Disneyland Resort cast members are well known for their incredible commitment and passion. Recently, two were highlighted for their achievements. Merchandise Special Events’ Martha Blanding was featured in an AOL segment called “Lifers,” in which she talked about her career growth during 47 years with Disney. Martha started at Disneyland Resort as a tour guide […]
From building playgrounds to packing military care packages and providing meals for the local community, the Disney VoluntEARS program is celebrating 35 years at the Disneyland Resort and 10 million hours of volunteer service around the world. Disney VoluntEARS at the Disneyland Resort have collected more than 400,000 toys for Toys for Tots, packed over […]
On May 31, 2018, the Disneyland Resort announced that it has proposed a wage offer that includes an increase to minimum rates of 36 percent over the three-year span of the contract. This would put its Master Services cast members at $15 per hour by 2020, two years ahead of California’s minimum wage. The offer […]
The Walt Disney Company has once again placed high on Fortune’s list of “World’s Most Admired Companies,” ranking No. 1 in the entertainment industry and No. 6 overall for 2018. This marks Disney’s sixth consecutive year in the top 10. Fortune partnered with global management consulting firm Korn Ferry to compile the annual rankings. The study looked […]
The Walt Disney Company announced more than 125,000 Disney employees will receive a $1,000 cash bonus, and it will make an initial investment of $50 million in a new and ongoing education program specifically designed to cover tuition costs for hourly employees. The two initiatives are a result of the recently enacted tax reform. With […]
Michael Colglazier will become president and managing director of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ Asia Pacific Operation, effective March 5. For the past five years, Colglazier has served as president of the Disneyland Resort, where he led a workforce of 30,000 cast members, oversaw the successful 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration and drove the resort’s record business performance […]