Disney has called Cast Members who work at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels back to work starting June 14th. One of the unions representing Cast Members — Unite Here Local 737 — posted to their Facebook page today which resorts have recalled Cast Members for food & beverage as
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New Standby Pass Coming to Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland began implementing a new Disney Standby Pass recently. This pass allows guests to join a virtual queue online using the Shanghai Disneyland app. The Disney Standby Pass is a lot like the Boarding Group system for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland.
Disneyland Wants to Deliver Park Treats to Your Door
We recently reported that Disneyland Annual Passholders were sent a survey related to the COVID-19 pandemic and returning to the parks. Well, it appears there was also a question about home delivery of Disney food and beverages. “Disney is always considering new ideas and we’d like to get your opinions
Universal Studios Hollywood Asks County of L.A to Allow Theme Parks to Reopen
The Universal Studios Hollywood president asked the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to allow theme park workers to return to work immediately in order to prepare for a reopening. Theme parks in the L.A. County would like to reopen between mid-June and July 1. Karen Irwin, Universal Hollywood’s president, argues
Disney Wonder Cruises Canceled Through September 14
Disney Cruise Line announced today that more sailings have been canceled. Disney Wonder sailings that were scheduled to depart between Aug. 3 and Sept. 14, 2020, have been suspended. These cancelations come after the Canadian government recently extended its decision to not allow cruise ships to dock in any Canadian
Disney Cruise Line Extends Future Cruise Credit
Disney Cruise Line just announced that the future cruise credit being offered to guests affected by COVID-19 is now extended to early 2022. Guests who had their cruise canceled were originally offered the choice of either a future cruise credit equal to 25%, 125% or 150% of their original voyage
Universal Studios Hollywood hopeful to reopen in July
According to one union for Universal Studios Hollywood, the theme park is “hopeful” the entire resort will be reopened in July. There’s also a possibility of Universal Studios Hollywood’s CityWalk reopening this month. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees sent a note to its members saying that Universal may
Disneyland sends out survey over masks and temp checks
The Orange County Register is reporting that Disneyland is sending annual passholders a survey about protective face masks, temperature checks at park entrances, and pre-arrival health questionnaires. This survey asks for feedback on how likely passholders would be to visit the Disneyland Resort if certain health and safety measures were
New Disney World Discount for Guests that Booked Free Dining
Disney recently began canceling all Walt Disney World dining reservations, FastPass+ reservations, experience reservations, and Disney Dining Plans through the end of 2020. Guests who had booked their vacation package with a Free Dining Plan are receiving emails informing them of a new discount available to them. A portion of
Epcot’s World Showcase May be Staffed Without Cultural Representatives
It’s being reported that World Showcase in Epcot may be temporarily staffed without cultural representatives when the park first opens. Walt Disney World and Unite Here Local 362 signed a memorandum that addresses how Disney may handle staffing at World Showcase. The agreement between Walt Disney World and the union
Celebrate National Lū‘au Month with Aulani Resort
May is National Lū‘au Month and there’s no better place to celebrate than Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii. Aulani’s KA WA‘A Lū‘au is special because it continues Aulani’s celebration of Hawai‘i’s storytelling by sharing, through beautiful music and dance, how Hawai‘i’s ancestors settled on O‘ahu’s ‘Ewa Plains. Since we can’t
No Cruises Allowed to Sail in Canada Through Oct
In a press release Friday, the Canadian government announced that no cruise ships will be allowed to sail in Canada’s waters until October 31, 2020. Canadian Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau, announced that cruise ships with overnight accommodations allowed to carry more than 100 persons are prohibited from operating in
Dapper Dans Sing ‘A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes’
While the parks have been closed, we’ve been enjoying every bit of Disney magic we can find. The Dapper Dans have released multiple videos of them singing favorite Disney tunes from home. This time they’re serenading us with “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes”. Check out the video
Complete Update on all of the Disney World Changes
Disney has released a lot of updates and information this week regarding the Walt Disney World Resort. It can be a bit overwhelming and confusing keeping it all straight, so we put it all in one place. Disney submitted and received approval to begin the phased reopening of Walt Disney
