Guest Services Call Center and Telecommunication Services Union Reaches Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort; Furloughs Effective April 19

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for days. Now, the International Brotherhood of … Read more

Registration for 2021 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Delayed

A number of runDisney marathon events have been cancelled or otherwise affected by the prolonged parks closures, and now registration for next year’s marathon weekend has been impacted. The page for the 2021 runDisney Marathon Weekend now shows that on-sale dates for future runDisney races will be adjusted. Additional information will be released soon, and … Read more

American Federation of Musicians Local 389 Union Reaches Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort; Furloughs Effective April 19

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for days. Now, the American Federation of Musicians Local … Read more

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Furloughs 835 Employees Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Closures

Amidst a wave of furloughs across Walt Disney World Resort and throughout the theme park industry in Orlando and beyond, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando has furloughed most of its employees due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic closures. As reported by the Orlando Business Journal, the hotel furloughed 835 workers upon closing on March 24, … Read more

LISTEN: Ride Rehab Podcast’s “The Enchanted Country Bird Jamboree”

It’s the unscrupulous episode you’ve been waiting for! On this episode of the Ride Rehab Podcast on WDWNT, Tyler and Thomas get demanded by the big guy upstairs to fix two of Disney’s biggest “problems”, The Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland and the Country Bear Jamboree in Frontierland. Our next episode is Adventureland! Be sure to … Read more

Essential Walt Disney World Cast Members Now Allowed to Wear Face Masks at Work During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutting down most events and theme parks throughout the country indefinitely, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have announced that they will temporarily extend closures “until further notice” out of an abundance of caution for their Cast Members and guests. However, while essential Cast Members, like security guards, animal … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Emails Annual Passholders Regarding Pass Extensions and Partial Refunds Due to Extended Parks Closure

In light of the ongoing Disney Parks closures, Walt Disney World and Disneyland are permitting partial refunds and monthly payment plan holds for Annual Passholders. Walt Disney World Resort has since emailed their Annual Passholders with the following information: Active Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passes who have paid in full will be extended for the … Read more

WATCH: Ride Rehab Watches – “Disneyland Fun Sing-Along”, “Reading Magic With Figment and Peter Pan”, and Walt Disney World’s 25th Anniversary

Tonight at 9pm EST, Tyler and Thomas of the Ride Rehab Podcast here on WDWNT sit down with Ben of ParksCenter, and Matthew Soberman to watch and riff along with some ridiculous Disney Parks videos! We’ll joke along while watching “Disneyland Fun Sing-Along”, “Reading Magic With Figment and Peter Pan”, and “Walt Disney World’s 25th … Read more

Disney Lobbies for Cut of $500 Billion CARES Act Emergency Economic Aid Package In Light of Extended COVID-19 Closures

Faced with incredible financial difficulty in light of extended park, resort, and film studio closures due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, The Walt Disney Company is seeking economic relief from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic aid package that will be issued by the government in order to help subsidize loans … Read more