Hoping to become a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder? Don’t get your hopes up. Amid the latest round of room discounts, ticket deals, and free PhotoPass downloads with Genie+, Walt Disney World seems to be standing firm against bringing back Annual Passes at all costs. Although the benefits keep rolling in for current Walt Disney … Read more
We recently reported that Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe at Magic Kingdom had been split in half as construction walls and scrim blocked the center section. The walls and scrim have been removed, and new flooring has been revealed. Flooring Replacement The shop is located in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom. It has multiple entrances. The … Read more
While The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando within the Disney Springs Area first started welcoming guests last December, the hotel has officially held its grand opening ceremony and is ready for guests to come in full force starting this week! The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando is an Official Walt Disney World Hotel, and features the same … 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 Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … 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 Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
By now, you’re likely well aware of the ongoing negotiations (and at times lack thereof) between Walt Disney World and the Service Trades Council Union, which represents more than 45,000 Cast Members. Even after Universal Orlando Resort announced an increase of their base pay to $17 per hour with additional raises coming to current Team Members, Disney … 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 Friday, February 17, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
A former Disney Cast Member who was terminated last year has filed a lawsuit against Disney alleging the company failed to meet her legally required disability accommodation needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Morgan Schoepfer was a Cast Member at the World of Disney Store in Disney Springs until last November, when she was … 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 Thursday, February 16, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Following an overwhelming rejection of Disney’s “best and final offer” regarding wage increases for Cast Members and their refusal to budge following resumed negotiations yesterday, union leaders reportedly did not return to the table as scheduled today. According to a source close to Spectrum News, Service Trades Council Union leaders cancelled today’s planned negotiations with … Read more
Following an overwhelming 96% rejection of Walt Disney World’s offer to gradually raise wages to $20 over the next few years by the Service Trades Council Union, which represents more than 45,000 Walt Disney World Cast Members, the union returned to the negotiation table with Disney today, only for Disney to not only refuse to … Read more
Walt Disney World Cast Members have raised more than $9.3K for the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, earning these VoluntEARS the top fundraising spot once again. The philanthropic Cast Members were presented with a certificate at Paws in the Park, an annual community event that benefits the alliance. A group of Cast Members, known affectionately as … 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 Monday, February 13, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … 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 Friday, February 10, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
As part of the Q1 2023 earnings call today, Disney CFO Christine McCarthy announced that capacity in peak periods at the Disney Parks has been cut by 20% compared to pre-pandemic, even with attendance up at the Disney Parks. This change goes hand in hand with the Park Pass reservations system championed by McCarthy as … Read more
UPDATE: The Haunted Mansion was able to reopen around 11 a.m. this morning. It appears the Haunted Mansion will not be welcoming its 1,000 “resident” today because the Haunted Mansion did not open with the Magic Kingdom. This is the second consecutive day that this popular attraction has not been opened. According to Cast Members, … Read more