Perfectly runDisney: Running 30 Years of the Walt Disney World Marathon!
It’s an impressive accomplishment to run and finish your very first marathon. However, it’s extraordinary to complete a marathon thirty years in a row, especially at the age of 80! But that’s just what Rudy Smith, a Walt Disney World
5 Favorite EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Photo Ops
During the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, you can celebrate the art of photography with themed photo ops from January 13 through February 20, 2023! There are quite a few places around EPCOT to capture works of art during
Disney Institute Cast Member Reflects on Historic Career Sharing Walt Disney’s Legacy
Disney Institute Engagement Manager Rob Morton is retiring from Disney next month, culminating his remarkable career with the company that spans nearly 44 years. Rob began his Disney journey in 1979 working in attractions at Magic Kingdom Park, first at Pirates
3 Changes Walt Disney World is Making to Bring More Value & Flexibility to Your Visits
Happy New Year from Walt Disney World Resort! 2022 was a big year for us as we continued our 50th Anniversary celebration with cast, guests and the community, debuted our newest groundbreaking attraction with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
TRON Lightcycle / Run Opens April 4 at Magic Kingdom Park
Greetings, Programs! I’ve loved “TRON” since first discovering this digital world as a child in the 1980s. Imagine my delight when asked to write about the thrilling new attraction racing into Walt Disney World Resort – TRON Lightcycle / Run
What’s Next for Walt Disney World Nighttime Spectaculars
Happy 2023! A new year means fresh memories waiting to be made at Walt Disney World Resort, and one of the best moments for many of us is watching fireworks pop above the skies to wrap up a perfect Disney
ChEARS to a RAD Anniversary During the runDisney 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
It was a totally rad weekend of miles, memories and MAGIC that was 30 years in the making during the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm! From our very first event in 1994 to now, our longest race weekend
Disney Cast Members Get Sneak Previews of ‘Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’
In an exclusive Disney Cast Life Preview, cast members got a special behind-the-scenes look at the second season of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” the compelling docu-series that provides an all-access pass to explore the magic of nature within Walt
Florida Residents: New Ways to Save On Your Disney Vacation
Some of my favorite childhood memories were made at Walt Disney World Resort. I can recall our visits to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be among the first on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, snacking on Goofy’s Candy Company treats
Disney Imagineers Connect with FIRST Robotics Teams for 2023 Season
This is a big day for tens of thousands of students around the world, as it marks the kickoff for the 2023 FIRST Robotics Competition season. A “sport for the mind,” FIRST combines the fun and thrill of competition with
Celebrate Your Disney Style, Your Way With Disney ily 4EVER
I spent my childhood watching Disney films on repeat, endlessly inspired by the wondrous songs and stories of my favorite characters. Through adolescence and now into adulthood, I’ve always loved expressing my Disney fandom in the many facets of my life. And even
Disney Eats Foodie Guide to the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Presented by AT&T
Calling all festival fans and foodies! The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts presented by AT&T is just around the corner. From Jan. 13 through Feb. 20, 2023, this festival will celebrate the creation and beauty of cuisines, music, and, of course,
Beni the Okapi Makes First Appearance on Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna
Our dedicated team of animal care experts is starting the new year off on the right foot … or, more specifically, the right – and left – hoof with the introduction of Beni the okapi calf to the Pembe Savanna
Disney Cast Members Celebrate 30 Years of “Totally Rad” runDisney Miles
[embedded content] This week, tens of thousands of athletes will lace up their shoes to celebrate 30 years of running as the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend kicks off. That’s three decades of support from our totally rad cast members!
Behind the Nametag: Disney Cast Member Celebrates 30 Years of Career Magic
Only a Disney cast member could tell you about the magical moments that come from walking in Walt Disney’s footsteps at the Disneyland Resort, and Quinn Shurian is no exception. Quinn was given his first glimpse into a Disney career when
Celebrating 100 Years of Disney and the Wonder of Mickey and Minnie
Happy New Year! 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Disney. As we approach this historic milestone, we are inspired by the journey we’ve been on together and the fans and families who have brought Disney into their hearts throughout the past
A Totally RAD First Look at runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Merchandise!
It’s a totally rad four-park running celebration that’s been 30 years in the making during the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm! Featuring our largest race weekend of the season, with six races and three challenges
Disney Recreates Rare Photo Destroyed in Storm as Holiday Surprise for Cast Member
From feeling the pulse of the music radiate over her as she glides across the stage, to the beat of a camera shutter “click” as she snaps a photo in front of Cinderella Castle – cast member Lucretia (Lu) has
Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to New Year’s Eve 2022 at Walt Disney World
Can you believe that 2022 is already coming to a close? This year has been filled with delicious goodies and even the launch of Disney Eats! It should come as no surprise that Walt Disney World Resort is ending the
Carrying on a Legacy: The Walt Disney World Railroad Returns
From a young age, the sound of a train whistle was a familiar staple in cast member John’s life. Both his grandfather and great-grandfather were engineers on the steam trains at the Pittsburgh steel mills. John never imagined he would