Coronavirus Update: Disneyland & Walt Disney World ‘Closed Indefinitely’; Cast Members Paid Through April 18

Closures for Walt Disney World and Disneyland will seemingly last longer than expected. Disney Parks sent out an update, saying cast members will be paid through April 18, 2020. The initial park closure was announced through the end of March. https://twitter.com/disneyparksnews/status/1243622852990865408?s=21 Disney says the company is closely following the government’s guidelines Disneyland‘s last day of... Continue Reading →

March 27, 2020 0

Coronavirus: Walt Disney World to Close Disney Springs & Hotels

Walt Disney World is taking further action to protect the public during the coronavirus outbreak. Following new guidance from the CDC, which recommended eliminating gatherings of 5-+ people for 8 weeks, Walt Disney World will be suspending operations at Disney Springs on March 17 and at hotels March 20. Some non-Disney owned stores will continue... Continue Reading →

March 16, 2020 2

Florida Lawmaker Seeks Help for DCP Participants Following Program Suspension

Walt Disney World College Program Participants had their lives flipped upside down over the weekend when they were told they have to move out of Disney housing. News of the suspension of the Disney College Program for the Spring 2020 semester quickly circulated-- seemingly leaving teens and young adults with nowhere to go. All students... Continue Reading →

March 15, 2020 1

College Program Kids Sent Packing; Coronavirus Leads to Spring Semester Cancellation

The coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19, has already had unprecedented impacts on Disney Parks and resorts... and now things are being taken a step further. While the major theme parks will be closed through the end of the month (and possibly longer), the company is suspending the Walt Disney World College Program and forcing... Continue Reading →

March 15, 2020 1

Coronavirus: Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris & Disney Cruise Line All Closing by March 16

In an unprecedented move, The Walt Disney Company is moving forward with a full park closure due to concerns over the coronavirus. After this afternoon’s announcement of Disneyland’s closure, Disney has come out and said it will close its remaining parks: Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris. Closures go in effect from March 16 through... Continue Reading →

March 12, 2020 4

Walt Disney World Releases Statement Regarding Coronavirus

Coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19, has now turned deadly in Florida. The two deaths occurred in Santa Rosa County and Lee County-- far, far away from the Most Magical Place on Earth. However, Disney is taking precaution. Below is the protocol for cast members: Training for Cast Members, with ongoing reinforcement on a regular... Continue Reading →

March 8, 2020 0

Coronavirus: U.S. Disney Parks Have ‘Stringent’ Sanitation Procedures

The coronavirus has become a global health scare, prompting closures are Disney parks in Asia and now forcing the U.S. parks to re-evaluate their producers. With multiple coronavirus (or COVID-19) cases in Florida and California, Disney reps tell PEOPLE there are ‘stringent’ sanitation precautionary procedures in the wake of the outbreak. “We have very stringent... Continue Reading →

March 5, 2020 0

PHOTO: Cultural Representative Cast Members Graduate from Program

Cultural Representative Programs are just one of the many ways Disney keeps a diverse cast member staff. CRP's at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge recently took part in a special graduation ceremony with Disney International Programs. To learn more about the Cultural Representative Program, visit: Disney Jobs

January 26, 2020 0

Walt Disney World Cast Members Celebrate National Sticker Day

January 13 is National Sticker Day-- and Cast Members Celebrate year-round with complimentary stickers. Don't ever be afraid to ask a CM for a free sticker-- you never know which design you'll get.

January 13, 2020 0

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