Goc O'Callaghan part 2 - The secrets and learnings from the dark side of Disney's magic
The Experience DesignersNovember 20, 202400:44:45

Goc O'Callaghan part 2 - The secrets and learnings from the dark side of Disney's magic

What if the magic behind your favourite experiences wasn't just a coincidence? In this second part two of this two-part series with Goc O'Callaghan, Co-owner of ArcTanGent Festival and Global Experience Lead at Buro Happold. 


In this episode, we peel back the curtain on the often-overlooked and unknown 'dark side' of Disney's magic. From the hidden infrastructure at Disney parks to designing festivals that feel like second homes, Goc reveals how intentional design can transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary memories. 


Get ready to explore behind the scenes of thoughtful details, and see how the environments around us are engineered to make us feel, move, and connect in profound ways.


00:00 Introduction to the Experience Designers Podcast


01:05 Guest Introduction: Goc O'Callaghan


02:06 The Dark Side of Disney


03:13 Disney's Design Secrets


07:07 Real-Time Feedback and Customer Experience


08:47 Designing for the Senses


10:48 Applying Disney's Principles to Business


15:36 Experience Design in Structural Engineering


18:55 Quantifying Experience


31:26 Personalizing Office Spaces


38:02 Final Thoughts and Recommendations


43:55 Conclusion and Farewell


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