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
Tag: Cast Member
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.,
Leadership Profile: Randy Garfield, WDW Executive Champion of Heart of Florida United Way
With the 2011 Heart of United Way campaign well underway at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney executive Randy Garfield is rallying the company’s more than 62,000 Cast Members to support their community by donating. Today, Garfield is the executive vice president of Worldwide Sales & Travel Operations for Disney Destinations
Revenge of the Disney Employee
I love these Ex Disney Cast Member videos from @sWooZ1e He tells the best stories and the narration is hilarious. This video talks about his last day at Disney World. Check it out. Make sure to click the link and watch the first one if you missed it. @sWooz1e When
Opening-Day Cast Members Mark 40 Years
Earlier this month, Disney cast members who were hired in 1971 gathered at Magic Kingdom Park for a photograph marking the 40th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. A photo of this group was first taken before the park opened in 1971, and was featured on the Oct. 15
Oldies But Goodies – What Brings Us Back, The Intangibles
In another article I covered the Tangible things; those you can see, feel touch, and do, but here I will look at the more subtle things that go to make up all that is Walt Disney World. Intangibles are those things that are there, you know they are there, you
Disney World Quick Tips – Enhance Your Disney Memories, Theme Your Photos
Lots of folks shoot hundreds of pictures on each visit to Walt Disney World. I’m even worse because I rarely take less than 1500 – 2000 shots every time. Rather than just taking pictures for the sake of taking them try to have a theme for each trip and carry