Hiya, Lindsay! Welcome to planDisney and thanks for bringing us your question. Your Walt Disney World vacation is right around the corner [cue excited screaming]! I love this question because it reminds me of Walt Disney’s famous dedication speech at the opening of Disneyland. “To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past—and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future.” While there aren’t currently official programs or offerings for your twins to talk with a Cast Member about roles at Walt Disney World, there are a lot of ways to learn about different jobs at the Vacation Kingdom. One option would be to chat with Cast Members you meet throughout your trip and ask them questions. You could also pop by Guest Relations to inquire if there’s anyone who might be able to talk with your kiddos. It never hurts to ask! To get a behind-the-scenes look at some science-based careers at Walt Disney World, you might consider taking a tour like Behind the Seeds at EPCOT or Caring for Giants and Up Close with Rhinos at Animal Kingdom. The Keys to the Kingdom tour is a 5-hour deep dive into the workings of the Magic Kingdom, but guests need to be 16 years or older to participate. So maybe in a few years for your twins. Over on Disney+, I would recommend “Behind the Attraction” for a kid-friendly history of different Disney attractions and experiences, as well as great insights into the work of Disney Imagineers. Similarly, “The Imagineering Story” is an outstanding look at the technical skill and artistry of Imagineers, but it was made with an older target audience in mind and might be a bit dry for your kids. You could also check-out “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” for a great look at the day-to-day work of Cast Members to care for animals all across Walt Disney World. As my bookshelf can attest, there are a lot of books about the creation and operation of the Disney Parks. They might be a little advanced for 8-year-olds, but kids never fail to surprise me with what they can pick up. -“People Behind the Disney Parks” by Chuck Snyder-“Women of Imagineering” by Becky Bishop, Elisabete Erlandson, et al. -“One Day at Disney” by Bruce Steele -“Groundbreaking Magic” by Martha Blanding, Tim O’Day-“One Little Spark!: Mickey’s Ten Commandments and the Road to Imagineering” by Marty Sklar -“Walt’s Apprentice” by Dick Nunis -“Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks” by Charlie Price, Graham Allan, Rebecca ClineLindsay, I hope these resources get your future magic-makers pointed in the right direction. If you have any other questions about your upcoming trip, don’t hesitate to ask your pals at planDisney! Magical travels! Matt
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