Lou... 3,118 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 We have a "Where in the World" and a "Disney World Signs" photo threads. This will combine the two but with a twist. It will be mostly behind the scenes locations that are not park or resort related. Or just something that the average visitor does not have the opportunity to see.They will all be WDW locations. Here are the first two. This is the sign photo. If you look closely, the 7dwarfs, in brown, are behind the lettering. The sign is a hint about the location.This is the entrance. It's very impressive. Are those deliberate or hidden Mickeys? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Is that the largest sundial building? Administration across from DTD?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I have no idea where this is but it's an awesome thread idea! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I believe those would be considered deliberate Mickeys! Awesome thread! I'm ready to learn more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I believe those would be considered deliberate Mickeys! Awesome thread! I'm ready to learn more.Me too :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Smarty pants Carol had it right. That is the "Team Disney" building across from DTD. It houses the WDW finance, accounting, business, and legal departments. It also claims to be the home of the worlds largest sundial. You can see it driving on I-4. It also has WDW's best CM cafeteria. Of course the average hourly CM working in the trenches is no where near that building.You need WDW clearance to go inside, but I've seen people driving or walking around the outside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Please sir, may we have some more? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Here's the building.And here's the sign. No guessing needed here.Disney University, among many other things, is where CM's receive what is called the "Traditions" class when they are first hired. I've taken it 5 times, I'm special. It's a lot of fun. The first time I took it, 15 years ago, it was a two day class. Now it's one day, but it's still fun. Disney facts & trivia, do's and don't s, & Disney basics. Lots of energy and electricity in the air with all the new hires.DU is where IDs are issued. There is also a CM store, Company D, there. When training updates are required that's where it's done. Recently over 1000 bus drivers had to learn a new Operational Guide and that's where we went. I like going there.If you drove past the Contemporary and took a right at the intersection, you'd see it. I think there is a sign that says authorized vehicles only or restricted access, but I see all kinds of cars back there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 SWEET! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I won't answer where Disney University is because I've been there.This is a great idea, Lou.Unfortunately, the only building I will probably recognize (besides D.U.) is the CM building at Epcot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I won't answer where Disney University is because I've been there.Did you have fun at Traditions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I LOVED it!! It's too bad they can't offer a shortened version of Traditions to the guests. It would be worth paying for. Even though I worked for WDW for such a short time, I can no longer point at something with just my index finger! The "Disney Point" has been forever entrenched in my being! :grpwelcome: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I can no longer point at something with just my index finger! The "Disney Point" has been forever entrenched in my being!And did they teach you the Disney lean? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I can no longer point at something with just my index finger! The "Disney Point" has been forever entrenched in my being!And did they teach you the Disney lean?Uh...I don't remember that one! Care to enlighten us? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
datgrt@fw .... Doug 1 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Here's the building.Hello Lou ........ 'Many' years ago (I think 1997) our youngest daughter worked as a CM and was part of the Disney College Program. She stayed at Vista Way and worked as an attraction hostess at the Super Star TV and Monster Sound Stage at MGM now Hollywood Studios. During that time we were fortunate to have her take us to tour both "Disney University" and also the "Team Disney" building across from DTD. Did Disney move 'Disney University' since that time? I thought the location where she completed her orientation training and also other training classes was located in the area past the Disney Credit Union / Day Care Center / Warehouse Buildings and the Laundry Center. I know that is not the best directions but if I remember correctly it was located at at the very end of the road that the main entrance to Fort Wilderness is located on going in the opposite direction of the Magic Kingdom. I believe once that road ended you turned left and the 'Disney Unniversity' / Training Center was a large building located on the left side of the road. Did you ever attend any classes at that location? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I thought the location where she completed her orientation training and also other training classes was located in the area past the Disney Credit Union / Day Care Center / Warehouse Buildings and the Laundry Center.Did you ever attend any classes at that location? My first time was also in 1996 and the current location was where I took the Traditions class. I don't think that the building was new at that time.The Disney lean...Uh...I don't remember that one! Care to enlighten us? A lot of the positions require standing for hours at a time, so in order to take some of the pressure off your legs, and if possible, you find a vertical structure, put one hand behind your back, putting all the finger tips on the surface and then lean against the back of your hand. This creates about a six inch space between you and the object and makes it appear that you are not leaning against anything, which is a no-no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 This is the building. How much fun would it be to work in this department?And this is the sign.Each holiday season Holiday Services decorates all WDW resorts, Disney's Vero Beach Resort, Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort), WDW theme parks, 2 cruise ships, the DCL terminal, Castaway Cay, the Disney Reservation Centers, DTD, and more than 400 shops.The warehouse covers approximately 50,000 square feet of space. The decorating is done during the third shift while guests are sleeping. Holiday Services moves about 150 semi-trailers of decorations each holiday season. Almost 8.5 million lights, 15 miles of garland, 1,314 wreaths, 300,000 yards of ribbon. I'm guessing that they decorate for all the holidays and not just Christmas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I have been in that building twice. :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I have been in that building twice.Do I dare ask why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 The Backstage Magic Tour :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 The Backstage Magic Tour.That's a relief. I was thinking I'd be reading something about Security being involved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 The Backstage Magic Tour.That's a relief. I was thinking I'd be reading something about Security being involved.Nah I paid for it both times. The first time was pre 9/11, and an awesome tour. We even went into the computer room and saw the head shop. Second one was after and they took out large parts of the tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ynottony99 159 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Great thread!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 This is the new Disney Performing Arts pre-performance facility. It's where youth groups are dropped off to prepare for their performance. It has dressing rooms, rest rooms, and a large stage should they wish to practice before performing.Performing groups such as bands, choirs, orchestras, dance ensembles, drill teams, and other performing groups can participate in the program at WDW. They can also participate in workshops to enhance their performance.It's tucked away in the general area of the Team Disney building. It's not a place that you'll just happen to come across.Follow the link for more info.http://www.disneyyouth.com/performing-arts/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 ok Lou, you have to keep this thread going because I'm already thinking info from here will make a great section on the new website! ...one I've never seen on any other Disney site. We won't identify you of course - we'll put you in the Fiend Protection Program. Although I think that means you have to wear these... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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