One Day at Disney — Season 1

Aired 6 December 2019 • 6 min

Legendary animator Eric Goldberg sketches Disney's most iconic characters

Aired 13 December 2019 • 6 min

Follow Thom Self as he spends his nights diving into Disneyland Resort's underwater attractions.

Aired 20 December 2019 • 6 min

"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.

Aired 27 December 2019 • 6 min

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."

Aired 3 January 2020 • 6 min

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.

Aired 10 January 2020 • 6 min

"Modern Family's" cast and crew 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.

Aired 17 January 2020 • 6 min

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.

Aired 24 January 2020 • 6 min

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.

Aired 31 January 2020 • 6 min

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.

Aired 7 February 2020 • 6 min

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.

Aired 14 February 2020 • 6 min

Kristina Dewberry, a construction manager for Walt Disney Imagineering, puts the finishing touches on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland.

Aired 21 February 2020 • 6 min

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.

Aired 28 February 2020 • 6 min

A seamstress at Disneyland Resort, Lupe de Santiago views her work as a passion rather than a job.

Aired 6 March 2020 • 6 min

Kris Becker provides top-notch care to the animals of Disney's Animal Kingdom Park.

Aired 13 March 2020 • 6 min

Leah Bunon takes viewers behind the scenes as she searches for the next Disney Channel star.

Aired 20 March 2020 • 6 min

David Muir prepares for a broadcast of ABC's World News Tonight With David Muir.

Aired 27 March 2020 • 6 min

Research and Development Imagineer Morgan Pope helps create the next generation of aerial robotics.

Aired 3 April 2020 • 6 min

Following Patti Murin for at backstage look at her role as Anna in "Frozen the Musical."

Aired 10 April 2020 • 6 min

Francheska Roman gives an exclusive look into the making of Disneyland Resort's favorite treats.

Aired 17 April 2020 • 6 min

Steve Sligh helps bring movies to life as senior manager of the Golden Oak Ranch.

Aired 24 April 2020 • 6 min

Pixar University's Tia Kratter helps Pixar artists hone their craft.

Aired 1 May 2020 • 6 min

News anchor Robin Roberts ("Good Morning America") helps start America's day live from Times Square in New York City.

Aired 8 May 2020 • 6 min

Attractions host Joe Hernandez boards the historic Mark Twain Riverboat.

Aired 15 May 2020 • 6 min

Ranch hand Stephanie Carroll cares for the majestic Cinderella ponies and horses at Walt Disney World Resort's Tri-Circle-D Ranch.

Aired 22 May 2020 • 6 min

Ride engineer Ed Fritz brings Avatar Flight of Passage to life through immersive and interactive new technology.

Aired 29 May 2020 • 6 min

Pixar sculptor Jerome Ranft spends his days creating characters with clay.

Aired 5 June 2020 • 6 min

Plasterer George Montano constructs Disney Park's attractions.

Aired 12 June 2020 • 6 min

Scot Drake helps create immersive experiences for fans in Disney parks.

Aired 19 June 2020 • 6 min

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.

Aired 26 June 2020 • 6 min

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.

Aired 3 July 2020 • 6 min

Zama Magudulela brings The Lion King to life through her role as ‘Rafiki’ for Madrid theatregoers every day. Magudulela considers it an honor to bring her African heritage to life for people abroad, and loves to share in the joy and excitement the audience feels during each and every performance.

Aired 10 July 2020 • 6 min

Marc Smith, Director of Story, Frozen 2 at Walt Disney Animation Studios, 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. Marc blurs the line between fiction and reality, resulting in a lifelike portrayal on the screen.

Aired 17 July 2020 • 6 min

As Principal Project Manager for Walt Disney Imagineering, Mike Davie sees his projects grow out of the ground and into magical experiences for Park guests. From drawing sketches on the back of a napkin to overseeing construction, Mike executes each project, including Epcot World Showcase’s new Ratatouille attraction, with determination and passion.

Aired 24 July 2020 • 6 min

KABC – TV LA’s Chris Cristi covers breaking news from 1,500 feet aboard his news chopper. As a Helicopter Reporter, Cristi delivers up-to-the-minute reports on news events, both big and small, keeping Los Angeles apprised of the latest local stories. A self-proclaimed news nerd since age 9, Chris is fulfilling his lifelong dream of reporting the news every day.

Aired 31 July 2020 • 6 min

Laura Cabo uses the power of design to create magical environments aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship.

Aired 7 August 2020 • 6 min

Ryan Meinerding brings Marvel Studios characters to life through innovative design every day.

Aired 14 August 2020 • 6 min

Pavan "Billy" Komkai explains the process of broadcasting live sports on ESPN+.

Aired 21 August 2020 • 6 min

Heather Bartleson helps bring the holiday spirit to the Disney parks, resorts and more.

Aired 28 August 2020 • 6 min

Step into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with Walt Disney Imagineer & Creative Director Eric Baker as he helps create this new, exciting land. From traveling the globe in search of props to overseeing larger-than-life installations, Eric is constantly reimagining how to elevate the park guest experience so they are in awe each time they step into new lands and attractions.

Aired 4 September 2020 • 6 min

Alice Taylor experiments with new storytelling mediums through Disney’s StudioLAB.

Aired 11 September 2020 • 6 min

Amanda Lauder creates delicious treats as the Chef Chocolatier for The Ganachery at Disney Springs.

Aired 18 September 2020 • 6 min

Discover Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko’s creative approach to animal care at Walt Disney World Resort.

Aired 25 September 2020 • 6 min

Project manager Ashley Girdich oversees dynamic assignments for Walt Disney Imagineering.

Aired 2 October 2020 • 6 min

Pablo Tufino, Computer Ride Show Technician at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, provides a glimpse into the twilight transformation of Pandora – The World of Avatar. The change from day to night brings the Pandoran world to life, and through the illumination of custom lighting and automations each area of the land is given a unique look and feel that continues to amaze guests…and Pablo!

Aired 9 October 2020 • 6 min

Discover the intricacies of creating a Disney print marketing campaign with Gabriela Clark. From overseeing photoshoots to coordinating massive studio print campaigns, Gabriela and team are responsible for creating some of the first images fans are able to see of new Disney projects.

Aired 16 October 2020 • 6 min

As Principal Project Manager for Walt Disney Imagineering, Mike Davie sees his projects grow out of the ground and into magical experiences for Park guests. From drawing sketches on the back of a napkin to overseeing construction, Mike executes each project, including Epcot World Showcase’s new Ratatouille attraction, with determination and passion.

Aired 23 October 2020 • 6 min

Sports enthusiast Jason Benetti offers a glimpse into his life as an ESPN play-by-play commentator. Feeding off of the energy of the players, excitement of the crowd, and his passion for sports, Benetti never fails to bring his lively personality to the table on game day.

Aired 30 October 2020 • 6 min

Dana Amendola, VP of Operations at Disney Theatrical Group, restores and preserves history every day at The New Amsterdam Theatre. Once run down after years of neglect, Disney brought the theatre back to life restoring it to its original glory. Explore what it takes to maintain the 100 year old theatre, home to Broadway’s The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Aladdin

Aired 6 November 2020 • 6 min

Leslie Evans creatively applies cutting-edge technology to bring Disney theme park stories to life.

Aired 13 November 2020 • 6 min

Ride along with Disneyland Resort Steam Train Engineer and train enthusiast Mark Gonzales.

Aired 20 November 2020 • 6 min

Revisit One Day at Disney's compelling and inspiring cast members in the Season Finale.