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Photos: Hurricane preparations taking place at the Walt Disney World monorail hotels

Local resident and friend of the DIS, Linda Andrews, sent us photos of the Walt Disney World resorts preparing the grounds for Hurricane Matthew to make its way past Central Florida.  All photos were taken the afternoon of Thursday, October 6.  The theme parks closed at 5:00pm that night and remained closed Friday, October 7. … Photos: Hurricane preparations taking place at the Walt Disney World monorail hotels

It’s All in a Name…Tag

Employees of the Walt Disney Company wear a variety of costumes, hair pieces, shoes, and accessories depending on the role they hold. All employees have one item in common, though. They all wear the same name tag. Any cast member, from the Captain of a cruise ship to a food service cook, wears the iconic … It’s All in a Name…Tag