The Service Trades Council Union has issued a statement regarding the mass layoffs taking place across the Disney Parks division, affecting approximately 28,000 Cast Members at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. The union, which represents the largest number of Cast Members at Walt Disney World, issued the following statement: The 6 unions of … Read more
Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary of California Health and Human Services, spoke about theme parks reopening in a livestream earlier today. In response to a reporter’s question, Secretary Ghaly said that theme parks will, “Not [open] quite yet, but we’re getting very close.” In regards to theme parks’ reopening guidelines, he said, “We’re working hard to … Read more
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
Many recreational activities have remained shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but today we learned that recreation Cast Members were being called back to work in October. We now know that fishing is one of the activities that will be returning to the resort. Fishing excursions are regularly available at the following Walt Disney … Read more
Walt Disney World has introduced yet another redesign of their classic sequined Minnie Mouse ear headband. The most recent version of these ears were introduced in July. The ears were hanging next to another old version of the ear headband. The lining of the ears is red, as is the bow. White polka-dots cover both … Read more
We learned a few days ago that Disney is letting go The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra, who have been playing at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for over thirty years. The band has also been playing as The Disney Society Orchestra as a temporary replacement for Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage. … Read more
With the changes to visiting Walt Disney World, Annual Passes have not been available to purchase. Pre-existing Annual Passholders have been able to renew their passes or cancel them, but not purchase new passes outright. Now Walt Disney World is allowing some previous Annual Passholders to purchase a new pass. This offer is only available … Read more
We’ve been watching the Electric Umbrella get demolished this month, starting with the removal of the restaurant’s canopy. Demolition has also been visible inside of the old building. The exterior wall of the second floor of Electric Umbrella is now gone and we can see the interior railings. Tables attached to the ground are also … Read more
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
If you’re like everybody else, you’ve had trouble getting your hands on new items from the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection. Thankfully, shopDisney has restocked some items from the Dumbo the Flying Elephant series, Peter Pan’s Flight series, and King Arthur Carrousel series. Dumbo the Flying Elephant Ear Headband – $34.99 Dumbo the Flying … Read more
Installation has begun on the illuminated canopy that will cover the exterior of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Portions of the canopy are being built on the ground and then raised into place. The next canopy piece is coming along quickly. There are some tarps and construction vehicles obstructing the view, but workers … Read more
Disneyland Paris will be introducing a new Standby Pass system via their app that minimizes physical wait times. Standby Pass is similar to Walt Disney World’s FastPass+ system, however it will be required for certain attractions. Guests will be able to login to the Official Disneyland Paris app, select “Get a Standby Pass”, and choose … Read more
Work has begun on the refurbishment Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which will not fully reopen until next summer. While there’s a year to go in the project, some areas are already beginning to close. Construction materials and equipment are staged along parts of the parking lot. The main entrance to The Great Ceremonial House is … Read more
Savi’s Workshop just reopened their build-your-own lightsaber experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests must make reservations ahead of time and it’s been booking up fast. However, new reservation times have been added for past park closing time, suggesting hours may be extended. Reservations at 7:05 PM and 7:25 PM are … Read more
Yesterday, work began on the transformation of the Magic Kingdom toll plaza to celebrate the park’s upcoming 50th anniversary. When we returned to Magic Kingdom today, workers had already made significant progress on the plaza. The refurbishment is scheduled to take eight weeks. Three lanes have been closed off for the first step of repainting. … Read more
With many Cast Members still on furlough, yet another wave is thankfully returning to work. Recreation Cast Members have been recalled and will be returning to their posts starting October 3. Select recreation has returned to Walt Disney World already, but this will reopen a host of other activities, like boat rentals at resorts. Many … Read more