Five weeks into his job leading the
Disneyland Resort,
George Kalogridis traded in his suit and tie for a white custodial uniform.
On Thanksgiving, Kalogridis emptied trash cans, swept litter along a parade route and sorted recyclable plastic and glass from the garbage in
Disneyland. He answered visitors’ questions about parade times and restroom locations. And he took his break with the custodians, joking about the difficulty of cleaning up popcorn and cotton candy. Kalogridis wanted to see the perspective from the ground floor at his new job – especially on a busy holiday.
“I always respect the fact that cast members (employees) work in the park, typically giving up (holiday) time with their families and friends,” Kalogridis said. “It’s important to send a message that I respect that and I would do the same thing.”
