The rail company did not provide an estimation as to when construction may begin, or how the project is specifically being funded, although it is expected to take at least 2 to 3 years to complete once construction begins. Brightline, a high-speed rail service, has reached an agreement to build a train station near Disney... Continue Reading →
Park Hopping Returns to Walt Disney World in January 2021
Walt Disney World delivering good news to fans this Friday morning: park hopping will return in January 2021. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, guests who purchased a ticket or annual pass with Park Hopper benefits will be able to visit more than one park per day, with some new modifications as part of Walt Disney World's... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World Releases Statement on Entertainment Offerings & Layoffs
Walt Disney World is giving a public update following the layoffs of hundreds of performers and cancellation of a number of live entertainment offerings at the parks. Bettina Buckley, Vice President of Walt Disney World Resort Live Entertainment cites the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for cancelling several offerings. Here's the full statement: Walt Disney... Continue Reading →
Disney Junior’s Mira Makes Walt Disney World Debut
Mira, from Disney Junior’s “Mira Royal Detective” is making her Disney Parks debut this weekend at Hollywood Studios. https://twitter.com/waltdisneyworld/status/1314955099031121927?s=21 Mira, the royal detective of Jalpur, is appearing in a special cavalcade this weekend only at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Walt Disney World has not detailed other appearances by the new Disney Junior Character.
Nearly 6,700 Walt Disney World Workers Impacted by Mass Layoff Announcement
Nearly 6,700 Walt Disney World employees are being laid off as part of the 28,000 announced by Disney Parks on Tuesday. According to a filing with the state, the layoffs will begin December 4th and will impact nonunion workers. The cuts are expected to impact numerous locations, such as Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Walt Disney... Continue Reading →
Union on Layoffs: We Have Begun Negotiations with Disney
Disney unions are reacting to the unprecedented news of 28,000 cast members being laid off by the company. In an earlier post today, we showed you Disney decided to move forward with the cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Services Trade Council Union released the statement below: The 6 unions of the STCU represent... Continue Reading →
BREAKING: Disney Parks Announces 28,000 Layoffs
Disney Parks announced 28,000 layoffs, citing hardships from the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the massive amount of layoffs, Disney directed some of the blame at California’s government, saying in part “the state’s unwillingness to lift restrictions that would allow Disneyland to reopen, we have made the very difficult decision to begin the process of... Continue Reading →
Disney Adds 5th Key, Inclusion, to Cast Member Training
For more than 60 decades, Disney has trained cast members to follow four keys in order to be a successful employee. Those keys included: SafetyCourtesyShowEfficiency Now, Disney has added a fifth key in what seems to be a landmark addition: inclusion. The Four Keys were described as an integral part of cast members’ professions across... Continue Reading →
Disney Provides Update About Enhancements Coming to Polynesian Village Resort
Last month we learned Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would undergo a major overhaul starting this fall. Now, we’re learning what the updates at the resort will entail. Disney says the updates will be complete in time for the resort’s 50th anniversary in October 2021. “One of the biggest changes will greet you right up front... Continue Reading →
Fall Decor Starts to Arrive at Magic Kingdom
The Halloween season officially begins September 15th at Walt Disney World, but fall decor has already started popping up at Magic Kingdom. Halloween season at Magic Kingdom runs from September 15th through October 31st.