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Walt Disney World Resort Looks to Fill 1,200 Jobs through Online Job Fair

The Walt Disney World Resort has more than 1,200 job openings and they're hosting an online summer job fair through May 31 to fill the positions.

The open positions include jobs at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, two water parks, the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Downtown Disney, and the resort hotels.

2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Ends with Inaugural Castaway Cay Challenge

A new race has been added as a tropical finish to the 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

The Castaway Cay Challenge is a joint venture between runDisney and Disney Cruise Line and gives runners a chance to finish their Marathon Weekend with a 5K on Disney's private island, Castaway Cay.

After finishing one (or more) of the Marathon Weekend races runners can compete on January 14 in the Disney Castaway Cay Challenge, a 5K race.

Summer of 2014 Brings New Magic to Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort

This summer promises to be one for the memory books for guests at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Summer officially kicks off at Disney on May 23 with the bi-coastal Rock Your Disney Side: 24 Hours party at the Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure. This 24-hour party starts at 6 a.m. on May 23 and ends at 6 a.m. May 24 local time.

Tickets on Sale Now for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

If you're planning a trip this fall or early winter to the Walt Disney World Resort, tickets for two special events are now on sale.

Tickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are available online.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place on select nights in September and October at the Magic Kingdom. This hard-ticket event is for kids of all ages and everyone is encouraged to dress in costume.

Walt Disney World Resort Receives ‘Corporate Ally of the Year’ Award

The Walt Disney World Resort was honored with the Corporate Ally of the Year at the Pride in Business Awards gala in Orlando.

The Pride in Business Awards recognizes businesses and individuals who promote diversity, equality, and inclusivity in the workplace in Central Florida, and is presented by the Metropolitan Business Association of Orlando (MBA Orlando) which is Central Florida's LGBT chamber of commerce.

Walt Disney World Guests Can Add Additional FastPass+ Selections Thanks to System Upgrade

Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks now have the ability to add additional FastPass+ entitlements once they have used their first three.

Park hopping with the FastPass+ system is also available.

These changes were made in response to guest suggestions made during the test phase of the FastPass+ system.

The "original" FastPass+ system allowed guests to have just three FastPass+ entitlements per day, and only at one park.

Disney Announces Special Ticket Offer for Parties of Six or More

Just in time for the summer vacation season, Walt Disney World has announced a new ticket offer for parties of six or more.

With the new ticket offer, parties of six or more who purchase a minimum four-day Magic Your Way ticket by June 14 will receive an additional day for free for every member of their party.

Free Dining Announced for Select Dates this Fall at Walt Disney World

It's that time of year again! Free Dining has been announced for select dates in September, October, November, and December at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Currently the offer is only available for Disney Visa cardholders, but it is expected to open to the general public on or around May 7!

The travel dates for this round of Free Dining are: August 31 - October 3; October 26 - November 1; November 9 - 20; and December 12 - 23.

Disney Offers to Raise Minimum Wage at Walt Disney World over the Next Two Years

In an effort to match the federal minimum wage sought by President Barack Obama, the Walt Disney Company has offered to increase pay for workers at the Walt Disney World Resort by 25 percent over the next two years

This increase would take the minimum wage rate for hourly Walt Disney World Resort employees to $10 an hour.

Disney Expanding Golden Oak Site to a Total of 400 Homes in Eight Neighborhoods

Golden Oak, the exclusive and gated residential community within the Walt Disney World Resort, is expanding.

The residential area debuted in 2010 and currently includes 100 homes in four neighborhoods. When the area is completed it will be comprised of eight neighborhoods with nearly 400 homes total.

To date, only 40 of the 100 current home sites have been purchased. The homes in Golden Oak range in price from $1.8 to $6 million and all are custom built. The development also features parks, gardens, and natural preserves.

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Disney Vacation Club Villa Kitchens Help Families Slow Down

Choosing what resort to stay at on your Walt Disney World Vacation is often one of the most exciting and yet most stressful parts of planning a trip. There are so many choices available of course each guest wants to make sure that they are getting the most out of those vacation dollar. For larger families this can mean having all the amenities of condo with the convenience and quality of a Disney Resort.

Rise and Shine for the Magic Kingdom Welcome Show and Rope Drop

When you're vacationing at the Walt Disney World Resort you can choose to sleep in, enjoy a leisurely breakfast, and arrive at your theme park for the day later in the morning. Or you can wake up at the crack of dawn, board an early bus to the Magic Kingdom and be there for the Welcome Show and rope drop.

24-Hour Party at the Magic Kingdom Kicks Off ‘Coolest Summer Ever’ on May 22

This summer is going to be the 'Coolest Summer Ever' at the Walt Disney World Resort, and to kick off the season there's a 24-hour party at the Magic Kingdom on May 22-23. The party will include the regular Magic Kingdom attractions plus extra entertainment, dance parties, special merchandise, and guests in costume showing off their Disney Side.

Disney History: Frontierland Then & Now

Frontierland is rooted in history and as such, rarely sees the sort of reimagining that happens elsewhere at Walt Disney World; however, even on the frontier, a little bit of "sprucing up" is in order now and then. A few fan favorites would fall victim to budgetary constraints along the way, but an uncharted expanse of frontier territory would eventually give rise to two of the Magic Kingdom's most beloved attractions.

3 Marvelous Margarita Bars To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Walt Disney World

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Walt Disney World with a marvelous margaritas from one of these great Disney Bars & Lounges. They say that it's always five o'clock somewhere and a celebrations are in order to highlight Mexican cuisine, culture and music. We're doing our part to honor Mexico by sharing a few of our favorite places at Walt Disney World where you can raise a margarita glass and toast this victorious nation.

Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party In The Magic Kingdom

Ever wonder what it would be like to watch the Wishes fireworks spectacular in the Magic Kingdom without the crowds? How about with a guaranteed seat and an all you care to eat dessert buffet? Well Iive got good news for you. The Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party gives you just that!

What It Took to Bring MyMagic+ and Magic Bands to the Walt Disney World Resort

It's a story filled with drama, intrigue, cast changes, and outrageous budgets. Think we're talking about the latest blockbuster film from Disney? Not even close. We're talking about the story behind MyMagic+ and Magic Bands and how the way we all experience Walt Disney World Resort has changed in the past few years.

Tried & True Advice For Starting To Plan Your First Walt Disney World Vacation

While many experienced Disney veterans can throw a trip together on short notice, getting the most bang for your buck takes forethought and planning. When is the best time to go? Where will you stay? How many Park days will you have? And where will you eat? If there are three basic things you need to know to start planning a Walt Disney World vacation, these are them.

Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" Opens In Theaters May 1st, 2015

Marvel fans know that the countdown is on for the world wide release of Disney Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron." Walt Disney World for Grown-ups was lucky enough to have part of our staff attend the Avengers event last weekend in LA where she met face to face with the folks involved in creating this "epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time."