It’s no secret that Cast Members are the heart and soul of Disney’s attractions, and the Hollywood Tower Hotel Bellhops are no exception. But how does their etiquette, performance, elaborate costumes, and community make the bellhops truly special?
Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel and are greeted by a living artifact of the Tower of Terror... a former bellhop. This episode features history and stories from a special guest, fellow Disney historian Joshua Harris of the E82 Project, who has special insight into the Tower from 20 years with the company, many of them as a bellhop at the Hollywood Tower Hotel. As we explore the origin and the art of Disney’s performance theming, Joshua teaches us about bellhop etiquette, Kirk and Kate try their hand at becoming bellhops, and we gather quite a few fun stories and behind-the-scenes secrets to take with us the next time we enter the Twilight Zone.
Many thanks to Disney historian Joshua at E82 | The Epcot Legacy for being our special guest this episode! You can find more about his preservation work and soundtracks HERE.
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