According to various news sources including WESH, the 6 unions representing thousands of workers at Walt Disney World has reached a contract agreement that would raise the starting pay of Disney Cast Members to $15 an hour. The proposed increase will go into effect starting in 2021. Under the proposal
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Cast Members Head To Colombia To Support Tamarin Conservation
There’s a holiday in Colombia that strives to raise awareness for a critically endangered monkey that lives exclusively in their rainforests. The Day of the Cotton-top Tamarin took place on August 16th, 2018 and Cast Members from Disney’s Animal Kingdom were there to celebrate and show support. For years, Disney
Cast Members Take Part In Annual Disneyland Resort Canoe Race
When you work for the Walt Disney Company, you are not an employee. You are a Cast Member. You are a part of the magical production of Disney. Being a Cast Member is the experience of a lifetime and with it comes traditions and exclusive opportunities like none other. One
Discover Magic at Disney After Hours Event 2018
Discover Magic at a Disney After Hours Event. Magic Kingdom, at the Walt Disney World Resort, is hosting this hard ticketed event during select nights through September. Here is a Review of our experience from the July 14th evening of fun. We began our evening at the Transportation and Ticket
Disney Cruise Line Is Hiring Male And Female Vocalists
Have you ever dreamed of performing on stage on a Disney Cruise Line ship? Your chance has arrived! Disney Cruise Line is hiring male and female vocalists to star in their at sea show Aladdin A Musical Spectacular. New casting call from @disneyCruise for Male and Female Vocalistshttps://t.co/qtvl7itSGq pic.twitter.com/c01CdO1Pte —
Cast Members Get an Early ‘First Look’ Of Slinky Dog Dash
Last week, Cast Members got an early ‘First Look’ Of Slinky Dog Dash. Only a handful of Cast Members were chosen to enter the new Toy Story Land and ride the exciting new coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Take a look at the video below! Andy’s assembled his Mega Coaster Play Kit—and
Our First Look at Cast Member Costumes for Toy Story Land
In just two weeks, all Walt Disney World guests at Hollywood Studios will be able to take a ride on Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers! That’s right, Toy Story Land will finally open on June 30! To make the two week wait a little less painful, I’m happy
Cast Members Given the Chance for a Toy Story Land Dress Rehearsal
Disney World Cast Members! Don’t miss your chance to be apart of this incredible opportunity! It’s been recently announced that the Cast Members at Walt Disney World are now able to sign up for their chance to attend a Toy Story Land Dress Rehearsal starting June 21-27. Those lucky ones
Bonuses Can Be Withheld By Disney According To The National Labor Regulations Board
Last week, The National Labor Board ruled in Disney’s favor stating that the company is well within it’s rights to withhold bonuses during a wage renegotiation. The $1,000 bonuses for 125,000 cast members were announced by Disney in January following a corporate tax cut passed by Congress. That bonus was
Cast Members at Disneyland Are Geared Up for Pixar Fest!
“You’ve Got a Friend… in Them!” With Pixar Fest officially kicking off tomorrow at Disneyland, Friday, April 13, we wanted to see how Disneyland Cast Members are getting ready for the biggest Pixar celebration in Disney Parks history! From the looks of things, these Cast Members are just excited as
Vote For Your Favorite Recycled Artwork Created By Disneyland Cast Members
The Disneyland Resort is holding it’s third annual Environmentality Art Challenge for Disneyland cast members. In celebration of Earth Month, cast members create original pieces of art from any recycled items found in their work areas. Each piece of art is featured in-person at the Disneyland Resort, and on the
New Costumes Announced for Cast Members at Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is set to mark it’s 20th Anniversary next month on April 22. In addition to celebrating 20 years of magic at the Disney World Park, Orlando Theme Park News is reporting that Cast Members will also be celebrating new costumes to wear! The new costumes will debut at
A Behind the Scenes Look At How the Iconic Disney ‘First Name’ Name Tags Are Made
It’s funny how something so small can mean so much. It is a rite of passage for each and every cast member when they receive their very first Disney “first name” name tag. Walt Disney himself thought that is was important to call cast members by their first name as it
125,000 Disney Employees to Receive $1000 Cash Bonus
Bob Iger, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at The Walt Disney Company announced today that more than 125,000 employees will receive a one-time cash bonus of $1000. In addition, the Company will be investing $50 million in new and ongoing education programs designed to cover tuition costs for
