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Season 1 – One Day at Disney: Shorts

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Stories of Walt Disney Co. employees at work on screen, on stage, in vacation destinations, and merchandising.
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One Day at Disney: Shorts — Season 1

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Emily Ashby Common Sense Media 01/10/2020
3/5
One Day at Disney is beautifully produced, further suggesting the company's desire to make stars of a selection of its lesser-known employees for a change. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider 01/10/2020
One Day At Disney is worth a watch in one- or two-segment chunks. Any more than that, and you'll either be bored off your tush or you'll sprain your eye muscles after rolling them a lot while watching. Go to Full Review
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12/20/2019 I like this as a former cast member. I just wish the episodes were longer with more detail. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Dec 5, 2019 Eric Goldberg: Animator Legendary animator Eric Goldberg sketches Disney's most iconic characters; he chronicles his career which includes drawing Mickey Mouse and collaborating with Robin Williams on his role in "Aladdin." Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 12, 2019 Thom Self: Machinist/Scuba Diver Spending most of his time underwater, Thom Self scubas his way through Disneyland Resort's submerged attractions maintaining and servicing the ride mechanics and scenery to ensure everything is in top shape for the next day's guests. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 19, 2019 Sage Steele: SportsCenter Anchor "SportsCenter" co-host Sage Steele gives an inside look into the daily production of an ESPN live sports broadcast; from writing scripts through final preparations, Sage and the team research, write and report on late-breaking news in sports. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 26, 2019 Katie Whetsell: Finding Nemo -- The Musical Katie Whetsell's emotional journey to Disney culminates in her portrayal of Dory; Katie's day is spent spreading positivity as she takes the stage as Dory in Disney's Animal Kingdom Park's production of "Finding Nemo -- The Musical." Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 2, 2020 Bob Iger: CEO Bob Iger recalls the early days of his career and shares what inspires him as Disney's CEO; compelling and authentic storytelling is always top of mind as he collaborates with cast members to continue creating magic for people around the world. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 9, 2020 Modern Family: Cast & Crew The cast and crew of "Modern Family" describe what it's like to be a part of the famous Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan; from table reads to filming, the creators, actors and crew always bring their enthusiasm, passion and sense of humor to the job. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 16, 2020 Jose Zelaya: Character Designer Jose Zelaya, a character designer at Disney Television Animation, shares what it's like to create some of Disney Channel's most beloved characters; he takes a deep look into the world of character development and design. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 23, 2020 Este Meza: Lucasfilm Events Lucasfilm's Este Meza blurs the line between reality and fantasy for "Star Wars" fans through one-of-a-kind events and character appearances; Meza spends his days creating immersive experiences for fans of all ages around the world. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 30, 2020 Rob Richards: El Capitan Organist Rob Richards goes on a historical journey of the mighty Wurlitzer organ at the El Capitan Theatre; he fulfills his mission to bring the Disney canon to audiences in a whole new way. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 6, 2020 Grace Lee: Storybook Artist Disney Publishing Worldwide's Grace Lee provides an intimate look into the world of illustration and storytelling; Lee spends her days collaborating with filmmakers and other creatives to extend Disney's most beloved stories from screen to book. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 13, 2020 Kristina Dewberry: Imagineering Construction Manager Kristina Dewberry, a construction manager for Walt Disney Imagineering, puts the finishing touches on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 20, 2020 Vince Caro: Pixar Recording Engineer Vince Caro, senior recording and mixing engineer at Pixar Animation Studios, captures the magic of sound in Pixar films; through recording voice over, sound effects, music, and more, Caro is responsible for making visuals come to life through sound. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 27, 2020 Lupe de Santiago: Seamstress As a seamstress at Disneyland Resort, Lupe de Santiago views her work as a passion rather than a job and fulfills her dream of working at the park by crafting and maintaining all the costumes for attractions. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 6, 2020 Kris Becker: Animal Keeper Kris Becker provides top-notch care to the animals of Disney's Animal Kingdom Park through nutrition and wellness support; Kris interacts with guests and helps educate them on the animals and important conservation efforts. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 13, 2020 Leah Buono: Casting Director Leah Buono, executive director of casting, searches for the next Disney Channel star through casting calls, auditions and pure instinct. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 20, 2020 David Muir: World News Tonight Anchor Anchor David Muir sheds light on his responsibility as a newscaster and prepares for a broadcast of "ABC World News Tonight With David Muir." Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 27, 2020 Morgan Pope: R&D Imagineer Research and development Imagineer Morgan Pope helps create the next generation of robotics with a focus on precision controlled movements to advance how robots could be utilized in the parks. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 3, 2020 Patti Murin: Frozen the Musical, Broadway "Frozen the Musical" star Patti Murin provides a behind-the-scenes look into the rarely seen inner workings of one of Broadway's smash hits, including backstage moments, pre-show rituals and the autograph line. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 10, 2020 Francheska Roman: Candy Maker Francesca Roman, candy maker on Disneyland Resort's Main Street, U.S.A., provides a look into the making of favorite sweet treats, from expert toffee making to chocolate drawings. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 17, 2020 Steve Sligh: Golden Oak Manager Steve Sligh helps bring movies to life as senior manager of the Golden Oak Ranch, a legendary filming location that has hosted Hollywood's elite, and even served as a retreat for Walt -- and it still functions as a working filming location. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 24, 2020 Tia Kratter: Pixar University Pixar University's Tia Kratter helps Pixar artists hone their craft. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 30, 2020 Robin Roberts: Good Morning America Co-Anchor News anchor Robin Roberts ("Good Morning America") helps start America's day live from Times Square in New York City. Details Episode 23 Aired May 8, 2020 Joe Hernandez: Attraction Host Attractions host Joe Hernandez boards the historic Mark Twain Riverboat. Details Episode 24 Aired May 15, 2020 Stephanie Carroll: Ranch Hand Ranch hand Stephanie Carroll cares for the majestic Cinderella ponies and horses at Walt Disney World Resort's Tri-Circle-D Ranch. Details Episode 25 Aired May 22, 2020 Ed Fritz: Imagineering Ride Engineer Ride engineer Ed Fritz brings Avatar Flight of Passage to life through immersive and interactive new technology. Details Episode 26 Aired May 29, 2020 Jerome Ranft: Pixar Sculptor Pixar sculptor Jerome Ranft spends his days creating characters with clay. Details Episode 27 Aired Jun 5, 2020 George Montano: Plasterer Plasterer George Montano constructs Disney Park's attractions. Details Episode 28 Aired Jun 12, 2020 Scot Drake: Imagineering Creative Scot Drake helps create immersive experiences for fans in Disney parks. Details Episode 29 Aired Jun 19, 2020 Candice Valdez: Radio Disney Host Radio Disney's Candice Valdez is an on-air radio personality; in addition to interviewing musicians, Candice also has the opportunity to help artists launch their careers; she spends her days playing tracks and interacting with listeners. Details Episode 30 Aired Jun 26, 2020 Tony Salvaggio: Park Decorator A tour of Main Street, U.S.A., with park decorator Tony Salvaggio. Details Episode 31 Aired Jul 2, 2020 Zama Magudulela: The Lion King Madrid, Spain Actress Zama Magudulela brings "The Lion King" to life through her role as Rafiki for Madrid theater-goers. Details Episode 32 Aired Jul 10, 2020 Marc Smith: Story Artist Director of Story Marc Smith ("Frozen 2") shows how a drawing can become the key to a moving, emotional story; as he sketches characters, Smith emotionally engages with his work to create a bond between himself and the character. Details Episode 33 Aired Jul 17, 2020 Mike Davie: Imagineering Project Manager Project manager Mike Davie oversees the creation of Epcot World Showcase's new "Ratatouille" attraction. Details Episode 34 Aired Jul 24, 2020 Chris Cristi: Helicopter Reporter KABC-TV LA's Chris Cristi covers breaking news from 1,500 feet aboard his news helicopter. Details Episode 35 Aired Jul 31, 2020 Laura Cabo: Imagineering Portfolio Creative Executive Laura Cabo uses the power of design to create magical environments aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship. Details Episode 36 Aired Aug 6, 2020 Ryan Meinerding: Marvel Studios Creative Director Ryan Meinerding brings Marvel Studios characters to life through innovative design every day. Details Episode 37 Aired Aug 14, 2020 Pavan Komkai: Broadcast Engineer Pavan "Billy" Komkai explains the process of broadcasting live sports on ESPN+. Details Episode 38 Aired Aug 21, 2020 Heather Bartleson: Holiday Services Heather Bartleson helps bring the holiday spirit to the Disney parks, resorts and more. Details Episode 39 Aired Aug 27, 2020 Eric Baker: Imagineering Creative Director Imagineering Creative Director Eric Baker helps create Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Details Episode 40 Aired Sep 4, 2020 Alice Taylor: StudioLAB Alice Taylor experiments with new storytelling mediums through Disney's StudioLAB. Details Episode 41 Aired Sep 11, 2020 Amanda Lauder: Chef Chocolatier Amanda Lauder creates delicious treats as the Chef Chocolatier for The Ganachery at Disney Springs. Details Episode 42 Aired Sep 18, 2020 Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko: Veterinarian Walt Disney World Resort veterinarian Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko takes a creative approach to animal care; from performing rhinoceros check-ups to working with gorillas, this animal lover is dedicated to ensuring the survival of vulnerable species. Details Episode 43 Aired Sep 25, 2020 Ashley Girdich: R&D Imagineer Manager Project manager Ashley Girdich oversees dynamic assignments for Walt Disney Imagineering. Details Episode 44 Aired Oct 2, 2020 Pablo Tufino: Ride Show Technician Ride show technician Pablo Tufino provides a glimpse into the twilight transformation of Pandora -- The World of Avatar. Details Episode 45 Aired Oct 9, 2020 Gabriela Clark: Creative Print Marketing Discovering the intricacies of creating a Disney print marketing campaign with Gabriela Clark. Details Episode 46 Aired Oct 16, 2020 Alfredo Ayala: R&D Imagineer As part of Walt Disney Imagineering, Alfredo Ayala helps bring "Audio-AnimatronicsĀ®" figures to life. Details Episode 47 Aired Oct 23, 2020 Jason Benetti: Play-By-Play Commentator Sports enthusiast Jason Benetti offers a glimpse into his life as an ESPN play-by-play commentator. Details Episode 48 Aired Oct 30, 2020 Dana Amendola: Disney Theatrical Productions Dana Amendola recalls The New Amsterdam Theatre's historic past. Details Episode 49 Aired Nov 6, 2020 Leslie Evans: Senior R&D Imagineer Leslie Evans creatively applies cutting-edge technology to bring Disney theme park stories to life. Details Episode 50 Aired Nov 12, 2020 Mark Gonzales: Steam Train Engineer A train trip with Disneyland Resort steam train engineer and train enthusiast Mark Gonzales. Details Episode 51 Aired Nov 20, 2020 Season Finale Revisiting the compelling and inspiring cast members of "One Day at Disney." Details
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Season Info

Network
Disney+
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Entertainment
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 5, 2019