Beyond the Castle

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Beyond the Castle: A Disney Insider’s Guide to Finding Your Happily Ever After

Jody Jean Dreyer worked for the Walt Disney Company for 30 years and in Unpacking the Castle she shares one-of-a-kind stories and insights into what sets the Disney experience apart, as well as secrets to help readers discover th When the credits roll and you've left the park, when your Disney day is over, how do you take the magic with you into your everyday work and life? Disney , her front-line role in the opening of theme parks around the world and her own journey to discovering how to bring some Disney magic into every day.

The wish for happy endings is written in our hearts. Will the story end well for me? Published September 5th by Zondervan on Brilliance Audio. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Beyond the Castle , please sign up.

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Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Sep 10, Sarah rated it it was amazing. A a huge Disney history fan, I have several books on the Disney company and continue to get my hands on all books Disney including a few written by former cast memories such as Jody's book.

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While I enjoy these books and learn more about the parks or experiences from the person, this book had a different spin as it came at it with some what of a faith perspective, but I didn't feel that it was carried throughout the entire time. I also enjoyed the career and legacy that Jody leaves behind and the A a huge Disney history fan, I have several books on the Disney company and continue to get my hands on all books Disney including a few written by former cast memories such as Jody's book.

I also enjoyed the career and legacy that Jody leaves behind and the glimpse that the reader gets into reading the book of her life into the company, which is a privilege for any Disney fan. I enjoyed the stories, but was hoping for these significant moments to have more details. I think that Jody writes about her experiences, but I don't feel the emotions, nor does she really go in depth of the experiences.

This may not be the reason for her book, but I was really hoping to read unique stories in depth with things that we don't often get. I really feel that Jody has the capacity and experience to do so. This book feels more like a leadership, self-help book instead of book about one of a kind stories about the amazing company and the lessons she learned, which I think is helpful. I think this book is a great read and worthy of reading for any person who loves to read.

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I do love how she talks about the "branding" of the company. I found this to be very interesting. Overall, I recommend this book and the lessons that Jody talks about in this book. As a Disney fan, we can all learn something from it! I give this book a 4. Sep 29, Tricia rated it really liked it. I liked the book! Some of the "self-helf" pages were able to be skimmed, in my opinion.

Honestly, i wanted to read the book for the sole purpose of learning more about Walt Disney, the company, and the theme parks. That alone was well worth the read! Oct 15, Jessica Lutz rated it really liked it. Continuing my fascination with Disney's philosophy! Heidi Lindsley rated it liked it Nov 12, Kindle Edition , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Beyond the Castle , please sign up.

Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Oct 30, Prairie Sky Book Reviews rated it it was amazing. To sum up how the real content of the book compares to my expectations, three words are most fitting: Instead she shows us that that sparkle is very real, and very possible to give to the world in our own unique way. Additionally, you will learn a few secrets of the Disney company that you might not find in another resource, such as: It will show you how to recognize the magic that God gives to everyone who is willing to look.

Not the make-believe kind, but the better-than-make-believe, real-life kind of magic. And when it comes to magic, who better to speak on the subject than Disney? I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers program.

I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Dec 19, Rachel rated it really liked it. When this popped up in one of my feeds, I bought and read that day. Overall, I enjoyed the book but felt it lacked a little, well, magic.

The story follows the authors career with Disney. Her love for the Mouse House was apparent. Through her eyes I was able to imagine her working her way up, becoming a Disney Ambassador, opening both Disney Tokyo and Paris. The transitions between chapters are a bit clunky. Hands down my favorite chapter was the fly on the wall view of the Princess Summit and the heated debate about Tinker Bell — princess or not not for those playing at home. That alone was the worth the price of admission.

Oct 11, Kimberly Adams rated it really liked it.

Beyond the Castle: A Guide to Discovering Your Happily Ever After by Jody Jean Dreyer

In the book, she shares her experiences and memories of working at the happiest place on Earth in addition to giving many life lessons. Jody Jean Dryer, who served as Disney World ambassador for a year a highly prestigious position is able to talk about name tags, being stuck in the elevator, and dancing in the Di Beyond the Castle: Jody Jean Dryer, who served as Disney World ambassador for a year a highly prestigious position is able to talk about name tags, being stuck in the elevator, and dancing in the Disney World parade while incorporating life lessons to live by every day.

Her stories of behind the scenes at Disney World are truly interesting. What a fun book to read! Jody Dreyer gives a behind the scenes look at the Walt Disney Company and not just the theme parks. She is a former Disney ambassador and worked in departments such as Marketing, Guest Relations and was head of Synergy. True, some of the things she talks about will sound familiar to diehard Disney fans but she does give new insights into the company I had not known before. I love how she imparts life wisdom not just from her experiences at Disney but also from her faith.

I already felt a kinship with her before she revealed where her father's family farm was Mar 25, Stephanie Gillett rated it really liked it.

I really enjoyed this book because I love Disney, and learning the behind-the-scenes business philosophies were terrific. The only thing I really missed was a clear view of the author's career path with The Mouse and how she was affected by her lessons. I felt like she couldn't decide between passing along inspiration or being self-help or business. But, still, good stuff and not a difficult read, I'd recommend it for any fan of Disney.

Sep 25, Katie rated it really liked it. Disney version of Love Does. An overwhelmingly positive and encouraging book filled with advice and stories that I will refer back to often. May 26, Amy Angeli rated it it was amazing. Magically Inspiring Book Incredible book full of sound advice and storytelling! Jody takes you on a magical journey to help you discover your true potential.