The bargaining team for the newly unionized Disneyland Resort performers is sitting down with their employers for the first time today. Magic United Begins Bargaining with Disneyland 1,700 Disneyland Resort parade and character performers voted to unionize earlier this year. The group, dubbed Magic United, began the unionization process with Actors’ Equity Association in February. … Read more
The Magic United Instagram page shared a video of support from social activist and granddaughter of Roy O. Disney, Abigail Disney. Abigail Disney Supports Disneyland Resort Performers Union The video shows Disney sharing supporting words for the members of the performers union, and highlighting how they are the highlight of vacations to Disneyland Resort. “The … Read more
A supermajority of Disneyland Resort parade and character performers have officially voted to unionize. Disneyland Performers Unionizing We previously reported on the “Magic United” group beginning the unionization process. This week, the Cast Members sent a letter to Disneyland Resort’s Labor Relations, informing the company that a supermajority of the 1,700 eligible Cast Members had … Read more
After a brief hiatus, “Fantasmic!” may be returning to Disneyland as early as May 14. Fantasmic! May Be Returning to Disneyland 5/14 Sources have indicated that Disneyland performers and show techs were told that “Fantasmic!” will be returning around May 14. After the Maleficent dragon (also known as Murphy) caught fire on Saturday, April 22, … Read more