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 904.4 #97 (DL Qual #49
August 28, 2011 12:41 PM

I was asked yesterday how I tolerate rude or obnoxious guest. My answer was "I Don't" . I learned along time ago, as most Cast member do, that I do not tolerate guest, I accept them. I accept that this may be the only, or one a few visits they may ever make to Disneyland. They may have saved up for a year or more for this trip. They may have had a long day in the heat. Things may not have gone a planned or they did not plan at all. I do not know what has brought them to this point but I do know that they are here, with me now, and I accept them. The only real thing that is with in my control is how I interact with the guest right now. And my goal is to make this time, be it one minute or ten, magical. Many people have been on the jungle cruise many times. This may be my 60th boat this week. But to some, it may be the one only trip through the Jungle. So, I talk to them. I may not know which out of the 45 people on the boat have never been here before so I accept the fact that it may be all of them. I learn something from every interaction I have with guest. I learn how people are different, I learn how they are the same. I learn that no two people experience Disneyland the same way. I learn that magic has it's effect on young and old, rich and poor, tough or tender. If you are having a bad day in the park, no problem, we are here to help. Let us know, let me know. Let's find that way back to the magic. You guys are awesome. You make my day, everyday. See you in the park.

 - Missshelly  690.3 #147 12:43PM
 - toph  2398.9 #26 12:44PM
You made me cry... Good tears. You are Amazing sir. - JenAnneWho  300.7 #610 12:44PM
Awww, so nice! It's true just because someone is having a bad day doesn't mean you make it worse! MW or not! Charity and a smile can go a long way! Thanks CMBaloo, great and wise words as usual! You are the man! - calidream1  386.4 #347 12:46PM
Why do I spend my time and money here? Why have I chosen this family activity almost to the exclusion of all others? Why do I endure the ridicule that many of us know from friends, coworkers, and family for going to this "kiddie" park? Why do I love Disney? CMBaloo answered this way better than me. Wise words from a Great CM. Have a magical day. - DopeyMe123  9.8 #6822 1:07PM
 - DizGeek  453.3 #270 1:23PM
Wise words. From one of the best huggers in the world. Thank to Baloo and the rest of the CMs for keeping the Magic alive for all. - Evilstitch  330.3 #474 1:47PM
LOVE this! I'll definitely be implementing this mindset when I start my new job on Tuesday. Its in food service, which I've worked before and I know to expect cranky customers. I'll see how this can impact my job! - ladylikesdisney  921.5 #95 1:49PM
Love. - PrincessDuckie  588.1 #187 2:06PM
I want to give you a big hug after this :) - Squirtortue  311.1 #554 4:34PM
 - GoofyJoe  1864.1 #41 5:59PM
and the boat goes on.... - NurseDisney  29.2 #4407 6:02PM
:D - tish  260.4 #909 6:05PM
CMBaloo you are a shining star . Thank you and big hug from our family ( ) - SeñorBuzz&Jessie  62.4 #3534 6:07PM
You are awesome my friend!!!! - Rob512  755.1 #134 6:08PM
Thank you Baloo! - VeloMouseGirl  549.7 #202 6:11PM
Baloo you are such a good person. CMs like you make Disneyland so magical. - angryduck  98.7 #3047 6:21PM
Thanks Baloo! You are such a sweet person! - sewgirl  340.5 #431 6:33PM
*Stands up applauding* - thank you Baloo!!! - SoCalJean  170.2 #2004 6:38PM
You rock Baloo!! Thank you for this post! - TangledNdisneY  321.5 #13 6:42PM
:) Baloo, you are the best! We love you!! - MissDonaldDuck  113.2 #2847 7:07PM
  - Dizkid  284.2 #707 9:20PM
Thank you for your post and your awesome outlook! While I'm not a CM, as an AP holder I try to not get irritated by other park guests that appear rude. I cannot imagine the stress of trying to pack in all the Disney magic in one day! - BRabbit  312.0 #549 9:24PM
Your posts always touch my heart :) - PrincessKristin  776.5 #124 9:24PM
Baloo, how many years have you been a cast member? I love your points of view!!! I will be in the park Oct 22 and I hope I get to meet you in person!!! Thank you for such positive posts  - 2BeignetOrNot2Beignet  253.3 #981 9:27PM
I wish I could have met you....tonight is our last night at the park we are doing the 1030 meet up then on our way to Az we go - sweetnerdiheartmickey  252.2 #993 9:29PM
Lovely words as always...I hope the powers that be at Disney know what a gem they have in you and all the other wonderful CM's that are just as much a part of the Disney magic as the attractions, characters, shows,parades and more...thank you for all you and the others do on a daily basis to make my family's and every other family that walks through those gates a magical day... - cdeley  393.0 #342 9:30PM

        
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