Two Magic Kingdom attractions are closed for a lengthy refurbishment. Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat were originally on the schedule to reopen in January. That date has now been pushed back. Now the refurbishment calendar on the Disney World website (and the My Disney Experience app) shows
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Actors’ Equity Association Issues Statement on Disney World Entertainment Layoffs
Yesterday we found out that a large number of entertainment employees at Walt Disney World are being laid off. About 720 of these cast members belong to the Actors’ Equity Association. The AEA issued a statement regarding those layoffs. “Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and
Cast & Crew of Fesitval of the Lion King and Finding Nemo have been laid off
Some of the most shocking Walt Disney World layoffs came yesterday. The latest wave of entertainment layoffs has hit two beloved attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. The cast and crew of “Festival of the Lion King” and “Finding Nemo – The Musical” have been laid off at Walt Disney
Disney World quietly changes slogan to Main Gate Entrance
Walt Disney World recently announced a redesign for the iconic gateways into the resort. The new color scheme is not the only change coming to the signs. The slogan is also being changed! The old sign said, “Walt Disney World Where Dreams Come True”. The new sign will now say,
You can now Book Select Disney World Extras Online
The Walt Disney World Enchanting Extras Collections includes a variety of activities, dining events, tours, and more. Beginning yesterday, some of these Enchanting Extras are now available to book on DisneyWorld.com and the My Disney Experience app. Enchanting Extras available to book online today include: Droid Depot Savi’s Workshop Wilderness
Should Disneyland host Food Events for now?
California theme parks are in limbo while they wait to see if their counties can get the COVID-19 numbers down. Disney recently announced though that Disney California Adventure park will be opening select shopping and dining locations next month. This will be an extension of Downtown Disney. Two months ago,
Disneyland Cast Members being recalled for upcoming dining & shopping reopening
Disneyland recently announced that Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure park will be reopening to guests for shopping and dining. Now, some cast members are being recalled back to work. Over 200 cast members from Workers United Local 50 union are being recalled. Union president Chris Duarte posted the
Another round of Disney World Cast Members layoffs being emailed
Disney announced a few weeks ago that they would be laying off 28,000 cast members. Today more layoff emails are being sent to cast members at Walt Disney World. Cast Members affected include those in the Entertainment, Transportation, Merchandise, and Food & Beverage departments. just be aware there is another
Disney’s Chief Medical Officer has been honored with prestigious award
Disney’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Pamela Hymel, has been honored with the Bill Whitmer Leadership Award from the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO). The award is one of five awards given annually as part of the HERO Forum to honor dedication and commitment to the well-being industry, and acknowledge the
White Rhinoceros gives birth at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Yesterday, a beautiful baby boy white rhino was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The new baby was born to the park’s white rhino, Kendi. Typically, a rhino calf can weigh up to 140 pounds at birth, and as expected, this baby was nursing, standing, and walking around right by mom
Disneyland Cast Members to receive layoff notices
The Walt Disney Company recently announced that it will be laying off 28,000 cast members across the company. Many of those layoffs are coming from Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Unions representing Disneyland Cast Members are starting to get layoff notices. Workers United Local 50 in California posted the following
Adventures by Disney Health and Safety Updates
Adventures by Disney has released quite a few announcements this week! Even though departures have been canceled through the end of this year, ABD is still prioritizing the health, safety, and well-being of guests. Here is what Adventures by Disney says they are doing in regards to health and safety
Carnival Cruise Line to resume operations in December
Cruise lines have been closed since the spring due to the pandemic. It looks like one cruise line will resume operations in December. Carnival Cruise Lines is hoping to start sailing on December 1, 2020. In order for that to happen, Carnival Corporation will need to provide appropriate environmental certifications
Disney has no plans on reopening Main Street USA in Disneyland
Disney announced yesterday that next month Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure will open select dining and shopping locations for guests. This will be an extension of the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. No rides will be open and guests will not need a park ticket in
