The doors to Aulani in Ko Olina are set to open near the end of summer, and now Disney is looking for local workers to fill some 800 positions for their Hawaiian resort and spa.

Djuan Rivers, the Aulani Vacation Club Vice President, said: "We're looking for people who are genuine who have the heart to deliver the Hawaiian story and deliver great service." The hiring team for the resort is also looking for workers who are "self motivated, committed to excellence and have a passion for the islands and its heritage."

Did you know that Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom is the longest-running stage show with the most performances in the history of American Theater? It's also the oldest attraction at Walt Disney World and the only attraction to have a direct tie to Walt himself.

It's already time to plan for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Held on select nights in September, October and November, the special ticketed event is fun for the whole family. We've compiled some of our top tips for getting the most out of this scary good time!

Fans of Pixar short films have had some pleasant surprises recently as details regarding the newest short "La Luna" have emerged. Earlier this month, Pixar released a synopsis and a still photo from the short, and this week saw even more bits of information about the film surface.

Reportedly attached to the full-length film "Brave," "La Luna" tells the story of a young boy who goes to work for the first time with his father and grandfather. The way the trio commutes to work is a bit unconventional as they row out to sea in an old wooden boat, and the work itself is a mystery.

Last month, we told you about new character meet-and-greets coming to Hollywood Studios. We've recently learned a couple of those character greeting opportunities have been pushed back.

First, Phineas and Ferb were originally planned to make the jaunt to Hollywood Studios in mid-May. Due to some confusion about the duo's school schedule (they won't be finished until the end of May), their movie-themed greeting experience will be delayed a few more weeks.

Are you a Walt Disney World passholder? Then get ready for a summer, Disney version of Black Friday. The World of Disney Store, located in the Downtown Disney area, is holding a large sale June 23. Sale-goers can expect reductions of up to seventy-five percent off select merchadise at the store.

Those passholders interested in attending the sale will need to set their alarm clocks as the sale starts at 6:30 a.m., running through 9 a.m. In addition to the huge sale, special doorbusters and mystery markdowns are also promised.

In case you haven't heard of it yet, Give Kids the World is a nonprofit that allows families with children that have life threatening illnesses to come to Central Florida and experience a cost-free dream vacation. In fact, some good friends of ours just spent a great Spring Break in Orlando thanks to Give Kids the World and the Make a Wish Foundation!

We recently told you about the in-theater dining experience coming soon to Downtown Disney's AMC Theaters. Now, that same theater is offering a chance for guests to preview the new experience this Friday May 13.

During its Free Movie Day, the DD AMC will show "The Karate Kid," "Inception," "The Hangover," "Tangled," "Tron: Legacy," and "The Social Network."

Have you ever wanted to see behind the scenes at Walt Disney World? The backstage tours at Disney offer just that!

Here is a brief look at some of the backstage tours and experiences that Disney offers.

Backstage Magic
The Backstage Magic tour is a six to eight hour tour that takes you through all four parks and exposes you to a whole new side of Disney.

It's the ultimate debate for Disney World die-hards: How many trips should we schedule this year? Should we do one long, leisurely trip, or several short trips to experience nice spurts of Disney magic year-round?