Due to the impact of COVID-19, Disney is laying off 28,000 cast members. According to the Orlando Sentinel, about 6,700 Walt Disney World non-union employees will be losing their jobs in December. The Walt Disney Company gave notice to the State of Florida shortly after announcing the massive layoffs. When
Category: Parks & Resorts
Disney World’s Polynesian Resort Entertainers will not be returning to work
We have more sad news to report today… After the news of the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra & Yeehaw Bob being let go at Walt Disney World, it appears another group of performers will not be returning to work either… According to Tikiman’s Unofficial Polynesian Resort Facebook Page the Disney’s
Expired Annual Passholders able to renew their AP’s at Walt Disney World
Since Walt Disney World reopened after the COVID-19 closure, annual passes have not been available to purchase. Pre-existing passholders have been able to renew or cancel their passes but not purchase new passes outright. Now, some previous annual passholders are being allowed to purchase a new annual pass. This offer
CDC No Sail Cruise Order Extended Through October
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has agreed to extend the cruise “No Sail” order only through October. The “No Sail” order was previously set to expire today, September 30. The CDC originally wanted to extend it to February 15, 2021, but compromised with the White House Task Force
Morimoto Asia Celebrates Fifth Anniversary at Disney Springs
The popular Disney Springs restaurant, Morimoto Asia, is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Wednesday, September 30 with an exclusive $5 menu! From special drink offerings to fresh nigiri sushi, along with the option to take advantage of a five-course tasting menu paired with Chef Morimoto’s signature line up of beverages,
Yehaa Bob will not be returning to Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort
Earlier today Josh D’Amaro announced that 28,000 Disney Cast Members would be laid off due to COVID-19. Before the announcement, we shared the news about the Grand Floridian Orchestra being let go after 32 years of playing at the Grand Floridian Resort. You can read Disney’s statement of their dismissal
State legislators call on Gov Newsom to reopen California theme parks
California state legislators are calling on Governor Newsom reopen California theme parks. A group of 19 legislators sent the governor a letter urging him to issue COVID-19 health and safety guidelines that would allow California theme parks to reopen. Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other California theme parks have been
Josh D’Amaro announces loss of 28000 jobs due to COVID-19
Due to the impact of COVID-19, Disney is laying off 28,000 cast members. Josh D’Amaro, head of parks at Disney, sent a letter to cast members today with this announcement. “As you can imagine, a decision of this magnitude is not easy. For the last several months, our management team
Celebrate ‘Huluween’ 2020 From Home With Hulu
Celebrate ‘Huluween’ 2020 From Home With Hulu. Huluween is back and spookier than ever. Horror fans can celebrate the third year of Hulu’s annual Halloween event with a full slate of nail-biting new Hulu Originals, a devilish drive-in movie theater event and an online Halloween immersive experience for fans to
Disney World is Extending Weekend Theme Park Hours in October
Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in the first few weeks of October will get extra time to enjoy the parks. Now through October 12, all four parks will be open extra hours on the weekends. This coming weekend, October 2-4, Magic Kingdom will be open an extra hour
Hocus Pocus Shake & Limited Edition Cup at Carvel
Just in time for Halloween! There’s a spooky shake arriving at Carvel ice cream shops to celebrate the Halloween season. Carvel is partnering with Freeform to promote their 31 Nights of Halloween TV event for the month of October. The Hocus Pocus shake is certainly a delicious dessert to enjoy!
Disney’s D23 Expo Moved to 2022
There’s an update for the scheduling of a popular Disney convention. The next D23 Expo is going to be held September 9-11, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Expo will give guests a chance to preview all the exciting plans for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The
New Walt Disney World Coca Cola Collection Available at Disney Springs
Coca-Cola has a long-standing history with Disney. Coke and Disney have had a partnership since Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955. Coca-Cola has been served in the Disney theme parks and hotels ever since. In 1982 Coca-Cola became the exclusive supplier of carbonated beverages at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
Disney’s Warm Chocolate Cake Recipe From The Riviera Resort
Craving something sweet and delicious? What about a Warm Chocolate Cake from Disney’s Riviera Resort? If you visit the Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera restaurant, you can’t miss this fantastic dessert! But if you can’t visit right now, don’t worry! We have the recipe for you so you
