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
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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
Disneyland Closure costing Southern California Economy $5 Billion Dollars
The Orange County Register is reporting that the Disneyland closure is costing Southern California $5 billion. So far the closure has cost the Southern California economy $3 billion and will cost another $2 billion through March 2021 if the parks remain closed. Economists from Cal State Fullerton made those estimates
California State Legislators visit Disneyland to check on health & safety protocols
California recently announced theme park reopening guidelines. Sadly, Disneyland will not be able to open until Orange County is in the lowest risk tier which could be months from now. According to Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro, both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have been ready to open for months.
No Part-Time Attractions or Custodial from one Union will be laid off at Disney World
According to UNITE HERE! Local 362, which represents some Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members, none of their part-time attractions or custodial cast members will be laid off. Check out their Twitter post below: We have great news! Disney informed us today that as a result of the Full-Time displacement
Celebrate EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays – Events and Activities
We’ve got all the details for this year’s Festival of the Holidays at Epcot! This year it is Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth and takes place Nov. 27-Dec. 30, 2020. This magical event will feature delicious food, fun activities for the whole family and
Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt coming to Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays
There’s a new holiday activity coming to Epcot‘s Festival of the Holidays this year! Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt will take guests all over World Showcase looking for holiday traditions that Olaf has gathered — and lost — along the way. Disney describes the new scavenger hunt below: “To
Disneyland Resort Hotel Reservations moved back to Mid November
The parks at the Disneyland Resort remain closed with no set opening date in sight. Now, Disneyland Resort hotel reservations are being pushed back to mid-November. Guests who have reservations booked through November 7 will need to cancel or modify their reservations. Disneyland is sending emails to guests with upcoming
Some California theme parks are considering legal action to speed up reopening
The California Attractions and Parks Association says that some theme parks are exploring legal action in order to pressure the state into allowing amusement parks to reopen. “All options are open at this point,” said Erin Guerrero, executive director of the California Attractions and Parks Association in a press conference
