Our Love and Investment into The Most Magical Place on Earth
Being a cast member as we get ready to welcome the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort on Oct. 1 is an indescribable feeling. From the immense pride of being part of this milestone in our history, to the
Cooking Up the Magic: Empress Lilly Au Gratin Potatoes
Hiya, foodies! Can you believe “The World's Most Magical Celebration” in honor of the 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort begins next week?! The 18 months of festivities will spotlight what’s made Walt Disney World so special for the
Cook Alongside Remy with Interactive Chef Hat, Other Items, Inspired by Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT
The grand opening of the newest EPCOT attraction, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and the reveal of the France pavilion expansion in World Showcase are around the corner! Just in time for the 50th anniversary celebration for Walt Disney World Resort, the
Saving a Species with Science at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Like a scene from a comic book, Disney is teaming up with some of the brightest minds for a greater good, and their mission is to save the rhinos. The group – which includes collaborators from Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment
SNEAK PEEK: Vault Collection-Inspired Shopping Experiences Coming Soon to Disney Springs and Magic Kingdom Park for Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary Celebration
It’s hard to believe we are only 10 days away from kicking off “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” and Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Just like you, I’ve been following along for every single announcement and am so excited to
Disney Institute Offers a Sneak Peek at ‘50 Years of Magical Learnings from Walt Disney World Resort’
As Walt Disney once said, “When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” And, as a Disney Parks Blog fan, you are definitely more curious than others about new Disney experiences! That’s why I’m excited to share with you a
New Disney Magic Makers are Champions for Childhood Cancer Awareness
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products is proud to recognize four Disney Magic Makers who have dedicated their lives to joining the fight against pediatric cancer. Proving that one person can make a
Family of Fallen Marine Visits Disneyland to Rebuild Lightsaber in His Honor, Leaves with Unexpected Tribute
Alicia and Herman Lopez remember how much their son Hunter loved all things Star Wars, even telling his parents before he deployed that he wanted to be buried with the lightsaber he built at Disneyland park in November 2019. Less than two
California Grill Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort With Special Limited-Time Menu
In 1971, Top of the World opened on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, offering two dinner/dancing shows nightly featuring top-name entertainment. In 1981, “Broadway at the Top” dinner show was introduced with popular catchy show tunes sung by
#DisneyCreators: Bring a Touch of Disney Fall Magic to Your Home
Perhaps there is no better sign that fall has arrived than the magical placement of Mickey-themed wreaths aligning Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park. Even though these iconic fall decorations have recently seen a magical 50th anniversary celebration makeover,
Walt Disney World Memories – Music from the Parks
I love the music of Walt Disney World Resort. Theme park music transports me to places only Disney can create, and fill my mind with incredibly happy memories. It should be no surprise then that my library is overflowing with
A Hero Comes Home
Welcoming home those brave military personnel who have been serving overseas in defense of our nation’s freedoms is a time-honored and highly anticipated event. Walt Disney World Resort cast members upheld this tradition by giving a hero’s welcome to a
A Window on an Amazing Career
In my first role at Walt Disney World, my office was above what is now Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, in Magic Kingdom. During breaks, my leader and I would walk on Main Street, U.S.A. and he would point out the
Honoring the Heart of Our Magic: Cast Members of Past, Present and Future
Walt Disney once famously said “You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world…but it takes people to make the dream a reality.” As we prepare to celebrate 50 magical years of Walt Disney World Resort,
Cast First to See New Disney Transportation 50th Anniversary Wraps
Cast members are the heart of the magic at Walt Disney World Resort — each one having a special role in “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” beginning Oct. 1. Our Transportation cast’s role is one rich in heritage. This year we
Stay in the Magic and Get Extra Pixie Dust During the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Celebration
We can’t wait to welcome you to Walt Disney World Resort as we kick off our 50th anniversary celebration on Oct. 1! If you’re staying in the magic at one of our Disney Resorts Collection hotels, we have extra pixie
Meet the New Disneyland Paris Ambassadors
With the help of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, our President Natacha Rafalski and many of our former Disneyland Paris Ambassadors, we revealed the names of our next Ambassadors during a unique and historic announcement ceremony which saw many cast members
‘Together We Are Magia’ … at Walt Disney World Resort
I’m very proud to be a Hispanic/Latinx cast member at Walt Disney World Resort and that’s one of the reasons why I’m always excited to share the different events and opportunities we have to celebrate our cultures with all of
Duffy and Friends Welcome LinaBell!
We are so excited to introduce to you our new friend of Duffy, LinaBell. She is a fox with an inquisitive mind and the intelligence that supports it. She finds joy and excitement in solving problems and mysteries. Duffy met LinaBell
Bringing the Global Music of ‘Harmonious’ to Spectacular Life on World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT
“Harmonious,” the new nighttime spectacular debuting Oct. 1 as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” is one of the largest shows of its kind ever created by Disney and a key milestone in the transformation of EPCOT. We recently