
Episode #385
A Review of the Shanghai Disneyland 10-Year Celebration
"Once those parks and resorts are there, they really become owned by the audience experiencing them." Episode Chapters [03:26] Celebrating 10 Years of Shanghai Disneyland [05:59] Exploring China's National Scenic Areas [12:22] Bob's Most Memorable Experiences in China [18:51] Traveling Through Remote Areas of China [23:36] The Evolution of Tourism in China [28:58] Reuniting with the Shanghai Disneyland Team [30:24] What's Next for Shanghai Disneyland [34:49] An Update on Dream Chasing More than 150 people who helped bring Shanghai Disneyland to life returned to China to celebrate the park's 10th anniversary. Bob Weis, former president of Walt Disney Imagineering and author of Dream Chasing, joins from China to share what it was like to reunite with Imagineers and other members of the original team. Bob reflects on the park's success and how it continues to grow with new attractions and hotels. The conversation also ventures beyond Disney as Bob shares stories from his summer travels through China's national scenic areas. He and Jody compare China's developing park infrastructure with the U.S. national park system and explore the emotional connection people develop with special places. Bob also shares updates on his upcoming Marty Sklar book and the Dream Chasing project he is developing with Jody. Read the blog for more from this episode. Connect with Bob Weis www.bobweis.com Order the book – Dream Chasing Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry



