Actors’ Equity Association Releases Statement on Mass Entertainment Layoffs at Walt Disney World; 720 of 780 Members Laid Off

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 Actors’ Equity Association has released a statement regarding the mass entertainment layoffs at Walt Disney World. A full list of all impacted shows across the theme parks and resorts can be found here. From AEA: Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, released the following statement … Read more

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Distribution Lasts Over 5 Minutes, Yet Attraction Fails to Board at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The Resistance fighters and First Order officers have been making some upgrades over at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios—first with the implementation of plexiglass dividers aboard prison transfers (also known as ride vehicles) and then the addition of plexiglass throughout the attraction’s many pre-shows. Initially a test, these modifications were … Read more

Full List of Entertainment Cuts at Walt Disney World; Future of Shows Uncertain Due to Cast Layoffs

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Late Tuesday night, news broke of the next wave of Cast Member layoffs at Walt Disney World—all still a part of the previously-announced 28,000 quota, but no less devastating. This round of layoffs mainly impacted entertainment across the parks and resorts, from fan-favorite “Streetmosphere” to established Broadway-style shows, like “Festival of the Lion King”. All … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Haunted Mansion” Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Materializes at the Magic Kingdom for Annual Passholder Shopping Event

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The latest Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection is inspired by The Haunted Mansion. We were at Magic Kingdom this morning for the exclusive Annual Passholder shopping event at Sir Mickey’s. We weren’t the only ones excited to get our hands on The Haunted Mansion collection. The socially distanced line ran down the pathway next … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Ride “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance” With Plexiglass Divider In Your Face at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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After Plexiglass dividers were installed on every ride vehicle of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, additional dividers have also since been added to pre-show rooms, and we also have a very “special” look at what it’s like to be behind plexiglass for the entirety of the ride. Now parties are assigned to one of … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/27/20): Massive Layoffs Strike Walt Disney World Entertainers, Plexiglass Barriers Installed on All Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Vehicles, Sneak Peek at Everglazed Donuts, and More

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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, October 27, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Citizens of Main Street Laid Off at the Magic Kingdom

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First, the Citizens of Hollywood, now the Citizens of Main Street. News continues to surface on the latest wave of layoffs at Walt Disney World, this time impacting most of the equity performers on property. When the Magic Kingdom reopened back in July, the Citizens of Main Street did not return, and now the performers … Read more

Entire Cast of “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” Dinner Show Laid Off at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

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After over 40 years of “foot-stompin’ fun” at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, the extended closure of select shows at Walt Disney World has resulted in the entire cast of “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” to be laid off amidst the latest wave of layoffs affecting the domestic Disney Parks division. Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue opened as … Read more

Entire Cast & Crew of “Festival of the Lion King” and “Finding Nemo – The Musical” Laid Off at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

With social distancing markers laid out at both their respective theater locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, fans have long since hoped for the return of the popular “Festival of the Lion King” and “Finding Nemo – The Musical” shows since the reopening of the park. However, the latest wave of entertainment layoffs has hit both … Read more