Word of the Week – Herb

The name Herb Ryman might not exactly be a household name, but Walt Disney World and Disneyland would be very different places if it weren’t for this Disney Legend’s work. This week, I’ll take you back to one of the most important weekends ever in the history of the Disney company in Word of the Week – Herb.

Famous for his concepts of Sleeping Beauty Castle and Main Street USA in Disneyland and for Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World, Herb Ryman was as instrumental as any other Disney Imagineer in the design, experience, and feel of the Disney theme parks.

Herb Ryman’s Tribute Window

About Phil Gramlich

I was hit with the Walt Disney World bug at the age of 13. I took my first trip with my family to the Most Magical Place on Earth and it hit me. “I want to work here someday,” I told my parents. Six years later I was a Cast Member at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, making magic for guests each and every day.

I started Ear To There Travel because I wanted to bring a little bit of that Disney magic home to those who were in the planning stages of trips to Disney destinations. I want to make it fun, not intimidating or frustrating! Not only am I a former Walt Disney World Cast Member and Universal Orlando Team Member, but I have what many call an obsession with all things Disney. I’d call it more of a hobby, or a passion…okay, I admit it, it’s an obsession! I’ve done it all: Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruises, Adventures By Disney, & more!

As I say on my podcast, it’s my job to take away all of that stress, all of that anxiety, and all of that time that it takes to book a Disney trip (because it takes an awful lot of time), so you can focus on the fun things like having a fantastic time with your family and friends and enjoying the magic!

About Phil Gramlich

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