A Long-Awaited Celebration: 2019 Walt Disney Legacy Award Recipients Honored at Disneyland Resort
The Walt Disney Legacy Award is the highest honor any cast member, Disney Imagineer, crew member or employee can receive. A finite number of recipients are nominated and selected annually for their incredible abilities to “Dream, Create & Inspire,” as
The Force was Strong with Cast Members at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim
If you saw lightsabers aplenty throughout Anaheim last weekend, you weren’t imagining it: Star Wars Celebration was back, bringing fans of the stories from a galaxy far, far away together once again. Because the celebration took place across the street from the Disneyland Resort, the presence
Disney World Welcomes Special Olympics Athletes with Glittering Parade
After announcing in a national TV commercial earlier this week that they were “Going to Disney World,’’ several Special Olympics USA Games athletes did just that Friday, appearing in a parade at Walt Disney World Resort, the primary site for
Meet the Lifeguard Making a Splash at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
For many cast members, getting soaked on the job is something avoided at all costs, but for recreation cast across Walt Disney World Resort, it’s practically part of the job description. Meet Juliet, a proud Hoosier who has been making
Adventure Moments: Meet the Artists Who Create Venetian Carnival Masks
Ciao, adventurers! Recently, we shared the exciting news that Adventures by Disney will be taking guests to Sicily in 2023. But did you know that we offer even more adventures in Italy? Our Italy Land Adventure through Rome, Tuscany, Florence and
6 Exclusive Shows You Can’t Miss at Disneyland Paris
Come for the unique attractions, scrumptious food and beverage, and magical character interactions and stay for the stellar shows at Disneyland Paris. In fact, it’s almost showtime, so let’s get this show on the road and check out a few of
Ambassadors Surprise Grads with Disney Aspire Ultimate Grad Packs
It’s graduation season and we’re wishing a huge con-grad-ulations to our newest class of more than 700 Disney Aspire alumni who were welcomed into the Disney Aspire Alumni Association with a surprise Disney Aspire Ultimate Grad Pack. These one-of-a-kind, celebrations-in-a-box are
50 Inspiring Teachers Honored With a Magical Weekend at Walt Disney World
At Disney Parks, we’ve long recognized the importance of teachers and the crucial role they play in shaping the minds of children across this nation. So, instead of putting an apple on their desks as a way to thank them, we threw them
Disneyland Resort Honors Black Music Month with Special Celebrate Soulfully Experiences
Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Parks invites guests to celebrate with experiences that honor Black heritage and culture through music, food, art and more. Following the introduction of Celebrate Soulfully at the Disneyland Resort in Feb., you can continue the festivities with
Disneyland Paris Cast First to Discover Avengers Campus Products and Experiences
This week, Disneyland Paris cast members were invited to assemble to discover the Avengers Campus products and experiences with the talents who designed them, during a special live broadcast from Walt Disney Studios Park. Hosted by Disneyland Paris Ambassadors and featuring Natacha Rafalski,
Disney Institute Welcomes Back On-Site Professional Development Courses
When you think about the most magical and awe-inspiring classrooms in the world, do the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts come to mind? While you may not consider the House of Mouse as a traditional learning environment, individuals and organizations
Drawing Connections with our Disney Cast: Kindness, Goodness and Magic
There are few things more heartwarming than the countless stories we hear about the special bonds between our cast members and guests. The ways you all share your love and appreciation – from Mobile Cast Compliment shoutouts to cast member-inspired outfits—light up
Foodie Guide to Celebrate Pride Month at Disney Parks
June is Pride Month, and we are joining in on the celebrations by featuring some incredible eats and sips that have been beautifully crafted by our talented chefs and mixologists. These teams have put their passions on the plates and
Enjoy Complimentary Access to New Star Wars Lens Through June 7
Sometimes, the Star Wars galaxy can feel so far, far away. Particularly when I’m cleaning the dishes or folding laundry. If you’re like me and often daydream about going on a galactic adventure, then I’ve got the news you’re looking for! Disney PhotoPass
Here’s How to Share Your Pride at Walt Disney World this Month
Beginning today, Disney Parks are celebrating PRIDE Month as part of our commitment to recognize and celebrate the contributions, cultures and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. As part of the PRIDE Business Employee Resource Group (BERG) in Florida, I am
5 Ways the Return of Disney’s H2O Glow After Hours Will Light Up Your Summer
Luminous decor, high-energy DJ dance parties and your favorite splashing attractions at night. When it comes to Disney’s H2O Glow After Hours, FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is a real thing. A glowing guest favorite, H2O Glow After Hours is
Connecting with Pride: How Disney’s LGBTQIA+ Business Employee Resource Groups Helped Shape Pride Month
As we collectively begin to celebrate Pride Month, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to be a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and a cast member. When people ask what it’s like to work at Disney, one thing I
Celebrate Global Running Day with runDisney!
From exciting races through Walt Disney World Resort to virtual events in your very own neighborhood, runDisney is home to some of the most magical races on Earth. As the world celebrates Global Running Day on June 1, here at runDisney, we are celebrating our own
Disneyland Cast Welcome Back ‘Fantasmic!’ During Exclusive Rehearsal Event
Disneyland Resort recently celebrated the long-awaited return of the “Fantasmic!” nighttime spectacular, and guests weren’t the only ones excited to welcome back the epic show. Cast members from around the resort were invited to a special event that gave them
Meet Hong Kong Disneyland’s First Aid Cast Members
Our cast members work hard to ensure guests have a great experience, and today, we’re spotlighting the First Aid Center team at Hong Kong Disneyland – who are here to help guests if they experience a bump in the road