These Cast Members Have Been Making Memories at Pop Century For 20 Years
As hard as it may be to believe, Disney’s Pop Century Resort is celebrating its 20th anniversary today.
Disney’s ode to the popular culture of the 1950s through the 1990s officially opened on December 13, 2003, and has been delighting guests ever since.
These Cast Members Have Been There Since the Beginning
Amazingly, 20 Cast Members who helped open the resort are still working there today. Together, they create memories for guests and share their love of the resort.
“I have lots of energy and passion for Disney’s Pop Century Resort,” Claudia, a Cast Member in Guest Services, said. “I love being part of guests’ vacations … the past 20 years working here has been an incredibly rewarding experience.”
Celebrating the Magic Makers
In recognition of their twenty years of service at Disney’s Pop Century resort, on the opening day, Cast Members gathered together to share stories and reflect on their careers.
“Pop Century helped me grow as a person and a cast member,” Terri, a Concierge cast member, said. “I learn from my fellow cast members every day; they are a second family to me.”
Disney prides itself on career mobility, and one Cast Member, Roselie, took the idea to heart.
“On the opening day of Pop Century, I was trained in three different roles – merchandise, the arcade, and food and beverage, and now I am in food and beverage full time,” she said. “My leaders helped me reach my goals and build my skills so I could learn a variety of different roles and grow my career at Disney.”
Making Memories
Even after all these years, the opening day Pop Century Cast Members still find joy in helping guests have a magical vacation.
“Have you seen our resort?” Bob, a Front Desk cast member, said proudly. “Look at the atmosphere, all of the fun theming and special Disney character touches everywhere. Oh, and the Disney Skyliner is here, my favorite! There’s a reason why families keep coming back to stay with us.”
As someone who remembers when Pop Century opened, I can’t thank these Cast Members enough. Two decades of creating Disney magic is quite an achievement.