Voice of Bambi, Donnie Dunagan, Visits Disney Fab 50 Character Collection
When Donnie Dunagan lent his voice to the iconic character Bambi in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 1942 hit classic “Bambi,” he never dreamed the impact this story of friendship and growing up would have on countless people. During Donnie’s recent
The Latest at Plaza: Carousel Bar, Pinkbox and More
By Scott Roeben, on March 24 2023
‘The Little Mermaid’ Actress Halle Bailey Announced as 2023 Disney Dreamers Academy Celebrity Ambassador
While anticipation is building for the May 26th premiere of the live-action version of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,’’ several talented teens from across the nation are getting to go “under the sea’’ with the newest Ariel even sooner. Singer and actor Halle Bailey, who will
Disney Cast Make More Wishes Come True for Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida
Here at Walt Disney World Resort, our cast members have played a big role in bringing more than 145,000 Disney-inspired wishes to life over the last 40 years alongside our friends at Make-A-Wish®. The transformative power of a wish come
Celebrate HER Story: A Neighborhood of Flavors at Disney Springs
As we near the end of March, and wrap up our Women’s History Month celebration, I wanted to take a moment to recognize just a few of the women from our Disney Springs restaurants who add a bit of flavor
‘Incredible’ Amenities Coming to the First Storyliving by Disney Community
The stunning collection of amenities will be available with voluntary Artisan Club membership. As the very first Storyliving by Disney community continues to blossom in Rancho Mirage, California, I am excited to share some of the unique elements that will bring Disney adventures to
Disney Crew Celebrates Ramadan at Sea
Ramadan Mubarak! رمضان مبارك This means “Happy Ramadan” which is a traditional greeting for Muslims who celebrate the holiday. Ramadan is the most cherished time of the year for Muslims around the world. It is a time for reflection, community,
Celebrate World Bear Day with National Geographic
Today, we’re so excited to celebrate World Bear Day with you at National Geographic Live and National Geographic Expeditions! Whether you’re experiencing a live stage show with National Geographic Live or exploring the world with National Geographic Expeditions, there are tons to learn about
2 Bears 1 Cave Discuss The Importance Of A Las Vegas Shower
The most recent 2 Bears 1 Cave podcast was recorded live in Las Vegas at MGM Grand. The two hosts Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer discussed a wide range of topics. There’s one thing that all fans of Las Vegas
Planet Hollywood’s Live Entertainment Venue Officially Becomes Bakkt Theater on March 24
LAS VEGAS — March 23, 2023 – Bakkt Theater (“Bakkt” pronounced “Backed”), the newly renamed live entertainment venue at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, officially debuts under its new moniker on March 24. As one of the most impressive venues
Game Developers Decode Details of TRON: Identity Releasing April 11, 2023
Greetings, Programs! I’ve played nearly every iteration of TRON-themed games, from the coin-operated arcade games to TRON 2.0 to the fast-paced TRON RUN/r. On April 11, 2023, TRON: Identity, an innovative new game and thrilling addition to the franchise, launches worldwide. Recent, I caught
2 Must-Read Books Highlight Trailblazing Women at Disney
This Women’s History Month, The Walt Disney Company celebrates trailblazing women cast members by doing what we do best; storytelling. In fact, a new book that showcases the company’s history and rich legacy, “The Story of Disney 100 Years of
Disney Cruise Line Announces Inaugural Sailings to New Island Destination, Family Vacations Around the World in Summer 2024
Destinations like Europe and Alaska tend to sit atop the bucket lists of avid travelers, but we have yet another exotic locale to add to your must-visit list for summer 2024 – and spoiler alert, it’s exclusive to Disney Cruise
County Approves Hard Rock’s Bigass Guitar Hotel Tower
Clark County, wherein the Las Vegas Strip sits, has approved Hard Rock’s larger-than-life, guitar-shaped hotel tower. Hard Rock International, of course, purchased the operations of Mirage, and the resort will be Mirage until Hard Rock finishes its renovation—including construction of the
How One Disney Cast Member Leads with Laughter – and Dancing
Whether it’s capturing photos, creating Magic Shots, innovating with technology, managing projects or leading cast members (plus many other roles in between), there are so many talented and dedicated women who work hard every day to keep Disney PhotoPass Service
Confirmed: Wahlburgers Coming to Mandalay Bay
If you follow this blog closely—and you should because we’ll help you win lots of bar bets—this news isn’t particularly new. Sorry, not sorry. Back in January, we shared exclusively Burger Bar would close at Mandalay Bay and would be replaced
Passion for Mentoring Drives Disneyland Resort Leader
Dana White joined Disneyland park as a holiday caroler in 1995, and over the course of her 28-year career, she has worked in Entertainment, Parades, Event Planning, Operations Training, character voices at the Walt Disney Studios, Labor Relations and, currently,
Dream Resort Pauses Construction, We Said Optimistically
Dream Resort has temporarily halted construction on the Las Vegas Strip. Yeah, it’s possible we should’ve put “temporarily” in quotation marks, but we like to gamble, and gambling is inherently optimistic in nature. The “pause” in construction of the Dream hotel is
Freeform Stars Mariel Molino and Sherry Cola Take on Thrills at Walt Disney World Resort
Mariel Molino and Sherry Cola are accustomed to thrilling audiences in their roles on screen. In Freeform’s all-new television series, “The Watchful Eye,” Mariel plays Elena Santos, a young woman with a complicated past who maneuvers her way into working
Disney Cast Member Plants Seeds for the Future with Disney Aspire
Horticulture manager Brian Dempsay started his Disney career as many do – on a Disney Professional Internship working in greenhouses at The Land pavilion in EPCOT. Becoming a cast member created endless possibilities for Brian, like advancing roles in horticulture