Disney Ignites Innovation in Central Florida at Sparks STEM Fest
Science and technology are all around us! Here at Walt Disney World Resort, a team of brilliant engineers is behind every attraction and experience using technology and innovation to bring stories to life. Our Central Florida community recently got a peek
Behind the Nametag: A Tech Cast Member’s Journey of Self-Discovery and Inclusion at Disney
Technical Product Manager Meg Brown had been looking to find the “real Meg” all over the world, from the Bahamas to a Beyonce concert. However, it wasn’t until her boarding call for a flight to Iceland that she was gifted
World’s Most Magical Fleet to Add Fifth Plane Inspired by the Goofiest Disney Character!
It is no secret that when Goofy enters a room he shines bright like no other – and that’s just what he did earlier this month! At an event held in Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Azul Linhas Aéreas and Walt Disney
Disney Cast Member Steps from Glass Slippers into Running Shoes
Hear ye, hear ye! The Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is here and guests and cast members are lacing up their shoes to celebrate the royal women who inspire them. Meet Lisa, a Walt Disney World cast member whose love
Disney Eats Foodie Guide to EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2023
Springtime is in the air, and you know what that means – the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is just around the corner. From March 1 to July 5, 2023, EPCOT will be transformed with flavors, flowers, and fun!
Disney Cast Member Assists Service Dog at runDisney Races
Participating in any runDisney race requires training, patience, and determination. Luckily these are all traits cast member Joan Doyle has! Joan’s runDisney journey began with the Disney Princess 5K in 2011, and she’s been hooked ever since. For more than ten years, she’s
Celebrating the Wonder of Play
As February comes to a close, we’re excited to share that in the month of March, we’ll be celebrating the Wonder of Play! With 100 years of stories, Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and National Geographic inspire play every day. From playing with
Inside The Magic of Membership with Disney Vacation Club Cast Member
At Disney Vacation Club, we are pleased to celebrate the special force behind Membership Magic – our cast members. I’m proud to pen this “Membership Magic Makers” both here on the Disney Parks Blog and in the printed pages of
Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts Cast Let the Good Times Roll with Mardi Gras Celebrations
Jazz music fills the air. Colorful beads of purple, gold and green scatter the ground. The smell of beignets meets your nose. You know what that means – it’s time for Mardi Gras! Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts have a rich tradition of recognizing
New Theme Park, New Dates Added for Disney After Hours Events
I’m thrilled to announce that not only have we added additional dates for our Disney After Hours events at Walt Disney World Resort, but we’ve also added a new theme park! Just in case you aren’t familiar with Disney After Hours,
Step into San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure Park, Beginning Summer 2023
At D23 Expo 2022, we announced to much fanfare that Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure park will turn into San Fransokyo from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning “Big Hero 6”! Those of you who have recently been to the park
Continuing Walt’s Legacy: Cast Members Honored at West Coast Walt Disney Legacy Award Celebration
[embedded content] Dream. Create. Inspire. These three words are at the heart of the Walt Disney Legacy Award, the highest honor given by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products to those who embody the legacy of Walt Disney himself. Earlier this month, 166
How One Disney Cast Member Found His Galactic Home at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Good journey, friends! Cast members at Walt Disney World welcome guests into our captivating stories each day, and today we’re proud to spotlight a Disney leader who is out of this galaxy. Adarius is a Guest Experience Manager supporting the
Celebrate 15 Magical Years with a Sneak Peek at runDisney 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise!
It’s a magical race weekend that has been 15 years in the making for the 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by CORKCICLE! The countdown continues with less than a week until running royalty make their way to the Walt Disney
Prepare Your Smolder: ‘Tangled’ Photos at Walt Disney World Resort
One of the many reasons why I love using Disney PhotoPass Service is because of how well the photographers incorporate Disney stories into my photos. And my absolute favorite Disney story is Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Tangled.” Thankfully, Disney PhotoPass Service
Meet Disney Imagineers of Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney Community
In the picturesque desert of Rancho Mirage, California, the very first Storyliving by Disney community is beginning to come to life! Our team of Disney Imagineers is collaborating with industry expert developers, architects, and builders to create Cotino community, a
A Shared Path Leads to a Shared Future with Disney Aspire
Disney is all about the magic of dreams coming true — and, sometimes, that might even include meeting that special someone. In 2019, Lindsey Medlen and Nick Calamaro both joined Walt Disney World Resort as vacation planners, but that wasn’t all
Disney Cast Take Top Fundraising Spot at Paws in the Park Once Again
Raise the woof! Walt Disney World cast members took home the top fundraising spot once again at Paws in the Park, raising more than $9.3K for the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando and pets in need at its annual community
Watch Now! planDisney Shares Tips for Your First Visit to Walt Disney World
If you’re planning your first visit to Walt Disney World Resort, you won’t want to miss this month’s episode of the planDisney Podcast! There is so much to see and do during your visit, and panelists Elaine P. and Jonathan
These Disney Culinary Cast Members Found Love at First Bite
Valentine’s Day is naturally a time we think of love and romance, but at Walt Disney World, love has a magical presence every day as couples come here to celebrate their special moments and create cherished memories. Amid this dreamy