For this assignment I decided to do something that was fun and very much related to the entertainment field and company I am targeting as a potential employer. I have the privilege to know someone who works on crowd control at Disneyland and California Adventure resorts in Anaheim CA. His name is Tom J. Sullivan. The reason I wanted to see the park from a cast member perspective is because I would like to get a job as a project manager running on of the shows or assisting on ride supervision at this world renown resorts.
The list for the day included the “Is Tough to Be a Bug” show, the Pixar Parade, and the new addition to California adventure, “Electronica”. My main goal was to learn about crowd control and why Disney runs things they way they do. The first thing that Tom pointed out was how important crowd control was handled. If you ever have the chance to go here you will see that the park is designed from day one to accommodate the parade and shows present and to come. The focus is always guest safety and comfort. After the night shows was over Tom pointed out a few things about crowd control
To begin with, a show will take place in a strategically chosen area where guest can enjoy the show but passersby won’t be block and unable to go forward. The crowd control cast member setup ropes within with watching guest will be, and cast members placed on different ends of it will direct guest to continue moving if outside the robe.
Once the show was over we stood by in a corner and I watched the crowd disappearing in a matter of minutes with no problem whatsoever. Another interesting point was the fact that you could enjoy the show no matter where you were standing, right, left, far or close it made no difference.
In a different note, when I saw the “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” show I was amazed at how it involve many of your senses into it. For instance, you can sense smells, the visual is outstanding, and you can feel bugs’ crawling around you so is also palpable. The theater offers a great view from every single row (I saw it twice, once in the front raw and once from the back).
I believe that a job as a project manager will be both challenging and exciting. The responsibility is grand but the rewarding feeling will be priceless. This is the one thought that keep me going and makes me more determined to finish my degree. Be part of this entertainment giant is no easy to accomplish but it will be a lot of fun to try.
I believe that a job as a project manager will be both challenging and exciting. The responsibility is grand but the rewarding feeling will be priceless. This is the one thought that keep me going and makes me more determined to finish my degree. Be part of this entertainment giant is no easy to accomplish but it will be a lot of fun to try.
You came up with two very interesting examples of project management, the layout and design of the facility, and the show. I like how you pointed out that the layout of the park was designed specifically for parades and events to be held without disrupting the normal flow of guests while the show could be enjoyed no matter where you were. You also pointed out how all encompassing the shows were. Disney puts a great deal of thought and design into all aspects of the park. It is especially important for them to design the park so everyone enjoys their experience no matter where they are or what they choose to participate in.
ReplyDeleteProject management is interesting because you must have an eye for the details and must be able to anticipate the weak or inefficient aspects of a particular design.
Keep up the great insight.