Art the Greeter from Disney's Beach Club Resort in Walt Disney World

At Disney's Beach Club Resort, Art Lark, known affectionately to guests from around the world simply as Art the Greeter, has been a fixture at the resort for years. On one of his final days at the resort before retirement, Lou Mongello from WDW Radio had a chance to talk with Art about his experiences, and what this role, and the Guests, have meant to him.

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[WDWRadio]

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[Peaches70380]

Gosh, now I want to give him a big ol' hug. You can tell he really does love his job and his Disney pixie dust has rubbed off on so many people. Art, you are what Disney is all about!

[indieelement]

Great video! You are right...the people really create the magic. Can't wait to get there Friday!

[gadgetmandvp]

I had the pleasure of meeting Art just a few months before he retired. I was in Orlando for a convention and was staying at the Beach Club . I arrived in a pretty foul mood due to some transportatoin issues with the flight. After I checked in, and came down from room to go to my first meeting, there was Art, and he said something to me that didn't make me smile at first, but then I thought about it as I walked to my meeting, and my whole mood just changed for the better. Thanks Art.

[MsDisneylover4life]

I love walt disney world best place on earth! I stayed at the Disney beach club resort and it is the nices hotel in disney! :)

[sdpunk9]

I worked with Art as a CP in 05 and I can say the man is truly this awesome all of the time.

[xashleykamix]

Ohhhh this is the famous Art my Uncle talks about! My Uncle stays at the Beach Club twice a year & Art knows him & my Auntie by name, & they always have a good old chat! It's a shame he's retired, he seem's a lovely man.

[SerenityValAlcott]

Dear Art! My family had the privilege of meeting and talking with him. He is truly a good and gentle soul, so giving and loving, radiating joy and happiness. He is a Disney legend in my mind! I think Beach Club will lose a little of her soul without him there.

[Neeka7701]

Everytime I stay at the Beach Club he remembers me! I love Art! He's always so happy and has a smile on his face!

[iRockSkinnyJeansz]

Ohhhhhhh i saw him! I shouldve said hi lol

[ShamrockSheik]

Going down in July, hope he is still there bc that is where I am staying

[dologhlin]

its great to see somebody happy it their job! I may have been greeted by Art if he worked as the greeter between 1996 and 2002.

[toddemonster]

Thanks for the video.

It is so nice to see someone who loves their job. To me he was the face of the Beach Club and when you saw him you knew the vacation had started. I am sure he will be missed by many.