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Duo of Disney Dreamers Step into the Role of a Lifetime
2019-2020 Walt Disney World Resort Ambassador team is selected to represent more than 74,000 Cast Members during an era of unprecedented growth and development. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Sept. 27, 2018— Walt Disney World is a place where dreams come true… and today, for two very special Cast Members, just that happened when […]
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Cast Members Approve Disney Offer to Raise Starting Pay to One of the Highest Entry-Level Wages in the U.S. Service Industry
Fifty percent pay increase brings starting wages to $15 an hour by 2021 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Sept. 6, 2018 – With unanimous support from union leaders, Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort today overwhelmingly ratified a five-year contract that sets them on the path to $15 an hour starting wage by 2021, representing one of the highest entry-level wages within the […]
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Groundbreaking education investment program coming to Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Aug. 22, 2018—The Walt Disney Company is proud to introduce a groundbreaking new education investment program—all to help make its Cast Members’ education and career dreams come true. With an initial investment of $50 million, this comprehensive program will make it easier for eligible Walt Disney World Resort hourly Cast Members […]
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Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members help make Central Florida teachers’ school supply wish lists a reality
Disney Cast Members donate more than $200,000 worth of school supplies and over 1,800 VoluntEAR hours during the annual Back-to-School Supply Drive. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17 2018 — It’s a “whole new year” for Central Florida students—and with a little help from Disney Cast Members, their school year will be shining, shimmering and splendid! Over the past month, Walt Disney […]
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Thirty-five local students and children of Cast Members among 2018 Disney Scholars
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 2, 2018—From aspiring biochemical engineers and mathematicians to music education teachers and nurses, the local high school seniors selected as 2018 Disney Scholars promise to shape the future of tomorrow through their exceptional character, compassion and commitment. This year, 35 local students and children of Walt Disney World Resort Cast […]
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Disney Cast Members celebrate International Yoga Day in front of Cinderella Castle
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. June 21, 2018—As the sun rose over Cinderella Castle this morning, more than 1,000 Cast Members eagerly flexed, stretched and posed during a one-of-a-kind yoga session to celebrate International Yoga Day. From downward dog to mountain pose, Cast Members from all areas of Walt Disney World Resort arrived before dawn to […]
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Disney celebrates Disney VoluntEARS of the Year during its 35th anniversary of volunteerism
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 11, 2018 – From handcrafted crocheted caps to helping teachers shop for school supplies for the upcoming school year, this year’s top Disney VoluntEARS contributed thousands of hours of service—and a whole lot of pixie dust—to Central Florida. Recipients of the of the Disney VoluntEAR of the Year, VoluntEAR Team of the Year and VoluntEAR Family of […]
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On with the show! Disney expands musical theatre support to more Central Florida schools in 2018-2019 school year
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 23, 2018—Hundreds of Central Florida students filled the stage and stepped into the spotlight as they took a final bow from the Walt Disney Theater stage at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts—the grand finale of their Disney Musicals in Schools program journey. The students recently completed the 17-week immersive […]
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Check out the latest issue of MouseMail, celebrating the expansion of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
In this issue, we’re sharing stories of Disney’s impact in Central Florida with news of the new lands coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well as recognition for local students making a difference in our community: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge coming late fall 2019 to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. First Look: Inside Toy Story Land, coming June […]
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Local students make big impact as Disney Dreamers and Doers Shining Stars
Disney selects fifteen Shining Stars for truly showcasing what it means to both “dream” and “do” LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. May 7, 2018— As one fifth grader was walking to lunch, she noticed her school’s cafeteria helpers sitting on a curb to eat their own lunches. Right then, she decided she would host a fundraiser […]