Imagine being told by your employer that you're being laid off but before you leave your job you'll be required to train your replacements. This is what happened to about 250 Walt Disney World employees last fall as part of what Disney corporate called a "reorganization."

Adventure is calling! Nestled among the foliage, a land that is part Middle East, part Caribbean, part Jungles of the World has been delighting guests for nearly 40 years. The landscape has changed a bit over time, but the sense of adventure remains intact.

While doing laundry during your Walt Disney World Resort vacation probably doesn't sound like much fun, each resort is equipped with guest laundry facilities that feature washers and dryers in addition to vending machines that sell detergent and fabric softener.

Happy Birthday Donald Duck! Today we celebrate 81 years of the playful spirit, dedicated rivalry friendship, and shockingly short temper that has struck a cord with Disney fans since the earliest years of the company. Donald was created in 1934 with his debut appearance in The Wise Little Hen, and has been a working character ever since. Donald is not just known as Mickey's feisty friend but as one of the Disney Characters with a most diverse resume.

Earlier this year a baby white rhino was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney fans took to the Internet to vote on a name for the new addition. The baby rhino was named Kiama and she recently made her debut with mom Kendi on the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction.

If you happen to be visiting the Magic Kingdom during the busy summer months, spring break, or even during the winter holiday season you might have a chance to dine at Tortuga Tavern. This quick service spot serves Mexican fare and is only open seasonally for lunch and dinner, which means if the crowds are big enough you'll probably be able to dine there.

If there's one thing we always pack in our park bags at the Walt Disney World Resort it is hand sanitizer. When you're touching surfaces that thousands of other guests have also touched that day it's really a must-have item. And now, you can find cute Disney-themed sanitizers in the parks.

It's one of the happiest times of the year for Disney shopping fans, the semi-annual Twice Upon a Year Sale with up to 40% off - In-Store & Online Now . Now through June 12th, 2015 there are hundreds of items on sale, and while a good portion of them are products for little ones, they haven't left out us "older kids" from the fun.

If you call Disney's BoardWalk Inn and Villas home, or if you have plans to stay at this beautiful Disney resort we have some exciting news about new happenings around the grounds. The resort, which offers both standard guest rooms and Disney Vacation Club Villas, has added some new recreation options and a new tour.

The Walt Disney Company has struck a deal with the NBA that reaches past the ABC and ESPN broadcast coverage straight into the Walt Disney World Resort. Wednesday the two announced in a press release that Disney Springs would be home to a new entertainment venture called "The NBA Experience."