Ep 0. One Day at Disney
- December 3, 2019
One Day at Disney is a documentary series created by Disney and produced by Endeavour Content. It showcases the behind-the-scenes work of different Disney employees across multiple departments and regions around the world, giving viewers an inside look at the magic that goes into creating Disney's media, parks, and products.
The very first episode, titled "One Day at Disney," serves as an introduction to the series. It features a brief overview of the show, highlighting the wide range of jobs and positions that will be showcased throughout the season.
The episode begins by introducing viewers to one of Disney's top executives, Bob Iger, as he arrives at Disney's Burbank studios on a typical workday. From there, the episode zooms out to highlight a vast array of Disney employees, ranging from animators at Pixar to theme park workers in Paris.
In between glimpses of different employees at work, the episode also features several rapid-fire interview segments with select Disney workers, giving viewers a taste of the breadth and diversity of jobs that will be explored throughout the series. These interviews include:
- Mark Gonzales, a Disney sketch artist who creates character illustrations for merchandise. - Eric Baker, a Disney Imagineer who works on the design and engineering of Disney's immersive theme park attractions. - Lauren Cabo, a Disney veterinarian who helps care for the animals at Disney's Animal Kingdom park. - Ryan Meinerding, the head of visual development at Marvel Studios, responsible for designing the costumes and overall look of Marvel's on-screen heroes. - Grace Lee, a senior program manager for Disney's internship program, who works to create meaningful job experiences for young professionals looking to start their careers in the entertainment industry.
Throughout the episode, viewers are also treated to brief snippets of the daily routines of several other Disney employees, including:
- An animation department meeting at Pixar, showing the creative team discussing and tweaking storyboards for an upcoming film. - A Walt Disney World food and beverage team working together to create a themed doughnut for the park's upcoming holiday celebration. - A "Disney on Broadway" rehearsal, where performers practice choreography and singing for an upcoming production of The Lion King. - A Disney nature photographer capturing footage of animals in the wild in Africa, demonstrating the lengths Disney goes to in order to create compelling and visually stunning content.
Overall, this premiere episode is a whirlwind introduction to the world of Disney employees. From executives to entry-level workers, from the U.S. to Europe to Africa, One Day at Disney promises to be a fascinating exploration of the inner workings of one of the world's most beloved brands.
