The Return of 'The Aloha Kid': Barry Jacobson's Storied Disney Career from Lifeguard to Leadership | Epsiode 422

Josh D'Amaro just became Disney's new CEO, so naturally, Jen and Frank needed to tell him their ideas! Episode 423 of Dillo's Diz is their official open letter to the new boss: a heartfelt, funny, and very passionate rundown of everything they want brought back to the Disney parks. From beloved attractions to lost experiences, they're making their wishlist heard. Along the way they also touch on the Oscars, break down Disney Cruise Line's new commercial, and get into plenty of pop culture tangents.  If you love deep-dive Disney conversations, LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Theme Park Thursday! *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dillos-discord-150502505   *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER 🐦 : https://twitter.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on THREADS 🧵 : https://www.threads.com/@dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on BLUESKY ☁️ : https://bsky.app/profile/dillosdiz.bsky.social ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK 💻: facebook.com/DillosDiz/ 🎙️ Join us on our Patreon for Exclusive Dillo's Diz content by visiting patreon.com/dillosdiz or dillosdizresort.com! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Jason Romans, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, and DCLDuo 💰 Shop Dillo's Designs: ➡️On Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/user/dillosdiz ➡️On Etsy: https://dillosdiz.etsy.com 🛒 One stop shop: dillosdiz.com 📪 ✉️ 📬 Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard Street # 987 Huntington, NY 11743

Join Jen and Frank as they delve into the rich history and timeless, nostalgic magic of Disney with returning guest Barry Jacobson. From lifeguard stories at the Polynesian to insights on creating immersive guest experiences, Barry shares his lifelong passion and expertise in transforming customer and employee engagement. barryjacobsonconsulting.com to learn more about Barry! 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:59 - Barry's Early Days at Disney 05:43 - Lifeguard Training and Experiences 08:54 -Memorable Stories from the Polynesian Resort 11:58 - Theming and Guest Experience at the Polynesian 14:36 - Character Interactions and Special Events 17:58 - Nostalgia and the Balance of IPs 20:49 - Debunking Myths and Personal Memories 34:21 - Meeting Icons: Personal Stories with Celebrities 38:03 - Leadership Lessons from Disney's Greats 41:13 - Creating Complete Experiences at Disney 47:45 - The Magic of Attention to Detail 53:19 - Nostalgia and the Disney Experience 01:00:27 -The Journey of Storytelling and Legacy 01:07:54 - Outro Video If you love deep-dive Disney conversations, LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Theme Park Thursday! *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: / dillos-discord-150502505 *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER 🐦 : https://twitter.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on THREADS 🧵 : https://www.threads.com/@dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on BLUESKY ☁️ : https://bsky.app/profile/dillosdiz.bsky.social ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK 💻: facebook.com/DillosDiz/ 🎙️ Join us on our Patreon for Exclusive Dillo's Diz content by visiting patreon.com/dillosdiz or dillosdizresort.com! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Jason Romans, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, and DCLDuo 💰 Shop Dillo's Designs: ➡️On Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/user/dillosdiz ➡️On Etsy: https://dillosdiz.etsy.com 🛒 One stop shop: dillosdiz.com 📪 ✉️ 📬 Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard Street # 987 Huntington, NY 11743

This week on Theme Park Thursday, Frank and Jen sit down with Brian Collins, former Walt Disney Imagineer, founder of the Brainstorm Institute, and author of Creative Cross-Pollination: A Former Imagineer's Take on the Innovation Process. Learn more about Brian at wdwithme.com  Creative Cross-Pollination is available now *** Learn more about Dillo's Discord Universe by clicking here! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER 🐦 : https://twitter.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on THREADS 🧵 : https://www.threads.com/@dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on BLUESKY ☁️ : https://bsky.app/profile/dillosdiz.bsky.social ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK 💻: facebook.com/DillosDiz/ 🎙️ Join us on our Patreon for Exclusive Dillo's Diz content by visiting patreon.com/dillosdiz or dillosdizresort.com! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Jason Romans, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, and DCLDuo 💰 Shop Dillo's Designs: ➡️On Tee Public:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/dillosdiz ➡️On Etsy: https://dillosdiz.etsy.com 🛒 One stop shop: dillosdiz.com 📪 ✉️ 📬 Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard Street # 987 Huntington, NY 11743    

On this week's Theme Park Thursday, we say goodbye to one of the most iconic thrill rides at Walt Disney World and talk through what this major change means for the park. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is being rethemed and the Muppets are taking over at Disney's Hollywood Studios (#alwaysmgm)! How are you feeling about the change? *** Learn more about Dillo's Discord Universe by clicking here! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER 🐦 : https://twitter.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on THREADS 🧵 : https://www.threads.com/@dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on BLUESKY ☁️ : https://bsky.app/profile/dillosdiz.bsky.social ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK 💻: facebook.com/DillosDiz/ 🎙️ Join us on our Patreon for Exclusive Dillo's Diz content by visiting patreon.com/dillosdiz or dillosdizresort.com! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Jason Romans, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, and DCLDuo 💰 Shop Dillo's Designs: ➡️On Tee Public:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/dillosdiz ➡️On Etsy: https://dillosdiz.etsy.com 🛒 One stop shop: dillosdiz.com 📪 ✉️ 📬 Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard Street # 987 Huntington, NY 11743    

The Muppet Show is now streaming on Disney+! On this episode of Theme Park Thursday, Frank and Jen are joined by three members of the Dillo's Diz Resort for a panel discussion on The Muppet Show's return to Disney+. They share their honest reactions, favorite moments, and whether this childhood classic still holds up today. Is it still funny? Does the nostalgia hit? Would we recommend it to new viewers? If you grew up with The Muppet Show or you're discovering it for the first time, this episode is for you. Let us know your thoughts and connect with us @dillosdiz! *** Learn more about Dillo's Discord Universe by clicking here! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER 🐦 : https://twitter.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on THREADS 🧵 : https://www.threads.com/@dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on BLUESKY ☁️ : https://bsky.app/profile/dillosdiz.bsky.social ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK 💻: facebook.com/DillosDiz/ 🎙️ Join us on our Patreon for Exclusive Dillo's Diz content by visiting patreon.com/dillosdiz or dillosdizresort.com! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Jason Romans, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, and DCLDuo 💰 Shop Dillo's Designs: ➡️On Tee Public:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/dillosdiz ➡️On Etsy: https://dillosdiz.etsy.com 🛒 One stop shop: dillosdiz.com 📪 ✉️ 📬 Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard Street # 987 Huntington, NY 11743

In Part 3 of Jen's Walt Disney World Trip Report, Jen and Frank discuss the two Disney lounges Jen went to while on her trip in January. What's considered a Disney lounge vs. a bar vs. a beer garden? It's all a slippery slope! *** Learn more about Dillo's Discord Universe by clicking here! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER 🐦 : https://twitter.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on THREADS 🧵 : https://www.threads.com/@dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on BLUESKY ☁️ : https://bsky.app/profile/dillosdiz.bsky.social ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK 💻: facebook.com/DillosDiz/ 🎙️ Join us on our Patreon for Exclusive Dillo's Diz content by visiting patreon.com/dillosdiz or dillosdizresort.com! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Jason Romans, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, and DCLDuo 💰 Shop Dillo's Designs: ➡️On Tee Public:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/dillosdiz ➡️On Etsy: https://dillosdiz.etsy.com 🛒 One stop shop: dillosdiz.com 📪 ✉️ 📬 Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard Street # 987 Huntington, NY 11743

On this episode of Theme Park Thursday, we cover Part 2 of Jen's Disney World trip report and break down where she ate during her trip. We also catch up on the latest Disney news, sharing our thoughts and reactions to what's happening across Walt Disney World and beyond. *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER 🐦 : https://twitter.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on THREADS 🧵 : https://www.threads.com/@dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on BLUESKY ☁️ : https://bsky.app/profile/dillosdiz.bsky.social ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK 💻: facebook.com/DillosDiz/ 🎙️ Join us on our Patreon for Exclusive Dillo's Diz content by visiting patreon.com/dillosdiz or dillosdizresort.com! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Jason Romans, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, and DCLDuo 💰 Shop Dillo's Designs: ➡️On Tee Public:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/dillosdiz ➡️On Etsy: https://dillosdiz.etsy.com 🛒 One stop shop: dillosdiz.com 📪 ✉️ 📬 Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard Street # 987 Huntington, NY 11743

Welcome to Part 1 of Jen's January Disney World Trip Report! On this episode, Jen and Frank talk about Jen's full day at Magic Kingdom, from attraction decisions to crowd levels, weather, and what it's really like visiting Disney World in January. *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER 🐦 : https://twitter.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on THREADS 🧵 : https://www.threads.com/@dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on BLUESKY ☁️ : https://bsky.app/profile/dillosdiz.bsky.social ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK 💻: facebook.com/DillosDiz/ 🎙️ Join us on our Patreon for Exclusive Dillo's Diz content by visiting patreon.com/dillosdiz or dillosdizresort.com! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Jason Romans, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, and DCLDuo 💰 Shop Dillo's Designs: ➡️On Tee Public:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/dillosdiz ➡️On Etsy: https://dillosdiz.etsy.com 🛒 One stop shop: dillosdiz.com 📪 ✉️ 📬 Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard Street # 987 Huntington, NY 11743

If you only had one day at EPCOT's International Festival of the Arts, how would you spend it? On this Theme Park Thursday episode, Jen and Frank talk through what they would do with a single, perfect day at Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World! *** Check out our What's in the Attic? Playlist on YouTube! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER 🐦 : https://twitter.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on THREADS 🧵 : https://www.threads.com/@dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on BLUESKY ☁️ : https://bsky.app/profile/dillosdiz.bsky.social ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK 💻: facebook.com/DillosDiz/ 🎙️ Join us on our Patreon for Exclusive Dillo's Diz content by visiting patreon.com/dillosdiz or dillosdizresort.com! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Jason Romans, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, and DCLDuo 💰 Shop Dillo's Designs: ➡️On Tee Public:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/dillosdiz ➡️On Etsy: https://dillosdiz.etsy.com 🛒 One stop shop: dillosdiz.com 📪 ✉️ 📬 Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard Street # 987 Huntington, NY 11743

On this episode of Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz, Jen and Frank discuss a variety of topics including reflections on Marathon Weekend, plans for their next Dillo's Diz meetup and whether or not they can be nostalgic for a WDW entrance. *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER 🐦 : https://twitter.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on THREADS 🧵 : https://www.threads.com/@dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on BLUESKY ☁️ : https://bsky.app/profile/dillosdiz.bsky.social ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK 💻: facebook.com/DillosDiz/ 🎙️ Join us on our Patreon for Exclusive Dillo's Diz content by visiting patreon.com/dillosdiz or dillosdizresort.com! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Jason Romans, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, and DCLDuo 💰 Shop Dillo's Designs: ➡️On Tee Public:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/dillosdiz ➡️On Etsy: https://dillosdiz.etsy.com 🛒 One stop shop: dillosdiz.com 📪 ✉️ 📬 Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard Street # 987 Huntington, NY 11743