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<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog It’s the end of summer, school is officially back in session and it’s time for students across Central Florida to start another year of learning and fun.&nbsp;Walt Disney World Resort&nbsp;cast members participated in a Back-to-School Drive supporting A Gift for Teaching once again, collecting more than 40,000&nbsp;essential school supplies and raising more than $17,000 [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Dooney &amp; Bourke and ShopDisney have released a new collection based of Kuzco from the Emperor&#8217;s New Groove. You can find all the new options and details by clicking here.</p>

<p>ShopDisney has dropped a bunch of new ornaments to add to our holiday collection. You can find all the new options below and if you would like to order any of these please click here.</p>

<p>ShopDisney has dropped some beautiful new jewelry arrivals to really pick up your Disney style. You can find all the new options below and if you would like to order any of these please click here.</p>

<p>ShopDisney has dropped a bunch of new wardrobe options to really spruce up your Disneys style. From outfits to really pick up your halloween game, to lazy lounge around the house options you&#8217;re sure to find something that you just love. You can find all the new options below and if you would like to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Boo! Oh, I didn’t mean to frighten you. The real chills come from the Halloween décor at&nbsp;Magic Kingdom Park. Decorating the park happens overnight and a team of cast members work throughout the year prepping all the decorations, including Halloween-themed bunting, garland and a lot of specialty crafted pumpkins – like the Cinderella Coach [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog At&nbsp;Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, I’ve noticed there are three types of attendees: those who don’t wear a costume, those who sort of wear a costume, and those who REALLY go all in with their costume. This year, I fall into the “sort of” category. I plan to wear a red “Pooh” t-shirt with yellow [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-HotToys “The Jedi™ cannot help what they are. Their compassion leaves a trail.” – Grand Inquisitor™ Not much is known about the Empire’s Grand Inquisitor. The Pau’an™ is the leader of an elite cadre of Force-sensitive interrogators and hunters tasked with tracking down Jedi survivors who escaped Order 66. He reports directly to Darth Vader™. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog “She’s truly my new best friend and third parent,” said Girls Inc. member April about her Disneyland Resort mentor. “We clicked so easily that even though this program was temporary, she will surely be my mentor for life.” As part of the&nbsp;Workforce Wednesday series, we are featuring the cast members and organizations behind the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Over the course of his 21-year career as a U.S. Naval aviator, Alex Stromski had a callsign: “Stop Sign.” Then, over the final 13 years of his life, the longtime Disney fan became a cast member at&nbsp;Pinocchio Village Haus, where, as he said, “I earned a new callsign: ‘Gepetto.’” Enlisting in the U.S. Navy [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog You may remember 5-year-old Luke, who helped bring to life our Wishes Come True Blue color collection back in 2020, benefiting Make-A-Wish! As a child born deaf, Luke received cochlear implants to help him hear. He was the perfect model to debut the adjustable children’s Mickey Mouse ear headband, allowing children of all abilities to wear their [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog On this month’s planDisney podcast we are setting sail on the high seas aboard the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet … the&nbsp;Disney Wish! This ship offers magical experiences, sensational dining, and splash-tastic fun for all ages, so grab your shades and some sunscreen as we join host Amiyrah Martin and panelists [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Earlier this year, we shared a peek behind the curtain about the&nbsp;Blue Legacy Nametag, what these special nametags mean, and revealed that nominations for The Walt Disney Legacy award were about to begin. Fast forward to today and I’m thrilled to share a select number of cast members, crew, Imagineers and employees have now [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog We are excited to share that several products from Star Wars, Marvel, National Geographic and some of your favorite Disney franchises have been nominated as product category finalists for the September 2022 Toy of the Year Awards! The Toy of the Year Awards celebrate the best of the best within the toy and collectibles industry. Finalists in [&hellip;]</p>

<p>ShopDisney has dropped some new pins, sure to have us wanting to collect them all. You can find all the new options below and if you would like to order any of these please click here.</p>

<p>ShopDisney has dropped a bunch of new Halloween costumes to get us all in the spooky spirit. You can find all the new options below and if you would like to order any of these please click here.</p>

<p>The newest Walt Disney World Exclusive Pop has been released online and can be ordered now through the link below. Order today before it sells out. Order the new Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary The Enchanted Tiki Room Pop! Vinyl set.</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog The Flag Retreat Ceremony in Town Square at&nbsp;Disneyland&nbsp;park is a long-standing daily tradition to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Earlier this week, a special ceremony was held to recognize the family of the late Lance Cpl. Dylan Ryan Merola, who was killed in action along with 12 other service [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog It was an exciting and historic night at the 2022 National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NABJ-NAHJ) Convention and Career Fair earlier this month.&nbsp;After two years of virtual conferences, the two organizations reunited in-person! Also, for the first time ever a number of Disney businesses teamed up under The [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Today, we are excited to be announcing that First Lady Jill Biden will provide opening remarks at Disney’s Veterans Institute Summit coming August 19-20. The two-day event features insights and conversations with speakers with a passion for supporting and enabling veterans and military spouses as they explore meaningful employment outside of their military service. [&hellip;]</p>