On February 8, Disneyland® Resort President George A. Kalogridis announced a series of new and enhanced Cast Member-focused programs to become available over the next several months, leading up to the 55th anniversary of Disneyland® Park on July 17. Kalogridis stated in his message to Cast Members that “from 1955 until today, our emphasis on our guests and Cast has made us successful, and will continue to be just as important over the next 50 years too.”