Global Recognition Week: Walt Disney World Magic, Memories and More
Have you ever seen magic in action? That’s what the incredible members of the Cast Activities, Recognition & Experience Team (“CARE”) at Walt Disney World Resort do to make sure our cast members feel recognized every single day of the
Past Tokyo Disney Ambassadors Honored with Gold Nametags at Special Reunion
The Tokyo Disneyland Ambassador program started with the birth of Tokyo Disneyland in 1983 as Ms. Yaeko Terasaki took the helm as our very first Ambassador. Since then, 37 individuals have proudly served and had the honor and title of
Imagineering Ride Team Enters Next Phase for TRON Lightcycle / Run
Our Walt Disney Imagineering project team will soon celebrate a significant milestone on the construction of the TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction, as guests at Magic Kingdom Park will be getting their first glimpses of ride vehicles on the track! As
Celebrating Women’s History Month at Disneyland Resort
Throughout March, we are paying tribute to Women’s History Month in a variety of ways at the Disneyland Resort, celebrating women and their inspiring contributions through art, song, food and stories. Our first female star is none other than Minnie Mouse,
A Look at the Newest Entertainment at Magic Kingdom Park
Magic Kingdom Park has gotten even more magical in recent weeks with returning favorites and new entertainment filling the streets and castle stage as part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration. One of my favorite experiences to recently make
A Look Back at Global Recognition Week for Disney Cast Members
Last week, we recognized Employee Appreciation Day and World Compliment Day like never before—with the introduction of Global Recognition Week. The week bridged these key holidays and celebrated the magic that is our cast, crew, Imagineers and employees. Around the
First Look: Scenes from ‘The Little Mermaid’ Stage Show Aboard Disney Wish
A few months ago, we announced a dazzling line-up of new entertainment coming to the Disney Wish this summer, including “Disney The Little Mermaid” – an original take on the renowned Walt Disney Animation Studios film. Today, I’m excited to share
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Meet 5 Empowering Women Who Foster Belonging and Advocate for Inclusion
At Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, we’re thrilled to celebrate International Women’s Day. We strive to recognize our amazing cast year-round, and in honor of today’s occasion, we’re highlighting a few of the empowering women behind the magic that we’ve featured over the past year. Dawn
A Round of A-Paws for Disneyland Resort’s Security K9 Unit
Before guests enter Disneyland Resort, they first meet the security team in charge of protecting the magic. Standing at the gates and patrolling the entrances, these cast members ensure that all guests not only have the most magical day at
New Series ‘The Muppets Mayhem’ Starring The Electric Mayhem Band Coming to Disney+
We have some exciting news from The Muppets Studio today! An all-new series called “The Muppets Mayhem” will be coming to Disney+. The Disney Branded Television series is produced by ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio and follows The Electric
Finding Your Tribe with HBCU Alumni and Disney Aspire
The HBCU alumni “tribe” just got bigger! North Carolina A&T joins the Disney Aspire network as the first Historically Black College & University (HBCU) in the network. To speak to the importance of this new addition are HBCU graduates and
Protecting the Magic with Walt Disney World’s Paw-some K9 Handlers
If you have visited one of the Disney parks and resorts, you may have seen security keeping our guests and cast members safe. What you also might’ve seen is another trustee companion beside them. These are our security K9 handlers
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.