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?