AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
Cultural Representatives Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Chatting with a Cultural Representative is one of the coolest things about visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World. These cast members participate in a special one-year Disney International Program while helping to create authentic experiences for guests of the resort. They engage visitors in the diversity of their home countries through a … Cultural Representatives Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Bob Iger Appoints Disney’s First-Ever Chief Brand Officer
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, announced on Thursday that Asad Ayaz has been named the company’s first-ever Chief Brand Officer. In this newly created role reporting to Iger, Ayaz will be responsible for stewarding and elevating the Disney brand globally across the entire ecosystem of company touchpoints and consumer experiences. Ayaz will … Bob Iger Appoints Disney’s First-Ever Chief Brand Officer
Limited-Time Huckleberry Shake Debuts at Chicken Guy!
If you’ve had the chance to enjoy a milkshake at Chicken Guy!, you might already know that they are handmade to order and are typically only offered in a couple of flavors. Just in time for spring, the restaurant is offering the new Huckleberry Shake, made with creamy, hand-spun vanilla soft serve and mixed berry puree, topped … Limited-Time Huckleberry Shake Debuts at Chicken Guy!
Disney College Program Participants to Receive Pay Increase
On their Facebook page, the Disney College Program has announced that beginning June 4, 2023, all participants will be hired at $16 per hour. This is a $2 per hour increase in pay from the prior starting wage of $14 per hour. The post also states that the raise will apply not only to current … Disney College Program Participants to Receive Pay Increase
Disney Genie+ Sells Out for Third Time Easter Week
Disney Genie+, the fee-based planning assistant in Walt Disney World’s My Disney Experience app, has sold out for the third day this week. Of course, we’re just a few days from Easter Sunday, and the crowds are nearly as large as they are during Christmas week, so this may come as no surprise to many. … Disney Genie+ Sells Out for Third Time Easter Week
Walt Disney World Announces Return of New Annual Pass Sales
Walt Disney World announced Thursday morning that new annual pass sales are coming back! The Disney Incredi-Pass, Disney Sorcerer Pass and Disney Pirate Pass will resume new sales and can be purchased online beginning on April 20! The quantity of passes will be limited and passes, or a pass type, may become unavailable for purchase … Walt Disney World Announces Return of New Annual Pass Sales
Third Virtual Queue Opportunity Available Wednesday for TRON Lightcycle / Run
Walt Disney World has made a third Virtual Queue option to get a boarding group available for the TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction at Magic Kingdom for the first time. This is great news for guests attending Extended Evening Hours Wednesday night. According to the My Disney Experience app, the next queue opens Wednesday, April … Third Virtual Queue Opportunity Available Wednesday for TRON Lightcycle / Run
Walkway Between Shades of Green & Polynesian to Close Soon
Shades of Green, the Military Resort at Walt Disney World, has announced that the walkway between their hotel and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will close permanently on May 1, 2023. The World Drive Expansion Project is set to begin on that date between Shades of Green and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and the … Walkway Between Shades of Green & Polynesian to Close Soon
What Is Disney’s Virtual Queue and How Does It Work?
Over the last few years, whenever a new attraction has debuted in a Disney theme park, a Virtual Queue has been implemented instead of the typical standby line where guests simply walk up and wait to ride. The Virtual Queue allows guests to enjoy other attractions and experiences, or even a meal, while they virtually … What Is Disney’s Virtual Queue and How Does It Work?
Two Walt Disney World Restaurants Added to Michelin Guide
A Walt Disney World vacation doesn’t have to necessarily be all about theme parks and roller coasters. Oftentimes, adult-only visits to Disney are in order, especially when you want to experience a higher-end restaurant for a special occasion. If you consider yourself a foodie, you might be interested in knowing that two restaurants have joined … Two Walt Disney World Restaurants Added to Michelin Guide
