Congrats To The 2025 Class Of Walt Disney Legacy Award Recipients

Celebrate this year's honored cast members who Dream, Create, and Inspire

Walt Disney Legacy Award Recipient: Esteban Carrillo

 Amanda & Mike Ferrara

Less than 1% of Disney Cast Member, Crew Members and Imagineers worldwide receive recognition through the Walt Disney Legacy Awards. Disney team members are nominated by their peers for this honor and nominees are individuals that truly inspire those working with and around them. Honored Disney team members are recognized with a blue employee nametag, so be sure to congratulate team members with this standout accessory next time you see them at Walt Disney World. Disney Parks Blog recently highlighted a few of the Walt Disney Legacy Award Winners, including:

Walt Disney Legacy Award Recipient: Grayson Smith

Walt Disney Legacy Award Recipient Willie Jackson

• Casey's Corner Pianist: Grayson Smith

  
  

• Cultural Representative at EPCOT's France Pavilion: Lionel Jeanne.

  
  

• Guest Experience Manager, Merchandise, Disney Water Parks: Anne.

  
  

• Mariachi Cobre Director: Esteban Carrillo

  
  

• Merchandise Leader, World of Disney at Disney Springs & Entertainment Leader, Resorts: Amanda & Mike Ferrara

  
  

• PhotoPass Photographer Disney's Hollywood Studios: Willie Jackson

  
  

• Veterinarian, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko

Congratulations to all the Walt Disney Legacy Award Winners!

Walt Disney Legacy Recipient: Lionel Jeanne

Walt Disney Legacy Recipient: Anne

Walt Disney Legacy Recipient: Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko

Have you had a Walt Disney World cast member go above and beyond to make your trip even more magical?

Photos & Source: Disney Parks Blog