DISNEY
WORLD
WHY LOOK AT DISNEY TRANSPORTATION?
Private transportation projects are rare Viewed as part of business plan Around 47.5 million people visited 4
Walt Disney World theme parks in 2011
HOW TO GET FROM HERE TO THERE?
YOU COULD DRIVE! But then what?
YOU COULD FLY!
HOW TO GET AROUND WITHOUT A CAR?
TRANSPORTATION HELPS WITH CROWD CONTROL…
TRANSPORTATION AS ENTERTAINMENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Efficient system improves guest
perceptions First thing you do in the morning and
the last thing at night Poor transportation can ruin someone’s
experience More time a person is on Disney
property, the more profit the company can make
DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM Typically contracted for 1 semester Work is full-time in attractions,
merchandise, food service, character attending, characters, transportation and janitorial
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDY
OTHER PROGRAMS Career Start Programs
High school graduates International College Programs Professional Internships
College students in related fields Engineering Management Culinary
Co-opsRecent graduates
ACTIVITY: RIDE VEHICLE DESIGN Design a ride vehicle Slow-moving, no required restraints
Number of potential riders? Remember groups with special needs
Wheelchairs Some people can transfer, others can’t
Service animalsNewbornsElderlyPregnant women
QUESTIONS?