2018 was an exceptional year at Walt Disney World! As we celebrated Pandora – World of Avatar’s 1-year anniversary at Animal Kingdom, we were also welcoming a new land in Hollywood Studios – Toy Story Land. Among these highlights – ...

When I first became a Disney Cast Member and started my on-the-job training, I learned a lot of things that Cast Members should do. We’re taught the Four Keys (Safety, Courtesy, Show and Efficiency), the basics of our role, and ...

Many guests don’t even realize that there are a variety of different tours offered all of Walt Disney World.  The Family Magic Tour takes place at Magic Kingdom Park and is really more of a family scavenger hunt than a ...

One of my favorite things about working as a Cast Member at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was the unique backstage experiences (backstage is any area out of view of guests). As a cast member, you get to see a side of ...

When my mom and I decided to do a mother-daughter weekend in Walt Disney World, I knew that one of the main things she had to do was see the Happily Ever After fireworks. My mom hadn’t been to Disney ...

Early Morning Magic at Toy Story Land is a new ticketed event that gives exclusive access to Toy Story Land before the park opens to other guests along with breakfast for participants. We were there on opening day to check ...

While it’s only the first week of September, Halloween is well underway at Disney World. The very popular Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is one of the best ways to enjoy fall at Disney World. Based on our experience ...

Halloween in August? Yes, please and thank you! The first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party was held on August 17, 2018. We were there and enjoyed it immensely along with the rest of the sold-out crowd. Mickey’s Not So ...

As a cast member, you are taught many habits that aren’t needed at other “normal” jobs. For instance, there is a whole separate vocabulary that goes along with being a cast member (uniforms are “costumes,” and jobs are “roles”). You ...

Every day at Disney World is a special occasion. So, it’s probably hard to believe that Disney could amp it up even more, but they are expert at turning the volume up to 11 when it comes to special events. ...