It’s been a ROUGH year for Disney, not only for the fans, but especially for the impassioned Cast Members. 

Cast Members Cleaning in Disney World

This is especially apparent at Disneyland, where the park remains closed (with no reopening date in sight) and where layoffs and furloughs keep piling up. What Disneyland needs now more than ever is a glimmer of hope and optimism, and we found precisely that!

Through the struggles and layoffs that have impacted Disney this year, one thing we LOVE to see is the outpouring of support for Cast Members, and all the AMAZING and creative ways that people are helping!

Magic Kingdom Cast Members in Costume

Look no further than Cast Member Pantry, a non-profit created to help former Disney Cast Members who are struggling due to layoffs, which is NOW officially available in California! 

@castmemberpantry

The heartwarming resource has been a HUGE boon for Disney Cast Members in Florida, and now it’s available for Disneyland folks in need! 

Here’s a list of Disney Cast Member-owned businesses you can support!

Here’s how it works: scroll through their Amazon wishlist where you can purchase Visa gift cards, Amazon gift cards, GrubHub gift cards, and numerous other helpful resources to donate to Disneyland Cast Members. Easy as pie! And a great way to support employees in need when it’s most important.  

Disneyland at Christmas

At a time when so many have lost their jobs, and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, it’s also the perfect way to give back during this season of giving!

Mouseketeers are reuniting to support Cast Member Pantry in an incredible way!

Why are you most thankful for Disney Cast Members this year? Share your thoughts in the comments!