Disneyland Paris Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Celebration
Disneyland Paris reached a new milestone yesterday, officially welcoming guests in celebration of the 30th anniversary. It’s a new era for the resort, one that is marked by transformation, limitless creativity, and the contribution of its 16,000 marvelous cast members,
Disney Dreamers Academy Wraps Life-Changing Experience for 100 Students at Walt Disney World Resort
We just wrapped up this year’s Disney Dreamers Academy here at Walt Disney World Resort. And even though this is the 15th year of the program, I always leave wondering the same thing: Who is more transformed by the program –
5 Things You Need to Know About the Blue Legacy Name Tag
Have you ever been strolling around the resort and encountered a cast member with a blue name tag? If so, you just met a Walt Disney Legacy Award recipient, the highest honor any cast member, Disney Imagineer, crew member or
Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Celebrates Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary
Take the magical experience of Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations on the go anywhere with the popular Disney and Pixar mobile game Disney Sorcerer’s Arena! Enter the competitive world of the Sorcerer where every choice you make determines your
Disney Cast Taking Guest Experiences to Next Level with Innovative Robotic Tech
On the Technology and Digital team, there’s a group of magic makers working behind the scenes to transform business processes using software and physical robotics, ensuring their fellow cast members have more time to create meaningful connections with our guests. As part of Global
Disneyland Flag Retreat Sings a Salute to Service Members
“Lyrics are simply stories set to music.” As Disneyland Resort debuted its reimagined Flag Retreat Ceremony on President’s Day, the stories of countless U.S. Armed Forces service members came to life. For the first time, the lyrics to each service branch’s anthem
Beginners Guide To Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Time to go back to the West Coast in our continuing planDisney Pocket Guide series, and this week we are here to share all you need to know about Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. If location to Disney California
Recognizing Disney Publishing’s Katie Abbey and Her Work on the Magic of Storytelling Campaign
For the last decade, Disney and First Book – a nonprofit organization that puts free or affordable books and resources into the hands of educators who serve children in need – have worked together on the Magic of Storytelling campaign.
Larger-than-Life Experiences from Disney and Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ Coming to Disney Parks
Guests visiting Disney Parks in the U.S. are in for a special treat and will soon get to experience new offerings in celebration of Disney and Pixar’s all-new coming of age comedy, “Turning Red,” streaming March 11 only on Disney+. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guests can
Let the Foodie Fun Begin! Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Opens Today
If you love food and you love fun, rejoice! We are very excited to share that starting today, the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is back at the Disneyland Resort, bringing culinary delights with a Disney twist! This
Recognizing the Women Who Make Magic for Disney Magic Makers
Walt Disney World has been a place of joy and magic for the past 50 years, and that’s because our cast members are at the heart of it all. Throughout Disney Parks, Experiences & Products, we are celebrating Global Recognition Week,
Disney Pastry Chef Whisks Her Way to Food Network’s ‘Spring Baking Championship’
This spring, Food Network hosts the “Spring Baking Championship”, a competition that brought together twelve bakers across the country to create the best desserts and win a championship prize. One of the contestants, cast member Carolyn Portuondo from Aulani, A
Cast Give Walt’s Famous Chili Recipe a 50th Anniversary Twist
Some say chili is the ultimate comfort food, bringing you that warm, nostalgic, sentimental feeling. From guarded family recipes and secret ingredients to chili cook-offs found across the nation. It’s no wonder chili happened to be one of Walt Disney’s
15 Disney Conservation Heroes Recognized for Efforts to Protect the Planet
Each year the Disney Conservation Fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations leading critical efforts to create a healthier home for people and wildlife. And we know that behind each of these efforts are dedicated individuals going above and beyond to ensure a world in
Don’t Miss The Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival: March 11 – 17
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and now is the perfect time to start making plans. My St. Patrick’s Day typically includes fully leaning into my 30% Irish heritage, enjoying a crisp glass of Magners Pear Cider and
Cast Member Honored with Disney Heroes Award for Highway Rescue
Ray Banales usually takes the same route home after his late-night custodial shifts at the Disneyland Resort. But on Sept. 16, 2021, his drive on the 5 Freeway took an unexpected turn. Ray spotted a car swerve out of control
Global Recognition Week: Expressing Gratitude During the Disney College Program
Julia Nasiatka started her Disney College Program in July of 2021 in merchandise at Magic Kingdom Park. Working in Fantasyland, she’s had the opportunity to work alongside many others and recognize fellow magic makers for their kindness, work ethic and
First Look: 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Now Blooming!
How often do we stop to marvel at the wondrous spring display that Mother Nature cultivates every year? Not enough, I would say! If you’re like me, you want to savor every single sight, smell, taste, and experience that springtime
Meet a Disneyland Cast Member Working On Degree #2 With Disney Aspire
Chris Garcia-Howell, a Fantasyland attractions cast member at Disneyland park, had put his dream of pursuing higher education on hold — until he heard about the Disney Aspire program. Since the program launched in 2018, paying full tuition up front
#DisneyCastLife: Disney Aspire and Aggie Proud
Among the places I’ve come across in my life that mean the most to me, Disney and my alma mater, North Carolina A&T University, are at the top of the list. (Go Aggies!) [embedded content] If you had asked me when I started