Mickey has been my favorite character all through my childhood...must be something to do with my pet name :-) I have been to the Disney parks both in Florida and LA earlier but, this time when we were there during Avi's Spring Break, I noticed the magnificence of 'Disney' and its place in the American way of life. This man 'Walt Disney' is supposedly known to be the most influential and innovative person in the entertainment industry during the 20th century. I think he is more than that and a true visionary and a leader in all aspects that his dream is being carried forward day in and day out by his successors. I was particularly awed when I noticed how the Walt Disney movies, theme parks, all their products have become ingrained in the lives and dreams of millions and millions of people. We ran into so many families who were saying a trip to Disney was an annual ritual for them almost as important as the annual Thanksgiving feast or the Christmas traditions. A child's first trip to Disney is considered almost as important a milestone as the first step he takes.
There is truly something about this company where I could instantly feel some commonality when I was interacting with any Disney employee in the parks. They were all polite, helpful, trying to create a fun atmosphere for kids, families and doing all this with a smile. It just shows that the company is serious about their core values and culture and has somehow succeeded in instilling that across the thousands of people that represent The Walt Disney Company.
Wow !!! Did Mr. Walt Disney ever imagine in his wildest dreams that his ideas would transform into something so big, so magnificent and so magical.
