Cast Conversations: Disney HBCU Alumni Talk Finding Community Beyond the Yard
“A place where everybody is somebody.” That’s the Grambling State University motto and a common theme being part of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community. I spent my undergraduate years at Grambling, one of the nation’s more than 100 HBCUs, where I
An Anniversary Weekend Filled With Fairy Tale Finishes During the runDisney 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon!
It was a weekend full of magical miles and fairy tale finishes during the 15th Anniversary runDisney 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by CORKCICLE. Filled with magical moments of accomplishment amongst the amazing runDisney community, the weekend celebrated not only the Disney
Power of One: Championing Diversity in Disneyland Entertainment Tech Services
As part of the Disney100 Celebration at Disneyland Resort and the “World of Color – ONE” spectacular, we are highlighting cast members who, like our new show, exemplify how one small idea or action – like a single drop of
‘Cultured Palette’ Highlights Black Chefs at Disney Parks and their Family
Being a chef is something that I’ve always wanted to do from an early age. I would watch my parents, grandmothers and aunties in the kitchen, and I could always see that they enjoyed cooking. I would always help when asked, and I
Disney Eats: Foodie Guide Honoring Women’s History Month 2023
Happy (almost) Women’s History Month! Here at Disney Parks, we are surrounded by talented women chefs, mixologists, pastry chefs, and more creating culinary works of art for you to enjoy daily. I, for one, am always amazed by the talent
5 Black History Month Takeaways from a Disney Ambassador
I recently had the amazing opportunity to join former Spelman President, Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Nikkolas Smith and Frederick Joseph, as they spoke with Walt Disney World cast members, Disney College Program participants and local
From Inspiring Movie Adventures to Creating Fun for Guests on a Disney College Program
When Elie Docter was eleven years old, she inspired her father Pete Docter, Chief Creative Officer for Pixar Animation Studios, to create the movie “Inside Out.” She was also the voice of young Ellie in “Up,” so it’s safe to
Innovative Topiaries, Merchandise Spring to Life at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Innovation can take many forms and often requires a group of people working together to make it possible. That’s what’s happening right now as teams across Walt Disney World Resort – from Horticulture to Merchandise – prepare to make the
Disney Ignites Innovation in Central Florida at Sparks STEM Fest
Science and technology are all around us! Here at Walt Disney World Resort, a team of brilliant engineers is behind every attraction and experience using technology and innovation to bring stories to life. Our Central Florida community recently got a peek
Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2023
Hello foodies – it’s your lucky day! If you love cuisine inspired by the Golden State, then you are going to want to check out this Foodie Guide because I’ve got your first look at the full menu for the
10 Mickey Cartoons to Watch Before Experiencing Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland Park officially opened on January 27, 2023The attraction takes place in the El CapiTOON Theater within Mickey’s Toontown — a land exclusive to the Disneyland ResortThe queue features a special exhibit created by
Behind the Nametag: A Tech Cast Member’s Journey of Self-Discovery and Inclusion at Disney
Technical Product Manager Meg Brown had been looking to find the “real Meg” all over the world, from the Bahamas to a Beyonce concert. However, it wasn’t until her boarding call for a flight to Iceland that she was gifted
‘Magic Happens’ for Disneyland Cast at an Exclusive Parade Preview
Just after the clock struck midnight earlier this week, over 4,000 Disneyland Resort cast members lined Main Street, U.S.A., joined by a few crew members, Imagineers and employees, to experience the “Magic Happens” parade at an exclusive #DisneyCastLife preview, in
Inclusion and Passion: The Recipe for a Disney Cast Member’s Culinary Success
Nothing will stop Christian Miranda from achieving his culinary dreams, and nothing will stop his Disney team from having his back. Since childhood, becoming a chef has always been the goal for Christian, who is Deaf and has a visual disability. Thanks to
World’s Most Magical Fleet to Add Fifth Plane Inspired by the Goofiest Disney Character!
It is no secret that when Goofy enters a room he shines bright like no other – and that’s just what he did earlier this month! At an event held in Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Azul Linhas Aéreas and Walt Disney
Disney Cast Member Steps from Glass Slippers into Running Shoes
Hear ye, hear ye! The Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is here and guests and cast members are lacing up their shoes to celebrate the royal women who inspire them. Meet Lisa, a Walt Disney World cast member whose love
Black History is Now: Making History as a Black Female VP at Disney
My name is Kartika Rodriguez, and I began my Disney journey over 23 years ago. Since then, I’ve experienced so much growth, learning and joy. I’ve worked in a range of technology-focused roles at Disney, from industrial engineering to manufacturing
Disney Eats Foodie Guide to EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2023
Springtime is in the air, and you know what that means – the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is just around the corner. From March 1 to July 5, 2023, EPCOT will be transformed with flavors, flowers, and fun!
Solving the Mystery of Minnie’s Moonlit Madness at Disneyland Resort
A brain-teasing #DisneyCastLife tradition continued earlier this month at Disneyland Resort, as cast members and employees from across the west coast tangled up in the late-night hours for Minnie’s Moonlit Madness! This after-hours event at Disney California Adventure park tethers team
Disney Cast Member Assists Service Dog at runDisney Races
Participating in any runDisney race requires training, patience, and determination. Luckily these are all traits cast member Joan Doyle has! Joan’s runDisney journey began with the Disney Princess 5K in 2011, and she’s been hooked ever since. For more than ten years, she’s