Walt Disney World guests are no strangers to construction walls. As new attractions and massive park updates keep rolling in, they’ve become part of the scenery in recent years. Still, something is a little unnerving about showing up one day and seeing fresh walls standing where they weren’t before. And this latest set? Even Cast Members have been caught off ...

One of the most exciting parts of a Walt Disney World vacation is meeting characters–and Disney just changed how guests can access their favorites. While attractions come and go, shut down and change, one thing that remains consistent at the theme parks is the many character meet and greets Disney offers. At the Walt Disney World Resort, guests can encounter ...

A Disney Resort will soon allow cast members to sleep on property. Disney Resort To Allow Cast Members To Sleep on Property They build the magic—but now, Disney is building something just for them. In a surprising and inspiring announcement, Shanghai Disney Resort has revealed plans for a brand-new, multi-functional residential community designed exclusively for its frontline Cast Members and ...

Disney fans have been buzzing about a behind-the-scenes update that cast members subtly hint at without making a big announcement. It all revolves around the Disability Access Service (DAS) and, more subtly, how guest interactions are shifting. DAS Validity Now Lasts a Full Year Over the past year, DAS has quietly been receiving some rather welcome updates. Initially, DAS passes ...

A mother recently reported a disturbing case of harassment from a Disney cast member. In the aftermath of the incident, the guest reached out to others on social media, wondering if she should report the employee’s behavior to Disneyland Resort management. Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort employ tens of thousands of cast members who make the magic happen ...

Last year, the Florida Legislature enacted House Bill 49, which allows teens to work more than 30 hours a week, after 11 p.m. on school days, and for more than six consecutive days. The bill was supported by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, which includes the Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. Disney World and Universal Studios ...

There’s no place like Disney for a dose of magic, but some parkgoers say one common cast member phrase is breaking the spell. Disney parks have evolved significantly since Disneyland’s 1955 debut, shifting from simple themed lands to massive, technology-driven destinations. Attractions have grown more immersive, incorporating cutting-edge animatronics, augmented reality, and interactive storytelling. Meanwhile, the guest experience has shifted ...

A lawsuit has been filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts following an alarming incident at Walt Disney World where a former employee was caught filming up the skirts of female guests at the Hollywood Studios theme park. The suit, filed on March 30, 2023, comes after an investigation revealed a disturbing pattern of voyeuristic behavior by former employee Jorge ...

In 2023, the Service Trades Council Unions, a collective of unions representing the thousands of cast members at the Walt Disney World Resort, won a much-deserved raise for Disney World employees. The new contract would raise most cast members’ salaries above $20 an hour by early 2024 and nearly $25 an hour by 2026. The people who make the magic at Walt ...

A Walt Disney World Resort guest faced backlash online this week after admitting to going on a tirade and reporting 27 Disney cast members to management. More than 70,000 cast members work throughout Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs, Disney Resort hotels, and the rest of Walt Disney World Resort. From housekeeping ...