Living a couple of hours from Disney World has it's advantages. Our family has season passes so we go several times a year.
As a children's ministry director, I always have my eyes open for ideas when I'm there. And I always walk away with a new idea or inspiration from the masters of connecting with families.
This past weekend I was there and here's some ideas that grabbed my attention. If you want to reach kids and families like Disney...keep reading. I've added the pictures I took so you can see what I saw.
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| Give families the opportunity to make memories together. What event or experience can you create for families to make memories together? | ||
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| Make check-in easy for families. This is their new check-in system. No more turnstiles. Just swipe your ticket across the mouse ears, place your finger on the indicated spot, and you're in. How can you make your check-in for families easier and faster? |
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| Use creative thinking to turn ordinary items into fun. This is a computer screen. They encased it to look like an old storybook. Take a look at the ordinary items in your ministry. How can you put a fun twist on some of them? |
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| Provide good signage. Look through the eyes of a guest family. Make it easy for them to identify areas. |
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| You've got ideas you've been waiting to try. What are you waiting for? Go for it. |
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| Be committed to excellence. Families are drawn to excellence. |
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| Effective ministry requires effective planning and organization. |
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| Make your ministry a fun place to be...for kids, families, and your volunteers. If you hear laughter and see smiles, you're on the right track. |
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| It takes a team to reach families. It's not what you can do, it's what you can empower others to do. The most important thing you can do is build a strong volunteer team. |
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| It's all the small things that add up to make a big impact. This painting on the street was done with a broom and water by a Disney cast member who was simply sweeping the street. What are some small touches you can add that will make a big impact? |
