Walt Disney World and Cast Member Union Negotiations Resuming February 15

Mickey and Minnie Fab 50 statues in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

After unionized Walt Disney World Cast Members overwhelmingly rejected Disney’s proposed $1 raise, negotiations will resume next week on February 15-16. For the past several months, Disney has been in contract negotiations with the Service Trades Council Union (STCU), which represents more than 45,000 Walt Disney World Cast Members, over benefits and wage increases. 96% … Read more

Reopening Date Announced for Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure

Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure is currently closed for a standard winter refurbishment but will reopen next month. According to the Disneyland app, Grizzly River Run will be closed through March 16, but reopen on March 17, so guests can enjoy their St. Patrick’s Day on the river rapids ride. Radiator Springs Racers … Read more

Disneyland Monorail Closing for Refurbishment in March

The Disneyland Monorail will close for refurbishment beginning March 20, 2023. The Disneyland calendar only goes through March 22 right now, and the Monorail is shown as closed through that date. It’s not clear when the Disneyland Monorail will reopen. Last month, construction fences went up around the Downtown Disney District Monorail station. One of … Read more

Chip and Dale as Rescue Rangers Coming Soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Chip and Dale will be appearing in their Rescue Rangers outfits at Disney’s Hollywood Studios soon, Attractions Magazine confirmed with Disney. Right now, Chip and Dale can be seen wandering the yard in front of The Hollywood Brown Derby. Clarice is set to join them soon for Valentine’s Day. Starting February 15, the Rescue Rangers … Read more

Rosario Dawson, Ming-Na Wen, ‘Return of the Jedi’ Actors, and More Guests Announced for Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023

Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka Tano) and several more guests have been announced for Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023. Dawson has portrayed Ahsoka Tano in live-action in “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett.” She will star in “Ahsoka” later this year. Gwendoline Christie (Captain Phasma), Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca), and Ming-Na Wen (Fennec Shand) will also … Read more

New Tinker Bell Light-Up Loungefly Backpack at Walt Disney World

You may not be able to fly in real life, but you can feel like a pixie with this new Tinker Bell light-up Loungefly mini backpack available at Walt Disney World. Tinker Bell Light-Up Loungefly Mini Backpack – $98 The backpack is black, with gold around the edges and plaque. There are stars on the … Read more

New Elemental Nature ‘Scrap Metal’ Lightsaber Pieces Now Available at Walt Disney World

The final collection of “scrap metal” lightsaber pieces at Savi’s Workshop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has received all new items. Peace and Justice, Power and Control, and Protection and Defense were already completely replaced and all four collections were replaced at the Savi’s in Disneyland. A guide is available at Savi’s Workshop to pick out … Read more

BREAKING: First-Ever Hippogriff, Niffler, & More Magical Creature Encounters Coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan

A couple of days ago, Universal Studios Japan teased a surprise new announcement for springtime offerings coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Today they revealed the special treat — atmospheric encounters with magical creatures from the Harry Potter universe around Hogsmeade! For the first time at any Universal park worldwide, guests will be … Read more

PHOTOS: Main Splash Mountain Sign, Br’ers Statue, and More Removed as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Takeover Continues at Magic Kingdom

Work for the transformation to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure continues as more Splash Mountain elements are removed from the attraction. This morning, we arrived to find that the main Splash Mountain sign, the Br’ers Statue, and more have been removed. The main sign reading “Splash Mountain” with Br’er Rabbit on top is gone. The small sign … Read more

Reedy Creek Improvement District Replacement Bill Details Revealed, Pirates of the Caribbean Boat Sinks at Disneyland, Full Housekeeping Returning to All Walt Disney World Hotels, & More: Daily Recap (2/7/23)

Daily Recap for February 7, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, February 7, 2023.