On Jan. 2, Guest Relations cast member J’Amy Pacheco was featured in The Wall Street Journal for participating in the groundbreaking Disney Aspire program, which covers 100 percent of tuition up front for hourly cast members to pursue an education. Disney is investing $150 million over five years in the education investment program. J’Amy recently […]
Students from Savanna High School in Anaheim visited the Disneyland Resort to learn what it is like to be a cast member on the first day. The opportunity, which included a mock orientation, was part of a workplace mentorship program that provides high school students with mentors who work at the Disneyland Resort, in partnership […]
For four years, the Disneyland Resort has supported the American Indian Chamber of Commerce scholarship program. This year, the Resort made a $10,000 donation during the chamber’s Native American Heritage Month commemorative luncheon at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, where seven students were awarded scholarships. “The Disneyland Resort has really changed Indian country, and […]
Well known for his YouTube channel, with nearly 3 million subscribers, Todrick Hall revisited his Disney roots on October 9 by hosting a question-and-answer session with nearly 100 Disneyland Resort entertainment cast members. Todrick began his career as an entertainer performing in Disney’s Hollywood Studios production of “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage.” […]
In the spirit of Día de los Muertos at Disney California Adventure, the Disneyland Resort invited families from Big Brothers Big Sisters, Project Access and Anaheim Union High School District’s Advancement Via Independent Development (AVID) program to enjoy Plaza de la Familia. Disneyland Resort Diversity Resource Group, Hispanic Organization for Leadership Advancement and Allies (HOLA), […]
Giving back is a priority in my life, so I serve on the Governing Board of Directors for Big Brother Big Sisters of Orange County. Whether through financial support or simply getting involved in the community through organizations like Big Brother Big Sisters, it’s important that we give back to others. I know my life has […]