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

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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

Entire “Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor” Show Cast and Crew Laid Off at Walt Disney World

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In addition to the Citizens of Hollywood, more devastating news of layoffs has surfaced at Walt Disney World, this time impacting another group of immensely talented stand-up comedians and performers. According to multiple sources, the entire “Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor” cast and crew has been laid off at the Magic Kingdom amidst another wave of … Read more

BREAKING: Legendary “Citizens of Hollywood” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Let Go As Entertainment Layoffs Continue at Walt Disney World

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News of equity performer layoffs is surfacing at Walt Disney World, affecting many of the beloved and tenured entertainers of the Citizens of Hollywood troupe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopened in July, many hoped that the roaming improv characters would return to the park, as they’ve been a staple of its … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/26/20): Maskless Celebrity Family Photo Strikes Controversy, More Layoff Emails Sent, Disneyland 65th Anniversary Merchandise and Christmas Merchandise Released, 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 Monday, October 26, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/23/20): Disney California Adventure Opening for Shopping & Dining, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Sign Revealed, Swan and Dolphin Resort Get Sued, 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 Friday, October 23, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/22/20): TDR Cancelling All Annual Passes, Wishes Come True Blue Collection Hits Disney Parks, Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Details Revealed, 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 Thursday, October 22, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cast Members at Disneyland Being Laid Off Due to Non-Transferable Seniority

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cast Members in Disneyland are being laid off in the latest round of Disney’s 28,000 layoffs. Disneyland Resort reached agreements with several Cast Member unions regarding furloughs and the layoffs. According to Teamsters Local 495, Cast Members who transferred to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from Disney California Adventure lost all scheduling … Read more

Some Laid-Off Disney Cast Members Will Lose Their Free Education Through Disney Aspire

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Some of the 28,000 Disney Parks Cast Members who have been laid off will also lose their free education through Disney Aspire. Disney Aspire was launched in 2018 as a program that would pay for tuition and books for The Walt Disney Company’s hourly employees. Disney planned to invest $150 million in five years to … Read more

RUMOR: TRON Lightcycle Run Project in Turmoil, Attraction Likely Won’t Open at Magic Kingdom By Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in October 2021

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Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary is fast approaching, but you would never think it considering the mass layoffs and project delays taking place throughout the parks and resorts. While we’ve been following construction on TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom—now making progress on its massive illuminated canopy—sources indicate that most, if not all, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/14/20): Warren and Chapek Feud Over Executive Salaries, AP Exclusive Pop-Up Shop Opens at EPCOT, Curfew Affects Disneyland Paris, 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 Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

RUMOR: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ride Will Not Open in 2020 at EPCOT, Not Deemed a “Priority Project” by Disney

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Sure, anyone can cook… but what do you do if there are no chefs left in the kitchen? While we’ve been visibly tracking construction on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at the France Pavilion in EPCOT, progress on the ride interior is at a standstill, making it nearly impossible for the beloved rat ride to open this … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Universal Orlando Resort Reaches Capacity on Holiday Weekend, Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Updates, Super Nintendo World Opening Announced, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from October 5 to October 11, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Tour what is going on … Read more

Disney Now Contacting Furloughed Cast Members Not Affected by Layoffs

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After weeks of heartbreaking news, it seems Disney is now contacting select furloughed Cast Members to inform them that they have not been impacted by the mass layoffs. The sample communication being sent out reads as follows: Hello and thank you for your patience. We know how difficult this time is and wanted to provide … Read more

Walt Disney World Plans to Lay Off 184 Union Carpenters and Mechanics

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News about the massive layoffs coming to Walt Disney World continues to roll in, and this time, it’s hit some of the most important maintenance workers at the resort. Carpenters Local 1820 has announced that Disney plans to lay off 184 of its members across 19 different positions, including mechanics for the many cars and … Read more

Disneyland Resort to Lay Off Over 2,800 Union Cast Members, Including Restaurant and Club 33 Staff

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Following news that nearly 2,700 non-union Disneyland Resort Cast Members would be laid off, union Cast Members have felt a similar blow. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald, Workers United Local 50 has notified its members that Disney will lay off 2,858 Cast Members from its ranks of 7,796, which cover restaurant workers … Read more