The Disney cast member name tag is much more than a simple form of ID. It tells onlookers the wearer’s hometown, if they speak languages other than English, how long they’ve worked for the company, and can illustrate any awards they’ve won. The highest honor that cast members can achieve at the Disney Parks is The Walt Disney Legacy Award, showcased to guests with the now-iconic blue name badge.
This global recognition program debuted in 2011, and is awarded to those who dream, create, and inspire their fellow cast members to go above and beyond the call of duty to deliver Disney magic.
How the Disney Legacy Awards works
- To qualify for this worldwide recognition program, cast members must meet certain job performance markers, emulating the words “Dream, Create and Inspire”. The ideal candidate goes above and beyond every day, improves their work environment and continuously inspires others.
- Fellow cast members nominate their co-workers for the award.
- Nominations are then sent to a local panel consisting of executives, leaders and other cast members to select the annual winners.
- The nominated cast members are only notified if they are chosen to receive the award – what a nice surprise!
There are thousands of cast members worldwide, but less than 1% hold the honor of being selected as recipient of the Walt Disney Legacy Award. Next time you see a cast member with their blue Legacy name tag, be sure to congratulate them and learn their story! Have you noticed the blue name tags in the parks?
