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Yet Another Housekeeping Cast Member Arrested for Stealing from Guest Rooms, Credit Rating Agency Warns Dissolution of Reedy Creek Improvement District Could Have Negative Consequences, and More: Daily Recap (4/29/22)

April 29, 2022

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 Friday, April 29, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney Catches Housekeepers Stealing From Guests, Salt & Straw Opens at Disney Springs, Florida Senate Votes to Dissolve Reedy Creek Improvement District, and More: Daily Recap (4/20/22)

April 20, 2022

by Katie Francis

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 Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Housekeeping Returning to Pre-Pandemic Schedule at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

March 17, 2022

by Shannen Michaelsen

Housekeeping services at Walt Disney World Resort hotels are returning to their original schedule from prior to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. This means Cast Members will clean the rooms more often. Housekeeping includes making the bed, fully cleaning the bathroom, wiping down all surfaces, replacing amenities as needed, vacuuming, and dusting every other day. The … Read more

Disneyland Paris Housekeeping Cast Members Go On Strike Regarding Work Conditions

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Housekeeping Cast Members a Disneyland Paris — who are subcontractors and not employed directly by Disney — have gone on strike regarding work conditions. Salon Mickey reported on Twitter this morning that Cast Members were picketing outside Disney’s Newport Bay Club hotel. DisneylandParisGuest tweeted last night that there were no rooms available for guests due … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/10/21): More Disney Fab 50 Character Statues Arrive in Magic Kingdom, Parades Return to Disneyland With the Frightfully Fun Parade, Walt Disney World Shares New Details About the 50th Anniversary Vault Collection, and More

September 10, 2021

by Johnny Childers

This post may contain affiliate links; please read the disclosure for more information. 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. … Read more

Walt Disney World Offering $1000 Signing Bonus to New Cast Members

June 26, 2021

by Justin Giglio

Walt Disney World is now offering a signing bonus to new housekeeping and kitchen Cast Members. Disney, like many companies, is struggling to find employees post-COVID. In an attempt to recruit new workers, Walt Disney World is offering a $1000 signing bonus to housekeeping staff and line cooks if they stay on the job for … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/21/21): New Details for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Airing Tomorrow, Salt & Straw Ice Cream Coming to Disney Springs, Disney Installing Giant Display on International Drive, and More

June 21, 2021

by Katie Francis

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 Monday, June 21, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Optional Housekeeping Service to be Eliminated for Disney Vacation Club Members

June 21, 2021

by Shannon Robinson

Today DVCNews.com reported that Disney Vacation Club (DVC) guests will no longer be able to opt-in to housekeeping services for their villas. According to the FAQ section of the DVC website, the add-on service is no longer available. In recent years, members could pay for a “Trash & Towel” service or spring for a full … Read more

Online Check-In Service Updated to Reflect Housekeeping Changes at Walt Disney World Resorts; “Light Cleaning” To Take Place Every Other Day

June 16, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

The Online Check-In Service on My Disney Experience has been updated to include new features and details on Housekeeping at resorts moving forward. We recently covered new prompts stating that it was “strongly recommended” for guests to opt for the Online Check-In Service in order to aid in social distancing efforts across the resorts, and … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Removes Fees for Select In-Room Resort Amenities

January 9, 2020

by Derek Sterling

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Good news for guests planning a stay at a Disney Vacation Club property in the coming months. According to DVCNews, DVC has eliminated fees for coffee packages, towel service, and laundry detergent. The following is the new Disney Vacation Club policy: You’ll be provided with the following amenities at no extra charge at the start … Read more