Author: Alyssa Ngo

Every year, the moment Halloween bows out at Walt Disney World, the holidays sweep in with sparkling lights, towering Christmas trees, and festive touches in every corner of our Walt Disney World parks and resorts. For guests arriving at Magic Kingdom in November, the transformation feels nearly instantaneous, but behind this changeover is a team… Continue reading How Ed, Head Decorator at Holiday Services, Creates Holiday Magic

July is National Culinary Arts Month, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at Walt Disney World, where world-class cuisine meets unforgettable storytelling. Behind every bite, our talented team of culinary Cast Members are creating exceptional dining experiences in our parks and resorts. Here’s how four extraordinary chefs are cooking up a little extra… Continue reading How Four Chefs Are Leading the Magic in Walt Disney World Kitchens

Our teams are thinking outside the orange! From bold new dishes to refreshing drinks, Flavors of Florida at Disney Springs is all about celebrating the Sunshine State with a creative twist. Come see (and taste!) how our talented culinary teams are reimagining this iconic fruit in ways you’ve never experienced before. Watch the video now on… Continue reading Disney Springs Flavors of Florida: Orange-Inspired Bites

Disney’s Character Warehouse at Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets is celebrating its 25th anniversary! To commemorate this special milestone, Debbie Hart, Vice President of Disney Springs and Lynne Latch, GM of Merchandise, visited the store to honor three heritage Cast Members, who have been with the store since opening day. Congratulations to the team on 25… Continue reading Cast Members at Disney’s Character Warehouse Celebrate 25 Years! 

GEO-82 is now open! Cast Members celebrated EPCOT’s new adults only lounge with a golden ribbon cutting and remarks from Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle, EPCOT Vice President Matt Simon, General Manager of EPCOT Food and Beverage Dave Kesting and our Walt Disney World Ambassadors. GEO-82 is located inside the iconic Spaceship Earth in… Continue reading GEO-82 Now Open at EPCOT!

Port Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras with the Magical Music of Disney Parade It’s all blue skies and sunshine down by the Sassagoula River at Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts, where Mardi Gras is in full swing! Cast Members sketched, handcrafted, and decorated 11 golf carts-turned-floats in celebration of the fun-filled holiday. Thanks to our amazing Cast… Continue reading Mardi Gras at Port Orleans

Everything POP! Shopping and Dining Reopens at Disney’s Pop Century Resort With a wave of colors and nostalgic decor, Everything POP! Shopping and Dining is officially reopen at Disney’s Pop Century Resort! This morning, Cast Members, who have been with the resort since its opening day in 2003, cut the multicolored ribbon and welcomed Guests… Continue reading Everything POP! Grand Reopening

Welcome to the New Island Tower Expansion! Aloha! The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is now open!   Cast Members got an early look at the new addition, exploring the tower’s new rooms, beautiful terrace gardens, and vibrant Polynesian artwork.    Thank you to all our Cast Members for bringing paradise to our Guests… Continue reading Island Tower Grand Opening

Game On! Cast Members Celebrate 27 Years of the Annual In-Service Open Challenge With colorful signs and cardboard cutouts in tow, hundreds of Cast Members rallied at Typhoon Lagoon last month to cheer on Walt Disney World and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort lifeguards as they showed off their lifeguarding and safety skills in the 27th… Continue reading Annual Lifeguard In-Service Open Challenge

Celebrating our Fort Wilderness Cast Members with Spook-tacular Fun! What’s this? What’s this? A spook-tacular celebration for our amazing Cast Members at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground! Cast Members celebrated the best of both holidays at this Nightmare Before Christmas-themed party, complete with a pumpkin decorating contest, personalized ornaments, and photo opportunities with the… Continue reading Fort Wilderness Cast Celebration