Following an agreement with the Walt Disney Company and Cast Member unions, hourly wages for Walt Disney World Cast Members has been raised to $15 as of today, October 5, 2021. The union agreement covered incremental raise increases resulting in $15/hour wage however this initial agreement is set to expire in 2022. It is believed that unions will soon be ...

Did you know that October 4th through 10th is World Space Week? Officially defined as “an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition,” World Space Week is recognized by more than 95 nations across the globe. At Walt Disney World Resort, EPCOT is unquestionably the most obvious Park of choice to ...

As someone who has always been quite heat sensitive, I’ve spent a lot of time figuring out ways to stay cool on my trips. Because of my family’s schedule, we often find ourselves travelling to Walt Disney World during Summer vacation- and at the peak of Summer heat in Florida. We’ve found some strategies that legitimately make exploring the parks ...

The magic that makes a Walt Disney World vacation truly special really does come from its Cast Members! Disney Cast Members work incredibly hard to create happiness every day so you can have memories that last a lifetime, and we always recommend leaving a compliment for them whenever you can so their efforts can be recognized. Now Disney has made ...

I’m so glad you’re back for “Part Two” of my 50 reflections on why Disney has my heart! I hope it’s bringing up some fond thoughts and memories for you, too!  Read on for the rest of my 50 personal reflections on why Disney means so much to me. If you haven’t ready “Part One“, be sure to check that ...

Thinking of going to a Disney theme park while you’re pregnant?  You may have to make some modifications to your trip, but you can still have a safe and enjoyable time as a pregnant park guest! It’s all about managing your expectations and planning ahead to make sure you stay comfortable during your Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation. Here ...

The anticipation for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World has been somewhat clouded by uncertainty, scaled-back plans, and, oh yeah- a global pandemic. It hasn’t been the easiest time to be a Disney fan. The negativity around getting rid of FastPass, debates over whether staying on site is still worth it, and the feeling that many families are getting ...

Guests will valid admission to Disney theme parks for today received push notifications through the My Disney Experience app alerting them that Park Hopping access to the Magic Kingdom would be unavailable for the rest of the day as Cast Members continue to manage crowds in the park. Park Hopping is still available at the other three Walt Disney World ...

“The Most Magical Celebration on Earth” kicked off today for the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort with lots of classic Disney magic, high (and then low) crowds in the theme parks, surprise freebies, new food and entertainment, and largely mixed reviews from Guests. Let’s unpack what the celebration has been like so far… The 50th anniversary of ...

Some of the biggest news to come out of the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort so far is the event-specific merchandise we’re seeing! Disney Guests are loving the Vault Collection merchandise, which is now available in the Magic Kingdom at the Main Street Cinema and at the Marketplace Co-op in Disney Springs (plus in a limited selection ...