We’ve been broadcasting non-stop for almost three days as we raise money to benefit the Cast Member Pantry, an organization started by a Cast Member to collect and distribute food and other necessities to Cast Members who have been furloughed. We kicked things off at 7:00 AM on Friday morning, and the show will be … Read more
Every year since 2008, WDW News Today has hosted a charity drive at the end of November. In the past, we have raised over $60,000 for the Toys for Tots Foundation. Because 2020 has been such an unusual year, we have decided to make a few changes in order to benefit the Disney community who … Read more
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 Saturday, November 14, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more
Cast Member Pantry, a charitable organization working to provide food to furloughed Cast Members, is now operating in California. In a November 14, 2020 Facebook post, Cast Member Pantry announced that it would be in Burbank that day to share details. The Facebook post asks those who would like to help to contact Cast Member … Read more
“Why? Because It’s Christmas” is an album reuniting Mouseketeers from The Mickey Mouse Club in support of MusiCares® And The Brave Of Heart Fund On Music For COVID-19 Relief. Today they’ve announced that proceeds will also be going to non-profit organization the Cast Member Pantry, which provides groceries to furloughed and laid off Disney employees. … Read more
While most of Walt Disney World has reopened, one of the most crucial elements of its success is still hurting. The Orlando Sentinel‘s Gabrielle Russon recently shared the story of a food bank organized by Unite Here 737, an Orlando-area union that represents Cast Members who work in food and beverage as well as housekeeping. … Read more
With tens of thousands of Walt Disney World Cast Members affected by the COVID-19 closures, one Cast Member has stepped up to assist other “CMs” in need with The Cast Member Pantry, a donation-based pantry where employees can book a 15-minute window to stop by and “shop” free of charge. Cast Members can email Cast Member … Read more