Gino’s Legacy
Over the past 24 years, thousands of animals have called Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park home, but no other animal has had more of an impact on guests, cast members and the scientific community than Gino, a 40-year-old western lowland
Traditional Beverages Get a Twist at Disney Festival of Holidays
When guests get thirsty at Disney Festival of Holidays, they have Elena Aranda and team to thank for creating and crafting beverages that reflect the festival’s message of diversity. “With holidays, I like looking back on what was I used
Toys for Tots Foundation Recognizes Disney for Enduring Support as VoluntEARS Distribute Thousands of Toys for Families in Need
National leadership of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation paid a special visit to meet with Disney VoluntEARS Dec. 18 as they prepared to greet hundreds of families in need who lined their cars up on a
New runDisney Merchandise
Lace up your sneakers to run in true Disney fashion with all-new runDisney merchandise coming soon to shopDisney.com and upcoming runDisney Health & Fitness Expos! Whether you’re participating in an upcoming runDisney event or just want to add a little
Meet Rachel Houston
Meet Rachel Houston – Manager in Technology & Digital. Rachel has been a part of Disney’s long-standing tradition — the Candlelight Processional — for years and this year is no different. [embedded content] About Behind the Nametag Behind the Nametag is a video
Celebrate the Holiday Season with New Disney Digital Wallpapers
To kick off the week, we’re unveiling three NEW holiday-themed digital wallpapers created especially for Disney Parks Blog readers! Apple Watch | Mobile | Desktop For the winter season, which officially begins tomorrow, Mickey Mouse is ready to hit the slopes in
Last Chance to Capture Holiday Memories at Freeform’s ’25 Days of Christmas’ Photo Wall
Happy Holidays! Freeform has once again brought the ‘merry’ to guests visiting Disney Springs with another photo wall that celebrates their “25 Days of Christmas.” Located on the Northwest side of Disney’s Days of Christmas store, guests strike a pose in front of this
A Disney Insider Look at a Secret Society, Disney Vacation Experiences, Mickey Mouse Funhouse, Harmonious Nighttime Spectacular, and more!
All-new episodes of “Disney Insider” are now streaming on Disney+, giving fans a special look at the Society of Explorers and Adventurers, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the Disney Park that inspired Mickey Mouse Funhouse, Tiana’s Place onboard the Disney Wonder, the
Talented Cast Excited to Bring Back Epic Stunts and Action-Packed Adventure to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Are you ready for that edge-of-your-seat suspenseful feeling you’ve come to love at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Well, get your hats and sense of adventure ready, because the SPECTACULAR return of Indiana Jones to Walt Disney World Resort is just days
Say ‘Hello’ to Newest Baby Rhino Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
With the holiday season upon us, our team of animal care experts remains grateful for one of the best gifts of all … the successful birth of a white rhino last month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park! Lola, one
Celebrating Collaboration: A Tea-riffic Time with Twinings at Disney Parks
During the hustle and bustle this time of year, there’s nothing I like more than taking a break between wrapping holiday gifts to enjoy a cup of tea. Today, I’m bearing gifts for you featuring Twinings: an inside look at the historic brand’s
Technology & Digital Cast Support Special Olympics Florida
[embedded content] Last month, the Disney Technology & Digital team hosted the eleventh annual Special Olympics of Florida Golf Invitational at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course, helping to raise funds and celebrate athletes of all abilities. Centered on inclusion and community, the event
planDisney: Baby Care Centers
If you have ever vacationed with a young child, you know finding accommodations to care for your little one, feeding or changing, while out and about can be … well let’s just call it challenging. However, this is not the
Lace Up Your Running Shoes and Start Planning Your runDisney Race Calendar for 2022 – 2023 Season!
Every mile, still magic! Whether you’re ready to experience the magic of your first runDisney event, or are gearing up for your fiftieth race, you can start planning now because we are excited to reveal the 2022-2023 race season schedule. With
Celebrate the Return of Select Fan-Favorite Tours FROM THE ENCHANTING EXTRAS COLLECTION AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT IN 2022
With The Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration well underway and the holidays just around the corner, it’s an exciting time to visit. For those of you with a love of animals, adventure and the outdoors – and those
Exploring the Authentic Culturally-Inspired Visuals Seen Throughout ‘Harmonious’ at EPCOT
“Harmonious,” the stunning new nighttime spectacular at EPCOT, has been thrilling guests nightly since the start of the 18-month-long Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration, bringing everyone together around World Showcase Lagoon. This is a show that can only
Ring in the Season with Holiday Cheer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and around the world, our parks and resorts are celebrating the season with festive fun for all to enjoy! Capture your memories with special photo ops, visit with your favorite Disney friends
NATIONAL CUPCAKE DAY!
Happy National Cupcake Day! Today I’m excited to talk about two of my favorite things: cupcakes and Make-A-Wish. Although the pandemic presented unique challenges for everyone – wish granters included – we’ve continued granting unforgettable Disney wishes and creating magical experiences for Make-A-Wish children. From
More Exciting New Shops and Experiences Arrive in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
There are always exciting things to do, see, shop, taste and explore in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort! This month, we have innovative new shops and a fun photo opp to check out and experience – just in time
Cast Celebrate Ten Years of Toy Story Land
Staff meeting, everybody! Cast members at Hong Kong Disneyland joined some of the stars of Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story” films last month in commemorating the tenth anniversary of Toy Story Land, the first-ever themed land expansion in the park’s