This summer has been full of dancing, playing, and unleashing our inner child, and it’s all thanks to the incredible Resorts Cast Members who put the “cool” in Cool Kid Summer. Cast Members at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge came together to reflect on the fun, energy and magic they’ve created all season long by writing down their favorite Cool Kid Summer moments to share with Cast a

At Walt Disney World, the magic often begins before Guests go on their first ride or meet their favorite character. It often starts with a smile, a sticker or a warm “welcome home” from a Resort Themed Greeter. These Cast Members go above and beyond to make every interaction special – walking alongside Guests instead of simply pointing the way, offering personalized tips and heartfelt welcomes, and turning simple hellos and goodbyes into memories that last a lifetime. This y

At Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter, there’s something special in the background that Guests don’t always notice right away: a collection of rocks, each with its own story. One of those stories belongs to Shelly, a bartender at Mardi Grog’s, and Tyler, a Resort Front Desk Service Advisor who used to visit as a little kid long before he ever wore a nametag. How did the rock collection begin? Shelly: “Years ago, a family was sitting at the bar and as we were cha

After the two-week anxiety bender called hosting your family for the holidays, I spent this past weekend binge-watching my comfort shows...