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We’re rounding up some of our FAVORITE Disney World videos from the past week or so and we are sharing them with YOU (yes, you, the one reading this right now!) in the hopes that we make your day a little more magical!
Not too long ago, we saw some Disney PhotoPass Cast Members testing out a new look.
Disney’s BoardWalk
As we made our way over to the BoardWalk Bakery for a sweet breakfast treat today, we noticed that the Cast Members there had also gotten a bit of a costume makeover!
Recently, we’ve seen a lot of Disney Cast Members retiring after long careers with the company.
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Last year, Executive Chef Bruno Vrignon retired after 38 years in EPCOT’s France Pavilion, and then Jim MacPhee, the Senior Vice President of Operations announced his retirement in December. Joe Rohde, legendary Imagineer and the lead designer of Disney’s Animal Kingdom also retired from the company less than two weeks ago after working with Disney for 40 years. Now, another one of Disney’s best Imagineers has announced his retirement for later this year — Kevin Rafferty.
Disney World Photopass photographers are some of our favorite Cast Members — after all, they capture many of our favorite moments at the parks!
The Child PhotoPass Opportunity
Now if you want to snap a pic with a Photopass photographer you may want to keep an eye out for some new outfits!
2020 was quite a unique year for everyone, including The Walt Disney Company.
Cinderella Castle
All of the Disney theme parks around the world temporarily closed for a period of time, and some have had to shut down again or have remained closed. Things have been tough for those in the community as well with many Cast Members having been furloughed or laid off, and so many dealing with loss due to the pandemic. But, in a time of difficulty, so many have also reached out to help others in need.
Disneyland has remained closed since March of this year, and it isn’t expected to reopen soon.
Buena Vista Street
With strict theme park guidelines from the California government and limited ICU availability in the state, Disneyland has been forced to keep its doors closed for months now. Midway through this closure, the resort got a new President. Take a look at his comments on taking up the mantle in one of the most challenging periods in Disneyland’s history.
Since the Disney World parks initially reopened in July 2020, more guests have recently begun making their way to the Resort.
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In November, Disney CEO Bob Chapek confirmed that the capacity at the parks had been increased from the initial reopening level of 25% up to 35% capacity.
It happens to the best of us: whether we’re aware of it or not, there are some bad Disney World habits that we’re all guilty of from time to time! That doesn’t mean that we can’t do our best to break them the next time we’re on vacation.
December crowds in Magic Kingdom
Here are a few of the worst Disney World habits that we need to break right this instant!
Cast Members from Disneyland Paris are helping spread holiday cheer to those in need!
Disneyland Paris ©Disney
Disneyland Paris is closed through the holiday season, but that hasn’t stopped Cast Members from making magic!
Whether it’s through water art, taking unique photos, or creating other special moments, Disney World Cast Members make magic every day for guests. But, with the global pandemic, park closures, furloughs, and ultimately layoffs, many Cast Members have been seriously impacted by all of the changes this year brought to the world.
Sidewalk Art
Many have joined together to support Cast Members in need. One union representing Disney many employees, Local 737, started a food bank that has distributed much-needed groceries to Cast Members and their families. Recently we shared that the food bank was getting dangerously close to shutting down due to a lack of supplies. But, the NBA Players Association is now stepping in to help!
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