Meet Javier Garcia, The Hispanic Designer Behind Your Disney Wardrobe
This month, as we continue to celebrate Hispanic and Latin cast members at Disney, we would like to introduce you to Javier Garcia, Senior Manager of Product Design at Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP). Javier moved to the U.S. from Guadalajara, Mexico with
Behind the Nametag: Representation in Disney Parks Inspires Career in Disney Tech
You never forget your first visit to a Disney park. For Sr. Technical Business Integration Specialist Rodolfo Madero, his first visit to EPCOT was transformational, as he saw his culture and heritage reflected in the World Showcase Mexico Pavilion in
5 Ways to Have a Disney Halloween… Digitally! New Wallpapers, Backgrounds and Other Treats
October is officially here and we are in the midst of frightfully fun festivities during the Halloween season at Disney Parks. Whether you’re waltzing into the parks or having a happy haunt from afar, we’re here to get you ready
Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars rides win at Golden Ticket Awards
I’m not just a Disney cast member, I’m also a Disney fan! There is nothing better than going to our theme parks as a guest to immerse myself in stories I love, whether it’s in a galaxy far, far away,
Top 5 Pizza Places at Disney Parks According to Hulu’s ‘Best in Dough’ Judges
Attention all pizza lovers! Now streaming on Hulu is a saucy new pizza competition show called “Best in Dough.” The series brings together pizza obsessed competitors from all walks of life to showcase their pizza slinging skills and battle it out for
A Cast Member’s Small Gestures Create Great Accessibility in Disney Parks
Did you know that there are more than 300 different sign languages spoken around the world? Across our Disney Parks, Sign Language Interpreters bring our shows and experiences to life in American Sign Language (ASL), French Sign Language (LSF), Chinese
Foodie Guide to Tasty EPCOT 40th Anniversary Festivities
This year, October 1 marks the 40th Anniversary of EPCOT. You heard that right, 40 years! Since opening in 1982, the park has allowed guests who have passed through its gates to get a glimpse into the future, travel the world
Do Disney Gorillas Really Brush Their Teeth?
For 31-year-old Zawadi, life is good. On most days, this 400-pound silverback relaxes near the waterfall on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, casually chewing on his favorite Pennisetum grass and watching guests marvel at
WATCH NOW! planDisney Podcast Spotlights Inspiring Efforts for Good Neighbor Month!
Jambo! On this month’s planDisney podcast we are coming to you from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and our topic is Good Neighbor month. Get ready to learn how Disney Parks are truly making a difference in their “neighborhoods.” From Shanghai
Cooking Up the Magic: Recipe for Almond Sweet Corn Cake, a Fun Halloween Treat at Magic Kingdom Park
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is currently taking place at Magic Kingdom Park on select nights through Oct. 31. The talented culinary teams have created some delicious Halloween-themed treats and eats for the party, which can all be found in our
Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with this Swashbuckling Challenge!
Arrr ye mateys ready to test your pirate knowledge? September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and we are excited to celebrate by exploring some fun facts about pirates AND the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. You may even
Voces Unidas Through Language: My Role as a Disney Language Services Specialist
My name is Cami Ripol, and for the past 18 years, I have worked as a Senior Language Services Specialist at Disney. In my role, I provide Spanish translations and manage translations into other languages for cast, crew and Imagineers across our Disney
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition, Coming to Playstation VR2 in 2023
Have any of you future PlayStation VR2 users wondered what it would be like to travel to a galaxy far, far away when the headset releases? Well now you can with Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced
Shrink Down to Toy Size in Disney Dreamlight Valley!
Today, Gameloft announced a major content update for Disney Dreamlight Valley! In case you’ve forgotten, Disney Dreamlight Valley is a life simulation adventure game where you can live magically alongside iconic Disney and Pixar characters. Embark on your enchanting journey
Disney Speedstorm Races Towards Worldwide Release
Racers, we kindly ask that you make sure your seatbelts are fastened, keep your arms and legs inside your kart, and hold on tight! At D23 Expo, Gameloft – in collaboration with Disney and Pixar Games – announced the high-velocity
Solve a Thrilling Mystery In the Upcoming TRON: Identity
It’s time to get back into the Grid! During D23 Expo, indie studio Bithell Games in collaboration with Disney and Pixar Games today announced TRON: Identity, an exciting new adventure-mystery game releasing in 2023. Inspired by the “TRON” franchise, immerse
D23 Expo: Tune In Sunday for LIVE Updates on Future Experiences Coming to Disney Parks and Beyond
Attention Disney Parks fans! Exciting new announcements and updates on some of our most highly anticipated projects around the world are being shared during Sunday’s “A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products” presentation at D23 Expo 2022 – and we’re covering
Breaking Accessibility Barriers with Cast Members at Hong Kong Disneyland
Last year, Hong Kong Disneyland teamed up with the Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth to pilot a new training program for cast members focused on accessibility. This training program helps guide decision-making when it comes to improving accessibility at the
Disney Adds Haunted Mansion, Pirate Voices To TikTok’s Text-To-Speech
Have you heard? Voices known to make a Disney Parks fan’s ears tingle with delight have just been added to TikTok’s popular text-to-speech feature! That’s right, we’ve teamed up with our friends at TikTok to help you personalize your on-screen text with
Turning the Lights On the Space Mountain Team at Disneyland Park
Some say a roller coaster is all about speed. Others say it’s all about the twists and turns that make your head spin. But on Space Mountain, the thrill ultimately comes from the pitch-black intergalactic ambiance. “I love the ride because