355: Retain Customers And Get Repeat Bookings By Creating A "Disney-Level" Experience At Your Play Cafe With Vance Morris
Mon Feb 02 2026
Retain your customers and get repeat bookings by creating a Disney-level experience at your indoor playground business or play cafe business!
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S5mc-itOHuk
What if the reason families don’t rebook birthday parties, memberships, or repeat visits isn’t your pricing, marketing, or competition—but your customer experience systems?
In this episode, I’m joined by Vance Morris, a former Disney leader who spent over a decade designing and operating guest experiences at Disney—and now helps brick-and-mortar businesses create raving fans for life without overspending or burning out.
This conversation is especially relevant for indoor playground and play café owners who are:
...Facing increased local competition
...Frustrated with always chasing new leads
...Tired of the social media hamster-wheel and getting new customers in the door each day
...Competing against chains or copycat concepts
...Relying heavily on birthday parties for revenue
...Trying to stand out without discounts or constant promotions
In this interview, we cover:
...Why customer retention beats customer acquisition for play businesses
...How Disney delivers consistent, magical experiences using systems—not perfect staff
...The biggest mistake small businesses make when training employees
...How scripts, SOPs, and onboarding create freedom instead of rigidity
...Low-cost ways to create tellable moments that drive referrals
...How experience impacts party rebookings and guest-to-customer conversion
...What indoor playground owners should focus on after the party ends
Vance also shares real examples of how small changes—many costing little to nothing—can dramatically increase repeat business and lifetime customer value.
If you want families talking about your business, choosing you over competitors, and coming back year after year, this episode will completely shift how you think about experience.
Resources & Links:
Download: 52 Ways to Wow Your Customer Without Breaking the Bank
Learn more about Vance: vancemorris.com
More ways to implement Disney magic at your play cafe: https://bit.ly/3M7MVFU
OTHER RESOURCES:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society
Getting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist]
What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 Guide
Fund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training]
Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting Waitlist
Michele’s Instagram
Michele’s Website
Play Cafe Academy YouTube Channel
ETSY Template Shop
Prepare Your Indoor Playground For a Recession
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society
Questions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com
TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com
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Retain your customers and get repeat bookings by creating a Disney-level experience at your indoor playground business or play cafe business! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S5mc-itOHuk What if the reason families don’t rebook birthday parties, memberships, or repeat visits isn’t your pricing, marketing, or competition—but your customer experience systems? In this episode, I’m joined by Vance Morris, a former Disney leader who spent over a decade designing and operating guest experiences at Disney—and now helps brick-and-mortar businesses create raving fans for life without overspending or burning out. This conversation is especially relevant for indoor playground and play café owners who are: ...Facing increased local competition ...Frustrated with always chasing new leads ...Tired of the social media hamster-wheel and getting new customers in the door each day ...Competing against chains or copycat concepts ...Relying heavily on birthday parties for revenue ...Trying to stand out without discounts or constant promotions In this interview, we cover: ...Why customer retention beats customer acquisition for play businesses ...How Disney delivers consistent, magical experiences using systems—not perfect staff ...The biggest mistake small businesses make when training employees ...How scripts, SOPs, and onboarding create freedom instead of rigidity ...Low-cost ways to create tellable moments that drive referrals ...How experience impacts party rebookings and guest-to-customer conversion ...What indoor playground owners should focus on after the party ends Vance also shares real examples of how small changes—many costing little to nothing—can dramatically increase repeat business and lifetime customer value. If you want families talking about your business, choosing you over competitors, and coming back year after year, this episode will completely shift how you think about experience. Resources & Links: Download: 52 Ways to Wow Your Customer Without Breaking the Bank Learn more about Vance: vancemorris.com More ways to implement Disney magic at your play cafe: https://bit.ly/3M7MVFU OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society Getting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist] What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 Guide Fund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training] Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting Waitlist Michele’s Instagram Michele’s Website Play Cafe Academy YouTube Channel ETSY Template Shop Prepare Your Indoor Playground For a Recession Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society Questions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com TOOLS & OTHER LINKS: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving Active Campaign Free Trial Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS