Workforce Wednesday: Disneyland Resort Cast Member Defines Her Own Success Through Inspiring Connection
How does one define success? Is it found in a fulfilling career, a major of study, a particular achievement? For food and beverage cast member, Cindy Nguyen, she learned how to define her own meaning of success and found clarity during a point
Watch Now! New planDisney Podcast Episode Takes You Inside the Haunted Mansion Ballroom
Grim grinning ghosts might just come out to socialize on this month’s episode of the planDisney podcast as we talk all things Halloween & Holidays from INSIDE the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Resort. That’s right, our host, our ghost host,
Emporium Window on Main Street, U.S.A. Honors Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, guests visiting the Disneyland Resort can find an all-new window display honoring Children’s Day, a holiday which is celebrated in many cultures, including Japan and South Korea. Through the
Must-Try Best Bites for Summer at Disney Parks
The summer is practically here, and as the season comes around, there are some tasty treats and eats you simply must indulge in at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. From sweet sensations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to dining packages for the
Disneyland Resort Cast Members Thrive Together with Mentorship Program
“How can we create a program to provide mentorship with someone who looks like you, or resonates with things that are important to you?” Robert Clunie, general manager for Disney California Adventure park, posed this question in a conversation with
Cast Conversations: Cooking with Chef Carolyn at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Aloha! Our latest episode of Cast Conversations brings us all to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, where I had the pleasure of speaking with our Head Pastry Chef Carolyn Portuondo. Chef Carolyn showcased her skills and talents that brought her
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Cast Surprised with Pixar Announcement Party
As recently announced, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort will soon begin a transformation with an all-new theme! Cast members who work at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel were surprised with a fun breakfast celebration the day of the announcement. Pixar-themed
Horticulture Cast Member Blossoms into First Place for Disneyland Resort Environmental Art Challenge
Horticulture cast member Stacy Wise started collecting plant identification tags in 2020, but not on purpose at first. They all just started piling up in her pocket at the end of the day after removing each tag, flower after flower
Disney Cast Member Redefines Career Expectations While Embracing Heritage
During the month of May, we are celebrating the diverse and intersectional Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities and their many contributions to United States history and culture. Our Disney cast members’ contributions are an important part of
Aspiring Stories: First-Generation Graduate Captures New Photography Role at Disneyland Resort
Theodore “Teddo” Corbin’s lifelong passion for photography has served him well as a Disney PhotoPass photographer ever since he was hired at the Disneyland Resort 10 years ago. However, the bachelor’s degree he earned last year in digital photography through
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Disneyland Resort
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we are celebrating these vibrant and diverse cultures in an even bigger way this month through music, art and a variety of enchanting experiences for you to enjoy at
Aunty’s Beach House to Reopen at Aulani Resort May 25
I have big news to share from our ‘ohana! Aunty’s Beach House at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, will reopen May 25, treating keiki (kids) ages 5-12 to fun and adventure and – for the first time – offering
Celebrate Soulfully this Summer at Disneyland Resort, with ‘Tale of the Lion King’ Debuting May 28
This past February, Disney Parks kicked off Celebrate Soulfully, offering rich experiences that honor Black heritage and culture. Today, we’re excited to share more ways to “celebrate soulfully” this summer! Throughout the month of June, Disneyland Resort will invite you to
Learn How to Excel in Business with Disney Institute in Select Cities
Who said summer school and furthering development programs were just for kids?! At Disney Institute, we’re taking our classroom on wheels this summer. Throughout July and August, our talented team of facilitators will hit America’s highways, making pit stops in
Ideas for Celebrating Mother’s Day at Disney Parks
This weekend we celebrate all the moms in our lives. Those who have raised us, shaped us and sure … maybe those who have corrected us along the way. The planDisney panelists are sharing some tips on celebrating with the
Disneyland Resort Announces Environmental Champion and Team of the Year at Earth Day Celebration!
To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, the Disneyland Resort Environmental Integration team hosted a celebration to reveal the nominees for the 2022 Environmental Champion and Team of the Year, a peer recognition program designed to highlight individuals and teams
Walking, Rolling and Hopping to Be Well in 2022: Disneyland Resort Cast Member Friends & Family 5K
In the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, April 24, wellness enthusiasts laced up their sneakers, gathered their friends and family and celebrated the return of an iconic cast member event at the Disneyland Resort. [embedded content] The Disney Be Well, Cast Member Family
New Alaska Airlines Themed Aircraft Celebrates Adventures to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort
Alaska Airlines joined forces with Disneyland Resort today, May the 4th, to unveil a new, one-of-its-kind Star Wars-themed aircraft that even Chewbacca would be proud of! The plane, painted space black with the iconic Millennium Falcon emblazoned on the tail
Lucasfilm Announces ‘Obi-Wan Wednesdays’ – New Products Program Tied to Obi-Wan Kenobi Limited Series
In anticipation of the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” limited series coming to Disney+ later this month, Lucasfilm is excited to announce Obi-Wan Wednesdays – a weekly reveal program bringing fans products inspired by the new show. Beginning on May 25, before the show’s
Celebrate May the 4th with a Bounty of New Products Inspired by a Galaxy Far, Far Away …
May the 4th be with you this Star Wars Day! In honor of the annual Star Wars fan holiday, we’re highlighting some of our favorite new products from across the galaxy to help you celebrate. However, wearing the same old merch