Disney World labor contract negotiations stall

With a contract set to expire on December 11 for 27,000 service workers at Walt Disney World, neither side proposed any plan on Friday to move forward after mediation broke down last week. Commenting on Disney’s original offer, Steve Eisenhardt, vice president of Disney Parks and Resorts labor relations, said

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Kid Stuff I Secretly Want for Christmas

Admit it, there are some toys you buy for yourself. Some of it’s totally acceptable. I mean, no one is going to judge you if you buy a Wii for the kids but end up playing it more yourself, right?  But what if your taste in toys is a bit

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Keeping things fresh at Walt Disney World

“You’re going to Disney AGAIN?” That’s not an unusual reaction for me to hear when I announce an upcoming trip to family or friends who don’t quite understand my love for Disney. With so much to do, see, and experience, there seems to be no shortage of “new” things to

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Planning the Multi-Generational Family Vacation

There is nothing quite like taking a family vacation to Walt Disney World.  The excitement that comes with planning the trip is almost half the fun.  How long do I stay?  Where do we want to eat?  Should we do the Disney Dining Plan?  These are some of the questions

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Ride Review: Living With the Land

The excitement mounts. Your children have been looking forward to this ride attraction for months! And now it is time. You’re finally at EPCOT in Walt Disney World. You’ve made your way to the Land Pavilion. And after only a few short minutes in line, you’re in the boat and

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Support your Disney Workers – MouseTrapped 2010 Complete Video

MouseTrapped 2010 is the story of the workers that make the Magic and their struggles in these tough economic times…a backstage look at what Pixie Dust is really made of. Related articles Mousetrapped 2010 – Disneyworld Workers on Strike (chipandco.com) Complete Lineup for the 27th Annual Disney Parks Christmas Day

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Disney Shares Holiday Cheer Year-round at Coalition for the Homeless

Did you know Disney VoluntEARS prepare and serve nearly 750 meals a month at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida? It’s a tradition that spans at least a decade and one of many ways that Disney lends a helping hand at the Coalition, which provides food and shelter to

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Social Media Moms Celebrations at Walt Disney World

Join Us March 17-20, 2011 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration! Registration opens at 2:00pm EST on 12/02/2010! *space is limited The Walt Disney World Resort® near beautiful Orlando, Florida is the setting for the second social media conference. You’ll experience special events, conference

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