Overview
- Disney says thousands of cast members and relatives gathered over the weekend for the annual Be Well… Cast Member, Friends & Family Holiday 5K at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- Participants of all abilities traversed the park by walking, jogging, running, or rolling in a tradition centered on connection and health.
- Multigenerational turnout featured 21-year cast member Mitchelle Lugo with her husband Melvyn and their daughter, plus leader John Cogliandro with his family and intern Tyler Saunders.
- Disney positions the 5K within its Be Well resources that include sports and walking groups, the Disney CareConnect app, Evernorth Well‑being Navigators, the Center for Living Well, Headspace, EAP, and Care.com support.
- Company messaging links this human‑centered approach to engagement and loyalty, citing Walt Disney World retention rates that exceed 80%.