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The 6 Coolest Disney Cast Member Jobs

Jobs at Disney's theme parks are highly sought-after, but some are more attractive than others. Here are 6 jobs that carry the "cool factor".

Use the Force, Mickey: What's Happening With Star Wars at Disney's Theme Parks?

The world of Tomorrow set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away? It’s possible to varying degrees, according to a lot of folks in the Disney Parks sphere. Imagine, after all, Disneyland’s Tomorrowland. After an unsuccessful and quickly-reversed attempt to give the land Disneyland Paris’

Back to the Future: The History of Tomorrowland at Disney's Theme Parks

It’s often referred to simply as “The Tomorrowland Problem.” Imagineers from the 1950s on have struggled with the simple flaw inherent in the very concept of Tomorrowland: eventually, “tomorrow” becomes “today.” In the years following Disneyland’s 1955 opening, Tomorrowland – one of the park’s five

Universal Rises: The Changing Tide in Orlando - Part Three

Universal Orlando is relentless. In the last 15 years, it has redefined itself among theme park enthusiasts. In Part Two of this series , we explored Universal's recipe for growth and success. No longer does it operate single-day, barely-themed studios parks full of flat facades and rides themed to

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (January 11, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of January 5, 2014. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: Back on December 18, 2013 Disney’s Animal Kingdom forever discarded the old fashion paper FastPasses in favor of the new and supposedly improved FastPass+ (don

The Top 5 Things Disney Cast Members Are NOT Allowed To Do

Cast Member positions at Disney theme parks are highly sought-after. However, once employed, Cast Members must stick to some pretty strict guidelines. For Disney, it's all about maintaining a great "guest experience". Since the early days of Disneyland, when Walt Disney himself walked the streets of

Walt Disney World Photo Update: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, New Bus Stops and Polynesian Resort

It’s a New Year and what better way to celebrate 2014 than a photo update from the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Magic Kingdom Bus Stops: In December of 2013, new bus stops opened at the Magic Kingdom and it is a huge expansion. I bet the bus stops triumph New Fantasyland as the largest

Unbuilt Disney: The Great Muppet Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Take a look at a never-built parody of the Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios, which would have starred Jim Henson's Muppets.

The 5 Strangest Cast Member Jobs at Disney Theme Parks

Disney's theme parks can be a magical place to work. Sometimes, though, the roles available can be a little unusual... Over the years, Cast Members at Disneyland, Walt Disney World and the company's overseas resorts have been handed some pretty unusual tasks. Over time, some of these have been

The Magical Bucket List #5: Stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite at Disney's Magic Kingdom

It's arguably the world's most exclusive hotel room - take a virtual look around the Cinderella Castle Suite at the Magic Kingdom, then learn how you too could stay there.

Photos: Holidays around Walt Disney World

Happy Holidays everyone! Here are a few photos from around Walt Disney World that are merry and bright. Magic Kingdom The Magic Kingdom goes all out for the holidays. Tomorrowland New Fantasyland is nicely decorated with themed garland. Jingle Cruise! The homemade garland is neat. Epcot All of the

5 Amazing Disney Inventions That Changed Theme Parks Forever

Take a look at 5 of the very best inventions by Walt Disney Imagineering.

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