Cast members will often go above and beyond the call of duty to make your Disney vacation wonderful. Whether you’ve received an unexpected room upgrade, a complimentary dessert, were given extra help while in a pickle, or were just handed some surprise fast passes, a simple spoken “Thank you” is always appreciated. But have you
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Disney hopes to automate Character Meet and Greets
I for one love the Disney Photo Pass Photographers. They are very helpful, creative, and most have great personalities that really love what they do. When I read this article today it felt very unpersonal and cold which to me is not what the Disney Magic is about. According to
Disney Cast Members to be Outfitted with iPads
Disney has begun outfitting Cast Members with ipads as they test the new next gen FASTPASS system. As we reported here earlier, the new system will allow guests to schedule FASTPASS windows before their vacation begins. Guests that have been selected will receive a FASTPASS card embedded with an RFID chip and
How to Tour the Parks – Visiting the Magic Kingdom in a Wheelchair Part 2
Today we are looking at the attractions in Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. If you missed part one you can find it here for information on Adventureland, Frontierland, and Liberty Square. Fantasyland it’s a small world it’s a small world has a different entrance for wheelchair users. It is located next to the
Walt Disney World Donates $5.7 Million Donation to Florida United Way
Walt Disney World, through a corporate matching gift from The Walt Disney Company Foundation and a hefty donation from Cast Members, announced a $5.7 million contribution to Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) to the surprise of an audience of community leaders, volunteers and nonprofit organizations at a special ”All-Star” celebration on April
Disney World Fastpass 101
There seems to be a lot of confusion lately over Disney World Fast Pass. With the new enforcement rule on FastPasses to how to even use them. I thought this might be a good time to go over all the details in one post so we are all on the
Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t lose you kids
Close your eyes with me for a moment and envision a perfect day at the Magic Kingdom. It’s a beautiful June day filled with sunshine and the parks are a bit crowded. You have just experienced Disney magic at its finest, and have gone on many rides and attractions with
American Federation of Musicians Ratifies New Labor Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort
Members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Local 389, have voted to approve a new labor agreement with Walt Disney World Resort that extends through June 2018. Walt Disney World Resort’s new agreement with the AMF, Local 389 includes: Guaranteed pay raises for cast members each of the next
“Disney Look” Policy Revised for Cast Members: Beards Allowed
It was announced today by Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Garcia via Twitter that the strict “Disney Look” policy that all cast members must abide by has been revised once again. Cast members will now be allowed to don beards while onstage. Several years ago Disney revised their original “look” by allowing
Disney World Quick Tips – Pin Trading
Pins, Pins, Pins. No matter where you visit in Walt Disney World, you will be exposed to the whirlwind that is Pin Trading. What is Pin Trading, you ask? Pin Trading is one of the biggest crazes down in Disney World. It is fun, interactive, and great for finding unique
Wheelchair Friendly Attractions – Journey into Imagination
Another wheelchair friendly attraction at Walt Disney World is Journey Into Imagination at the Imagination! Pavilion in Epcot’s Future World. This attraction has a special ride vehicle that allows you to stay in your wheelchair. When you are in the queue just let the Cast Members know you would like to
Disney VoluntEARS Dress Up Holidays for Local Children
For more than 20 years, Vernell Erkins has volunteered her time for a tradition that makes the holidays brighter for more than 1,000 local children. Erkins is one of hundreds of Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort who outfit teddy bears in a variety of costumes, for youngsters to
UNITE HERE Local 11 Members Ratify Five-Year Agreement with Disneyland Resort
By an overwhelming majority, UNITE HERE Local 11 members at the Disneyland Resort ratified a new, mutually beneficial, five-year collective bargaining agreement that was supported by both union leadership and the company. The contract will be in effect through January 2017, and applies to the union’s 2,100 workers at the
Eleven Couples to Say ‘I Do’ at Disney World Resort on 11/11/11
When Melanie LaValley and Eric Gocinski met in 2008 as Cast Members while working at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, little did they know that one day they’d be meeting face-to-face again at Walt Disney World…but this time, at the altar for their fairy tale wedding. The soon-to-be-wed pair, of Orlando, Fla.,
