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WDWNT Daily Recap (4/24/21): Merchant of Venus Removed From Disney Website, Stitch Rides PeopleMover Ahead of Reopening as Posted Operating Hours Start Monday, Disney World Hiring Various Cast Member Roles, and More

April 24, 2021

by Danielle

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, April 24, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney World Cast Members Blocked from Entering Any Theme Parks for Entire Month of May Following Free Hotel Room Announcement

April 22, 2021

by Brooke Johnson

After last week’s announcement that current and furloughed cast members will receive a free one-night hotel stay, some other interesting news has emerged: Cast Members will not be able to get themselves or guests into any of the theme parks during the entire month of May 2021. EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Members to Receive Complimentary One-Night Resort Hotel Stay

April 19, 2021

by Katie Francis

Scott Gustin with Nexstar Media Group reported on Twitter that current and furloughed Cast Members at Walt Disney World in Florida will be receiving a complimentary one-night resort stay. More details will be incoming from Disney at a later date. Cast members should receive official information and instructions from Disney soon. Follow WDWNT for more … Read more

U.S. Disney Employees Can Begin Returning to Offices after July 4

March 19, 2021

by Jessica

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According to Deadline, United States Disney employees can begin returning to work in-person after July 4. An internal video was sent to Disney Cast Members via email notifying them of a phased reopening of offices in the United States. Disney has not yet announced any details about the phased reopening of offices in the United … Read more

PHOTOS: New Cast Member Costumes Feature Artistic Character Aprons at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

February 14, 2021

by Danielle

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort surrounds Guests in the artistry, enchantment, and magic of Walt Disney and Disney and Pixar movies. Today, Cast Members at the Landscape of Flavors debuted brand new costumes featuring colorful aprons to reflect the essence of the resort. Disney’s Art of Animation resort invites Guests to explore the storybook landscapes … Read more

Walt Disney World Workers Union Local 385 Fights to Gain Local Control in New Lawsuit

February 3, 2021

by Danielle

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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

Walt Disney World Laying Off More Cast Members on March 20, 2021

January 21, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Walt Disney World has filed a notice indicating they will lay off 19 Cast Members on March 20, 2021. It’s not clear if these Cast Members are part of or in addition to previously announced layoffs. Three of the Cast Members are from Celebration offices, one is from the Maingate Complex, and the other fifteen … Read more

Cast Members Unblocked From Disney’s Hollywood Studios On Select January Weekdays

January 19, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

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For the first time in a year, Cast Members can visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios with their Main Entrance Pass. The park has been blocked out for Cast Members due to high demand since Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The following January weekdays are now available for the next … Read more

Undisclosed Number of Cast Members Recalled to Walt Disney World

December 26, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

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With Walt Disney World getting busier and theme park capacity increased to 35%, more Cast Members are returning to work. FOX 35 spoke to Nick Caturano, a server who was laid off earlier this year but has been put on a list of part-time alternatives. “I love the job at Disney. It’s been wonderful to … Read more