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“When people dream of being a Cast Member or a Park Ranger it’s less about the pay and more about being part of something special.”
Notable Moments
2:13 – Going from urban planning to Disney to traveling the backroads of America.
4:30 – Similarities between theme parks and natural parks
7:37 – Why uniforms tell stories too
13:35 – The “dream job” appeal of park rangers and Disney cast members
17:16 – Three threads Sam sees across Disney, Universal, and parks
19:25 – How parks decide what story to tell
25:08 – The “layer cake” of storytelling
27:40 – Freeman Tilden’s principle of provocation
29:36 – Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride as a parable
This conversation with author and urban planner Sam Gennawey explores the surprising similarities between theme parks and national parks. Jody Maberry and Sam discuss how stories are layered, why interpretation matters, and what makes an experience stay with us long after it’s over.
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Connect with Sam Gennawey
Sam on Facebook
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Connect with Jody
www.jodymaberry.com
About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/
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By Jody Maberry4.9
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“When people dream of being a Cast Member or a Park Ranger it’s less about the pay and more about being part of something special.”
Notable Moments
2:13 – Going from urban planning to Disney to traveling the backroads of America.
4:30 – Similarities between theme parks and natural parks
7:37 – Why uniforms tell stories too
13:35 – The “dream job” appeal of park rangers and Disney cast members
17:16 – Three threads Sam sees across Disney, Universal, and parks
19:25 – How parks decide what story to tell
25:08 – The “layer cake” of storytelling
27:40 – Freeman Tilden’s principle of provocation
29:36 – Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride as a parable
This conversation with author and urban planner Sam Gennawey explores the surprising similarities between theme parks and national parks. Jody Maberry and Sam discuss how stories are layered, why interpretation matters, and what makes an experience stay with us long after it’s over.
Read the blog for more from this episode.
Connect with Sam Gennawey
Sam on Facebook
Sam's Books Available to Order
Connect with Jody
www.jodymaberry.com
About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry

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