Actors’ Equity Union Calls For Walt Disney World to Delay Reopening. With a record breaking increase in COVID-19 cases in Florida overnight, it comes as no surprise that many Cast Members are fearful of returning to work “too soon” and catching the virus from guests and co-workers. The Actors’ Equity
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Disneyland Begins Calling in Cast Members for Reopening
The Disneyland Resort has been closed for a few months now due to COVID-19. With plans to begin reopening next month, Disneyland is calling Cast Members back to work. According to Workers United Local 50, which represents 7,850 food and beverage workers at the Disneyland resort, Disneyland was expected to
Disneyland Unions Demand Parks Don’t Reopen in July
The Orange County Register is reporting that Disneyland unions want Disney to delay reopening the Anaheim theme parks. The Coalition of Resort Labor Unions sent a letter demanding that California Gov. Gavin Newsom stop Disney’s Anaheim theme parks from reopening on July 17 out of concern for employee safety. “Disney
Face Masks will be Required for Guests Visiting Disneyland
With Disneyland‘s reopening coming up next month, Disney fans have been wondering what the health and safety requirements will be. Disney puts the health and safety of both Cast Members and guests as its number one priority. A recent update shows that Disney is working hard to make sure that
Helpful Virtual Chat With a Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member Feature Coming Soon
A helpful virtual chat with a Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member feature is coming soon! With the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, many measures are being set in place to reduce interactions while COVID-19 concerns are still present. These are to keep guests safe while enjoying
Union leaders say Disney World to bring back thousands of workers in next few weeks
A union leader recently announced that Walt Disney World Resort will be bringing back thousands of furloughed Cast Members. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney may have to reshuffle its employees to replace the positions formerly filled by Disney College Program interns. Eric Clinton, the Union Leader of 362, spoke
Disney World Photopass Photographers no Longer Using Guests Phones/Cameras
Walt Disney World is reopening next month but not without some changes. Among the new health and safety measures in place is one specifically to protect Cast Members: they can no longer use your phone or camera to take your picture. According to the Orlando Sentinel: “Disney has already said
Disney World Cast Members are Returning to Work
Earlier we reported that Walt Disney World Resort hotel Cast Members will be returning to work this month. It’s now being announced that Disney is bringing back thousands of Cast Members. Local union leader, Eric Clinton, updated his members this week with new details on how Disney will begin to
Disney Recalls Cast Members to Select Walt Disney World Resorts
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
Disney World Full Time Cast Members can return to work with option to temporary transfer
Earlier this week, the Walt Disney Company submitted their reopening plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. We now know Disney plans to have its Orlando theme parks return to business operations in July. Due to the unique nature of the phased reopening, Walt Disney World is offering
Walt Disney World Updates Age for Face Mask Policy
Disney World released health and safety policies that will be implemented when the theme parks reopen in July. One of those policies is that all guests wear a face covering while visiting the parks. They recently updated the age requirement for wearing a face covering. All Guests ages 2 and
Disney Cast Members Give us an Inside look at Disney California Adventure
A while back Disney Parks Security shared images of Disneyland while the park is closed. Today, cast members shared pictures of Disney California Adventure park! Check out the images they posted to Twitter below: Happy Tuesday! I’m Tina, Security Duty Manager at the Disneyland Resort. I’m here to show you
Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs is Offering Cast Members a 20% Discount
Great news Disney Cast Members. Morimoto Asia is offering you a well deserved 20% discount through June 30th! Morimoto shared the news this morning on their Instagram! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Morimoto Asia (@morimotoasiafla) From Crispy Popcorn Shrimp Tempura and Kung Pao Chicken Dumplings to
Josh D’Amaro congratulates Disney Springs Cast Members
After a period of two months, Disney Springs made a triumphant return with its first phase of reopening this week. The current President of Walt Disney World Resort, Josh D’Amaro, congratulates Disney Springs cast members for both their hard work and contributions to the grand reopening. Many visitors were thrilled
