Going to Disneyland when you are a kid makes many memories. From walking down Main Street and going through the Magic Shop to riding Peter Pan, or for those Adrenaline Junkie 10 year olds the Matterhorn.

I have always been a roller coaster freak, and since I could walk was going on rides. I love roller coasters to say the least. I remember going on the first roller coaster to go upside down at the Lagoon in Salt Lake City. Not only did I get on it, I talked my cousin into going on it back to back to back. On the 12th trip through the short line for the Colossus, my cousin barfed. I was embarrassed so badly that I quickly headed to get in line again, dragging my cousin with me as she wiped her face.

Some of my youngest memories are from my trips to Disneyland. I remember the rides, the shows, the good food, and so many other things. But what stands out to me the most, and I am still reminded when I go to parks, is how Disneyland paid attention to the small things.

Even though I was young, I noticed how everything looked so clean. Everything always seemed to be new. My parents explained to me how each night when the park closes, the real work for Disney employees begin. They use hundreds and thousands of gallons of paint each night, to keep the handrails and everything painted, just like when it was brand new and shiny.

The park is scrubbed, washed, and repaired. Disney knew that they had to pay special attention to the small things, for people to enjoy and keep spending the cash.

It is the small things that matter. Disney knew how to do it.

In church it takes everyone to focus on the little things and keep the shine.

The challenge is to keep things in tip top shape, and I don’t just mean the hand rails. We have to make sure WE are in tip top shape. I continue my schooling still today, in order to improve myself. When working with staff we have meetings to focus on the wins and improve in any and all areas possible. In marriage I hope we are all working on improving, and making life better for our spouse! Wouldn’t your spouse be surprised if you came home better?!
Possibly slap on some paint!

Let’s take a lesson from Disneyland and remember that It’s the Small Things!