In a new video from Disney Parks, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle thanks guests and Cast Members for 50 years of magical memories at the resort, reciting some of Roy O. Disney’s words from Magic Kingdom’s opening. Cast Members in the video also show off their new 50th anniversary name tags, alongside clips of … Read more
In a special ceremony, Jeff Vahle, president of the Walt Disney World Resort, along with former resort president George A. Kalogridis, dedicated the Mickey and Minnie Fab 50 Character Statues to the more than 65,000 cast members of Walt Disney World. The handing out of Cast Member 50th Anniversary name tags was also completed with … Read more
George Kalogridis, former Walt Disney World President and 50-year Cast Member, has received a window dedication on Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom. Kalogridis is currently the President of Segment Development and Enrichment for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Current Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle announced the honor on Instagram. Vahle and Disney … Read more
The next member of the “Disney Fab 50” collection of character statues coming to Walt Disney World for its fiftieth anniversary has been announced… and it stars one fabulous feline! Direct from Wonderland, the Cheshire Cat will have a statue at the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle made the announcement on his … Read more
Cinderella Castle has received yet another exciting update in the Magic Kingdom in preparation for the resort’s 50th anniversary in October. Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shared on Instagram that a golden 50th medallion has been added overnight! The medallion rests in the spot where the clock is normally featured. It boasts a beautiful … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
With the news yesterday that EPCOT’s newest fireworks show, Harmonious, will debut on October 1st, President of the Walt Disney World Resort, Jeff Vahle, shared an update of his thoughts of the show via Instagram. “We are now 100 days from the start of The World’s Most Magical Celebration – and the debut of “Harmonious” … Read more
Walt Disney World Cast Members celebrated International Yoga Day this morning with a sunrise session in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. Sunrise yoga is a recurring event for Cast Members as part of a larger wellness program. Many Cast Members shared their photos on social media this morning. Walt Disney World Resort President … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle took to Instagram today to welcome the first batch of Disney College Program Cast Members after the program’s return. Today was truly an exciting moment, welcoming back the Disney College Program and celebrating the arrival of our newest Cast Members. It was energizing to meet with some of these … Read more
In a touching Instagram post, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle celebrated EPCOT Security Cast Member Joe Diaz. Diaz has been awarded the Disney Heroes Award, an honor only given to Cast Members who have saved a life or prevented serious injury. In December 2020, Diaz was on his way home from work when he … Read more
The President of Walt Disney World Resort, Jeff Vahle, posted on Instagram today showcasing Cast Members receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations at Heath Services facilities on site. Unite Here Local 362, a Cast Member union, recently announced Disney would be paying select Cast Members for receiving the vaccine. Jeff Vahle is pictured here in front of … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more
Taking over for Josh D’Amaro in May as President of Walt Disney World during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeff Vahle was tasked with navigating one of the few Disney Parks worldwide that have reopened in a time of much uncertainty for the tourism industry. Now, he’s taking time to reflect and set some … Read more
Ahead of the Fourth of July and the parks of Walt Disney World reopening, resort President Jeff Vahle paid a visit to the Magic Kingdom’s Flag Retreat ceremony. Vahle attended the ceremony, performed by two members Walt Disney World security, on the evening of July 2nd. In his Instagram post, Vahle remarked: I was honored … Read more