A Wacky, Zany and Wild Time at Goofy’s Mystery Tour
As a cool, winter breeze filled the air at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney trivia superfans gathered once again for the return of Goofy’s Mystery Tour, an after-hours park event just for our cast! For decades, cast members have
Behind the Nametag: Meet Amanda Robertson
Meet Amanda Robertson – Lead Business Analyst in Technology & Digital. A special experience on her 18th birthday inspired Amanda to work for Disney one day – something she achieved years later. [embedded content] About Behind the Nametag Behind the Nametag is a
Space-Themed Trading Cards Inspire Curiosity
If you haven’t heard, the majesty and mystery of the cosmos are coming to life in a special way at Space 220 at EPCOT with a series of awe-inspiring collectible trading cards! The limited-edition collectible cards were developed exclusively for the
Star Tours at Disneyland Park Celebrates 35 Years of Galactic Adventures
For some, it may feel like we jumped straight into hyperspace – but believe it or not, this Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, marks 35 years since the original Star Tours attraction debuted at Disneyland park! Jan. 9, 1987, is the date
Celebrating Three Kings’ Day with Disney Cast Members
The winter holidays are still celebrated for many Christians, as Jan. 6 marks the 12th day of Christmas known as Three Kings’ Day or Epiphany. Celebrated across the globe in different ways, this holiday commemorates the Three Kings’ (or wise men) following a guiding star to Bethlehem to honor
A Mickey Mouse Twist on a Holiday Classic at Disney Festival of Holidays
Disney Parks around the world are known for their Mickey Mouse-inspired eats — from Mickey Mouse waffles and pancakes to cookies and pretzels. And now, Mickey-shaped Reimagined Beef Brisket Wellington is on the menu at Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park! Chef Nick Carter joined Disney in 2009 as a steward
Ring In 2022 with New Digital Wallpaper Featuring Favorite Disney Characters
Happy New Year! We’re sharing special wishes for a joyful new year along with 2022’s first Disney Parks Blog wallpaper surprise featuring some of your favorite Disney characters. Our colorful new downloadable Disney wallpaper artwork is bright and beautiful! As you can
Disney Commitment to Conservation at the Heart of Silverback Gorilla’s 41st Birthday
If you’ve ever wondered how a silverback gorilla celebrates his 41st birthday, look no further! Gino, a beloved silverback and leader of the western lowland gorilla family troop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where nature holds the greatest magic of all,
Animator Eric Goldberg Watches His Creations Come to Life in 50th Anniversary Celebration Spectacular ‘Disney Enchantment’ at Magic Kingdom Park
Part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort, the new nighttime spectacular “Disney Enchantment” inspires everyone to believe in magic with captivating Disney music, fireworks, enhanced lighting and immersive projection effects that extend – for the first time
Disney Ambassadors Seek the Holiday Spirit
What happens when a Disney Ambassador has lost the holiday spirit? The entire Global Disney Ambassador team assembles to find the meaning of the holidays and share what the spirit of the season means to them at their parks and resorts around the
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
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
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
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
There Are Still Plenty of Perfect Gifts Available for Last-Minute Shoppers at Disney Springs
Reality Check. We are now T-minus 10 days until Christmas! Have you done all of your holiday shopping and checked everyone off your list? If you still have a few lingering presents to purchase, you’re not alone. While I’m mostly done, there are
Disney Parks Blog Presents Disney Paper Parks
Happy holidays from Disney Paper Parks! New DIY ornaments, each inspired by one of the Disney Parks around the world, are ready to craft and hang in your home this holiday season. The 12 ornaments in this set build on the