Disneyland Perfomers Union Begins Bargaining Process

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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

Disneyland Cast Members Set to Vote on Strike Authorization

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Fourteen thousand Disneyland Resort Cast Members will be voting over the coming days on whether or not to authorize a strike. Disneyland Cast Members to Vote on Strike Authorization A strike authorization vote has been scheduled, and results are expected to be announced on July 20. According to a report from Deadline, “Unions representing 14,000 … Read more

CONFIRMED: ‘Dr. Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts’ Show Closing at Disney California Adventure

Another entertainment cut is coming to Disneyland Resort, as the “Dr. Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts” show in Disney California Adventure will hold its final performance later this month. ‘Dr. Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts’ Closing at Disney California Adventure Following our rumor report earlier this week, Disneyland officials confirmed to the Orange … Read more

RUMOR: Dr. Strange Mysteries of the Mystic Arts Show Next Disneyland Resort Entertainment Cut Amid Cast Member Unionization

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Sources indicate that the “Dr. Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts” show at Disney California Adventure will suspend performances at the end of June in the wake of Disneyland Resort entertainment Cast Members unionizing. Dr. Strange Show Reportedly Being Cut Club Pixar, a limited-time Pixar Fest offering, was the first entertainment offering to end, two … Read more

CONFIRMED: Club Pixar Closes Two Months Early Following Cast Member Unionization

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Club Pixar is now closed at Disney California Adventure, following recent rumors that the Pixar Fest offering would be cut short. Club Pixar Closed When searching for Club Pixar on the Disneyland Resort mobile app, the official page for the entertainment offering says that it is “Closed.” However, the Disneyland Resort official website does not … Read more

Abigail Disney Shares Support for Disneyland Resort Performers Union

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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

Disneyland Resort Parade and Character Performers to Hold Union Election

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Following the supermajority vote to unionize, Disneyland Resort parade and character performers have scheduled a union election for next week, May 15-18, 2024. Disneyland Performers Holding Union Election The election was announced by The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Voting will take place on-site at Disneyland on Wednesday, May 15, Thursday, May 16, and Saturday, … Read more

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening This Summer & More: Daily Recap (2/13/24)

An opening season announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Tiana audio-animatronic revealed, and construction walls redecorated for Mardi Gras — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Media Disney+ The … Read more

1,700 Disneyland Characters and Parades Cast Members Unionizing With Actors’ Equity Association

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Disneyland Resort Cast Members from the characters and parades departments are unionizing with the Actors’ Equity Association. The union represents 51,000 actors and stage managers across the United States, including Walt Disney World performers. Magic United: Disneyland Performers Unionizing The group is calling themselves “Magic United” and is circulating union authorization cards to 1,700 Cast … Read more