Jessica Figueroa

Jessica lives in South Florida with her 15-pound cat Gordo and a small army of Tsum Tsums. You can contact her, ideally with photos of your cats, at [email protected].

Disneyland Asks Governor NOT to Finalize Theme Park Reopening Plans Due to Unreasonable Guidelines

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Earlier today, it was announced that California would be issuing theme park reopening guidelines sometime this week—considering the timeline, that’d probably mean tomorrow. While this comes as a relief for guests and Passholders eagerly awaiting a theme park reopening, it appears the theme parks themselves, like Disneyland, aren’t as eager about the sudden announcement. According … Read more

BREAKING: California to Issue Theme Park Reopening Guidelines This Week

Disneyland Resort theme parks are ready to open once guidelines are issued, and it seems the state will be finally releasing said reopening guidelines “this week.” The news comes on the heels of a mass layoff for the domestic Disney Parks, with the company citing “the State’s unwillingness to lift restrictions that would allow Disneyland … Read more

Disneyland Resort Sending Cancellation Emails to Guests With Reservations Through October 17

While Walt Disney World’s phased reopening is well underway, the Disneyland Resort’s reopening remains stalled, with hotel cancellations now extending through October 17. Guests with existing reservations has begun to receive emails notifying them of the cancellation, which read as follows: Dear Guest,  We are sorry to inform you that your upcoming visit with us … Read more

New “Buy Two Days, Get Three Days FREE” Ticket Deal, Florida Resident $100 Annual Pass Discount, and More Offers Announced for Universal Orlando Resort

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Universal Orlando Resort is kicking off the month with a slew of new and extended offers for guests. From free ticket deals, to deep discounts for Florida Residents, you can find all of the details below. U.S. Residents can get THREE FREE DAYS when They Purchase a Two-Day Ticket Now through January 6, 2021 Plus, … Read more

Disney Springs Extending Hours on Weekends Starting October 9

Due to increased demand and crowding, Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district will be extending its hours on weekends to welcome guests later into the evening. Starting on October 9 for the holiday weekend, Disney Springs will move to an 11:00 PM close on Friday and Saturdays. Hours from Sunday through Thursday will remain … Read more

Disney Vacation Club to Lay Off 279 Cast Members in December

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Yesterday, the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products division announced plans to lay off 28,000 Cast Members within its domestic parks, but did not disclose layoffs by individual park locations or divisions. Today, more information is being distributed on behalf of unions negotiating for their members as well as additional paperwork filed by the company. According to WDWMagic, Disney has … Read more

2,500 Food Service Workers Expected to be Laid Off at Disneyland Resort

Yesterday, the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products division announced plans to lay off 28,000 Cast Members within its domestic parks, but did not disclose layoffs by individual park locations. Today, more information is being distributed on behalf of unions negotiating for their members. At Disneyland Resort, two unions have come forward with numbers so far. Local 11 … Read more

Local 11 Union Issues Statement on 950 Disneyland Resort Cast Members to be Laid Off on November 1

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Yesterday, the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products division announced plans to lay off 28,000 Cast Members within its domestic parks, but did not disclose layoffs by individual park locations. UNITE HERE Local 11 union, which represents Disneyland Resort Cast Members, has issued that approximately 950 of their 3,000 members will be laid off effective November 1. The … Read more

6,700 Non-Union Walt Disney World Cast Members to be Laid Off in December

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Yesterday, the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products division announced plans to lay off 28,000 Cast Members within its domestic parks, but did not disclose layoffs by individual park locations. According to Gabrielle Russon of the Orlando Sentinel, in a notice to the state, Disney has specified that 6,700 Walt Disney World non-union employees will be … Read more

Managers Emptying Offices, Staff Forced to Pay Back Health Insurance, and Mass Layoffs Part of the Ongoing Turmoil at EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion

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Up until recently, the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT has made few headlines, beyond some questionable festival food booth items or the occasional new museum exhibit. However, in the aftermath of the COVID-19, few pavilions have been so publicly affected by the pandemic’s devastating impact. Back in April, Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant, LLC. filed for a PPP … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Parks Announces 28,000 Cast Member Layoffs Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Mass layoffs have been announced at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, affecting approximately 28,000 Cast Members. Disney states that the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on their business, exacerbated by the extended closure of Disneyland, ultimately led to this decision. Below is the statement from Disney Parks Chairman, Josh D’Amaro. From Disney Parks: In light … Read more

"The Lion King" Live Action Sequel in Development at Disney

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It’s the circle of life… and it seems Disney is going back in for another live-action “The Lion King”, this time with a sequel to the 2019 film, to be directed by Barry Jenkins, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind “Moonlight”. From Variety: The movie will be a continuation of the studio’s 2019 photorealistic remake, rather than … Read more

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