Thursday, May 14, 2009

DisneySpeak

Yes, Disney has its own language.


Attraction: Ride or theater presentation

Audience: Crowd

Backstage: Behind the scenes, out of view of guests

Bull Pen: Queuing area

Cast Member: Disney employee (even Meg Crofton, WDW President, is a CM)

Character: Disney character impersonated by a CM

Costume: Work attire, uniform

Dark Ride: Indoor ride<

Day Guest: Any customer not staying a Disney resort

Face Character: A character that does not wear a head-covering costume.

General Public: Same as Day Guest

Guest: Customer

Hidden Mickeys: Frontal silhouette of Mickey's Head (3 circles) subtly placed, well, everywhere! There are some classic HM's featuring a side silhouette of Mickey.

In Rehearsal: An attraction that is operating though not officially open

Lead: Foreman or manager, the person in charge of an attraction

On Stage: In full view of guests

Preshow: The entertainment at an attraction prior to the feature presentation

Resort Guest: A customer staying at a Disney resort

Soft Opening: Opening a park or attraction before its stated opening time

Transitional Experience: An element of the queuing area and/or preshow that provides a story line

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