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
Since its refurbishment announcement on August 31, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort updates have been in full swing. The resort is set to fully reopen next summer. Fences now block the porte cochere and main entrance to the Great Ceremonial House. The remodeling of the Great Ceremonial House has resulted in resort check-in being moved to … Read more
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
In preparation for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, the iconic Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza has been receiving a makeover with all-new colors. The newest color update can be seen in the sign’s welcome letters. The “w” in welcome is now fully painted gold. The left flag post of the plaza has also changed, with it … Read more
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
Last year when the Oriental Land Company previewed the menus for Tokyo Disneyland’s New Fantasyland expansion, one of the items we were most excited for was the Apple Caramel Churro at the all-new LeFou’s within Belle’s Village! So we finally got to sample the new treat on opening day, and it was just as excellent … Read more
Rounding out the trifecta of new experiences that opened this week, Minnie’s Style Studio is a new character greeting experience within Toontown at Tokyo Disneyland, exclusively for the mouse herself! While we took our first peeks inside last week, yesterday we were able to actually visit Minnie’s Style Studio for ourselves and take some quick … Read more
Hello from an unbelievably hot day at EPCOT! After a couple of days with ever so slightly cooler temperatures, today reminded us that we’re still in Florida, and we have a long ways to go until truly cooler weather is upon us. No amount of heat can keep us from having fun at Walt Disney … Read more
New lockers have been under construction at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey for over a month now. The pre-existing locker area inside of Hogwarts is currently a small space that was already difficult to navigate before social distancing was required. These new lockers are being built to the side of the queue entrance so … Read more
Helen Reddy, Australian singer, actress, and activist, has died at the age of 78. For many, she’s known for her hit song “I Am Woman”, but for old-school Disney fans, she played Nora in the 1977 film Pete’s Dragon, singing the Academy Award-nominated “Candle on the Water” love song. Reddy was diagnosed with dementia in … Read more
Disney loves to deliver seasonal treats at their theme parks that draw us into the story of the season while thrilling our taste buds. With the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, we’re glad to celebrate the fall season with the many creative treats that Walt Disney World Resort restaurants have to offer. … Read more
It’s been a rough day if not week for Disney Parks Cast Members and performers across Walt Disney World, as heartbreaking news of mass layoffs and entertainment cutbacks continues to surface. Earlier today, Disney Parks announced a mass layoff of approximately 28,000 Cast Members. The announcement came on the heels of the news that The … Read more
To quench your thirst and cool off, stop by Petals Pool Bar at Disney’s Pop Century Resort where you will find delicious drinks and these new colorful slap wrap koozies.
For 23 years Yehaa Bob Jackson rocked the roost with wacky piano playing and singing at Port Orleans River Roost Lounge. Today he announced that he will not be returning to his role.
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