Disney Announces Chief Safety Officer - Part One
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On Tuesday, June 4th, an event was held at the Disneyland Resort to introduce the new Chief Safety Officer for Disney Theme Parks and Resorts, Greg Hale. In the article below you'll find video, pictures and a transcript from Hale's introduction by Disneyland Resort President Cynthia Harriss and the Chairman of Disney Theme Parks and Resorts, Paul Pressler. In an upcoming article you'll hear from a Question and Answer session following the introduction with Pressler and Hale and from a tour of some of the safety features at The Disneyland Resort.
Video
Two videos of the speeches are available. The first includes the comments of
Harriss and Pressler. The second includes the comments of Hale. Each is
available in low bandwidth and high bandwidth formats:
- Clip 1: Cynthia Harriss and Paul Pressler
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- Clip 2: Greg Hale
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The event was started with the Tom Brocato of Disneyland Press and Publicity introducing Cynthia Harriss. Harriss then spoke:
Cynthia Harriss: Good morning everyone. Well as we’re gathered here at the heart of Disneyland we stand in the Happiest Place on Earth that Walt Disney personally dedicated nearly half a century ago. In 1955, when he opened his dream to the world and became an industry leader and created a whole new form of family entertainment known as the theme park, Walt created this magical place as a place where it is safe and clean for our guests meaning our parents and children to come together and have fun together. And as the guests enter this Magic Kingdom the outside world melts away as they discover this place of fantasy where dreams do come true.
The magic and memories that we seek to create for our guests involve a range of activities from riding attractions to shopping, dining and enjoying the live entertainment and we know that each of these experiences are equally important for an enjoyable day. And we have taken great steps to provide the utmost in service and safety. Well this morning we are excited to share with you information that affects this unique environment in which our guests and our cast come together to work and play in our parks and resorts. To continue, it is my great pleasure to introduce to you the Chairman of Parks and Resorts, Paul Pressler.