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Disney California Adventure Closes Early for ‘Celebrate You’ Gala Honoring 3,200 Cast Members

Leaders spotlighted nearly 50,000 collective years of service with speeches, a custom World of Color performance, and late-night ride access.

Overview

  • The park closed at 5 p.m. on March 12 for a private milestone celebration, with check-in tents and event signage noticed earlier in the day.
  • Honorees represented teams across the resort and company, including theme parks, hotels, Downtown Disney, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Glendale and Burbank offices.
  • Festivities featured a red carpet along Buena Vista Street, character meet-and-greets, complimentary Food & Wine Festival marketplaces fare, and an open bar.
  • A tailored “Celebrate You” World of Color included low-level fireworks, and Radiator Springs Racers operated late into the night for attendees.
  • Outgoing resort president Thomas Mazloum toasted Cast Members and incoming president Jill Estorino addressed the crowd, with veteran Imagineer Kim Irvine among those recognized.