Why Disney calls its employees 'cast members'

As Disney's theme park lands have become more immersive, the training for the people working in them has become more detailed. It's not just about pushing buttons. Keep reading...

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1. Disneyland
2. Islands of Adventure
3. Tokyo DisneySea
4. Universal Epic Universe
5. Disney's Hollywood Studios

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1. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
2. Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
3. Avatar: Flight of Passage
4. Jurassic World VelociCoaster
5. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

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