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Rachel Adams joined Walt Disney World in 2002 through the Disney College Program, then as a full-time cast member in 2003. She has had roles at the All-Star Music Resort, Disney Fairytale Weddings, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Park Event Operations, Media Operations and Catering Operations.
Rachel Adams has been making magic since before she graduated college. A Disney College Program student, Adams became a full-time cast member at Walt Disney World immediately after graduating. But now, after 17 years, Adams is seeking opportunities separate from the mouse.
Caitlin Busscher was the 2015-2016 Disney Ambassador for Walt Disney World. She started her Disney career as a Research Specialist and has been an individual contributor and leader in departments such as the new hire training team, entertainment, Guest Talent, Costuming and most recently in Signature Services. She also worked at Shanghai Disney Resort, and chronicled her experiences living in China on her blog.
Christopher “Kirby” Miovac landed his first job at Disneyland Resort before he graduated high school. At 14, he appeared in “Fantasy on Parade” as a hippo in the Robin Hood unit. From various jobs within the entertainment unit, he went on to join the Broadcast Services department. In all, Miovac worked full-time on and off for Disney for almost five decades until his layoff in late September.
Disney has shared a statement from Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel responding to California Gov. Gavin Newsom stating that Disneyland and the state’s other large theme parks won’t be opening anytime soon.
In the midst of the recently-announced layoffs at The Walt Disney Company, one Orlando organization is working to help those affected – the Cast Member Pantry.
Bob Jackson, aka Yehaa Bob, packed audiences into Walt Disney World’s River Roost Lounge at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside for over two decades. On Sept. 29, Jackson announced via Facebook that Disney pulled the plug on his long-time Yehaa Bob act.
And that’s how it ends, not with a bang but with a whimper. I’ve just learned my act will not be returning to Disney. I made so many friends over the last 23 years, it was a great time, we had a lot of laughs together.”
Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products chairman, Josh D’Amaro, released a statement today announcing that the number of Parks, Experiences, and Products employees will be reduced due to the longer-than-expected impact of COVID-19 on park operations.
