As the Disneyland Resort prepares to reopen beginning on July 9th, conditions for the recalling of cast members are starting to be revealed. @DisneyDragon on Twitter provided sections of the conditions, which include measures to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19 and what happens when a cast member is diagnosed with the virus. Cast members … Read more
The issue of the Walt Disney World theme parks reopening is a complex one, especially at a time where confirmed COVID-19 cases are rising exponentially post-lockdown. Walt Disney World made the difficult decision to furlough tens of thousands of its Cast Members during the unprecedented closure, and now the company is calling back its workers … Read more
In addition to the new “The Incredibles” themed health and safety reminders that will welcome guests back to Walt Disney World, the social distancing team (formerly Resort Activities Counselors) is being renamed into The Incredi-Crew! Not only will these Cast Members be getting cool new colorblock face masks, they’ll also be donning bright new shirts … Read more
Two Walt Disney World cast members have been arrested and face up to forty combined felony counts of possession of child pornography, according to Boston’s WHDH. The Polk County Sheriff’s office made the announcement on Tuesday that the pair were part of sixteen arrests that resulted from Operation Guardians of Innocence V, which identified “those … Read more
In preparation for theme parks reopening in Walt Disney World Resort, Disney has released a new temperature screening process for Cast Members. Beginning June 14th, all Cast Members will begin to have their temperatures checked upon arrival to work. An agreement was made between Disney’s Director of Labor Relations and the Services Trades Council Union … Read more
Walt Disney World Resorts are bringing back full time food service Cast Members who are a part of union Local 737 to work at select locations across property. These Cast Members will be returning to work as bartenders at lounges and pool bars. The Walt Disney World resorts included in this list are Disney Vacation … Read more
With EPCOT at Walt Disney World reopening on Wednesday, July 15, the park has little over a month to staff its numerous pavilions. The World Showcase in particular may be faced with a number of issues, as the Cultural Representative program (along with Disney Internships) was suspended on April 18. Between that and current global … Read more
As Walt Disney World begins the path back to reopening its parks, full-time cast members are being given an option that would help them return to work as soon as possible. According to a Facebook post by TCU Lodge 1908, full-time cast members are being offered a voluntary temporary transfer to another role at the … Read more
Earlier today on the official Morimoto Asia Florida Instagram page, the restaurant announced that for a limited time, they would be offering a discount to Walt Disney World Cast Members. The offer includes a 20% discount––excluding any alcoholic beverages––as long as you show your Walt Disney World Cast ID. This special offer is available only … Read more
You may be missing those infamous Cosmic Ray’s nuggets, and while these may not be the same, those who work for any the Central Florida theme parks, such as Cast Members at Walt Disney World and Team Members at Universal Orlando now have the chance to indulge in some free chicken over at Chick-fil-A. For … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! It’s February 1978, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds are getting an intimidating resident in this issue of “The Disneyland Line,” a newsletter for park Cast Members! Note: This article … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! The signs, they are a-changing as an old icon makes way for a new one in this October 1989 issue of the Cast Member-exclusive newsletter, “Disneyland Line.” Note: … Read more
There had been rumblings that guests would be greeted by some special team of Cast Members when Disney Springs reopens tomorrow at Walt Disney World. Well, the rumblings were true and we’re getting a first look at this reassigned team of Disney employees that will help keep guests safe while visiting the shopping, dining, and … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! “Safe-D” begins with you when you read these “Safe-D Facts” handouts from the Disneyland Safety Department! Note: This article will detail these info sheets page by page, but … Read more
Cast Members will be returning to work as early as this Friday after months of being on furlough to welcome back the first wave of guests to the property on May 20. While many are eager to return to work, the ever-present fear of infection lingers. Thankfully, workers unions are negotiating certain terms to allow … Read more
Although the parks have been closed to guests for almost two months, it has been heartwarming to see people joining together to spread pixie dust from afar. Nobody is better at sharing the Disney magic we love and miss than the wonderful cast members, and we were delighted to see a newly-released video, made by … Read more