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Brittany is a New England-based writer focused on the history of the Walt Disney World Resort. She is the author of "Red, White, and Disney: The Myths and Reality of American History at the Walt Disney World Resort," and "Brittany Earns Her Ears."

Disney Ambassadors Receive New Alumni Name Tags

You may recall seeing special pins worn on the nametags of Disney Ambassadors to represent their home park. (Disney Cast Members can also be spotted with pins showing how many years they have worked for the company.) Now, for the first time ever, Disney Ambassador alumni will be recognized with their very own nametags inspired by the pins worn during ...

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Cast Members at Hong Kong Disneyland Create Magic During the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive

The Walt Disney Company is giving back this holiday season with the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive in collaboration with Toys for Tots. The drive kicked off earlier this winter with the gift of a $500,000 donation to Marine Toys for Tots, and now Disney Cast Members and VoluntEARS from around the world are supporting this initiative to bring some extra ...

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Bob Iger Joins KABC in Los Angeles as a Guest Weatherman

Did you know former Disney CEO Bob Iger began his media career as a weatherman? In 1973, the now renowned businessman was just starting his career in media and entertainment on a cable news station in New York, where he reported the weather each morning. Iger was only 23 years old when he worked his short career as a weatherman, ...

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“Tale of the Lion King” Returns to Disney California Adventure in 2022

More live entertainment is returning to the Disneyland Resort in the new year and we can’t wait! Live entertainment is a staple of any Disneyland Resort experience, and since the parks’ closures at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we have seen a slow return to live performances around Disney parks on both coasts. This holiday season boasts ...

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“Celebrate Gospel!” Returns to Disneyland in 2022

Live entertainment is returning to Disney parks around the world, and we love to see it! The Disney Parks Blog just shared the news that additional live entertainment is set to return to the Disneyland Resort in 2022, and we cannot wait! The returning entertainment Guests can expect to take in early next year follows this holiday season’s packed lineup ...

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Newly Redesigned Baby Care Center Opens in the Magic Kingdom

If you have little ones coming with you on your next trip to the Magic Kingdom, we have some welcome news- The Magic Kingdom just revamped the park’s Baby Care Center! Baby Care Centers at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks are extremely helpful for parents of infants and toddlers as they allow them to find all kinds ...

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Disney’s Be Well Provides a Dog Snuggle Break to Disneyland Cast Members

It is no secret that Disneyland Resort Cast Members work hard, and they have worked even harder through so many unexpected challenges throughout the resort’s reopening. Disney’s Be Well program helps support Cast Members in both their physical and mental health through Cast Member exclusive events and offerings throughout the year, and one of the latest events for Disneyland Resort ...

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Cast Members at the Disneyland Resort Support the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive

The Disney Ultimate Toy Drive is now underway for this year’s holiday season with Cast Members and Guests from around the world supporting the drive to ensure children and families in need have a magical holiday. The toy drive, which kicked off with a $500,000 donation toward Marine Toys for Tots is an annual tradition for the Walt Disney Company ...

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Walt Disney World Cast Members Give Back During the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive

Disney Ultimate Toy Drive Walt Disney World Cast Members

Disney Cast Members and VoluntEARS around the world are giving back this holiday season by participating in the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive. The Disney Ultimate Toy Drive kicked off earlier this holiday season in collaboration with Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products destinations and teams with a $500,000 donation to Marine Toys for Tots. The program works to ensure that children ...

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Shop for Bowe’s Signature Candles Inside Disney’s Days of Christmas at Disney Springs

Shopping for the holidays this winter at Disney Springs? Be sure to stop at Disney’s Days of Christmas to pick up handcrafted and personalized ornaments and holiday decor featuring favorite Disney characters, attractions, and more, and new to the shop, check out Bowes Signature Candles! Bowes Signature Candles has a brand new location inside Disney Springs’ go-to holiday shop, so ...

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