Cast Members Surprise Local Seniors With Easter Lilies

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

Easter is such a special time at Walt Disney World. Spring is in the air and typically the parks are decorated with bright colors and lots of stunning flowers! With the current closure of the parks due to COVID-19, Disney is making the most of the many Easter Lilies they had planned to use this season. Check out the details below from DisneyParksBlog:

Cast members at Walt Disney World Resort are keeping the Disney magic alive with impactful acts of kindness. Ahead of the Easter holiday, 200 local seniors received a special surprise with their Meals on Wheels delivery –  Easter lilies donated by Walt Disney World.

The story behind this magical moment begins with a cast member, Michelle Giger Rohrmann, who manages the nursery where the flowers were grown. Michelle and her team realized that with Walt Disney World temporarily closed, the lilies intended for springtime decorations in our parks and resorts could still spread joy.

The flowers were gifted to the Osceola Council on Aging and added to Meals on Wheels deliveries near Walt Disney World. Each Easter lily has now found a new home with local elderly residents who are practicing social distancing during this time. While reflecting on her team’s efforts, Michelle said, “I’m glad that they are able to be enjoyed by these folks. I hope this will be a bright spot in their day.”

For Michelle and her fellow horticulture cast members, the Easter lilies hold a deeper meaning of coming together as a community in hopes of a brighter tomorrow: “To me, the lily is really symbolic of springtime – after a long, hard winter, the first thing to pop up is a lily. It’s a good representation of how we’ll come out of this together. We’ll pull through this. Better days are on their way.”

Though these flowers won’t be making their way into our parks and resorts this spring, they will still serve as a hopeful reminder that life continues to bloom and grow for seniors in the Greater Orlando community.

All River Cruises Suspended Through June

Posted on by Mathew Corn Uncategorized

After cancelling most trips through May due to concerns over the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Adventures by Disney has now suspended all river cruises through June.

The following announcement was sent to all Adventures by Disney guests and their travel agents:

With the wellbeing of our Guests and Guides as our top priority and in line with direction from health experts and government officials, Adventures by Disney along with AmaWaterways has decided to suspend June River Cruises and the associated Escape trips. All impacted guests and travel agents will be contacted by Adventures by Disney.

Cancelled Trips:

  • Rhine River Cruise: 6/14/20
  • Rhine River Cruise: 6/28/20
  • Rhone River Cruise: 6/11/20
  • Seine River Cruise: 6/11/20
  • Danube River Cruise: 6/20/20
  • Danube River Cruise: 6/27/20
  • Amsterdam Escape: 6/21/20
  • Budapest Escape: 6/25/20
  • Paris Escape: 6/9/20
  • Paris Escape: 6/18/20
  • Amsterdam Escape: 7/5/20

This also includes all Alaskan Wonders cruise packages booked in conjunction with Disney Cruise Line due to new regulations from the Canadian government not allowing any ship with more than 500 passengers to dock in any Canadian port until July 1, at the earliest.

Norway & Germany Cultural Representative Programs Now Accepting Applications For Positions Starting In August

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

If Disney Internships & Programs’ recent announcement regarding temporary suspensions had you a little concerned, you are not alone. Alas, have no fear… the show will go on! Disney Careers is now accepting submissions for their highly-acclaimed Norway Cultural Representative Program and Germany Cultural Representative Program at the EPCOT World Showcase. Throughout this one-year work experience, participants are afforded the opportunity to share their culture and customs with visitors from all over the world. Positions are scheduled to start between August and November 2020, however do note that this is not indicative of a potential reopening date.

There are eight independent participant companies that have contracts with Disney, selected for the exceptional talents that they offer from their home countries. Cultural Representatives working in these areas are employees of the Operating Participant company. However, they are still considered a part of Disney International Programs.

Norway Cultural Representative Program

Basic Qualifications:

  • To be eligible to apply, you MUST:
  • Speak English fluently.
  • Be at least 18 years of age to apply.
  • Be able to authentically represent Norway.
  • Be receptive to Disney Look guidelines.
  • Be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays and overtime.

Additional Information:

  • Applicants will be required to upload their Resume/CV and Cover Letter for this job application.
  • Cast Members will earn an hourly rate of pay starting at $13.00 per hour depending on the role they are selected to perform.
  • Positions start between August and November 2020.

Germany Cultural Representative Program

Basic Qualifications:

  • To be eligible to apply, you MUST:
  • Speak English fluently.
  • Be at least 18 years of age to apply.
  • Be able to authentically represent Germany.
  • Be receptive to Disney Look guidelines.
  • Be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays and overtime.

Additional Information:

  • Note: Applicants will be required to upload their Resume/CV and Cover Letter for this job application.
  • Cast Members will earn an hourly rate of pay starting at $13.00 per hour depending on the role they are selected to perform.
  • Positions start between August and November 2020.

Science Behind Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster From Home

Posted on by Mathew Corn Hollywood Studios

Are you ready to ROCK?! If you like thrills, look no further than the popular Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The speed, the loops, the music… it’s an easy fan favorite! Since we aren’t able to ride in this stretch-limo of a coaster right now, we might as well have a little fun exploring the science behind it! Check out the details and special activity below from DisneyParksBlog:

Have you always wanted to learn how roller coasters work? For Disney Mechanical Engineers, Angel and Josh, it was their curiosity at a young age in STEM-based subjects where they found their passion for roller coasters. Angel and Josh work behind-the-scenes at Disney and had the opportunity to put their math, science and engineering skills into action on one of Disney’s fastest coasters – Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

You may have always wondered how the super stretch limo launches down the alleyway and into the gravity building where the coaster twists and turns. In just a matter of seconds, the car travels up to 60 mph, and Angel and Josh tell us about the science behind it all! Check out the video below for a lesson in magnets and how they are used to propel this extreme coaster to extreme speeds.

While so many families are virtually learning right now, we thought this was the perfect time to share an activity to use during your next at-home science class. Using the instructions below and a few materials, you can apply the lessons learned from Angel and Josh to create a model roller coaster launch system right at home.

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Add Disney Virtual Backgrounds To Online Video Chats

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

With many of us at home, video conferencing has become a favorite way to connect with co-workers, classmates, friends and family.  Now, you can add a touch of Disney magic to your online video chats with a new series of virtual backgrounds featuring Disney Parks locations from around the world. Check out the backgrounds and details below from DisneyParksBlog:

The virtual backgrounds allow you to get creative and transform the backdrop of your home office, living room or bedroom to a favorite location from our parks and resorts.  Virtual backgrounds include:

It’s easy to add a Disney Parks background to your next video chat.  Simply right-click on the image and save it to your computer. Then, follow the conferencing platform’s instructions to add Disney magic to your video conferencing.  

Visit www.DisneyMagicMoments.com for more fun and engaging Disney content, stories and resources.