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
If you’re looking to “celebrate the holiday season across Canada,” don’t miss The Canadian Holiday Voyageurs now performing on The Mill Stage in the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT during the 2021 International Festival of the Holidays. The Mill Stage is beautifully decorated for the holidays with wreaths and poinsettias. The Canadian Holiday Voyageurs traveled from … Read more
Local 385, a Teamsters union including Walt Disney World costumed character-performers and workers across Central Florida, has faced accusations of bad management and member dissatisfaction and is now fighting to reinstate its officers, outlined in a new lawsuit. According to the Orlando Sentinel, complaints of bad management and dissatisfaction among members began two years ago. … Read more
The Actors’ Equity Association recently targeted Walt Disney World for denying performers of face masks and COVID-19 testing. Reportedly, the association requested face masks and regular COVID-19 testing for all performers, and Disney denied such requests. As a result, Walt Disney World stage shows such as “Finding Nemo – The Musical” and “Festival of the … Read more
With cast member previews of Walt Disney World’s parks already underway, Disney has faced criticism for reopening the parks in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Newly-minted President of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro defended the reopening in an interview with The New York Times‘ Brooks Barnes. D’Amaro stated: “This is our new … Read more