BREAKING: Over 40,000 Union Cast Members Furloughed in Latest Agreement with Walt Disney World

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for weeks. Now, the Service Trades Council … Read more

Service Trades Council Union Representing Over 40,000 Cast Members Reaches Agreement with Walt Disney World; Further Details to be Released Today

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for weeks. Now, the Service Trades Council … Read more

Facilities & Operations Services and Security Personnel Unions Reach Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort; Furloughs Effective April 19 with Exception for Reduced Maintenance Crew

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for days. Now, the North America Building Trades … Read more

Guest Services Call Center and Telecommunication Services Union Reaches Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort; Furloughs Effective April 19

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for days. Now, the International Brotherhood of … Read more

Registration for 2021 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Delayed

A number of runDisney marathon events have been cancelled or otherwise affected by the prolonged parks closures, and now registration for next year’s marathon weekend has been impacted. The page for the 2021 runDisney Marathon Weekend now shows that on-sale dates for future runDisney races will be adjusted. Additional information will be released soon, and … Read more

American Federation of Musicians Local 389 Union Reaches Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort; Furloughs Effective April 19

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for days. Now, the American Federation of Musicians Local … Read more

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Furloughs 835 Employees Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Closures

Amidst a wave of furloughs across Walt Disney World Resort and throughout the theme park industry in Orlando and beyond, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando has furloughed most of its employees due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic closures. As reported by the Orlando Business Journal, the hotel furloughed 835 workers upon closing on March 24, … Read more

LISTEN: Ride Rehab Podcast’s “The Enchanted Country Bird Jamboree”

It’s the unscrupulous episode you’ve been waiting for! On this episode of the Ride Rehab Podcast on WDWNT, Tyler and Thomas get demanded by the big guy upstairs to fix two of Disney’s biggest “problems”, The Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland and the Country Bear Jamboree in Frontierland. Our next episode is Adventureland! Be sure to … Read more