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Michael Eisner Stories with Imagineer Paul Osterhout - The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 95

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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Michael Eisner and Frank Wells saved the Walt Disney Company. There's no doubt about it.

Michael would go to the parks almost every weekend and he would wear his baseball cap and he would just listen to people.

He really tried to understand the audience and really... what were the challenges of a guest going to the park?

We dove into 20,000 Leagues Lagoon and we looked at the track.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓If you get a chance to become an intern, jump at it.
✓Try to make friends with somebody at Imagineering without being a stalker.
✓Get experience at other companies and build a portfolio of work you can point to.
✓Learn how to pitch yourself and sell your ideas.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat was it like working with Michael Eisner?
QHow did Imagineers try to save failing attractions like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
QWhy was Mr. Toad's Wild Ride replaced by Winnie the Pooh?
QHow does the current investment in technology compare to investment in attractions?
QHow does one become a Disney Imagineer?
YouTube Video Description↓

In this episode of The WDW News Today Podcast: Our friend and former Disney Imagineer Paul Osterhout stops by! He talks to Tom and Eric about his time at Walt Disney Imagineering, how he got started in the entertainment industry, and what it was like working with Michael Eisner. Subscribe to our two NEW channels here! WDWNT POV: https://www.youtube.com/@WDWNTPOV The Parkhive: https://www.youtube.com/@DisParkhive 👉EXCLUSIVE CONTENT for our Patreon supporters! https://patreon.com/wdwnt 📣 FOLLOW US! 📣 WEBSITE: https://wdwnt.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/WDWNewsToday INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wdwnt TWITTER / X: https://twitter.com/WDWNT BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wdwnt.com #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyParks #DisneyNews CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:51 - Eric spills his water! 00:02:19 - Voices of Literacy 00:32:59 - WIGS 00:33:25 - Weird Snack Time 00:37:21 - Main Topic 01:03:00 - Sweet Emotional Farewell Tour https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wdwnt/2002200 01:09:16 Carousel of Products https://carouselofproducts.com/ 01:09:39 - Sign off 🏰 A Disney fan’s hub for all Walt Disney news today! If you’re looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then you’re in the right place. The magic is just a click away! 🚀 For over 18 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney – news, podcasts, radio, and video. We've had a blast sharing our love for Disney, and it's all thanks to our dedicated audience that we're now the best website for Disney Parks News worldwide.