Rona Kay, manager of the Disneyland Hotel, was named “Outstanding Manager of the Year” by the American Hotel & Lodging Association for her leadership at the Stars of Industry Awards. The American Hotel & Lodging Association created the Stars of the Industry awards program more than 40 years ago to honor lodging employees and properties […]
Disneyland Hotel Guest Service Manager Erin Hoover was named one of 30 “Emerging Leaders” by the California Travel Association for her leadership in the workplace and in the community. The award recognizes driven hospitality leaders under the age of 30 for their contributions to the industry. Hoover, who leads approximately 50 cast members during any […]
Mike Larson, the third-most tenured cast member at the Disneyland Resort, has worked in Custodial Guest Services for 50 years – and he has no plans to retire. Larson remembers seeing Walt Disney inside Disneyland park on several occasions, noting the excitement of the cast members when Walt Disney was in the park. In […]
Disneyland Resort Public Relations Manager Norma Perez was named a 2014 Latina of Influence by “Hispanic Lifestyle” for her dedication to the Hispanic community. Perez was honored for building strong relationships with Hispanic media and supporting numerous cultural celebrations at the Disneyland Resort, as well as her community outreach. Perez provides pro bono communications […]
While Disneyland Resort guests are fast asleep, hundreds of the more than 1,500 third shift cast members are busily preparing the theme parks, hotels and Downtown Disney District for the next day. On March 5, third shift cast members were treated to a superhero-themed celebration as a tribute to their nighttime dedication. The event […]
Building on a rich history of creating memorable experiences that bring families together, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts hosted nearly 60 nonprofit organizations from across the country at the Disneyland Resort last week for “Discover Together,” a two-day symposium focused on how adults can make a difference in children’s lives by spending meaningful time with […]