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Walt Disney World Cast Members Wearing Pin Trading Lanyards for First Time Since 2020

January 29, 2023 Katie Francis

For the first time since March 2020, when Walt Disney World closed for the coronavirus pandemic, Cast Members were seen using pin trading lanyards. When … Read more

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Walt Disney World College Program Cast Member Marisia Burton Missing

January 3, 2023December 30, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

UPDATE: As of January 2, 2023, Marisia Burton has been found and is safe. Walt Disney World College Program Cast Member Marisia Burton is currently … Read more

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New Annual Passholder and Cast Member Merchandise Available at the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs

December 18, 2022 Justin Topa

D-Tech on Demand is offering a new selection of Annual Passholder and Cast Member merchandise inside the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs. Walt Disney World … Read more

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Cast Members Protest Low Working Wages Outside Walt Disney World

November 30, 2022 Madison Skowronski

Unionized Disney employees have rallied together in Kissimmee, by Walt Disney World Property, in support of a fair working wage. Cast Members are currently protesting … Read more

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Fundraiser and Live Virtual Telethon Raising Money for Citizens of Hollywood & Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Actress with Breast Cancer

June 17, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The Daily Pun 99 will be hosting a live virtual fundraiser for Jamie-Lyn Markos, an actress at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, on June 30 at … Read more

REVIEW: Minnie Vans Transportation Service Launches Through Lyft at Walt Disney World

Minnie Van Driver Position Now Open to Disney College Program Participants

April 14, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney College Program participants at Walt Disney World are now able to apply to be a Minnie Van driver when the service returns this summer. … Read more

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Walt Disney World Cast Members Having Trouble Getting Into Theme Parks

March 30, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Walt Disney World Cast Members are having trouble booking Park Passes to any of the four main theme parks this spring. Cast Members, like Annual … Read more

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Disneyland Cast Member Maynard Retiring After 28 Years

March 17, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Famous Disneyland Cast Member Maynard is retiring after 28 years at the resort to pursue creative endeavors. His final day will be April 1, 2022. … Read more

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Disneyland Cast Member Honored with Disney Heroes Award for Rescuing Driver From Car Accident

March 3, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Disneyland custodial Cast Member Ray Banales has been honored with the Disney Heroes Award after he bravely rescued the driver of a vehicle that swerved … Read more

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Masks Now Optional for Fully Vaccinated Walt Disney World Cast Members

February 17, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Starting today, masks are optional for fully vaccinated guests in most indoor locations at Walt Disney World. Though not previously announced, this policy update also … Read more

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Disney Parks Capacity Remains Limited Due to Shortage of Food & Beverage Staff and Entertainment Offerings

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Katie Francis

During today’s 2022 Q1 earnings call, Disney noted that the capacity of both Walt Disney World and Disneyland is still limited, but rather than due … Read more

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VIDEO: Lifeguard Cast Members Parody ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

January 28, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Lifeguard Cast Members at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort have created their own parody video of the record-breaking “Encanto” song, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” Watch … Read more

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Disney Faces Lawsuit For Discrimination and ADA Violations From Former Housekeeping Cast Member

January 21, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

A former housekeeping Cast Member is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, alleging he was unjustly fired and discriminated against, Katie Rice of the Orlando … Read more

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PHOTOS: Excavation Continues for Cast Member Entrance at Transportation and Ticket Center

December 11, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

A new Cast Member entrance is being constructed at the Transportation and Ticket Center, off Seven Seas Drive. Permits for the new entrance were filed back … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney College Program Participants Surprised with Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Roles

November 16, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney College Program has released a new video of participants finding out that they have been chosen for the opening team of Star Wars: Galactic … Read more

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Husband Honors Late Wife, Disneyland Resort Cast Member Who Was Victim of a Drunk Driver

October 26, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Fourteen months after his wife — a Disneyland Resort Cast Member — passed away, James Alvarez has paid tribute to her via a photoshoot with … Read more

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