Meg Crofton, has been with Disney since 1977, she started as a Marketing Manager. Meg has had a quite few roles in the Disney Corporation, her latest role is President of Disney Parks and Resorts for the U.S. and Europe. You might remember before her last role she was the
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Guest Assistance Card Program Update
We have been reporting about the changes coming on Oct. 9 to the Disability Assistance program. Many of us are not happy with this, but here are a few more details about the new program. They are modifying the current Guest Assistance Card program, which gives access to attractions for
Ambassadors Chosen to Share Walt Disney World Magic
Continuing a 47-year tradition created by Walt Disney himself, Walt Disney World Resort has selected two Cast Members to serve in the revered and sought-after role of Ambassadors. In a ceremony held today at Epcot, Tye Arnold and Rich Tamayo received their official ambassador pins as part of the announcement, which
Secrets of Hollywood Studios
Shhhh don’t tell anyone. It’s just between you and me. I have been a passholder for a few years and a Cast Member a few years ago. So in that time I have learned a few insider secrets that I thought you would appreciate. In case you missed our fun
Walt Disney Imagineering make significant appointment for upcoming Walt Disney World projects
According to WDWMagic.com, Walt Disney Imagineering has just completed an organizational reshuffle which appears to point to some significant activity at Walt Disney World in the near future. Kathy Magnum, a 30 year plus veteran at WDI who has most recently overseen the Cars Land project at Disneyland Resort, has
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Opens offering jobs to Central Floridians
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opened its doors for the first time yesterday as hundreds of Cast Members welcomed guests and community leaders from across Central Florida who shared in the historic moment. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort supported 800 jobs during construction and once completely open later this year,
More Than 300 Veterans Participate in Disney Career Expo as Part of Heroes Work Here Program
Hundreds of military heroes returning to civilian life learned valuable interviewing tips and resume writing techniques from Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort. Today’s career expo attracted more than 300 new veterans to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and was part of the Heroes Work Here initiative. Veterans also had
2012 Openings Announced for the New Fantasyland as Largest Expansion in Magic Kingdom History
“Fantasyland is a place where a very special kind of memory is made: where children just old enough to understand the moment come in contact with princesses and heroes and meet their most beloved friends,” said Meg Crofton, president, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations, United States and France. “We
Four Seasons Resort breaks ground at Walt Disney World Resort
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts kicked off construction of its luxury resort at Walt Disney World Resort today, in a groundbreaking ceremony with joint venture partners Silverstein Properties and Dune Real Estate. The 444-room resort will create about 2,000 construction jobs and hundreds of resort positions when open. “Travelers around
Second Harvest Food Bank’s Receives Early Holiday Gift from Disney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 5, 2011 – Before the first note of Sunday’s Candlelight Processional at Epcot, Walt Disney World announced a gift – to the tune of $30,000 – for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Kids Cafe. The program provides nutritious daily meals to more than 900 local children. Meg …
Disney VoluntEARS Participate in CANstruction Competition
Disney VoluntEARS recently participated in the 4th annual CANstruction Orange County competition. The team used nearly 5,400 cans of food to create “SEA the Difference a CAN Makes,” which featured Flounder and Sebastian from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Nearly 4,200 pounds of food including canned corn, black beans and juice
Magic Kingdom Marks 40th Anniversary
Magic Kingdom Park celebrated its 40th anniversary yesterday with a special celebration that featured a procession of Disney characters, a group singalong and more. The festivities began right at the park’s entrance, where yesterdays guests received commemorative 40th anniversary buttons and park maps. At 10 a.m., a line of more
Walt Disney World Marks its 40th Anniversary Primed for an Exciting Future
Anchored by the Mouse “who started it all,” Walt Disney World Resort marked its 40th anniversary Saturday with a gala procession fronted by characters parading up Main Street, U.S.A. to a colorful celebration in front of Cinderella Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald, Pluto and all their pals waved
Disney Cast Members Raise Funds, Heart Rate for Great Cause
More than 1,100 Cast Members from Walt Disney World Resort awoke before sunrise on a recent Saturday for the Orlando Start! Heart Walk. They laced up their walking shoes to show support for the American Heart Association and help raise more than $47,000 for research and education to help fight
